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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1930
Page
2
A story describes Miss Springtime inviting Peggy to an outdoor party at edge of trees. Mother Nature arrives in a green floral costume as blossoms dance and a spring wind whistles. The tale ends with woodland ice cream to honor John and Peggy, hinting at tomorrow's "The Cold Wave."
Fire swept a hotel and nearby businesses in a blaze that began on an undetermined floor. Mrs Willey leaped from the third floor with a baby, breaking her hip, while others escaped unharmed. The blaze damaged the Dragoo general store and warehouse, post office, city store, drug store, Dr Whistler’s office, the State store and three homes. Postmaster Merrifield suffered facial burns but mail remained saved. Cause is undetermined.
The report notes potential savings of 375 million dollars from the Washington treaty battleship program while approving continued naval outlays. It outlines allocations for oil reserves, eight inch cruisers, battleship modernization, naval aviation, and personnel. It also funds the Naval Academy at Annapolis and discusses candidate appointments and officer training policy.
Sioux Falls May 7 unofficial returns show Senator W H McMaster Republican and Governor W J Bulow Democrat nominated for United States Senator from South Dakota. Miss Gladys Pyle leads a five candidate Republican governor race but neither she nor Gunderson reach the 35 percent needed for nomination, forcing a party convention to decide.
Norfolk readers are promised a grand naval spectacle as 25 000 sailors and 95 ships prepare to gather at Hampton Roads from May 21 to 25. The fleet includes battleships California West Virginia Tennessee Maryland Oklahoma Nevada Colorado Mississippi New Mexico Florida Utah and aircraft carriers Saratoga Lexington Langley Aroostook and Gannet. Hundreds of officers and enlisted men will be hosted with receptions tea dances and balls across Norfolk Portsmouth and Newport News as city officials and private groups organize entertainment for this major naval concentration.
Charleston reports the closing session of the district Rotary International convention chose Robert R. Wilson of Tarksburg as district governor. Logan notes the deputy sheriff Taylor J. Walsh trial for the slaying of Moon Petry opens. Logan population is 4 389. Beckley warrants Warren Able 24 Wining Gulf for murdering James L Neely 42 a constable. Clarksburg body of Richard Reynolds 20 found in a ravine near Weston with a discharged rifle nearby. Wheeling Federal Judge W E Baker says Bachman measure to add a US judge for West Virginia will likely become law. Moundsville hanging of Walter Crabtree slayed in Hampshire county set for 9 pm Friday.
The record shows 80 voting and 16 paired, listing 41 names on ballot defeat and confirming party lines for confirmation. Republicans Moses Phipps Norbeck Goff Grundy voted for. Democrats Smith King and tetcher opposed. McNary Rebsson Brookhart Glenn McMaster voted against. With pairs, the Senate totaled 4 Republicans 13 Democrats for confirmation and 22 Republicans 26 Democrats and Farmer Labor against.
A statue honoring a silent film icon was erected with funds from Valentine clubs across the United States. The dedication occurred yesterday, marking the actor’s birth anniversary 25 years after his death in New York in 1926, with George Ullman as estate executor and current benefactor.
Ocean View and Willoughby Beach promise ample resorts as major tours of the Virginia peninsula including Yorktown Jamestown and Williamsburg are offered. Norfolk with its naval base will host lavish decorations and free entertainments for servicemen. The Chamber of Commerce will aid and veteran groups plan ceremonies and receptions as dancing areas are prepared in the city center for sailors and local belles.
Indiana delegates to the national House show seven Republicans and three Democrats likely returned. Incumbents seek another term, with at least two districts shaping up for wet and dry issues in fall races. In the 18th district Samuel B. Pettingill, backed by the Anti-Saloon League, led for the Democratic nomination to face Republican Andrew J. Hickey, while Thomas P. Riddle led a wet ticket in the Democratic primary contest.
In a tense early morning scene, Republican candidates faced a wary crowd as gold star mothers from New York and New Jersey boarded ships in Indianapolis for a Seventh District campaign. Medals were presented by Paul W Chapman to mothers traveling to the Meuse-Argonne dedication flag, while speakers touted loyalty amid a close contest.
Fairmont and Mannington fire departments dispatched aid to Smithfield West Virginia about 34 miles away where reports said the towns business district faced serious danger from a blaze. Smithfield lies on the Short Line Railroad 16 miles from Mannington.
A body found in a Southwest Chicago ditch is identified as an unidentified man. Eyeballs gouged, bruising on the throat suggests strangulation, and the corpse bears multiple bullet wounds. Police probe the violent killing amid ongoing investigation.
In a page one address, United States Army Chief of Staff General Summerall, who commanded a brigade in France, spoke to mothers. His voice grew husky as he vowed to make them happy, while recalling the sight of old mothers with tears in their eyes. Captain Fried’s final remark about tears echoes the emotional scene.
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