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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1929
Page
2
Irregular and disjointed ad copy promising quick bladder irritation relief and sleep aid. Claims fast results and money back guarantee with a 60 cent price from Grafton and Chemical Co.
A young patient endured repeated ear syringing and a painful procedure described as necessary for recovery. Screams and distress marked the moment as caregivers explained the goal of relief and future activity. The mother recalled attempting humor to ease the tension.
The passage argues that playful imaginative strategies ease distressing medical treatments for children. Letty’s story about bugs in the ear and a caring mother illustrate how humor and trust can reduce fear, especially for emotional or imaginative kids. Rational children respond better to direct exposure, while playful methods require a trusted ally.
Eastern Standard time listed for WEAF and WABC programs on December 6. Schedule shows 6:30 Twins, 7:00 Santa Claus, 6:00 The World in Music, 7:00 Rosario Bourdon Orchestra and Cavaliers, 9:30 Gus and Louie Town Band Hallelujah Singers Mystery House Hotel Dance Orchestra and 6:30 Orchestra and Tenor on WEAF and 6:30 program outlines for WABC.
A dense list of 1930s radio and orchestra lineups shows multiple stations in cities like New York Baltimore Newark Pittsburgh and Chicago with various acts including Abe Lyman's Orchestra Amos n Andy and Billy Jones and Ernie Hare. The fragmentary schedule also mentions news programs and dance hours across WBAL WOR WJZ WEAF and others.
The Grafton High School Alumni Association held its seventh annual banquet at the Willard Hotel on Friday June 2. Retiring president J Guy Allender delivered opening remarks and toastmaster W Merle Watkins guided responses from educators and alumni. Officers elected for next year include Hugh Warder President Louise Byers Vice President Grace Minette Watkins Secretary Treasurer and an executive committee. City officials and many former students attended as musical selections and a class of 1916 song closed the evening. A list of attendees and speakers followed. The report notes planned paving on Luzadder Street by W P Withers and a Madrigal Club recital at the Elks Club on June 15.
A reader requests a copy of the History of Gratton West Virginia in book form. The message notes the request carries no obligation and is signed late.
A June page piece lists musical performances in Grafton including The Glad Girl An Idyle and La Paloma by Madrigal Club, with soloists and an orchestral interlude. It reports Colonel John T. McGraw’s re-election to the Democratic national committee, plus civic notes on streetcar expansion for Blueville, party leadership changes, and a statewide June 20 public holiday proclamation by Governor Henry D. Hatfield to foster local celebrations and youth engagement.
A speech excerpt urges West Virginians to embrace a creed of state pride and self government. It calls on all people to honor past builders and invest in youth as the state’s future, pledging to serve with honor and improve society through daily conduct and public service. The fragment hints at a continuation.
Washington reports U S Senator Guy D Goff of West Virginia introduced several bills before the 71st Congress session. The measures include pension increases for Mary C Montgomery Jerusha Clark Frances V Leggett Mary C Bee Clara A Jemison Sarah B Hutzler Virginia Arnold Mary E Medley Almeda C Nestor and relief for Ansted National Bank Ameted West Virginia. Also proposed is a bill to regulate interstate shipment of lock and key devices and related information.
Finney testified he awarded Kern county oil leases to Edward L. Doheny at Albert B. Fall's direction without bidding. The government argues the 660 acre Elk Hills leases were the result of fraud and conspiracy, tied to a $100,000 bribe. Fall was convicted on bribery. the case also alleges improper transfer of the naval oil reserve from navy to interior.
Pittsburgh reports Mrs. Julia Kissane, 62, died from injuries after being struck by a street car and knocked into the path of another. Her daughter Mia Agnes Kissane, 26, was also involved with injuries.
Mr D P Crim of Inwood near Martinsburg says years of misery due to indigestion and vomiting ended after ten days of Konjola treatment. He notes improvements rapid and claims no trace of indigestion after two more weeks. Konjola sold at Grafton Drug and Chemical Co and by local druggists. Also reports an accident in which a street crossing collision injured two women, and Freder L Abbott and Harry A Abbott visiting Charleston to stay with their parents in Grafton.
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