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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1930

Page

2

Time-Traveling Clock Sparks Mississippi Discovery Tale

Mary Graham Bonn narrates a fantasy scene where two children witness Marquette and Joliet setting out on May 17, 1673, to explore the Mississippi. The Little Black Clock guides them, promising future discoveries as the wild landscape unfolds and radio listings mix in the background.

John Peggy Marquette Joliet Mississippi River Black Clock Mississippi

Radio Schedule Notes Eastern Time Shows and Names

Radio programs listed in Eastern Standard Time with stations WEAF WABC WJZ WBAL WIZ and times for offerings such as New Business World Walter Damrosch Symphony Orchestra Rudy Valle Orchestra and Amos n Andy. This teletype style listing records the broadcast sequence and participant names for the period.

WEAF New York New Business World Captain of the Guard Walter Damrosch

Ten Witnesses Summoned for Taylor County Grand Jury

The Taylor county grand jury is scheduled to meet Monday. Prosecuting Attorney James C. Holt says the panel will likely conclude its business that day. Ten witnesses have been summoned.

Taylor County Grand Jury James C. Holt

Volcano Liaima Enters Another Eruption Stage

May 17 Temuco Chile reports Liaima volcano has entered an eruptive stage. Nearby village Huenivales allegedly destroyed by Java. Also from Wheeling May 17 a federal jury in Clarica Wilmoth case was dismissed after failing to reach a verdict. her brother Virgil Wilmoth has pleaded guilty to a similar charge and awaits sentencing.

Temuco Chile Liaima Huenivales Java Wheeling Clarica Wilmoth Gilmer County Virgil Wilmoth

St Paul's M E Church Sunday Services Schedule

The notice lists 10:00 worship and sermon 11:00 Sunday school 4H and superintendent Mayst Hes 6:30 Epworth League 7:30 worship and sermon. Invitation for those who have not found a church to come and worship.

Vneteeeereteneeneneeeee MaystHes Epworth League

United Brethren SL Service Schedule and Invitation

See ail services at the church will be at the regular hours this week the pastor will preach twice Sunday one layman will speak at our services Wednesday will find us engaged in prayer a cordial welcome is given all who come You are invited to worship with us Church located on Dewey Avenue near Thayer Street.

Dewey Avenue Thayer Street

Methodist Protestant Church Service Schedule

The Methodist Protestant Church invites worshippers with E. L. Arnold as pastor. Sunday 9:30 Sunday School led by C. C. Richman, 10:30 morning worship with a sermon on The Temple of God by the pastor and Those of The Shining Face. Wednesday 7:30 prayer meeting. Friday 7:30 choir practice led by W. F. Grow. A welcome to all without a church home to worship in this home-like church.

C. C. Richman Temple of God EFS Shining Face W. F.C. Grow House of God

First Presbyterian Church Bulletin Schedule and Reminders

First Presbyterian services and activities listed include: 9 26 A M Prayer Circle 9 30 Sabbath School 10 30 called meeting to receive by law committee report all members urged to attend 2 30 P M Christian Endeavor 7 30 P M Evening Worship Fidelis Club meets at Mrs R L Travis 8 00 P M Tuesday midweek prayer 8 15 P M Choir rehearsal 7 30 P M Christian Endeavor pre convention at Christian church Friday 4 P M Light Bearers cordial welcome to all attendees

Earl Wilkinson John W. Ault Christian Endevor Fidelis Club R. L.travis Christian Endeavor The Christian Church

Winners in Health Contest and Evening Worship Invitations

A church invites attendees to a health contest sect with the topic How Does The Holy Spirit Work it the Conversion of Men and Women. An evening worship will ask What Are the Causes O War with the text The Lord Looketh on the Heart. A hearty welcome awaits all who attend these services.

Church of the Nazarene Service Schedule Ad

Pastor A H Elsey leads Church of the Nazarene with 9180 Sunday school at 10:45 Morning Worship at 5 p m Young People meeting at 5 p m Evangelistic service at 7 p m Thursday prayer meeting all welcomed to worship, affirming the old time gospel and salvation through Jesus Blood.

Jesus

First Baptist Church Sermons and Choir Music

William Morgan Sr leads 9:30 church school with Rev. John Howard Gentry of South Carolina delivering 10:30 and 7:30 sermons. Music by the church choir enhances the service.

William Morgan, Sr John Howard Gentry South Carolina

Andrews M A M Barlow Pastor Service Schedule

Andrews M A M Barlow pastor leads Sunday School at 10:30 and public worship at 11: 30 with a sermon on The World of the Holy Spirit in Relation to The Sinner. Epworth League 6:30 led by Mrs Mable White. 7:30 p m Baccalaureate sermon at Simpson High School. Quarterly conference at 6:45 and service at 7:30 led by Dr W M Shulte district superintendent Morgan town. Public invited.

Ona Jefferys Paul Warden Epworth League Mabel White Simpson High School W. M. Shulte Morgantown

First Pentecostal Church Weekly Schedule

The notice lists services led by Pastor W. Burkhart with Sunday school at 9:30 and a 7:45 sermon. Tuesday cottage prayer, Wednesday Christ Ambassador, and Thursday Bible study are scheduled at 7:45. Encouragement to attend midweek services and a note that God blesses those who wait on him.

Measenger

Becond Baptist Church Adds Three Members

Becond Baptist Church reports Pastor Le W. Gofion and T H Woods leading services. Sunday School at 10 with N T Biggins supervising. Sermons at 11 by the pastor and 8 pm by Rev W B Crawford. Special services continue next week at 8 o clock each night.

Becond Baptist Church N. T. Biggins W. B. Crawford

Sheriff search ends without finding Sines body

Buckhannon on May 17 Sheriff H A Zickafoose and deputies returned from Goshen after a systematic woods search for By Sines 45 lumberman missing since Tuesday afternoon near Suncrest. Officials of Croft Lumber Company were to discuss timber lease issues while manufacturers consider barring secondhand clothing imports for hygiene concerns.

Buckhannon H. A. Zickafoose Goshen Upshur Randolph By ©. Sines Lumbberman Suncrest Donfer Croft Lumber Company

Church of Christ Blueville Service Schedule

The Church of Christ in Blueville led by Rev. J F Ice offers 9:30 Bible study and 10:30 preaching with subject But Watch Thou In All Things. Communion at 11:30 a m and 7:30 preaching. Sermon subject follows.

Church of Christ Blueville J. F.ice

Admiral Byrd to be honored in Richmond homecoming

Richmond prepares for a June 17 reception for Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd, the famed explorer. More than 10,000 citizens expect to witness a sword of honor presented by Governor Pollard, with contributions from Virginians. The ceremony at the civic auditorium will include Byrd's relatives and a formal dinner hosted by John Stewart Bryan.

Richmond Virginia Dick “Byrd Winchester Richard Evelyn Byrd North South Poles Atlantic Ocean Harry Thomas Byrd Harry Byrd Civic Auditorium

Three Patrolmen Posts Vacant In Clarksbur

Glarksburg May 17 No persons considered for appointment as patrolmen to fill vacancies caused by the indefinite suspension of James Laughery and the appointment of Patrolman Lyle Powell as a state trooper yesterday, according to a statement by Police Judge Karl G. Hyle. Three vacancies exist. Walter Smith is in the hospital with a fractured leg and will be out until it is home time before resuming duties.

Glarksburg Pet— Sons James Laughery Lyle Powell Karl G. Hyle Department Powell Walter Smith

St Paul's Lutheran Rev E F K Roof Pastor Service Schedule

The article lists St Pauls Lutheran with Rev E F K Roof as pastor. Sunday School at 9 18 led by W H Shaft erman, orchestra music, and a 10 30 worship service conducted by the pastor with special choir music. Evening Luther League meeting at 6 30 includes devotional service and discussion on The Promise of the Holy Spirit.

W. H. Shafterman Luther League

Reynolds files candidacy for state senate seat

Charleston May 17 notice of candidacy filed by E Bunker Reynolds of Keyser for the Republican nomination to re elect state senator from the fourteenth district. Reynolds is serving his second term. The district includes Grant Hardy Mineral Preston and Tucker counties.

Charleston E. Bunker Reynolds Keyser George W. Sharp Reynolds Senate Grant Hardy Mineral Preston Tucker Counties

Shakespeare Society Edges Franklin In Clay High Contest

May 17 Shakespeare literary society edged Franklin in the Clay district high school literary contest. Each society won two events but Shakespearean victory in a two point event gave them overall win. Capacity crowd witnessed a lively rivalry with final judge decisions released at the end.

State Briefs Morgantown West Virginia high school coaches association picks Hal Slut

Morgantown reports the West Virginia high school coaches association has named Hal Slut of Huntington as president. In Clarksburg a jury awarded 7000 to Mrs Stella Nutter in a wrongful death suit stemming from a auto crash. In Moundsville a state prison release noted Worthy Butcher, 6, from Putnam county and Peter Gosnell, 18, from Greenbrier were reported escaped from a road camp. Charleston magistrates postponed hearings against Skeet and Williamson, prohibition officers, tied to a home-raiding case. Reynolds files for state senate as Republican from the fourteenth district. Huntington notes Robey Crickett, 23, died in a car incident near Kenova. James B. Hart, West Virginia Coal Association official, reportedly plans to join Island Creek Coal Company.

Morgantown West Virginia High School Coaches Hal Slut Huntington Clarksburg Stella Nutter Fatrout Dominick Belcantric Shinnston Moundsville Worthy Butcher Putnam County Peter Gosnell Greenbrier State Prison

Dawes 10 Visit States In Full

London May 17 Ambassa dor Dawes comments today on reports he would return to Washington soon. He says he will not request leave until September when he goes to Chicago for duties as chairman of the finance committee of the Chicago Century of Progress exposition. He will then resume his ambassadorial duties in London.

London Dawes Washington America Chicago Hoover

Hoover And His Party Leave On Fishing Trip

President Hoover and 18 guests depart from the White House for a week end fishing trip at his Rapidan River camp in Virginia. They aim for a full trout day, with Mrs Hoover still recovering from a back injury suffered weeks earlier.

Washington Hoover Rapidan River Virginia White House

Included Senator and Blackburn in Kentucky OE party

A fragment mentions an OE party with Senator and Representative Blackburn associated with Kentucky. The text is partial and lacks clear actions, dates, or outcomes to determine impact or context.

Easy-To Blackburn Kentucky

Quiet move for Coolidges to Northampton home

The Coolidges relocate to a new 16-room house in the Connecticut Valley area near Holyoke Mountain. Movers lifted old furniture from their longtime residence as familiar items were carried to the larger home with a tennis court and swimming pool.

Northampton Calvin Cooldges Coolidges

Thirteen cities exceed 100 percent population rise in 1930 census

Washington May 16 text reports thirteen cities with populations over 25 000 show more than 100 percent increase in 1930. Dearborn Glendale Orlando Amarillo Greensboro High Point Benec [Benen] Santa Monica Durham Jackson Houston Monroe list includes San Angelo Text Santa Monica. Louisiana truck growers produced 97000 bushels spinach in 1929.

Washington Nore Dearborn Mich Glendale Cal Orlando

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