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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1930

Page

2

Gifts for Edith Mason Graduation From High School

Edith Mason’s graduation prompts a shopping discussion on ideal gifts. Suggestions include carved carnelian jewelry, matching bracelets, pearl and crystal accents, kara ovals, and tasteful birthstone pieces. A five piece atomizer set is judged too lavish. a single stone ring or wristwatch considered suitable if not duplicative.

Edith Edith Mason Ildr Baith Nancy Iris Mina Carnelan Joany Cleopatra Acrogsth Street

Attorney Via Files Candidacy For Congress in West Virginia

L R Via of Huntington filed formal notice with the secretary of state seeking the Democratic nomination for Congress in West Virginia's fourth district. He aims for a regular term, not to fill the vacancy caused by James Hughes's death.

Charleston L. R. Via Huntington Cabell County West Virginia James Hughes

Hospital Notes Report On Mrs Guy Williams and Fred Adams

Hospital notes indicate Mrs Guy Williams of Plemington underwent an emergency major operation last night with an afternoon audition reported as good. Fred Adams had a tonsil operation this morning. Three acres of pole beans and Irish potatoes are mentioned in the text.

Guy Williams Plemington Fred Adams

The Little Black Clock and the Imp Prank

The Little Black Clock promises an imp encounter and turns back time to reveal a playful ruse. John and Peggy, called imps by adults, wait for a real imp but instead see the clock’s joke. The clock explains the imp is the tiny shoot from the big tree from a bygone era.

John Peggy Joe

Rifle Club Gets Charter In National Association

The Lyon County rifle club of Grafton was chartered today by the National Rifle Association at staff headquarters in Washington. The club becomes one of more than nineteen hundred affiliated groups. Officers registered: Lloyd L. Shriver president A A Miller vice president Harry Curry executive officer Harry Dotson treasurer Hugh Church secretary Joe Evans. A Grafton Sentinel reporter serves as publicity officer. A range site has been chosen and approved and will be equipped soon.

Washington, D Sentinel Lyon United

Admirals Make Push On Rifle Club And Mortgage Sale

The Grafton rifle club plans an indoor range on property owned by J Lee Evans in Fetterman above Withers Brothers Garage. It reports three shoots with excellent marks and aims to be among the best rifle clubs locally. Membership is open via executive officer, secretary, or officers. a next shoot is expected next week with a date to be announced in the Sentinel. Separately, mortgage holders led by George Waddell seek to sell property in Taylor and Monongalia counties to meet obligations within five years, while opponents seek bulk disposition to settle debts. Court adjourned Friday to resume Monday as Admirals discuss ship limitations and eight-inch guns with officials in London.

Ito Bulla Grafton Grafton Club United States Army Sfths Shah Yostipan The Sentinel George Waddell Philipp Taylor and Monongalia

Bank Bandits Hearings and Robbery Details Revealed

The report describes a bank holdup with two bandits, a bomb thrown by a man on the sidewalk, and police pursuit. Cart and license details identify a Parkersburg resident and Dr. Carl Stenberg as linked to the vehicle, as investigators note plates moved and transferred. The piece also mentions naval committee testimony on eight inch guns, and local officials alert for the robbers while grok officers pursue the case.

Johnson Foreign Relations Committee Borah Gould Benwood Gay William D. Leary Wood Bank United States London Great Britain George General Board Bessie Jones Parkersburg Carl Stenberg Dr. Stenberg

Home Town Paper Longing From W L Reddick

W L Reddick writes from Los Angeles asking for his home town newspaper The Sentinel. He expresses longing for news from his home town, mentions weather, nature, and fishing in the Pacific, and asks to send papers to 1821 1-2 Bridge St Los Angeles. Walter Whiton? plays for Chicago National League club. notes a walk in an Amnenipa game dated August 22, 1891.

Les W. L. Reddick the Sentinel Howard H. Holt California My. Pepy The Sentinel Los Angeles Uigple Fox J Pacific Holt Bridge St W. eNenatex Walter Whitot Chicago Nix” Amnenipa

Delmar Coal Company Case Reported by Special Commissioner

A continued report from Special Commissioner Hugh Warder details the Delmar Coal Company case, outlining legal actions and charges as presented on page one. The narrative centers on the ongoing judicial proceedings and associated decisions.

Hugh Warder Delmar

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