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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1930
Page
3
A compact ad notes gloves scarves costume jewelry neckwear hand bags and other accessories available at Jolliffe's with clearly marked prices and a focus on value for shoppers seeking fashion extras.
London May 26 The Church of England mourns Archbishop Lord Davidson 82 former Canterbury primate who died yesterday after a lengthy illness Funeral services will be held Friday at Canterbury Cathedral with Archbishop Montey Lang officiating King George to be represented The report also notes a gross return of 1100 dollars in 1929 to A G Selman of Beckville Texas.
The Fairmont Quota Club hosts a May dinner party at the Fairmont Hotel at 6 30 p m with a musical program by Mrs George McCahon soprano and Mrs W A Small pianist and H Arthur Heinze as speaker Mrs Florence H Wilkinson district governor will be an honored guest plus Rhea Pisher of the city attending.
Associated Press notes V. J. Patel, former president of the Indian legislativembry, has signed his post as leader in Gandhi's civil disobedience campaign. The report highlights Patel's rise and the movement's continuing strategy under his stewardship.
Chicago society leader Mrs. Catherine Keith Adler died in a Paris automobile crash yesterday. Adler, prominent in Chicago society and author of the recently published novel The Crystal Icicle, was widely known in social circles and literary circles. The dispatches from Paris report the wreck occurred while she was touring the city.
The Taylor County Post of the American Legion led by its drum and bugle corps attended Barbour County Post Ameri can Legion memorial services at Mount Olive cemetery near Philippi Sunday afternoon. Music was by Mansfield choir and Mt. Vernon quartet. The Barbour County Post Now 44 plans to return Friday to participate in local services for Memorial Day and help make it a success. The program includes America, prayers by Rev. V. Tate and Rev. N. P. Farrior, addresses by Rezin B. Chrislip and the Post chaplain, readings and songs by Mansfield Choir and Mt. Vernon Quartet, honor prayers, grave decorations, a salute to the dead, and taps.
Announcement from Charleston West Virginia on May 26 states the Hamilton Gas Company of New York has purchased the properties of the Shonke Land Company and the St. Albans Oil and Gas Company and others totaling 21 000 acres of gas territory in Boone Kanawha Lingoln and Putnam counties with the deal expanding its holdings and operations in the region.
Controversy surrounds petitions aimed at recalling Detroit Mayor Charles Bowles after his order to remove police chief eh. The action has sparked public debate and political friction in the city.
An attempt on the life of Malta’s prime minister Lord Strickland failed as three shots were fired but he escaped unharmed. The report notes the incident amid broader mentions of oil and gas developments and a Bristow Oklahoma park lifting controversy, with references to associated companies and producing wells.
Dr A A Rock of Milwaukee a long time goitre expert proposes a home treatment for goitre stating it is not a disease and should not be operated on He claims notable success with his method and offers a free book explaining home treatment Send for a copy today Ady
The text outlines a recipe for toast topped chicken, a mashed potato cake method, and spring vegetables in gelatin. It lists ingredients, cooking steps, and serving ideas with measurements and actions, though many terms are garbled and some steps unclear.
Trooper Debendorfer of Grafton reports help from Fairmont in the roundup of suspects tied to the robbery of a drink factory and two garages. State offices note ongoing investigations.
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