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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1930
Page
7
A confidential employment form invites job seekers to submit their details to The Grafton Sentinel Employment Editor. The notice promises notification if a job can be found with no cost to the applicant.
Sunday is all too often a demoralizing day for children as the snary household routine is disrupted and meals occur at different times throughout the day.
State Police grrest Ray HUL, 20, an athletic star and Elkins High junior class president, faces theft charges for $700 from a chain store. Charleston road contracts aim to improve bridges and culverts along highways. Moler elected president of the West Virginia law college students urging Sunday restraint. Advice on Sunday outings emphasizes planning, rest, and calm parenting to prevent fatigue. Fairmont reports M. M. Neely says divorces are rising in West Virginia at a state conference of social workers.
A Battle Creek physician promotes Rexaller-Mes tablets as swift relief from constipation. The ad explains the tablet draws water into the colon, softens stool, and provides gentle evacuation without habit formation. It urges readers to chew a Rexall Orderite and visit Gratton Drug and Chemical Co. for purchase.
Parsons West Virginia May 15 local tannery begins setting settling vats to contain acid waste. Three beds six feet deep and twenty to thirty feet long will trap deadly acids and prevent fish kills blamed on the tannery last summer though later seen as unrelated. Superintendent L H Perry pushes action to avoid future trouble and to compel mines to treat drained acids.
Chicago May 15 A 5 000 000 hospital 30 stories tall with kitchenette apartments for wealthy convalescents will be built on Northwestern University’s downtown Chicago campus. Trustees of the Wesley Memorial hospital decided to reaffiliate with the University and to erect the best 600-bed general hospital that can be built. The hospital will adjoin and be operated in connection with the University’s medical school.
A job inquiry request instructs applicants to mail or send the blank to the Employment Editor at The Grafton Sentinel. It advises setting an appointment date at least three days after the offer date to meet a prospective employee.
The film adapts Behrman’s clever dialog in a witty if contrived plot about a writer who marries for money while carrying on with a younger lover. Lowell Sherman leads a strong cast, delivering sharp lines that echo Broadway success with bright supporting performances and solid direction. Show runs Friday and Saturday with comedy color and shorts.
William Collier Sr., eminent actor and director, renowned for High Society Blues with Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell, is a devoted boxing enthusiast. He recalls early days beside pugilists, sparring with legends, and missing a chance at glory in his youth.
An old newspaper ad touts a vegetable drug remedy claimed to restore vitality and clear skin, highlighting testimonials and long history. It links blemish reduction to improved confidence and social life, urging readers to try the product for stronger red blood cell support and overall health.
An old newspaper ad touts Kruschen Salts as a cheap, easy fat loss method claiming 15 pounds in a month with health benefits. It lists dosage, four week supply, and urges readers to compare with expensive programs while naming druggists and several reader endorsements.
Miss Maris stars in a romantic colorful tale of the old Southwest opening at the Strand Theatre Friday. She plays the dance hall girl heroine opposite Warner Baxter in a story of love and wild interludes set against rugged frontier towns.
Washington May 15 Congress faces a split over a tariff bill with its fate tied to a Senate coalition of Democrats and independent Republicans. Republican conferees reached an impasse as the minority seeks relief from an agreement and votes on whether to drop the amendment revoking the president's power to adjust import duties. The conference report will determine approval or rejection of the entire bill amid the deadlock. A stray note mentions the great crested fly catcher decorating its nest with a cast snake fin, generally for protection.
The page notes guests in varied attire with diplomats present. Ambassador Dawes wore ordinary evening dress while Ambassador Sokolnikov appeared in an evening coat and knee breeches. Most American debutantes wore white previously. tonight matrons, including Mrs. Clark Howell, Mrs. Louise Burguiere, Mrs. Hoke Smith, and Mrs. John K. Davis, will wear colors.
The discussion centers on naval strategy as Hale questions the submarine’s defense role for the Panama Canal and Hawaii while Pratt argues aerial forces have altered requirements since 1922. Rear Admiral Hilary P. Jones criticizes treaty provisions and British limits on American eight inch ship tonnage urging rights to matching power and long range capabilities.
A fragmented report shows members debating examinee failures and safety of proposed water power structures. E S Spears, counsel Neady, and I Wade Caffman discuss lines of investigation and rights of protestants while the commission emphasizes paramount safety and security in the project.
Moderator notes Ivy Day events on Saturday May with a seniors reception in Elizabeth Moore hall from 3 30 to 5 30 p m Hosted by President and Mrs Turner the program includes campus organizations at 8 p m The University Dramatic Club presents a play About 65 degrees will be awarded of which seventy six are second degrees Master of Arts or Master of Science and other schools and colleges graduates to receive degrees
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