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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1929
Page
2
Children flood from a school as the first snowfall of the year blankets the ground. Amid the cheer a reflection on how freedom to play in a safe home life shapes happy, healthy children, contrasting with overbearing rules that limit daily joy.
The First National Bank of Graf ton in Grafton West Virginia will hold a stockholders meeting at its banking house on Tuesday January 14 1930 between 130 and 230 pm for election of a Board of Directors for the year and to transact any other business that may come before the meeting O JAY FLEMING Cashier dated December 14 21 28 January
The Taylor County Bar Association met with Judge Nell J Fortney to honor the memory of Hon John W Mason of Pallmont who died at Fairmont on April 23 A committee to procure flowers and attend the funeral on June 25 was named The Manchester Miller lumber steamer was torpedoed with a cargo worth thousands insured The town mourns the death of Mrs Lucy King Newham of 210 McGraw Avenue noted for her kindness and smile
An advertisement claims Adlerika relieves stomach gas and removes old waste matter after the first spoonful. It features Mrs Glenn Butler recounting relief and mentions Central Drug Store as the seller. The copy urges readers to try Adlerika for better meals and sleep.
The article honors local figures including a longtime church worker and greenhouse pioneer Jenkins & Company, and recalls Michael J. Tucker a renowned swimmer whose cliffside river feats in 1878 and 1879 earned him local fame. It also notes Robert Emmett Blaney of Prudential Life Insurance and the Grafton schools deciding on future plans.
Prominent city ladies convene in the mayor's office to form a war pursillary aiding families of men in uniform and supplying comforts to soldiers of Graf ton's Company E. Mrs. E T Brown named president with Prudence Hinkle and Mrs John N Tregellas as vice presidents and a public meeting planned to push aims as war continues.
State briefs report Wheeling Rev Gordon Vincent extending pastorate to First Baptist Church Philadelphia and H N Bradley Jefferson County becoming president of the State Board of Control. Charleston obituary notes William D. Lewis age 79, retired businessman. The Sentinel urges club membership offering free receipt books and supplies through the Gite Club Manager with a coupon to earn extra money in spare hours.
The Grafton Sentinel advertises a Gift Club offering free club supplies to members in good standing. Prizes go to those who gain the most counts, earned by flipping a free count coupon in each issue starting Wednesday or by securing paid subscriptions.
If you lack a modern washer consider buying complete laundry gear. You can get a washer and a rotary ironer for the price of a washer alone. The Prima costs 129.50 and the Automatic washer is 99.50.
The report notes the missionary was captured in an ordinary manner, with no looting and houses searched by the bandits. Tayeh is described as a Communist stronghold.
Vatican City December 16 Six new cardinals were created by Pope Pius XI in a secret consistory Six were non Italians and three Italians bringing the college to strength 63 of 10 The six include Archbishop Cereteria Lisbon Patriarch Laviathand Palermo Minoretti Genoa Mc Crory Armagh Verder Paris and Monsignor Eugenio Pacelli papal nuncio to Berlin
Tokyo reports say an international train carrying consuls from Japan United States Great Britain Germany and France was halted by Chinese forces at Mienhu to prevent it from proceeding westward. The mission seeks the fate of nationals near the Sino Russian front in Manchuria amid railway control disputes.
In Rothbury mine riot at Sydney Nova Scotia the strike led to one miner killed nine seriously wounded and 45 more with less severe injuries. Six policemen were hurt as four hundred miners attacked guards and tried to rush the premises. Police fired their revolvers in response as the federal cabinet prepared to intervene in the dispute with the New South Wales government opened tea shop.
Mr C H B Wade of Cumberland Maryland testifies Orange Root relieved neuritis and rheumatism that left him unable to raise his arms. He claims the tonic improved digestion, strengthened his stomach, kept bowels and liver in order, and restored appetite. Advertised by H and J Laboratories with Grafton Drugs showing strong local druggist recommendations. A separate note mentions miners locked out at a colliery and a Sydney conference with the premier, but no action deemed useful.
Four year old Junior Cole is seriously ill with pneumonia at his parents home on Main Street. The boy showed slight improvements this afternoon after suffering a fever and respiratory attack. aid is being provided as relief efforts continue.
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