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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1929
Page
2
A dense schedule of radio programs lists stations from WEAF New York to WJZ and more. It outlines nightly time slots for concerts, orchestras, talk shows, and variety hours across multiple markets with specific programs and hosts.
An old advertisement markets a product called Zex as a universal remedy for acute indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims instant relief via a compound of Pepsin and Magnesia and added bowel cleansing. The price is listed as 60 cents at drug stores.
The First United Brethren Church led by L. Postlethwait offers Sunday school at 9:30 for all ages, 10:30 worship with a sermon by the pastor, a 6:20 union service at the high school athletic field, and 7:30 Wednesday prayer and Endeavor meeting. Large crowds attend, and others are invited. Thursday 5 to 8 pm the Ladies Aid Society serves fried chicken in the social room, public invited.
Methodist Protestant E L Arnold pastor. Sunday school 9:30 led by C G Richman. Morning worship at 10:30 with sermon by the pastor on Led In the Triumphal Procession of Christ. Thursday 11 to 1 church tuncheon. Our doors open to all strangers and those without a home church. You are welcome to worship in this home-like church.
First Presbyterian Church outlines weekly events with leaders Frank J Turvander Supt and Robt F Love Sr Supt. The Fidelic Club hosts a picnic at Grafton Park Tuesday evening. Trustees meet Tuesday at 7 45 p m. Lend A Hand Circle dinner Wednesday at 1 p m.
Rome reports the air ministry is weighing the British decision not to postpone the Schneider cup races after the death of Captain Giuseppe Motta, Italy's top entrant, in a practice flight. The notification of the refusal arrived last night following the request made yesterday.
Mitchell F. McKay, brother of Tampa's mayor, analyzed a recent special election over a proposed charter plan and predicted a 1,315 vote defeat. The charter ultimately fell short by 1,314 votes.
The Tyson family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during the bereavement and death of Edward J. Newman. Gratitude extended to the pastor and those who donated cars. May God bless you all. - Mr. and Mrs. Tom Tyson and Family.
Morning worship at 10:00 with Pastor Workman. Sunday School at 11:00 led by R W 1 Cuppett. September union service at the high school athletic field if rain at Andrews church. Prayer meeting at 7:30 Wednesday evening.
Sunday school 9 15 led by Wm H Shafferman Supt with songs and orchestra Open classes for all ages 10 30 sermon by Rev W E B Waybright 7 00 Luther League devotional 7 45 vespers and sermon by Rev Waybright Invitation to all Lutherans to attend all services and hear the message
Sunday school at 9:30 and preaching at 10:30 led by D Hovyatter Cor Sec. The group will join Union services at the athletic field. All members urged to attend.
Sunday schedule lists 9 30 Sunday school and 10 30 morning worship at First Baptist led by Pastor John Ward Brown. Frances Jaco to sing My Task by Ashford, Union services at a high school field with rain plan at Andrews M E Church. address by Captain Arnold Salvation Army.
Anonymous poem from an athletic field notice at Andrews M. B. Church invites the public to Salvation Army services led by Captain Arnold. The verses warn that gossip will persist but urge maintaining composure and self-reliance despite criticism.
St Matthias Episcopal invites all to attend. Rector A J Torrey leads church school at 9 30 and morning prayer with sermon at 10 45.
A full day camp meeting hosted by Warren M E P Thomins and pastors from Grafton, Clarksburg, Fairmont, Rosemont, Philipps, Birkins, and county churches invites all choruses and congregations. Events include a 10:00 testimonial service, 11:00 sermon on Psalm 137, music by Warren choir, and performances by Thornton Quaretey and the Golden Leaf Quartet at 3:00 and 8:00. Free admission. bring a basket.
In Braunton Devon on August 24 a church bell cracked the day King George fell in last November. Funds raised locally support its repair as a bank offering for the king. a new inscription reads The King Gov III. I cracked and became dumb the King got well and now I ring again. The bell dates from Edward VI era and previously cracked when George IV died with engraved lines about death and regal pomp.
Mrs Ona C Jefferys leads Sunday school at 6 with public worship at 10:30. Sermon by the pastor and special music directed by Mrs R H Petty. A 6 30 union service is scheduled at the high.
Mrs. Mary J. Cain age 70 in Birmingham Alabama on August 24 has received her Master of Arts degree from Howard College and is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy degree.
Wheeling August 24 improvements planned for the West Virginia State Fair set to run August 31 through September 7 include repainted grounds and fences, a cleaned Exposition Building, and no tents in front of stock barns. The parking fence shifted, stock tents moved behind barns, more educational exhibits in the Exposition Building, a talking cow exhibit by the U S Government, and expanded 4 H displays. The paddock and grandstand are in excellent shape and the jockey house has been renovated.
The article notes Miss Daffan, former candidate and current editor of the Houston Chronicle, as a possible entrant. It describes a crowded field for Governor Moody’s successor with politicians skeptical of her chances and mentions her leadership roles in women’s organizations including the Texas Woman's Press Association and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Jackson's Mill Sam Neel in Pocahontas county chosen outstanding boy at older boys camp. William Lloyd, 35, Baltimore drug salesman, struck in street in Moundsville. Hinton waitress after taking poison. Washington Chicago William Strong president of an association seeking hunt for Noah's ark. asks state dept to aid with Turkish embassy. New York intake of financial 'speakeasies' estimated at 36 million by Edward S. Silver, assistant federal attorney.
Braxton county board officers were elected at Sutton with Mrs A C Herold as president Mrs Frank R Holt as vice president and Mae Ellison as secretary treasurer The Upshur county board elected Dr JH Van Tremp Frenen Creek as president S N Outright as vice president and Mr W T Lanham Buckhanned as secretary treasurer.
New York reports the conductors symphony orchestra will include women members with no special favors. They will not precede men or sit in front, and the orchestra will face away from the audience as women decline decollete attire. Charleston notes two new county welfare boards formed and five more in progress, with Mary Yager, executive secretary of the state board of children's Guardians, commenting.
In an English seaside town, the narrator learns Veronica Seabroke seeks aid to aid a man linked to Pell’s death. Suspects hover around Mrs Seabroke and his mother, while a hidden conspirator network emerges as Veronica reveals a risky plan to influence events at Woodcot. The tension centers on a dangerous inquiry into Pell’s fate and a ghostly legend.
Al Landers a 56 year old guard at the West Virginia penitentiary was in serious condition at his home near Wheeling after a bin he was cleaning discharged accidentally last night causing a bullet wound.
The new national penal code, announced in Mexico City, introduces the death penalty for common crimes and replaces juries with trial and expert committees. It becomes effective January 1.
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