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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1930

Page

8

Gift ideas for a young man from an older relative

Aunt's shopping memo outlines practical and masculine gifts for a nephew heading to college. Suggestions include cuff links, collar pins, ebony nail files, leather folding toiletry cases, pen and pencil sets, leather wallet or key cages, belt buckles, a gold penknife, and a clock. The adult notes the boy’s worry about gifts being suitable and highlights a tuxedo readiness.

Richard Daisy Nancy Hichard Gilad

Maple Avenue Triumphs 11-9 Over Beaumont Nine

Maple Avenue defeated Beaumont 11 to 9 in a spirited baseball game. Beaumont rallied with four runs across the fifth, seventh and eighth innings, while Maple Avenue plated three in the second, seven in the third and one in the sixth.

Maple Avenue Beaumont Wickham Land Swisher Frances Garrell Bill Cotton Eth Beaumont

Terra Alta Band To Parade Here May 30

Terra Alta High School bandsmen, after winning first prize in a local contest and tying for first last year, will take part in the Decoration Day parade May 30 in Winchester Virginia. Director Karl Y Brown notes the group has purchased valuable equipment and will continue practice despite hospitality.

Terra Alta Nue Winchester Karl Y. Brown Brown

Tariff Block Narrowed as Hoover Faces Final Vote

Washington reports the Smoot-Hawley tariff bill nears final passage after a year and a half of controversy. Senate debate begins with opponents accusing the conference plan for emergency rate changes of unconstitutional delegation of taxing power and arguing the conferees exceeded authority on cheese, cherries, rayon, watches, and clocks.

Washington Congress Hoover House Senate Conference Committee Tariff Commission

Young Drivers Enter 60 Mile Auto Race in Diamapolin

Among entrants are Tony Gulotta and Lou Moore in the 60 mile race at Diamapolin. The field features a younger group of drivers competing for victory and prize money.

Tony Gulotta Alove Lou Moore Indiamapolin

Fred Bolliger Buried Monday

Funeral services for Fred J Bolliger were held at St. Pauls Lutheran Church Monday afternoon with Rev E F K Roof officiating. Burial followed at Bluemont cemetery. Grafton Lodge B P O E remembered him with ritualistic services at his Lincoln street home Sunday evening. a large delegation attended the solemn ceremony. Bolliger, a longtime resident and businessman of Grafton, died Friday morning at his sister Mrs L T Hoernteins home on 88 Lincoln street.

Fred J. Bolliger St. Paul's Lutheran Church E. F. K. Roof Bartlett’s Bluemont Cemetery Grafton Lodge Bolliger Lincoln Street

Antiques Star In Senior Play Quality Street

Antiques aged a century or more will shape the Senior class play Quality Street at the high school auditorium tomorrow night. Cast features Charles Bush and Virginia Madera with Helen Brown, Jean Murray, and Robert Grayson. Scenic and costumes enhance Napoleonic era romance. final rehearsal tonight. antiques include a 1000-year-old spinet and several 100-year items loaned by local owners.

Charles Bush Virginia Madera Patty Helen Brown Jean Murray Robert Grayson Sarah Peters William Murray Jim Bee D. P. Logan

Lawhead Reappointed as U.S. Commissioner in West Virginia

Charleston May 26. Federal Judge George W. McClintock announced the reappointment of N. M. Linhead of Point Pleasant as United States commissioner in the Charleston district for a four year term. The action reinforces judicial administration in the era.

Charleston George W. McClin“te N.M. Linhead Point Pleasant United States

Sabbath Blue Law Enforced in Trenton Vigil

Police recorded hundreds of names and addresses of individuals who violated the Sabbath by golfing, playing radios, or using gasoline, cigarettes, or public transport. Officers checked filling stations and stores, noting currency exchanges under the vice and immorality act of 1798 and listening for non religious music.

Trenton N. J Mercer County Grand Jury Aig Fei

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