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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1928
Page
7
Ewesley Beane, chairman of the annual Christias seal sale, reports a generous response to the initial appeal and urges Grafton residents to support the effort. Seals sold for one cent fund the organized tuberculosis campaign, with emphasis growing each year.
In a Warner Bros. style dramatic segment, May Davis pretends jealousy to test her husband Davis as detective Cassidy and perfume maker de Brie complicate the plot. Amid accusations of disturbin’ the peace and a hotel room confrontation, the lovers resolve their rift with romance. May delivers a final vow to stop quarrels as they plan Lake Placid weekend.
Years and the Christmas state stand for something more for they are truly health seals since whatever helps to prevent tuberculosis helps to make for health. With money raised by the sale of seals there have been provided hundreds of sanitaria clinics and nurses to care for patients at home and for children exposed to the disease. Free examinations will be given early next year in Taylor county if the seal money covers the cost.
The House considers the Interior Department appropriations bill and miscellaneous naval measures as a calendar day in. The Senate discusses the billion dollar Treasury Post Office appropriation, Boulder Dam remains before the Senate. Senate Public Lands Committee questions Roy C. West, Interior Secretary, ahead of confirmation. Southern patronage hearings continue before the Senate Post Office Committee. House Agriculture Committee tackles packers and stockyards acts. Senate Interstate Commerce Committee meets to consider nominations.
Charleston December 12. An effort will be made in the next state session to require daily Bible reading in West Virginia schools. Charles E H Fogle Pleasante?
Lloyds reports show a further attempt to float the liner Celtic failed as heavy seas pinned her on the Cow and Calf rocks at Cork Harbor. Lifeboats and three tugs stood by while patching and water control work continued. The skelton crew remained aboard awaiting salvage. Arthur Cassell of Fairmont visited Trueville with relatives over the weekend.
New York on December 12. A prohibition tipster Thomas Harris alias James Marshall, 25, was arrested after reports led to raids on at least 150 speakeasies and bribes totaling 26000 dollars. Police said he tried to ditch an imitation pistol and a list of speakeasies as he feared arrest. He allegedly named liquor owners who refused to pay sums from 10 to 800 dollars.
The UN council heard Lithuanian and Polish representatives push for reconciliation as Lithuania presses a plan to apply a provisional settlement across the country. Polish Foreign Minister Waldemaras denied aggression and pledged peace while Briand asked Spain's Quinones De Leon to report on the dispute as the session adjourned.
Two Parizeks and one Hipsky will marry two Hipskys and one Parizek in Wilmington on Saturday. The confusing setup pairs Ralph Parizek with Amelia Hipsky, Charles Parizek with Trene Hipsky, and Paul Hipsky with Barbara Parizek. A girl agrees to be called a picture but balks at being called a sketch.
Anna B. Hall of the Southern California Woman's Christian Temperance Union praises the sex drama Tal Your Daughter Safe at the Opera House. She commends the producer for highlighting vice conditions and aiding youth to lead cleaner lives. Information on vice conditions and remedies is provided at all performances.
Riot violence in Bombay, India, leaves three policemen and five strike participants dead. Armed police charged into Parel, opening fire as crowds surged. Widespread injuries reported among protesters and bystanders. Shops closed and business stalled amid the unrest.
The weekly summary from the American Petroleum Institute reports the U S daily average crude oil production increased by 14 700 barrels for the week ended December 8 reaching 2 520 850 barrels The daily average production east of California rose 11 900 barrels to 1 841 260 barrels with the gain noted in the eastern region
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