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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1930

Page

2

Toys and gifts for all at Morrisons store

At Morrison's you will find toys of all kinds and gifts for all. Gifts that are new and stylish that will be appreciated.

Morrison's

Talks and Parents Aims at TAS A Meeting

Parents attend TAS A session as talks address education goals. Officials outline programs, expectations, and upcoming deadlines while attendees raise questions about curriculum and resources.

Outdoor play in city parks fuels healthy children

The article urges daily outdoor exercise for children to stay lively and healthy year round. It notes city mothers often escort kids to parks, while suburban youths find country outings available. It stresses the need for engaging playmates and supervision to prevent apathy and promote active time outdoors.

Phebly Eith Aid

Mill Destroyed by Fire in Doylestown, Pa

A fire razed the Clear Springs worsted mill in Doylestown today, causing losses estimated at over 250000. The blaze swept rapidly through the two story brick structure, marking one of the most disastrous fires in 21 years.

Doylestown

Radio Listings Sanity for December 13 by Associated Press

Hour by hour radio schedule across networks fm Eastern Standard Time with programs from WEAF WABO BOYS WIZ and WHAL. Highlights include concert orchestras Rudy Vallee dance hour Amos n Andy Rin Tin Tin stories and Chicago Civic Opera with sports period on WOR Newark alongside general talk programs and entertainment slots.

Associated Press New York Smith Ballew Orchestra Amos ‘N Andy Albert Oftinger Pickard Family Brush Man Chicago Civic Opera

Radio Schedule Fragments From Multiple Cities

A jumbled list of radio programs and times across stations in Pittsburgh Cincinnati Detroit Louisville Nashville and Atlanta. Entries include concerts orchestras variety hours dance shows and public bulletins with host names and program titles from various stations.

First Church Schedule Details Amid Stated Sessions

The notice lists church activities including 9:30 Bible school with F A Hinkins and Mrs D, 10:80 communion, 11:30 Wednesday luncheon, and a 7:00 Wednesday prayer meeting, reflecting a midweek church program.

Bible School F. A. Hinkins D -F. Sterling

Parkview Nazarene Church Gigantic Sunday Schedule

Sabbath School at 9 30 Leslie Kirby Sept 11 00 Message by C Warren Jones of Alliance Ohio district superintendent 630 NY PAS Mra Andy Moats leaflet 730 Sermon by Rev W C Jones welcome at Parkview church Rev Sones Pittsburgh district leadership speaks about local work Junior League moved to Friday 4 pm inviting all children to attend

Leslie Kirby C. Warren Jones Alliance Ohio Andy Moats W. C. Jones Parkview Sones Pittsburgh Clatriet

Carol Services At Andrews Church Invite Community

Andrews church invites members to annual carol services featuring old time church melodies. Sunday School at 9 30 with Mrs Ona lo Setterys directing, 10 30 morning worship on The Hymns of the Holy Birth. Evening worship at 7 20 with guest Dr C Fred Anderson, new superintendent Morgantown District.

Andrews Church Ona Lo. Setterys Npworth League Miss'Oma Mae Casteel C. Fred, Anderson Morgantown Methodist

First Presbyterian Frank J Turvander Plan Notes

The church schedules include 9 25 prayer circle 9730 church school 10 30 morning worship sermon by the pastor 7 30 evening worship the mansion by Henry Van Dyke condensed for stewardship reading with music 8 00 Tuesday Fidelis club at Mrs Re na Goodwin 11 o clock Wednesday Sanchem mid week prayer 7 30 Thursday mission society Friday 4 00 junior Christian Endeavor 8 15 choir rehearsal cordial welcome to all services

Earl Wilkinson John W. Ault Henry van Dyke Fidelis Club Rena Goodwin Sanchem

Spirit of Christmas and Truth About Santa Claus Sermon

St Pauls M E Church offers 10:00 worship led by Pastor French Boone with a sermon on The Spirit of Christmas and the Truth About Santa Claus Parents are urged to bring children to Sunday school at 11 700 J He Maysellis Supt Our Sunday school has grown and 4 30 Epworth League members will present a pageant titled The Dream After the service the church will open its doors to receive into its constitut)

Santa Claus He Maysellis Epworth League

Methodist Protestant Church Service Details

E L Arnold pastor leads Sunday School at 9 20 with C Richiman superintendent. Morning worship at 10 30 followed by sermon. Christian Endeavor 6 30 Senior and Junior as well as Evening Worship 7 30 with pastor’s message. Wednesday prayer meeting. Hymn quoted.

Richiman

St Matthias Episcopal Church Service Notes

Rev Arthur J Torrey rector. church school in charge by W G Upperman. Holy Communion and sermon. Services held second and fourth Sundays monthly. Sunday school for children every Sunday. Christmas Eve service at 11 pm with Holy Communion and sermon. Special Christmas music assisted by the Children's Choir.

W. G. Upperman

First M E South L L Casto Pastor Service Schedule

First M E Church invites attendance with Sunday School at 9 30. Keener leads midweek prayer at 7 30. Epworth League meets 7 30 p m on the second and third Sundays with Mrs Dessie Hall as president. Worship services at 10 a m and 7 30 p m on the first Sunday and 7 30 p m on the second Sunday. Board of Christian Education meets last Friday each month at 7 30 p m. You are welcome to crime and worship with us.

Epworth League Dessie Hall Young Peoples Division Board of Christian Education

First United Brethren Church Schedule and Sermon Topics

9:20 Church School led by J. W. Martin Superintendent with classes for all ages. 10:30 Public worship with sermon Are You Saved. 1:30 Christian Endeavor. 7:00 Public worship sermon Where Does the United Brethren Church Stand On Sabbath Observance. 7:30 Wednesday Midweek prayer service and Bible study.

Church School J. W. Martin Christian Endeavor United Brethren Chirch

St Pauls Lutheran Pastor Leads Sunday School

Rev E F K Roof of St Pauls Lutheran directs a 9 15 Sunday school session with W H Shafterman as superintendent and classrooms for all members in attendance.

St. Paul’s Lutheran E. F. K. Roof W. H .Shafterman

The Baptist Church Invites All To Attend Services

The church invites the community to morning worship at 16:30 with a sermon titled The Baptist's Call It Repentance and special music. Luther League meets at 17:30 to discuss Why Did God Become Man, followed by 19:20 evening worship on The Advent of Christianity with more music. Wednesday prayer meeting at 19:30 covers God's Work of Providence.

the Baptist Luther League God

Foreign Physicians Barred From Mexico

Mexico City reports the interior department issued orders forbidding American and other foreign physicians to practice in Mexico. The move aims to protect Mexican doctors from competition and favors local practitioners.

Mexico City Interior Department Mexico

Tornado Damages Santa Fe Province and Surrounding Areas

A tornado aided by hail and rain swept southern Santa Fe province causing extensive damage. The storm also hit Cordoba and Buenos Aires, destroying crops by about 30 percent.

Santa Fe Buenos Aires Cordoba

Boy Very Alive in Deathbed Mine Union Claim Case

West Frankfort Illinois December 13 The trouble with the claim that William McDonald collected sixty dollars from a mine union to bury his one year old son was that the boy was very much alive McDonald was arrested.

West Frankfort Sutantes William McDonald McDonald

Quick Results Ad Alerts from Sentinel Want Ads

Sentinel want ads advertise rapid results for buyers and sellers. Classifieds highlight quick sales, job openings, rentals, and services with brief, action oriented lines. Readers are urged to contact sellers directly for immediate responses and pricing details.

Blanton Seeks Expanded War Powers tofight bootlegging

Washington reports Representative ton proposes a resolution granting the President authority to deploy armed forces and government agencies to combat bootlegging, gin, and narcotics peddling, including dismissal of violators under the 18th amendment. A scientist quip about a cold germ study is noted in the margin.

Washington Ton Nee Navy

Treaspass Warning and Grafton Bank Meeting Notice

Legal notices warn against trespassing on undersigned property in Grafton. The First National Bank of Graf ton and Tygart Valley Glass Co announce a stockholders meeting in Grafton on January 13, 1931, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. to elect a board for the ensuing year and transact other business. Executors notify heirs and creditors of Clyde B Mouser to present claims and settle debts with George E. Mouser.

Tygart Valley Giase'Co First National Bank of Grafton Grafton W. Va Jay. Fleming Clyde B. Mouser George E

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