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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1930
Page
2
A testimonial from Cora Wilson of Walton Ohio extols Orange Brand Nuggets as a cure for habitual constipation and liver trouble. She claims initial dose effects and renewed energy, appetite, and weight gain, and recommends the product to others. Sold by Grafton Drug and Chemical Co and local drug stores.
Local readers see continued focus on Mayor Calis amid accusations of stalling police records. The piece notes past years of friction with residents of ifton as the upcoming campaign nears and questions funding and moral support for the administration.
Customers value price and quality in purchases, Morrison's bans Me Orly first quality dependable merchandise. You will never be disappointed in the quality of an article purchased from Morrison's.
Mary Graham Bonner narrates Peggy and John joining a rocket plane adventure guided by the Little Black Clock. A pilot promises a trip to the moon, using a magic rocket and an airless but tented cabin filled with oxygen to allow sound. Tomorrow features The Nearest Neighbor.
A slight accident at the post office corner yesterday caused excitement and minor damage. G Wesley Evans on Main Street tried to turn onto the West side when a New York car following too close struck and tangled its bumper with Evans's fender. Neither car could be moved until the bumper was removed from the New York car.
A fragmented note quotes Joseph N. Weber of the American Federation of Musicians, addressing the theatre grind organ and the social role of music as motion in art, asking who profits from eliminating Piauaie from theatres. The federation represents about 140,000 professional musicians in the United States and Canada.
Monday May 26 radio lineup across WEAF WIZ WBAL WOR KDKA WGY WBZ WLW WLW WIR WSB WHAS WIZ WSM Nashville lists many programs set in Eastern Time. Features music, variety, orchestras, talks and drama with hourly blocks and shared show times.
Work began this morning on the Leonard street paving project by city crews aided by W. P. Withers road force. They have been finishing the Wickwire road bridge and expect several weeks to complete Leonard street paving providing a hard surfaced outlet for Hill residents.
The plan covers only a few other sorters and a day in the business section as the city moves to pave Main street and nearby routes. Chiefs named Steel and Jones streets run through the First Ward.
A complete check up of petitions for the Gratton and Taylor County Hospital is requested by the campaign chair and will be tabulated at Tuesday night's Hospital Association meeting in the Scout rooms of the Blen Avon Hotel at 7 20. Attendance is urged as petitions for the new hospital are discussed and new petitions issued where territories are incomplete. Workers report strong responses to the drive.
A mixed page item shows a crossword puzzle list with clues across and down, followed by a civic update about a city and county clean-up, hospital association tabulations due June 16, petition signing at local drug stores, district report planned for Wednesday, and a travel note from ship progress to Pernambuco. An auction in London fetched a first edition of Charles Reade's The Cloister and the Hearth for 1.25.
The log tracks a zeppelin voyage through Eastern Standard times with stops from Friedrichshafen toward Seville, Port Prata Cape Verde, crossing the equator, and movements toward Pernambuca Rio Janeiro and Campo dos Afetos airfield, detailing arrival and departure times across multiple days. The entry notes a return leg commencing after landing and awaiting daylight.
Rev. Paul Kern of Texas was elected one of three new bishops for the Methodist Episcopal Church South at the Dallas conference conversion. The assembly announced the appointment amid the proceedings and highlighted Kern's leadership within the Texas Methodist community.
A druggist markets Taniac as a remedy to build weight strengthen nerves and increase appetite with a money back guarantee. The ad claims noticeable effects quickly and urges customers to try the product.
By decree of the Taylor County Court and as Special Commissioner W Merle Watkins will auction 68 acres more or less in Boothscreek District near the old Fairmont Turnpike and Pru ty town. Lands include a large dwelling and the Pittsburgh coal underlying, with a right of way to Fred Whitescarver. Terms require one third cash, balance in equal payments with interest, secured notes. Sale date June 4 1930 at 1 PM at the courthouse front door.
A two day sale at Blueville begins Tuesday May 27 offering beds dressers springs tables and refrigerators. sale advertises must be sold items and notes continuing into the following day.
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