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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1930
Page
3
An old advertisement warns catarrh is subtle and dangerous, urging immediate treatment. It extols World's Tonic as a systemic remedy that relieves nasal throat distress, stops spread, and aims to cure catarrh, with sales through Court Pharmacy Union Drug and other druggists.
In London on May 29 the McDonald cabinet, backed by its own dissenters and 50 Liberal MPs, defeated a Conservative motion of no confidence 270 to 241. The vote targeted J. H. Thomas, lord privy seal and minister for unemployment, as 23 left wing Labour MPs refused to back MacDonald.
The weekly Labor Party caucus voted with the government. Had the government been defeated, Conservative gains in two recent by-elections could have altered general election predictions.
President Hoover nominates William R. Castle Jr. for assistant secretary of state, a post he formerly held before serving as ambassador to Japan during the London naval conference. Castle is returning home as Hoover weighs a permanent ambassador to Japan amid other name options.
In Paris fashion notes, jeweled leaves become a key accent for spring outfits. Hats and turbans feature felt leaf shapes studded with jewels, inspiring accessories from necklaces to brooches. Designers showcase large leaf motifs to accent evening gowns and shoulder straps, signaling a bold, nature inspired trend.
Society editor Coral Par righ Montgomery reports on family travel plans to Virginia and Carolina. Local groups including B P U Devotional Life Commission, Junior Order Mountaineer Council, and Taylor County Auxiliary discuss Memorial Day plans, parades, and a refreshments booth. A birthday party honors Betty Jean Tucker with decorations, gifts, and a cake. The Lend A Hand Circle meets to plan a June luncheon at the Presbyterian church with guests from Cleveland and Pittsburgh.
A continued section from page one outlines proposed changes to veterans pensions. The measure would broaden eligibility by removing financial need as a condition and reduce the required period of service for those receiving pensions.
The Y M C A has formed an all boys employment bureau. The aim is to match boys who need money for summer camp with local grafton residents needing odd jobs done. Boys not registered are urged to sign up at the Y M C A to secure work for a week or more.
Washington May 29 Miss Bess Goodykoontz of Waukon Iowa is named assistant commissioner of education by President Hoover. She has served in a temporary role since last October and assumes new duties promptly.
An article notes waistline accessories called Joucles or buckles gaining popularity in Paris fall openings and spring previews. Simulated crystal and pyralin buckles appear with decorative emphasis rather than metal, matching belts with necklaces and bracelets.
One hundred twenty seven Gold Star Mothers left Paris by special train for Cherbourg and will board the steamship President Harding for home. Two spoke thanks for courtesies extended and for government help in arranging their trip. Mrs Williams of Portsmouth remains ill but improving. most others are well.
Local out of town guests for Decoration Day arrive or visit in Grafton. J R Kinney of Washington DC and family stay with M J Kinney on East Main. Esther Walker from Detroit visits friends. Shaffers from Christiana Street return from Baltimore. James Holt at home from West Virginia University for weekend. Phyllis Dean and Stewart family shop in town. Peer returns from Baltimore for summer with Charles and Julia Peer. Adolph Shoemaker and Dana Barker visit with relatives for Memorial Day weekend.
Ben Williamson runs as a Democratic contender for the United States Senate seat in Kentucky. The Associated Press photo caption notes Williamson as a capital city candidate pursuing the party nomination.
Mr and Mrs Frank B Cath er of Pearl Street are noted in society circles. The pair are described within a local social column highlighting their residence and standing.
Brussels May 29 The Gold Star Mothers of the 27th division concluded their Brussels visit today as most members departed for St Quentin en route to the Bouy department of the Somme where General Pershing will preside at Memorial Day ceremonies tomorrow. Some will visit cemeteries and later return to Brussels before proceeding to St Quentin for the Memorial Day service at Bony cemetery.
In San Francisco on May 29 about 2,000 delegates opened the equadrennial world conference of Seventh Day Adventists. After formal organization, they began active work to continue through June 12, outlining their fatharing and program for the event.
A garbled cooking column lists multiple recipes including finger rolls with yeast dough and asparagus salad with gelatin molds and baskets. It also notes Muscles Shoals measure and Senate Shoals legislation sent to conference in Washington May 29, describing hoped for yet slim compromise prospects.
This item advertises Danl Remover Shampoo as a quick solution to dandruff. It claims washing with the product banishes dandruff and dirt, leaving hair with a new life and lustre. The language imitates a period advertising tone.
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