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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1929
Page
5
Radio listings for December 11 detail WEAF WABC WIZ WBAL WOR KDRA WJZ WDZ WLW WGY WCX WS B and other stations with program lineups by time and show, plus a note that West Union Record publisher Wal T Stuart has acquired a half interest from Herbert Davis and will hold the title.
An article extols dress lengths as ideal gifts for all ages, highlighting silk prints and stylish designs. It describes a modern store dress goods department as a museum of patterns, noting resort season prints with peony and cork bead motifs, and outlines yardage for various pieces like jackets and sport frocks in bold colors.
A man believed wanted in West Virginia for the killing of a Norfolk and Western railroad detective six months ago was trapped in a Columbus building last night but escaped after leaping from a window as police pursued him. Several shots were fired at the fugitive, who fled unharmed.
Chicago December 11 Col Otis B Duncan once among the highest ranking negro army officers in World War I is to be sentenced in federal court January 7 for filing false claims against the government totaling about 1700 dollars. He was found guilty in federal court yesterday and faces a maximum penalty.
In a legal proceeding, the defendant Duncan faced a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine after pleading no defense. The case details the plea and potential consequences, with the court noting the lack of an affirmative defense and the penalties involved.
W N Bowlus, America's premier glider expert, announced a new American record for motorless flight. He stayed aloft above Loma point for 2 hours 47 minutes 12 seconds, surpassing his former record by over an hour and 20 minutes.
Charleston dispatch reports Governor Conley accepted Banking Commissioner H A Abbott’s resignation effective December 31. Abbott will become vice president at Bank of Morgantown January 1, with Governor praising his service and advising a strong new post awaiting him in Monongahela Valley.
Grafton residents respond eagerly to the Sentinel contest for best exterior Christmas lighting. Churches, apartment houses and stores encouraged to decorate though not eligible for prizes. Windows, wreaths and cardboard cutouts offer bright, cheerful displays enhancing the holiday spirit.
An old text touts Opex as a cure for catarrh, describing germs as pests and claiming the sprayed vapor heals nasal membranes and clears stuffed noses. Grafton Drug and Chemical Co. will stock Opex and offer an 80 day money back guarantee, with a fragrance noted as soothing.
Readers are urged to decorate their fronts with simple festive touches to spread cheer. Florists, electricians, and decorators offer ideas, but homeowners can also craft appealing displays with lights and wreaths. Outdoors, place a tree to boost spirit, while Australia sees a boom in night tennis under electric illumination with over 2000 courts.
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