Letter to Santa and a Charity Appeal in One Voice
A whimsical letter from Willy Nilly asks Santa to visit Puddle Muddle with animals and a tiny car, envisioning a North Journey. The piece shifts to a charity appeal praising the Salvation Army, urging support through gifts and condemning misuse of charitable funds while highlighting self sacrifice and the value of helping others.
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Santa
Willy Nilly
Santa Claus
Puddle Muddle
Salvation Army
Hotel empty as town helps Santa Claus
A group of friends explores a deserted hotel when an old man appears and explains everyone has gone to aid Santa Claus in toy making. The moment blends mystery with a touching holiday note as the townsfolk rally for the season.
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Santa Claus
Black Sunday question under bell ringer plea in Logan
Logan Banner reports on a controversial street scene near the Salvation Army Christmas pot. A waiflike girl appeals for help as a passerby debates sincerity. The piece questions public compassion and notes reactions from local residents.
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Logan
W. Va
Salvation Army
New 1934 Majestic Radio Classified Ad Rates
Sentinel classifieds announce the 1934 Majestic Radio ads with rates: two cents per word for the first insertion and one cent per word for each additional insertion. Minimum charge is 45 cents. Insertion words include each initial and each figure as one word. Errors reported immediately.
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Copy Sentinel
The
Sentinel
Meeting of stockholders of First National Bank of Graf ton
The stockholders meeting of the First National Bank of Graf ton West Virginia will be held at the bank in Graf ton on Tuesday January 9 1934 between 1 30 and 2 30 P M for the election of a Board of Directors for the ensuing year and other business. O Jay Fleming cashier. Dec 12 19 26.
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First National Bank of Grafton
W. Va
Grafton
Jay Fleming
Radio Schedule Fragments From NBC Stations
A sanitized list of NBC and NBC WJZ program slots detailing musical acts, talks, sketches, and orchestras across evening time blocks with multiple artists such as Arlene Jackson, Wayne King, Benny Meroff, Stokowski, Isham Jones, and Paul Whiteman listed among others. The fragmented OCR reads like a station listing with timed segments and performer credits across two networks.
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Nbc-Weaf
Arlene Jackson
Mme
Frances Alda
The
Mountaineers
Billy Bachelor
Sum & Abner
Goldbergs
Lads
Ed Wynn
Seth Parker
Madame Sylvia
Robert Simmons
John B. Kennedy
Benny Meroff
Meyer Davis & Orchestra
Rudy Vallee
Freddie Martin
Let Us Quote You On RCA or Cunningham Radio Tubes
A fragmentary passage notes a formal trade agreement signing by William Phillips acting Secretary of State and Dr Don Fabio Lozano Colombian Minister seen as a mere formality. The text admires modesty and hopeful efforts while pondering how to lessen burdens for the cited individuals and departments.
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RCA
Cunningham
Dany TI
Guy Nena
Department
William Phillips
Don Fabio Lozano
President Approves U.S. Colombia Treaty
President Roosevelt has approved the draft of a proposed treaty between the United States and Colombia. The pact aims to strengthen economic unity among American republics and keeps Colombian coffee on the free duty list for two years to aid trade.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Colombia
Christina's Playmate and the Rag Doll Tale
A Christmas tale in Toyland features Mrs Santa crafting Christina the rag doll, the Queen of Fairies blessing her with a dog companion rescued and repaired by Santa. The scene blends cheerful toy lore with wartime era discussions of government spending and employment programs, noting Roosevelt’s plans and CWA-related efforts in Taylor County.
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Santa
Christina
Queen of Fairies
Toyland
Mrs. Santo
Tomorrow: The Witch's Visit Budget Draft Compromise
Tomorrow's discussion centers on a budget draft ordered by Congress if the president acts. The senator forecasts silver advocates pushing coinage and bullion purchases, proposing a bill to coin silver dollars from post passage sources. He estimates this would add about 30 billion dollars to currency and cause mild inflation. Douglas resists large emergency spending.
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Congress
Douglas
Employment Board Heads Named Today
John H. Evans, formerly assistant cashier at Taylor County Bank, is named office manager. Miss Alice Knight, a furloughed Baltimore and Ohio stenographer, is named to a suitable position.
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Evans
CWA
Herbert Evans
Knight
John Evans
Alice Knight
John H. Evans
Taylor County Bank
Baltimore and Ohio
Answering Knock Yields Kidnapped Teacher Found on Porch
Harrisburg police report a 22 year old teacher Miss Dorothy Watkeys bound and gagged on a porch after answering a knock. She claimed a man briefly appeared in a mirror before collapsing. Thief took $600 from a dresser drawer. Victim was placed in a car and driven to Lykens, a mile away, before discovery.
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Harrisburg
Hatch Smith
Lykens
Dorothy Watkeys
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Christmas Gift Baker Coal CO
Holt
Walnut St
Blueville
Trisler
East Main Street
Central Drug Store
Henderson Barber Shop
R. R. Reward
CBS
WABC
Skippy
Sketch
Phil Regan
Jack Armstrong
George Hall
Buck Rogers
Bobby Benson
Betty Barthel
Myrt
Marge
Bill
del Campo
Boake Carter
Elmer Everett Yess
Voice of Experience
the Columbians
Stokowski
California Melodies
Glen Gray
Evan Evans
Gertrude Niesen
Isham Jones
Vincent Lopez
Ace Brigade
NBC
WJZ
America
Richard Himber
Mary Small
Lowell Thomas
Amos 'N' Andy
Hillpoth
Poet Prince
Paul Whiteman
Phil Harris & Orchestra
Harry Sosnick
U.S
R. F.C
Reconstruction Corporation
Ts Life
Treasury
Public Works Administration
Conpress
Taylor County
Charleston
Bonafede
West Main Street
Columba Bonafede
Chicago
Clista Millspaugh
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Shirley Drew
Fayette
Glen Sherwood
Larned
Sherwood
Naomi Shoemaker
Woodbine
Associated Press
Ucks
Adl
California _oil growers association
EFUL
Chesapeake and Potomac
Co. Grafton Banking & Trust
Scorchy Smith
By John C, Terry
Domyrn Davep
Riianty
Popp
Thet Preuld, Jr
Metlic
Circle-Bar Ranch
Kenny
Scorchy
Diana Dane
caneWay, Diana S
Hagor
Iscor
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