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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1930

Page

2

Orange Brand Tonic Promises Pimples to Pure Blood Cure

A testimonial from W C Walcott of Steubenville Ohio touts Orange Brand Tonic and Nuggets as a life changing health tonic. He claims pimples cleared in two days appetite returned weight gained and digestion improved. The ad urges readers to start the tonic vitamin iron rich formula and notes availability at Grafton Drug and Chemical Company and other drug stores.

W. C. Walcott Third St Steubenville Ohio Grafton Drug and Chemical Company

Warnes Will Speak To Normal Graduates

Glenville May 16 Dr Walter Barnes of New York University will deliver the commencement address at Glenville Normal on June 4 morning. The 106 graduates will share in a week of events beginning May 23 with the junior senior reception and continuing through May 30 sponsor’s reception and the operetta The Lucky Jade. The class sermon is set for June 1 by Rev W B King of Charleston and events run to June 3 alumni reception and dance before commencement day.

Glenville Walter Barnes New York University Glenville Normal Tech Muate Department Sundny W. B. King Charleston

The Little Black Clock Leads John and Peggy on a Magical Path

Mary Graham Bonner describes a magical path created by the Little Black Clock that quickly transports John and Peggy to many places. They explore waterfalls caves and stones while racing to be ready for “The Discoverers” tomorrow, with varied radio listings and program notes interwoven.

John Peggy

Radio Program Schedule Details From New York Stations

The listing outlines multiple New York radio programs with EST times, showing a sequence of concerts reviews bands and talks. It lists WEAF and WABC frequencies with programs such as Bourdon Concert Orchestra Eskimo's Dance Orchestra and Vincent Lopez Orchestra along with time slots and sponsor notes.

WEAF New York Safety Series the Twins Bourdon Concert Orchestra Eskimo's Dance Orchestra Radio Review Vincent Lopez

Resignation of Wesleyan business head to Albion College

Buckhannon May 16 The resignation of Dr R E Luebbers longtime head of the department of business administration at West Virginia Wesleyan College was announced yesterday by college officials. The resignation takes effect at term end and he will head the business and administration department at Albion College Albion Michigan.

Grafton Park Beach to Unveil Modern Float and Safety Gear

The committee on swimming of the M C A announced plans for a superior float at Grafton Park Beach this summer. It will include a diving tower, diving boards, safety equipment and life saving devices. Contributions have begun and the project aims to meet standard specifications for upcoming swimming meets while preventing loss to high waters. Donations may be left at the M C A or Loar Jewelry Company, Abe Tackett noted.

Grafton Park Beach Grafton Park M.C. A Ate

Lewis Officials to Attend Court in Wheeling

Weston May 16 Sheriff Da vin Brown Roy Zobrist chief Walter Simmons prosecuting attorney D Rich M J Keyser and Lloyd McCloud were among Lewis county residents who traveled to Wheeling to testify in federal court. Keyser and McCloud will witness in the Clarica Wilmoth counterfeit money case.

Weston Davin’ Brown Roy Zobrist Walter Simmons D. Rich M. J. Keyser Lloyd McCloud Lewis County Wheeling

Bishop Cannon Refuses Gavel at Conference

Dallas May 16 Bishop James Cannon today presiding at the Methodist Episcopal Church General Conference surrendered the gavel to Bishop W J Beauchamp after citing pending charges of gambling on the stock market An exchange of remarks followed with Bishops Dubose Mouzon and others denying any compromise with church politics and Senator Caraway seeking access to Cannon records tied to New York brokers Goldhurst and Kade and Company through federal prosecutors

Dallas Texas James Cannon Washington D. C General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church Booth W. J. Beauchamp Atlanta H. M. Dubose Nashville Dallas News Dubose B. Mouzon Charlotte, N Bishop Dubose Mouzon Moore Cannon Rembert Smith Washington, Ga New York Caraway United States Senate Judiciary Charles H. Tuttle James Cannon, Jr Charles Goldhurst Kade and Company Tuttle Department of Justice Goldhurst Guil Toa Bishop Cannon

Konjola touted as cure for neuritis in Martinsburg man

Mr Qstar Mongan of Martinsburg declares Konjola relieved his severe neuritis after three weeks and claims the medicine cured pains and restored appetite. He says six to eight weeks can help stubborn cases and that Konjola aids the kidneys bowels and nervous system. Sold at Grafton Drug & Chemical Co and by local druggists across the region.

Qstar Mongan Martinsburg Grafton Grafton Drug & Chemical Co

Stranded Child Misses Boat Over Candy Desire

A 10-year-old boy from Chicago, John Sherman, was left behind in New York when his ship, the Ne de France, sailed to France. Driven by a craving for candy, he slipped toward a pier candy stand on the gangplank and could not reboard as passengers departed. A patrolman later found him alone and crying near a street crossing miles from the pier.

New York John Sherman Chicago France John Uner

British Aviatrix Continues Flight From Burma to Australia

Rangoon May 16 Miss Amy Johnson British aviatrix left here this morning in continuation of her flight from Croydon England to Australia Rain fell heavily as she took off Three thousand miles yet to her journey.

Rangoon Burma Amy Johnson Aviatrix Croydon England Australia

B and C to Lay Double Track at $1,200

Improvements costing about 200000 will be started by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad between Pittsburgh and Wheeling this summer. The project includes double tracking four sidings and automatic signals with about 300 men employed. Track work runs from the west end of the Monongahela River bridge to Pinleyville and from Glenwood Junction to Gilson.

Pittsburgh Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Wheeling Toye Monongahela River Pinleyville Glenwood Junction Gilson

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