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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1929
Page
2
A mother explains a child’s push for immediate wants via Letty’s insistence on orange juice despite no oranges in the house. The scene illustrates how delaying denial teaches patience and the need for the child to observe and accept unwelcome truths.
A dense, multi location summary notes Hoover letter to Stimson slowing World Court protocols and evacuations in Haiti, crashes in Tampa and Stamford, a fatal fall in San Francisco, a time bomb incident in New York, and other 1920s era items. It blends medical ad copy for Foley's Honey and Tar with brief notices of accidents, political moves, and maritime dangers from Brussels to Shanghai.
The text argues that attempts at persuasion fail when a child resists understanding. To resolve the rift, the parties must be governed by material evidence rather than words, as a scene of wills only harms parental relationships.
Captain Charles E Burke announces enlistments in Grafton’s Company E for the First Regiment en route to Camp Kanawha. Birthday honors include Mrs Arah Walters and life certificates awarded to Miss Mattie Jace and Mollie Simmons. Notes on early Grafton settlers and electric growth mix with election day results and suffrage defeat.
The Woman’s Club recital assisted by Prof P E King in the Elks auditorium on Monday November 27 drew a pleased audience. Ministers express Thanksgiving thoughts. Rev Waters urges universal observance of the day. Balloted notes on local church activities and a Baltimore and Ohio railway update highlight the period.
A 1000 strong crowd threatened a corporal of the garde at Torbek near Aux Cayes. Haiti's president Borno and man Freeman were noted, while a French priest and three native guards kept the mob at bay. Orders called in posts from Torbek and Chantel to stop nighttime raids on arms and ammunition.
Leaders of the coalition approve a Watson move contingent on an early vote on the tax measure and a quick return to the tariff debate. The tax resolution would cut all corporate and normal individual income tax rates by one percent for income earned this year, with the present rate restored for next year’s collections.
Falzone had been sent threatening letters demanding six thousand dollars and telling him to leave the country when the explosion occurred as Mary and Philip prepared for first communion mass at St Joseph's Church. Rose died en route to a hospital.
Gregory Woodford and J A Pursley died when Woodford jabbed ribs during a joke at a seventh floor window in Los Angeles. Pursley toppled back as Woodford’s foot caught his knee, and both plunged to the street below.
John and Pegey ride with the Lille Black Clock and glimpse Santa Claus in a snowy setting. The clock claims the world has been rewound, leading to a warm fireside scene with Santa and a Saint Bernard, as plans for tomorrow’s Santa's Talk unfold.
Funeral services for 72 year old farmer William A Kepner of Last Run were held at Lawler Chapel at 2 p m yesterday. The Rev L L Casto conducted the rites following his death when he was accidentally thrown from a sled on Wednesday.
New York December 9 reports William Childs former head of his named chain is forming a new restaurant group. He and associates have seized an old premises on Broadway to launch the first unit and form a new corporation. Also noted Goldman Sachs plans year end bonuses totaling over 500000 for 200 employees.
The Constitution, under restoration at the Boston navy yard by public subscription, is expected to be afloat again this month. The navy has spent 477,873 dollars on restoration and has funds to continue at the current rate through year end. Total contributions reach 547,158 dollars. Once hull is floated, masts will be installed.
New York December 9 Independent inquiry into newsprint production costs urged by a committee of the American Newspaper Publishers Association at a special convention. The group warned of potential price increases by manufacturers and accused a de facto monopoly among newsprint producers. The report cited the Newsprint Institute for Canada and argued price hikes stem from overexpansion and uneconomic conditions.
Washington reports Democrat Texas Representative Patman has prepared a resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to permit government drafting of capital and industry in wartime. He says the aim is to empower Congress to pass laws taking the profit out of war.
The text notes a proposal to provide the department with a whole building to accommodate expanding forces. It suggests the site could house numerous international commissions and include official dining and reception rooms.
Earl Widigren 25 a Long Island motor boat racer died when his car out of control struck a telephone pole in New Hyde Park. Passenger Lawrence Hereold 26 a Hicksville construction engineer also died. Four other passengers were injured one perhaps fatally after returning from a hockey game at Madison Square Garden.
In Kansas City a second patrolman was fatally wounded last night during a gun battle with two prowlers who had robbed a house. Witten Hicks, 27, a traffic patchman, died after the clash. one burglar is believed wounded andescaped. This marked the fourth gun battle between police and gunmen in less than a week.
Harry Richman, musical comedy actor and night club entertainer, says he and Clara Bow will wed in New York City on New Year's Day. They have been engaged for months, a statement made after his talk with Bow while she recovered from an appendicitis operation.
Detroit police report Prentis W. Boyd, day manager of a restaurant, was murdered yesterday. Chris Hill, a dishwasher who found Boyd in the basement office, was ordered held. A former restaurant employee is wanted, believed linked to a possible robbery motive though the office safe and clothing were untouched. A New York student appeared in the photo wearing a coat valued around 57 dollars, seen as a larger coat costing about 600 dollars.
Washington December 9 The State Department needs a dining room of its own and a survey is in progress to determine feasibility. The department has long felt the lack of state dining and reception rooms, a need underscored by Prime Minister McDonald’s visit. President Hoover directs a survey to assess turning the entire state war and navy building over to the State Department.
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