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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1931

Page

7

Grand Theatre presents Dude Ranch western comedy

The Grand screens Dude Ranch a lively farce starring Jack Oakie Stuart Erwin and Eugene Pallette about a ranch hotel besieged by traveling players who stage fake western drama to placate bored guests. A bank robbery sparks real shooting, ending in typical claptrap humor as Oakie triumphs. Also shown Tol'able David with Richard Cromwell and Joan Peers in a family feud drama directed by John Blystone.

Jack Oakie Grand ‘Theatre Dude Ranch Mojave Milton Krims Stuart Erwin Erwin Oakle Eugene Pallette Mite Green Cecil Weston Palette Villian Miss Weston Mitzi Oakie June Collyer Jack Frank Tuttle David Kinemon Kinemons Esther Hatburn Kinemon H Esther Richard Cromwell Rale — Boyisti Joan Peers Noah Beery Edmund Breese Helen Ware George’ Duryea Henry’ B. Waltshall Harlan E. Knight Peter Richmond John Blystone Opera House

Tolable David Premier At Opera House Tonight

Columbia Pictures presents Tol'able David an all talking film adaptation of Joseph Hergeimers story and the Opera House screens the production tonight. Poignantly beautiful and promising a triumphant bow to local audiences as the drama unfolds with thrill and emotion.

Joseph Hergesheimer Tol’able David Columbia Pictures Opera House

Tornado Destroys Train in Fargo Killing One

Overnight dispatch reports a tornado derailed a Great Northern passenger train near Fargo killing one passenger and injuring several. The crash disrupted service as emergency crews responded and investigated the tracks.

Associated Fargo N. D Great Northern

British Isles storms flood streets and more chaos noted

Storms sweep southwest Britain triggering floods and damage across towns including Weybridge. Reports mention aviator Victoria Bruce among casualties and political turmoil abroad with secret treaties. A long excerpt details public health and water commission leadership through 1929 and ongoing duties.

Schoolroom Forming Morals and Care in Appointing Teachers

A speaker stated the schoolroom shapes characters and morals for young America and urged careful teacher appointments, complimenting the city public school staff including Superintendent Harold Av Rice. Before exercises, students’ manual arts, commerce, and home economics displays were opened for public view across the hall and near the auditorium entrance, inviting the public to admire the works of high school students.

Harold’ Av Rice Rice

Jail Break Quelled in Ohio County Prison

In Youngstown Ohio on May 28, twelve prisoners attempted a break from the county jail. None escaped as they broke into the sheriff’s office using improvised tools. Sheriff Adam Stone and Deputy Parker were struck. two visitors aided officers, and the inmates were overcome.

Youngstown Adam Stone Sheriff's Stone

Dr Henshaw Health Official Guided Early Clinics

Dr Henshaw, a major in the medical corps, United States volunteers, served as state health commissioner for two terms and directed substantial efforts to establish clinics. The article continues from page one, detailing his early impact on public health infrastructure and community medical services.

United States Volunteers Henshaw

Clarksburg Legion Cancel Memorial Day Trip

Clarksburg's Legion drum and bugle corps will miss the Decoration Day parade to remain in Harrison county for cornerstone laying at the new county courthouse. Other groups are expected to fill their engagements. The Day in Grattony features airplays, baseball, tennis, and golf, with a pul service at National Cemetery Saturday morning.

Clarksburg Harrison County Sterly Grattony National Comeliteyurday Taylor

Trustee Sale Notice in Taylor County WV properties

Public auction set for June 13 1981 at the Taylor County Courthouse front door Grafton with lots 3 and 31 99 in Grattan addition as security. W Merle Watkins trustee holds deed of trust dated March 7 1930 and will convey property described in the deed for cash to the highest bidder.

Guy W. Cole Frances M. Cole W. Merle Watkins Taylor County West Virginia Grafton Hefner Main Street W. Meree-Watkins Zenit Ie Aide Riley Watkins West Olry Said Taylor Trent Se Grattam Grattom

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