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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1930

Page

5

Second Choice at Strand Theatre Features Dolores Costello

Based on a story by Elizabeth Alexander and adapted for the screen by Joseph Jackson, the Strand presents Dolores Costello in Second Choice directed by Howard Bretherton. The cast includes Warren, Chester Morris, Madge Harcourt, Ethlyne Clair and Ned Pemberton. Costello sings Life can be so Lonesome. the plot centers on Valley Grove and a scheming mother opposing a romance with a poorer suitor who is spurned for a wealthier match.

Strand “Theatre Warner Bros. Present Costello Oice Elizabeth Alexander Joseph Jackson Howard Bretherton Ae Pe Grove Dolores Costello i Warren Chester Morris Mallory Jack Muffiall Beth Randall Edna Murphy Madge Harcourt Charlotte Merriam Raith Pemberton Ethlyne Clair Ned Pemberton Jimmy Clemmons Herbert Satterlee Edward Martinde Henry Stockbridge Chance Mr. Grove Grove Mrs. Costello al Dubin Joe Burke M. K. Jerome Dolores Costello Valley Grove Vallery

Second Choice Drama Plays Love Wars on Screen

Dolores Costello stars in a vivid youth drama as a woman chooses between rivals and marriage, with Chester Morris and Jack Mulhall delivering strong turns. The film features the theme Life Can Be So Lonesome and debuts at the Strand, showcasing Costello’s singing voice and stylish modern girl persona.

Owen Mallory Valery Don Warren Chester” Morris Jack Mulhall Miss Costello Dolores Costello Warner Bros Vitaphone

Hit the Deck at Opera House Delights in Color and Song

A lavish screen version of the Vincent Youmans musical hits the Opera House with Luther Steed directing. Polly Walker and Jack Oakie star among a large cast, with nine songs including Join the Navy and Hallelujah. Pearl Eaton choreographs the dances as Victor Baravaile handles music and Robert Kurrle camera work. Show runs Monday Tuesday Wednesday.

Opera House Vincent Youmans Luther Steed s“Polly* Walker Broadorde Wright Miss Walker Loolao Bilge Jack Oakie Hollywood Oakie Marguerita Padula June Clyde Radio Pictures Ethel Clayton Mrs. Payne Dell Henderson Wallace MacDonald Roger Gray Franker Woods Harry Sweet Logloo Pearl Eaton Victor Baravaile Robert Kurrle

Refreshing Novelty in The Arizona Kid Western Drama

Fox Movietone presents The Arizona Kid a talkie shot on location at Zion National Park scenes. Warner Baxter stars with Mona Maris in a sweeping Western full of thrilling exploits and romance. Alfred Santell directs amid dramatic desert landscapes and notable supporting cast.

FOX Movietone Mona Maris Rio Grande Carol Lombard Jiminez Theodor von Eltz Hank Mann Arthur Stone Walter P. Lewis Sidney Bracy Charles Stevens Cora Walsh DeSacia Mooers Zion National Park Kid Alfred Santell

Prohibition Fight Shapes Pennsylvania 1920 Race

The article outlines the heated 1920 Pennsylvania race over prohibition. Brown and Lipps push repeal measures and a referendum on enforcement, with Pennsylvanians split on the 18th Amendment. Pinchot and Grundy fight without formal endorsements as Senate candidates align with local parties.

Thermer Thomas KiDide Phillips Pennsylvania Pinchot Prohibition Brown General Assembly Phillis Senate Francis H. Bohlen University of Pennsylvania Labor James J. Davis Philadelphia Pittsburgh Joseph R. Grundy

Weekend visit travels from Cleveland to Martinsburg

Miss Marcella Conney visits relatives in Cleveland then travels with Cent Court Clerk Frank M. Hollis Jr and others to Tun Belton. Mrs Hollis and children join en route to Martinsburg to visit Hollis relatives for the weekend.

Marcella Conney Cleveland Cent Court Frank M. Hollis, Jr J. W. Bartlett Earl Young Tun Belton

Tijuana Population Surges In Ten Years

San Diego report notes Tijuana, Mexico, has grown nearly tenfold in the last decade. Census results show a population of 221,221 compared with 85,0 in 1920.

Tijuana San Diego California

Three Towns Leave 10000 Category

Washington May 17 (22) Only three towns have fallen from the 10000 list since 1920 as reports from about 600 places show declines. Ranger Texas drops from 16,205 in 1920 to 6,153 in 1930, Eastland county town down to 5,641, Chanute Kansas slides from 10,286 to 9,651 and Clinton Indiana from 10,962 to 7,926.

Washington Ranger Tex Eastland Chanute Kans Clinton Ind

Capt Yancey Sets Sail for Latin America Good Will Tour

Captain Lewis A. Yancey departed Miami on May 17 for home before starting a Latin American goodwill tour. The officer announced the voyage as part of expanding relations with Latin American partners.

Capt Yancey Miami Fin Lewis A. Yancey

British aviatrix lands at Singora on Malay peninsula

Singapore Straits Settlement May 1. Miss Amy Johnsop, British flyer, lands at Singora on the east coast of the Malay peninsula. She will start for Singapore tomorrow to continue her flight from England toward Australia.

Singapore Straits Settlement Amy John‘sop Singora Malay Peninsula England Australia

Crossword Puzzle Clue Fragments and Jumbled Entries

An OCR readable crossword puzzle fragment presents across clues and partial entries with garbled words. It includes hints like feminine, deers, constellations, and godly person, plus scattered letters and numbers suggesting a reconstituted puzzle left incomplete.

Salvation Army Fresh Milk Aids Deserving Needy

Captain Arnold reports the Salvation Army home serves a steady stream of relief cases from the west side and beyond. People found sick or worn arrive by train, road, or foot, get food, a bed, and a wholesome breakfast that renews resolve to start anew.

Salvation Army Home Arnold Army West Side Arnald Adminnister Fresebt Awoman Salvation

Divorce disclosed by Mrs Cosmo Hamilton in France

Hillsborough California May 17 Mrs Cosmo Hamilton visiting with friends disclosed she obtained a divorce from her English novelist husband in France some time ago. She said she remained on friendly terms with Hamilton and there had been a very admirable settlement. The divorce was granted on grounds of incompatibility.

Hillsborough Cal Cosmo Hamilton France Hamilton

Baptist Conventions Move to Open Negotiations

In New Orleans on May 17, the Southern Baptist convention announced it would begin negotiations with the Northern Baptist group. Evangeline Booth outlined the process as both sides seek common ground on meeting for future cooperation.

New Orleans Southern Baptist Convention New York Com Today Evangeline Booth Northern Baptist

Salvation Army Golden Jubilee Exercises at Battery Park Aquarium

Flag draped wreaths were laid today at Battery Park Aquarium to commemorate the landing of the first group of Salvation Army workers in the United States. The ceremony was part of the Salvation Army’s Golden Jubiless National Congress activities.

Battery Park Aquarium Salvation Army United States National Congress

Talking It Over You’ll Like The High Vest Style

A fashion note highlights 1930s inspired tailoring in greys tans and tweeds. The piece reviews strap trousers and high vest styling as the model showcases a keen eye for period detail and modern fabrication.

Convention Aims to Hold Meetings on Game Date in Washington

A convention plans annual meetings aligned with the game date in Washington D C for 1942. A negotiating committee was formed to oversee arrangements and conduct talks.

Washington, D

Surrender Efforts Continue With Moro Outlaws

Manila on May 17 reports provincial and constabulary officers went to Togaya in Mindanao to demand surrender of Moro outlaws. Four constabulary killed and 10 wounded. at least six others killed. Moros hold mountain fort in Lanao Province refusing to surrender after cattle theft and murders.

Manila nd constabulary _ officinale Togaya Minano Lano

Defendant Acquitted In Counterfeit Case

Wheeling West Virginia May 17 Clariga Wilmoth 16 Clarksburg was acquitted of passing counterfeit currency in federal court after a jury deliberated. Her brother Virgil who pleaded guilty to similar charges took blame for the counterfeit bills in her possession. The defense said she did not know they were counterfeit. The person has not yet been sentenced. A state survey found one forest fire per 840 people in California last year.

Wheeling W. Va Clariga Wilmoth Clarksburg Virgil California

Testimony proceedings in West Virginia case and track meet result

In Charleston May the taking of testimony finished with Li e Marten of Shepherdstown suing W B Rumsey for damages over state property trees cut to prevent apple dusting in orchards. Prominent fruit growers testified as defense. Next Friday arguments to continue. In Buckhannon West Virginia Wesleyan defeated Glenville State 105 to 30 in a track meet with Wesleyan sweeping most events.

Charleston W.va Wesleyan Buckhannon W. Va May West Virginia Weale Glanville State Bol

Newark May 17 271 Anti-Sw League seeks legal funds

Newark records quote Rev James K Shieldd state superintendent of the Anti Sw League saying the organization will seek legal guidance on spending to back the stay of Representative Franks Fort for the Republican United States senatorial nomination. Walter Johnson of Washington is noted for a 56 inning scoreless streak in 1914.

Newark N. Jn James K. Shieldd Franks Fort

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