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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1930
Page
7
The piece argues that quiet teachers earn respect and guide eager, focused students better than loud methods. It contrasts parental shouting with calm guidance, noting loudness trains silence and drains energy. It urges parents to cultivate self control and adopt quiet speech to improve child behavior and learning.
Lewisburg West Virginia May 19 Two men were killed and a third injured when struck by an automobile near Frankfort ten miles away. The dead were Richard K. McClung 60 and Ed Crawford 28 a Negro. M Gillillan was seriously injured. Gillillan said the three men were walking on the highway on the outskirts of Frankfort when struck from behind and the car sped away. The driver’s identity was not learned. State Police began an investigation.
Mrs Estelle Watson of Cresap near Cumberland Maryland touts Orange Brand Tonic as a grand strengthener and builder. She reports rapid improvement from rheumatism and fatigue, lifting in weight and vitality, with no pains after treatment. The ad claims wide benefits for weak women men and children and notes local availability through Grafton Drug and Chemical Company in May 1920.
A 104 year old Iowa minister dies quietly as the community reflects on a long life of service. The obituary notes his years in ministry and the era he witnessed, highlighting his faith and local impact without sensational detail.
The Grafton Sentinel invites applications for job placement. Applicants are asked to mail or send a blank form to the Employment Writer and set an appointment date to meet prospective employees at least three days after the offer date.
Two cars collided on a long hill near Kearns late Saturday afternoon. The Chevrolet and Buick were badly damaged but no serious injuries occurred. Owners and occupants for the Buick were not immediately identified. The Chevrolet was towed to Fairmont for the Tygarst Valley Chevrolet Company by a Rosler Brother for recovery.
Florence, Pa May 19 One youth was killed and four injured when their automobile plunged over a 100 foot embankment near here. John Habernan 19 died at the scene. Herbert Maurer 21 was missing briefly then found wandering along the highway. Victims Thomas Hershberger 21 Glenn Humbert 19 and Ralph Perratt 17 all residents of Pittsburgh were taken to Ohio Valley Hospital Steubenville for treatment.
Dr Viggo B Brewson aged 72 longtime chief consulting chemist for West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company died at his Larchmont New York home Born near Copenhagen Denmark he entered papermaking after moving to America He was famed for his artificial indigo production method discovered while Munich working as assistant to Dr Adolph Baeyer a noted German chemist
A report notes Cannon faced a formal request to stand trial before a church court over alleged Wall Street speculations. The temperance and social welfare committee will likely not recommend Cannon’s re-election as chairman of the board.
A plane crash during a military and aerial review for Premier Mussolini in Florence yesterday killed an airplane mechanic and lightly injured Deputy Pietro Ferretti. The accident occurred as the Deputy rode in the procession.
Polly Walker plays Looloo in Radio Pictures film Hit the Deck, with the title number Sometimes I Mappy, and the Opera House offers the musical plus usual comedy and short subjects for three nights tonight Tuesday and Wednesday.
Eddie Dowling of Blace D' Glory rises from a 17 child Providence RI family to Broadway via English music halls. The backstage drama with a wartime backdrop unfolds in a courtroom climax. Betty Compson stars opposite Dowling with Frankie Darro also in the cast.
Dolores Costello portrays Vallery Grove in Second Choice at the Strand Theatre. The story follows a modern young woman torn between two suitors as a letter changes the course of a hastily formed marriage. Chester Morris and Jack Mulhall support a vivid, though brief, drama of youth alongside a strong Costello performance.
West Virginia athletes led a Morgantown meet record push with AE Callaway and M. Glenn among multiple events. Eyewitness reports credit Callaway in 120 yard high hurdles and 220 yard low hurdles with record improvements, while Glenn topped high jump marks and Rublo set a pole vault best.
Chicago reports Capone faces government action for income tax evasion with conviction penalties possible up to 68 years in prison and fines. The Herald and Examiner says evidence points to large funds flowing from Chicago to Capone and associates, with authorities noting Capone’s efforts to conceal income and lack of flight risk.
The Kiwanis club holds its regular weekly meeting tomorrow evening at the hotel. A special program has been arranged. Poland has two new broadcasting stations.
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