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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1930

Page

5

Grafton High Showalter for Annual Yearbook

Students of Grafton High School will receive their annual Mountaineer yearbook tomorrow. The 64 page book features class photos, teachers, the principal and superintendent, with editor Wilda Koch guiding the staff. Foreword by EB M. Tomlinson reflects on lasting value. ads from local merchants funded the publication.

Grafton High School the Mountaineer The Mountaineer Wilda’ Koch Thelma Dawson Wilda Koch Helen Brown Arlene McDaniel Elinor Bol Mger Ralph Kunst, Jr Helen Shaw James Stafford EB. M. Tomlinson Pic Grafton Printing Company Sentinel

Son Kills Father For Abusing His Mother

Lewistown Montana May 14 Firman P Housel sul len at breakfast then abused his wife and nine children. He struck a daughter and hit Mrs Housel with a stool. Herschel Housel 17 seized a rifle and shot his father killing him. A coroner s jury exonerated the youth after three minutes deliberation.

Lewistown Mont Firman P. Housel Herschel Housel

Attend Funeral of Lumberport Relative in May

Funeral was held in Morgantown area for D N Davidson of Lumberport with burial at Odd Fellows cemetery after his death in hospital. Rumors of murder regarding Martin Boggs and James Cadle tied to bodies found near Penwicks gained attention in official circles following an autopsy.

Richwood W. Vas Martin Boggs James Cadle Holcomb Penwicks Harold” Cote B. Gall Gon Brooks D. N. Davidson Lumberport Odd Fellows Cemetery

Evangelist Sproul Convicted On Bogus Check Charges

John W. Sproul an evangelist with a McKeesport glory barn and WMBJ radio was convicted of three counts of passing worthless checks. The jury deliberated 45 minutes. maximum penalty is two years imprisonment or a $1000 fine on each count. The trial lasted under two hours. The Philippi chapter of the Eastern Star hosts guests from the local women’s group.

John W. Sproul McKeesport WMBJ

Three-Act Comedy Set For Thursday At South Grafton School

A three act comedy titled That's One On Bill will be staged Thursday at the South Grafton school. Presented by the Parent-Teacher Association under Professor Kenneth Robinson’s direction, the action unfolds in a Summer home over three weeks. Local stars return as well-cast characters including Uncle Jimmie Harold Marshall Dana Bolyard and others central to the cast.

South Grafton Meschern Association Kenneth Robinson Uncle Jimmie Harold Marshall Aity Haily Dana Bolyard Bat Jing Benny Boro Charles Custer Harry Dover Donald Marshall Ned. Collins Dorsey Hathaway Patricia Niles Opal Bolyard Lil Haily Mab Allen Genevieve “Posten Haily Margaret “Marshall Rosie Kathryn

Drum and Bugle Corps Plans Elkins District Trip

The American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps will accompany the Taylor County Post to Elkins for the 9th district meeting on May 22. Commander leads the event. three new members join, and Ray Keener becomes sergeant. The corps plans a parade after the meeting and expects to peak at the state convention in September.

Drum Elkins American Legion Taylor County Kiking West Virginia Arthur G. Yate Grafton Mr. Brown Hardin Aid “Matthews Ray Keener Sergean Mallum

Untitled Movie and Theatre Notes From Local Page

A fragmented social column lists film titles and industry gloss, naming Betty Boyd Armida Marilyn Miller and other stars. It mentions changes to roles and planned features, plus a police announcement about Captain Laymans transfer and talkie plans, with a light note on S.S. Berroad confined to home after a burn incident from steam exposure.

Congress Debates Foreign Policy and Committee Hearings

Fragmented report notes Senate deliberations on prohibition and a London treaty. House and committees prepare actions on foreign relations, naval affairs, banking, and appropriations. Mentions Pacific base, Amarillo Texas plant, and Indian affairs hearings, with scattered garbled terms.

Senate Fern Hauet The Pacific Appropriations Committee Amarillo Tex

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