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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1930
Page
2
A whimsical dialogue unfolds with the Little Black Clock and Pegny as they recall the evolution of the word silly. John reflects on language change and the clock hints at a Monday surprise for the reader, set against a playful scene and a news blurb about a Supreme Court ruling on stock misrepresentation in railroad sales.
Milford citizens discussed a proposed six room school building costing about 20000 dollars at a Union meeting led by a member of the education board. The group split on the plan as future action remained undecided. A show and sale is planned in Rocksprings Texas on July 15 16 and 17 with details unclear.
Austin May 24 192? Former Governor James B Ferguson was ruled ineligible to hold office again in Texas by the state supreme court denying his writ of mandamus to place his name on the Democratic primary ballot His wife Miriam A Ferguson would run for governor this year after the court voided the 1924 amnesty law restoring his rights.
A fragmentary note mentions shared chores and a Sunday worship gathering. It indicates community activity but lacks names, places, dates, or concrete details to identify participants or location.
Andrews M E A M Barlow Pastor announces Sunday School at 4:40 led by Mrs Ona C Jefferys with public worship at 10:30 under Ws M Scand annual bank offering. Address by Mrs Jennie Blaisdell of the Bombay con. No evening service due to high school graduation exercises. Public invited.
Rev Ei FL XK Roat and Pastor lead Sunday 9:15 Sunday School with W H Shafferman as superintendent. Morning worship with special choir music. Luther League meets to discuss How Missionaries Advance World Peace and Luther topic The First Edition of the New Teletaigent in German Published in Wittenberg. No vespers service. Congregation invited to attend high school services. Wednesday prayer service. Four services offered.
In Eric Pennsylvania May 24 Mrs Edna Muribulo was convicted of second degree murder for allegedly aiding the death of her 11 year old stepdaughter Hilda by pouring flaming gasoline on her clothing. The case hinged on the claim she sought a legacy from the child’s mother. The girl's father faces murder charges related to the case awaiting trial.
Pastor Arnold leads Sunday morning worship with sermon Our Memorial Day. G A R Revo Post No 7 members join in the service. Choir offers special music. Public invited to attend. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 with senior and junior departments. No evening service. Union with others to go to the high school. 7 30 Wednesday Prayer meeting.
Qualifying trials at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway determine the starting field for the upcoming 500 mile race. Twenty of forty five entered cars are ready. a minimum five miles per hour for ten miles is required. Tests continue through Wednesday to select the forty fastest starters.
The Grafton M E Circuit led by Pastor William E Moyer lists 10 30 preaching at the Simpson M E Church and 7 45 preaching at Pleasant Rest All are invited to attend.
The First Presbyterian church outlines weekly events led by Pastor Frank Tutvander. Daily prayer circle at 9:25, Sabbath School at 8:30, morning worship at 10:80, and a 7:30 p.m. baccalaureate sermon at the high school. Trustees meet Tuesday, Lend-A-Hand Circle meets Wednesday at Mrs. Lida Mason’s home, midweek prayer at 7:30, rehearsal at 8:15, Light Bearer Friday at 4:00. A cordial welcome to all.
The notice lists worship at 10:00 with sermon and 11:00 Sunday school led by J H Maysilles, superintendent. An Epworth League service is at 7:30. A new worship service is planned at 7:30 followed by gathering at the high school for the sermon.
Berkeley Springs May 24 P J Coughlin 88 longtime former mayor and father of current mayor J S Coughlin died yesterday after a stroke He was a Confederate veteran and the oldest resident of Berkeley Springs in a note of record.
The First Baptist Church lists 7:30 evening services directed by the pastor with congregational singing. Wednesday prayer meeting led by W. W. Lambert. Rev Carl Wilson from East Brady, Penn, delivers sermons at 10:80 and 7:20. Bible school at 9:30, Communion at 10:30, Christian Endeavor at 6:30. No sermon this Sunday due to pastor out of town. attendees urged to support graduates’ high school sermon in the evening.
Services at 9 30 a m with no evening service due to high school program. Afternoon Every Member Canvass has twelve teams visiting homes in two to four hours. Prayer services Wednesday at 7 45 p m. June 1 returns to main auditorium with new decorations and June 15 Bishop Bardot will be present. Bring a friend to each service.
A terse read of crossword items and partial clues showing various fabrications and garbled phrases. The readable segments include references to metal fasteners head coverings and ship parts alongside scattered mispelled words and stray letters.
Commissioner Grafton District schedules the summer camp for Scouts on July 6 at Deep Creek Lake near Oakland Maryland. Eagle Scout Donald Flynn of Logan joins as teaching staff. Troops 2 and 4 prepare for Decoration Day parade at 9 am in the Blen Avon Hotel scout room. Troop 2 raised funds with 400 poppies for the Indies Auxiliary and will care for City Hospital grounds. Scouts seek local work jobs. contact 550 for placements.
The notice lists St Matthias Episcopal services with Rector Rev Arthur J Torrey and church activities at 9:20 and 10:45 in Martinsburg. It notes Gov William G Conley and Mrs Conley visiting Governor John J Cornwell at Romney, spending time with Attorney and Mrs J O Henson and Mr and Mrs Henson during a short vacation, including golf.
J. L. King 50 vice president of the Associated Company native of Cleveland Ohio died in Los Angeles. His passing is announced with brief biographical note. He was active in the Cleveland origin and held a leadership role in the Los Angeles firm.
President Hoover leads a large guest list leaving the White House for a weekend fishing trip in the Blue Ridge mountains. Senator Hatfield of West Virginia travels with the president and the sizable delegation, the largest of the year.
The executive officer and club officials announce a YM C J A rifle shoot to be held on the Petersbury range on the evening of Thursday May 29. Officials expect the largest turnout for any shoot, with potential changes to the parade.
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