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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1925
Page
2
The Strand Theatre presents a drama adaptation of Harold Dale Wright's Ozark tale The Shepherd of the Hills starring comedian W. B. Malton as Preachin Bill. The performance targets Ozark fans and readers familiar with the story, with distinctive humor and local appeal.
The present tour of The Shepherd of the Hills offers a cast of unusual talent. The production promises live acting over nets and various roles, with changes of scenes and images on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
A theater adaptation recreates beloved figures from the novel Preachin Bill including Sammy Lane Wash Gibbs Ollie Stewart Young Matt and other principal characters. The production aims to honor Wright Casket and the book's world of the West. The cast includes noted actors portraying the mountaineer philosopher, the moonshiner and the city minister in a steamy stage rendition.
Russian boots keep London doctors busy as women wear patent or Russian leather high boots in the morning and switch to slippers for afternoon or evening events. This practice causes many colds and pneumonia risks, with outbreaks linked to boots. Doctors advise keeping boots on or having evening footwear to prevent chills.
In Moscow dedication remarks on December 8 Leo Trotzky hailed a 65,000 horsepower electric plant. He said no American ambassador is present, yet 614 powerful American masts will deliver power to Moscow factories and illuminate huts and villages, forging electro diplomatic ties expected to bear fruit.
Morgantown WV December 8 officials of the state university signed a contract with the University of California for a debate to be held December 31 here The topic is the impracticability of democracy as a government in the United States The agreement stems from last year’s western trip by WVU debaters The Pittsburgh debate set for December 14 was postponed with dates likely in March The eastern and southern trip for the girls debate team includes Swarthmore Temple University William and Mary College and Duke University Rushing Week activities mark sorority recruitment at WVU with 7 sororities among 498 students A Press Club initiation of 35 pledges is planned December 14 in Ogleby hall Dr J H Cox is compiling a second folk tale book for WVU Law School enrollment at the College of Law rises to 135 with three women students
Paris reports the council of ministers approved Senator Victor Henry Berenger as French ambassador to the United States. He will depart soon to relieve Emil Daeschner in Washington, with six monthly renewals. Berenger has long been a top finance authority in the senate and headed the budget finance commission. He was born in Eure in 1807, educated in Dinan and Paris, and is married with one daughter.
The Rev. William Wilkinson known as the Bishop of Wall Street died after months of illness in New York at age 77. A Minneapolis native he came to the city about 25 years ago and conducted daily noon services on the steps of the sub treasury becoming a public preacher for Trinity church for fifteen years before retirement. He preached to crowds gathered at the improvised pulpit until his final illness.
In a political drama, ward heeler Slick Jennings aids Mannering while courting Eileen Mannering’s memory as Wallace awaits a decisive Star poll cue. Jennings frets over a ten precinct lead toward Mannering and pressures Wallace for maneuvering room amidst a restless voter base.
The passage critiques Westmore County Club as a lively social hub for golfers with its easy chairs and cooling drinks. It notes the younger set's dinners and dances as an offense, labeling the club a snare and delusion while lamenting neglect of deeper life concerns. The text hints at a continuation.
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