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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1927

Page

7

Companionate Marriage Idea Draws Mixed Editorial Satire

A spread of editorials lights into satire and caution on companionate marriage. Papers including Charleston Daily Mail Pasadena Star News New York Sun Flint Journal Ithaca Journal News Louisville Times Omaha World Herald Pittsburgh Post Gazette Fort Wayne News Sentinel Lincoln Star Mankato Free Press Syracuse Herald Santa Barbara Daily News Fort Worth Star Telegram Houston Chronicle Charleston Observer Terre Haute Star discuss risks and social consequences. They note lack of traditional safeguards, parental control, and possible effects on children and home stability. The tone ranges from skeptical to wary of eroding conventional marriage norms.

Charleston Daily Mail Pasadena Star Raney New York Sun Lucifer The Flint Journal Ithaca Journal- News Louisville Times Omaha World-Herald Pittsburgh Post- Gazette Fort Wayne News-Sentinel Lincoln Star Mankato Free Press Syracuse Herald Nevada Wichita Beacon Noticig Santa Barbara Daily News Fort Worth Charleston Terre Haute

Vaccination Drive Reported in Mining Section

Morrattown date shows 154 children vaccinated at Osage and Pursgrove Schools, raising total vaccinated to 929 in Scott's Run district. County health officer Dr. C Boyer says danger of an epidemic may be averted though utmost precaution remains necessary. Ten cases are recovering, nine mild.

Morrattown Osage Pursgrove County “Health Department Scott's Run C Boyer Boyers

Spirit Baptism Described By Straton Family In New York

The wife and son of Rev Dr John Roach Straton testified to experiencing baptism by the Holy Spirit. Warren Straton, 19, described dramatic changes in faith and voice as power from God filled him during prayer and song. Mrs Straton recounted a conversion at a service by evangelist Aldine Utley, kneeling in gratitude before the Lord.

New York John Roach Straton Warren Calvary Baptist Church Straton Christ God Paul

Twelfth Juror Hard to Get For Rogers Trial

In La Grange Texas on December 9, the community gathered as forty more farmers and townspeople were summoned to complete the panel for the trial of Mrs Rebecca Bradley Rogers charged with robbing a bank at Buda Texas of $1000 about a year earlier. Two hundred were examined before eleven jurors were chosen. the trial began that Monday.

la Grange Texas Rebecca Bradley Rogers Buda Texas

Case for Solomon Custody Suit Heard in Effingham

Judge H J Taylor hears a custody case for Dorothy Ilene Taylor filed by her maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs William Topp. Since an auto accident killed the child’s parents a year ago Dorothy has lived with her paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Jacob Taylor, who now seek custody.

H. J. Taylor Effingham William Topp Dorothy Ilene Taylor Dorothy Jacob Taylor

The Wrong Mr Wright at the Opera House

The cyclone of laughs opens with Jean Hersholt as the lead in The Wrong Mr Wright at the Opera House tonight and Saturday. Enid Bennett, Walter Hiers, Dorothy Devore and Edgar Kennedy deliver strong comic support as the troupe aims for pure entertainment with a riotously funny plot.

Jean Hersholt Opera House Mr. Wright Jean Herbholt Jean Enid Bennett Walter Hiers Dorothy Devore Edgar Kennedy Simon

Va State Brevities Sutton Reward for Harris double murder

Braxton county court offers reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of those who killed Mr and Mrs Jefferson L Harris near Laurel Runcollible on November 30. Governor Gore urged state aid, six Harris brothers may add a supplemental offer. No other major developments reported. Buckhannon Wateman Uater 19 Beverly and Vern Grubbs 19 Kents store were jailed for entering Cassity store of Moore Kepple Company in Randolph county on December 7.

Sutton Jefferson L. Harris Laurel Runcollible Braxton County Howard M. Gore West Vitae Charleston Harris Buckhannon—Wateman Uater Beverly Vern Grubbs Kents Store Upshur County Cassity Moore-Kepple Company Randolph County

Massage the Scalp for Hair Health and Growth

A dated advised routine argues daily scalp massage with hard brushing to boost circulation, loosen the scalp from the skull, and promote healthy hair. It recommends upward brushing strokes, a stiff bristle brush, and applying tonics after washing the hair to enhance absorption and youthfulness.

Robbery Suspects Tracked Down by State Trooper

Buckhannon police and State Trooper W. Carmen pursued and arrested Carter and Grubbs after robbing a Moore-Kep ple Company store. A tire print clue helped single handedly locate the suspects, whose entry involved removing rear window glass. The crime stunned neighbors as the theft went undiscovered until morning.

W. Carmen Buckhannon Wis C. FP Martin Moore-Kepple Company Carter Grubbs N. W. Nelson

Court sentences two in naturalization case at Clarksv burg

In Clarksvurg Judge William B. Baker sentenced two men after a hearing on Tony Borus o's naturalization application. Borus o allegedly replied negative to past arrests. his brother testified to this and aided in obtaining bond. One day in Randolph County jail was imposed.

Wyatt Elkins United States Clarksburg Tony Bonasso Pete Wiliam B. Baker Randolph County Tony Boruso Baker Clarksvurg Bornasso Tony

Governor Donahey Not After Nomination

Governor Donahey states he is not seeking any office or the presidential nomination. He has informed state Democratic leaders he would not refuse a nomination if offered and that his friends oppose Ohio's delegation being aligned to favor Governor Al Smith’s nationwide bid.

Foumblits Doheny Democratic Party Ohio al Smith New York Aise

Thoxine Promises Quick Cough Relief Overnight

Nightly ad touts Thoxine as a direct remedy for coughs from throat and bronchial irritation. A famous physician’s prescription supposedly stops coughing in minutes with a single swallow and contains no dope or harmful drugs. Sold by Red Cross Pharmacy and other drug stores.

Red “Cross

Flashes of Life From The Associated Press

Edmonton women must drink alone in Alberta hotels as an experiment separate beer parlors are tried. Liverpool Dairies Margaret Bea ven receives a pay raise to 8000 pounds yearly, up 50 percent. Camden Bishop Walsh condemns companionate marriage as immoral and dangerous. New York Mrs Eliz Benson McKenzie faces deportation over a 1918 marriage to a Scottish man. New Brunswick Rutgers student to bring his girl to the council dance for fifty cents. stag count to be reduced. New York Baroness Johanna Vou Ster faces deportation. alimony dispute with husband Guido continues. New York latest debutante fad features a darkened ballroom lit by flashlights.

Associated Press Edmonton Alberta Liverpool Margaret Beaven New Brunswick N.J Rutgers New York Johanna Vou Ster Guido Ellis Island

Tams Elected President of Smokeless Coal Operators

W. P. Tams of West Virginia was chosen yesterday at the annual meeting in New York as the new president of the Smokeless Coal Operators Association. The election places Tams at the helm of the industry body as the coal sector faces labor and regulatory challenges.

New York W. P. Tams West Virginia The Smokeless Coal Operators Association

Perfect Youth Gets Flock of Proposals

Town and college prims report Fred Christensen, hailed as the healthiest boy in Alms, flooded with marriage proposals from a Pennsylvania girl and other suitors. He is not ready to marry, though he would choose a wife who is pretty and can cook if he did. Wright's Cola Orchestra performs at Valley Inn on December 18 from 9 to 1.

Fred Christensen Pennsylvania & Er Fred Page County

Hall Marqui Tailors Inc Ad Seeks Wardrobe Sales

Ambitious full time sellers wanted to promote famous Hall Marqi clothes at a single price of 28.50. Direct sales through nine district managers, earn commission by writing Vin to pay. Cumberland.

Fram Suicamen Hall-Marquie Tailors Inc Cumberland

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