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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1929
Page
2
A discussion on how mothers who invite friends to tea cultivate children’s social skills. The piece argues homes should offer opportunities for hospitality and active participation in social life, countering the era’s growing commercial entertainment and car culture. It emphasizes families shaping a welcoming, inclusive domestic culture.
The St Augustine Catholic School commencement on Wednesday June 14 featured five graduates Kath leen Joyce Katherine Berns Nellie Gocke Marie Joyce and Mary Tucker with Marie Joyce valedictorian and Rev Father Graney delivering the address. The program included vocal and instrumental music and readings. The Business Mens Association urged locating a West Virginia National Guard encampment in Grafton and supporting enrollment of local men. Governor Hatfield proclaimed July 18 and 19 as State Good Roads Days and urged business and civic groups to join in improvements. The note recalls a Royal Navy ship named Grafton firing the first shot of World War I. The Christian Church bought East Main Street land for a new church and Rev Tosten arrived as pastor.
The board declares quarterly dividends on the 7 percent Cumulative Preferred Stock and the 4 1/2 percent Cumulative Preferred Stock for the quarter ending January 31 1920. Dividends payable February 1 1920 to stockholders of record at close of business January 3 1930. G E Murrie secretary.
In West Grafton on June 27 local teacher Charles Sinsel led a 14 to 0 win over Fairmont with key hits from Kendall and Utterback. Gratton Lodge No. 308 celebrated its twenty first anniversary with a social, dancing, and a program by local performers. Benjamin Bradford, a former councilman, died from a heart attack on Walnut Street. The Industrial Committee invited the National Guard encampment to Grafton, but Adjutant General Bond declined due to upcoming Mexican duties. William A Beavers and colleagues urged favorable encampment terms. Bond replied tentatively due to national needs. William Po Howard of New York praised the city during a train misstep. A victory crowd gathered for the state’s twenty third anniversary celebration on June 20 with concert bands.
Grafton M E and William E Moyer report progress at the Union Revival meeting held at Webstern Foplist church with plans for teaching at Pleasant Creek and Simpson churches. The first quarterly conference for the Grafton circuit is set for December 22 at Haymond M B church at 2 30 pm.
A brief invitation to a Christmas program welcomes attendees and mentions cordial hospitality. The message promises warm welcomes and a cheerful atmosphere for all guests.
West Main Street church led by Pastor H Hughes lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Lee Evans as superintendent. Morning sermon at 10 30 a m Epworth League at 6 30 p m Prayer meeting at 7 20 p m Thursday choir rehearsal at 7 30 p m Members urged to attend and be loyal to the Lord and church.
Sunday school classes for all ages led by L Postlethwait and G H Bennett with worship services at 10:30 a m and 8 00 p m including sermons Enrichment and Entertainment programs. Weekly W M A meeting and Christian Endeavor events noted. Carnival attractions referenced with audience turnout. President Wilson’s telephoned congratulations to Governor Hatfield during a community event. 15000 attend Seils Floto circus with Willard the boxing champion as headliner. Rainfall records show June’s wettest in years in Grafton. National Guard adjutant notifies a captain to report for call. bridge contract awarded at Williamson’s to surface Main street to the bridge.
The First Presbyterian church announces services with Supt Frank J area and W Ault. Morning worship at 10:30 with sermon by the pastor Morais. Evening service at 7:30 with sermon by the pastor. Tuesday includes a covered dish supper by the Brotherhood. Midweek prayer Wednesday at 7:30. Friday choir rehearsal at 8:15. All are welcome.
The fragment outlines a church schedule with 10:00 worship, 11:00 Sunday School, and 2:30 Epworth League led by Superintendent R. Cuppett. At 7:30 Epworth League conducts the service and presents a pageant titled The Challenge of the Crogs. A 7:30 Wednesday Prayer Meeting is also listed.
First Baptist Church outlines a week of activities led by Pastor John Ward Brown with 9:30 Church School under William Morgan Sr. as superintendent. Morning Worship features a sermon titled The Quest of Life's Treasures, and 7:30 Evening Worship presents The Tragedy of Lost Vision as the choir leads in the morning.
The church will present anthem My Heart Is 1 Fixed by Whiting and special evening singing by Mrs Pred Jackson and Mrs Jones. Public Worship includes sermon by the Pastor, morning anthem He Shall Be In Forever, and junior choir and male quartet selections. December features Christmas music all month. strangers welcome.
Rev Arthur J Torrey rector invites parishioners to attend Holy Communion and Baptism at St Matthias Episcopal Church with Rt Rev W L Gravatt to conduct services and baptize the infant daughter of Rev and Mrs A J Torrey. Church school at 9 20 am. Visitation at 10 45 am.
Rev Roof invites all to 9 15 Sunday School with Wm Shafferman as superintendent and orchestra. Morning worship at 10 80 features a sermon titled Watch. Luther League meets at 6 80 pm with an active group. Vespers at 7 30 pm titled He Lingered and Wednesday prayer at 7 30. Visitors welcome.
Warren M E Church holds 9 20 Sunday school led by Mrs Hattie Beaner with Mrs Bertha Lewis as assistant. 10 45 sermon by pastor and choir music. Building debt envelopes urged. Ladies Aid and Junior Ladies Aid meet after 11 am. 7 pm organizational meeting for Junior Ladies Aid. 8 pm evening worship on Pull and Free Salvation from St Matthew 1 22. Wednesday 8 pm prayer meeting. Friday 8 pm choir rehearsal.
United Brethren Mavle Run sermon by Minister S L Postlethwait on Sunday December 8 99 at 2 30 pm followed by a business session after the preaching hour.
9 30 Sunday School led by Mrs Ona C Jeffreys superintendent 10 30 Public Worship with sermon by the pastor and special music by the choir
Broadway star Stephanie Diamond is set to play the leading role in Yolande Langorthy Arabesque on CBS Sunday evening December 8. The program will feature her in a premier radio performance on WOR family channel with Dave Krauss and NBC sketches alongside.
The Washington government plans assembling marines for a rapid deployment to Haiti as part of ongoing U.S. foreign operations. Reading Governor denies plan to appoint Vare as Pennsylvania senator amid political maneuvering.
A grand speaker proclaims a first ever circus in the air with dazzling acts and ground materials brought up for realism. The show ends as tickets are sold for a following concert and the Little Black Clock and Peggy depart in their dirigible planes toward a new adventure.
AC Spark Plug Company Furnt Michigan promotes an efficient engine filter that only needs a ten thousand mile interval, dealer replaces dirt laden cartridge, oil remains clean for long use. Also brief notices from New York Paris London Warsaw Shanghai Munich report ambivalent events including a government defeat and a deadly alpine fire.
John W. Gilkyson, 55, veteran Pacific Telephone official and noted horseman, collapsed and died in San Francisco after winning first prize at the seventh annual horse show. He died as he prepared to receive a silver cup, his wife among 3,500 spectators. Physicians cited cerebral hemorrhage.
The text notes Red Cagle as the sole 1928 figure to enter the 1929 AP consensus. It cites Mississippi cotton yields averaging 212 pounds of lint per acre from 1928 to 1928, an increase of 71 pounds over the 141-pound five year 1919 to 1923 average.
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