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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1930
Page
7
An employment notice invites applicants for various unskilled labor positions and clerical work in Grafton. Readers may indicate multiple job interests such as cutting grass, cleaning floors, clerking in store, driving a car or truck, or general labor. All information is kept confidential and mailed to the Employment Editor at The Grafton Sentinel.
A father explains teaching a young girl through simple words and pictures. He shows how symbols and small gifts make stories vivid beyond letters, choosing concrete, brief narration to keep their bond alive during periods apart. He notes his daughter's lasting happiness upon reunion.
A brief vignette recalls Police Officer Fred Thompson in Patterson New Jersey praising a celebrity encounter. He asked for a ride, inquired about the driver, and commented on the motorist's father in law while the motorist offered only a smile. The exchange touched on weather before colonel Lind-Bags noted a pro New York mood as Joan Rocke presented diplomas and gold buttons at a union event.
An unsigned testimonial from Mrs Frank LeRoy of Huntington WV describes recovery from nervous exhaustion after using Orange Brand Tonic and Nuggets. The ad promotes Tron and Nux Vomica based formula as a memorable cure for nervousness, debility, and appetite loss. Marketed by Grafton Drug and Chemical Company and other drugstores. The page also notes unrelated items about Riverside Church construction and postmaster appointments.
Address without details and blank form require mailing to the Employment Editor at the Grafton Sentinel at once. Set an appointment at least three days beyond the offer date for the prospective employee.
Harriman the former Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney plans a fall opening of an art gallery as a vocation and avocation to advance modern art. The report also mentions a busy radio schedule from stations in New York and across the East with music programs and orchestras throughout the day.
Harold I. Weiss, convicted wife slayer, was hanged at the state penitentiary in Canon City. He killed his wife in Denver in February 1929. Pasadena, Cal. George A. Ogle, 67, Santa Monica, retired Chicago publisher and founder of George A. Ogle and Company.
AP listing shows Eastern Standard time with 44 P. xi schedule. WEAF New York features Phil Spitalny Midweek Hymn Sing Half Hour Im Capital Sunshine Hour Birthday Party Melody Moments with wavelengths and kilocycles noted.
Abilene May 29 Harvey Sprinkle 21 Bernard Love 19 Melrose students and Roy Thomas 28 burned to death in a rooming house fire. Eight escaped including two children in the blaze.
Associated Press photo shows Bert White, 27, holding the world parachute record after leaping from an airplane at about 25,000 feet over the Mojave desert near Lancaster California. The event captures his dramatic descent with parachute deployed.
A bustling description of a stage lineup featuring Robens, Carol Lombard, Cupid Ainsworth and others. Stars Warner Richmond and Herbert Clark anchor the cast with Big News directed by Gregory La Cava. The piece notes associate talents like Boteler and Louise Payne. The Opera House hosts tonight through Saturday.
Engraved invitations bearing Al Capone’s name drew about twenty guests to his Palm Island estate for a goodwill spaghetti dinner and musicale. Guests exchanged RSVP cards for lapel flags as lights lit the tropical setting. Capone, called “Scarface Al,” was reportedly sought by Miami authorities to leave the city, while a guest offered a fountain pen and a brief welcome address.
Robert Armstrong and Carol Lom bard star in a Pathe dialogue film at the Opera House a three day run. The story unfolds through a hectic twelve hour day in a metropolitan newspaper office as a reporter fights to get the low down on a liquor ring with speed, excitement, suspense and humor.
Detectives suggested that he was indicted yesterday by a federal grand jury of Ralph Capone. The law may have provided motive for the gun attack, the victim possibly having information involving Capone in liquor violations. Judge William Baker and others from Parkersburg opened a special federal court term.
The Duchess is honored by Columbia University with an honorary degree. The ceremony recognizes her contributions and public service.
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