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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1929

Page

3

Remlinger Golden 50th Wedding Anniversary Observed

Mr and Mrs Joseph J Remlinger celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at 231 West Wilford Street Grafton a dinner for twelve featured a gold themed cake and roses present were eight children and several relatives including Dr Earl Remlinger and Mrs Robinson The couple married December 15 1879 at Imaculate Conception Church Clarksburg with Rev Father O Connor. a later notice lists local guests and gifts while other society items reflect community events and meetings in Grafton Taylor County.

Joseph J Remlinger Imaculate Conception Clarksburg Father O'Connor Grafton J. Earl Remlinger Pittsburgh Willis A. Remlinger William Carduf Washington, D. C A. W. Butt Baltimore Clarence Strickling Cleveland J. Leo Remlinger Columbus Robinson

Patient can adjust position with new British hospital bed

A new design in a British hospital allows patients to control their position by pressing a button. The bed moves from lying flat to sitting up and can raise or lower the mattress for comfort and care.

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Heals Persistent Coughs

A stubborn cough lingering after a severe cold or bronchitis is claimed to yield quickly to Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. Made from pine tar and honey, it coats inflamed throat and air passages, stopping bronchial, night, and croupy coughs. Sold widely for over 50 years and used by more than two million annually.

Foley Ady

Local Residents Share Holiday Travel and Illness News

Amos Powell of Knotts Avenue is confined at home with complications and friends wish him a speedy recovery. Dorsey Reed of the United States Navy in Portsmouth Virginia visits his father D C Reed. Oda W Cole returns home after lake work in Cleveland and will spend Christmas with his parents. Gladys Solomon of Pittsburgh visits her parents on West Washington Street. Mrs Lee Mullinix, now Miss Esther Kunst of Pittsburgh, visits her parents during the holidays.

Amos Powell Knotts Avenue Dorsey Reed United States Navy Portsmouth D. C. Reed Oda W. Cole Cleveland Ohio Cole Gladys Solomon Pittsburgh West Washington Street Lee Mullinix Esther Kunst

Case of Woman's Death Is Reopened Believing She Was Murdered

Washington decides to reopen the case of Mrs. Aurelia Fisher Dreyfus killed two months ago at the Potomac Boat Club after information from the Dreyfus family prompts U S Attorney Leo A Rover to suspect murder despite a coroner's jury ruling the death accidental.

Washington Aurelia Fisher Dreyfus Potomac Boat Club United States Attorney's Office United States Leo A. Rover Dreyfus

Hospital bill authorizes funds for veterans' facilities

Washington December 16. A bill to authorize 14 million dollars for additional World War II veteran hospital facilities was passed by the House by a vote of 238 to 60. Conetery Wreaths.

Washington House

Democratic committee reorganized in Taylor county

Reorganization of the Taylor county Democratic executive committee was held Saturday afternoon to prepare for the 1930 campaign. George W. Luzadder was named chairman. Miss Belle Van Kirk of Grafton filled the vacancy left by the late Mary D. Moran, former secretary. Other officers elected: Mrs. Gene W. Ford vice chairman G Ona Sinsel treasurer and Miss Belle Van Kirk rotary. Resolutions of respect for Mrs Moran were adopted and filed in the minutes.

Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee George W. Luzadder Fetterman Grafton Isa Ford Bello D. van Kirk Mary B. Moran The Associattion C. B. Bailey

100 Persons Join In Search For Child

In Inefi eit West Virginia on December 16, authorities in Tazewell county Virginia mobilized 100 volunteers in a search for Helen Long, a two year old who vanished from Maxwell Virginia after being seen on her porch. The article notes a hazardous radiant chemical threat carried by a man as a separate peril.

W. Va Tazewell County Virginia Helen Long Maxwell

Ashland Man Held After Pittsburgh Fight

Ashland Ky man John Rucker aged 29 was held by police in Pittsburgh after a fight near the home of Mrs Nellie Logan about two reportedly stolen diamond rings. A bystander aided Lampus in subduing Rucker. police found the rings three dollars and two purses at the scene. He is to have a hearing tomorrow.

Ashland Pittsburgh John Rucker Rucker Nellie Logan

Navy thanked for its aid in Byrd polar expedition

In a radio message distributed today, Richard Byrd and residents of Little America thank the Navy and Marine Corps for assistance to the South Polar expedition. Byrd expresses sincere gratitude for invaluable cooperation enabling the expedition's achievements.

Richard Byrd Little America Navy Marine Corps Byrd Jahneke

Radio Audition Prizes Awarded at National Audition

New York December 16 prize awards announced for a radio audition featuring performers Genevieve I Rowe a coloratura soprano from Wooster and Ed Kane a tenor from Atlanta. A jury of musicians will judge after the completion of operations for the navy department, with Little America habitants joining in respectful regards.

St Amy New York Genevieve I. Rowe Wooster Thecsstvice Ward Kane Atlanta Navy Department Little America Jmational

Senate adopts plan for joint probe into prohibition enforcement

Washington reports the Senate approved a resolution to author a joint congressional committee to study reorganization and concentration of prohibition enforcement agencies. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jones, moves to the House. hearings and a report are expected this session. The administration aims to transfer most enforcement offices from Treasury to Justice.

Washington Hoover Senate House Jones Republican Congress Curtis Commission Longworth Prohibition Enforcement Service Treasury Department Department of Justice

Five finalists win Atwater Kent awards in music contest

From five men and five women finalists chosen via radio listener contests, winners receive $5,000 a gold medal and two years tuition at a music conservatory. Calvin Hendricks, 25, Los Angeles baritone and organist, is awarded second prize of $2,000 and one year’s tuition.

Calvin Hendricks Los Angeles

Student Returns After Disappearance Marries in New York

Walter V. Cunningham, 25, Delhart Texas, a Carnegie Tech student, returned to Pittsburgh yesterday to marry Miss Florence E. Fife of New York City. He did not reveal where he had been during his absence.

Pittsburgh Walter V. Cunningham Delhart Texas Carnegie Tech Florence E. Fife New York City

Open Switch Held As Cause of Rail Wreck

Washington December 16. An open switch believed to have caused a rail wreck. Details describe a derailed train after the switch failure, with investigators seeking to determine speed and exact point of impact. No injuries reported, authorities investigate track condition and signaling.

Washington

Interim report on interstate comm accident near Henry Atta

A fragmentary note describes a 1929 incident on a Saint Louis and San Francisco line at Henry, with 14 people harmed. The Interstate Commerce Commission is cited as investigating and noting automatic block signals and potential future accidents.

Intemerce Commission

Saxophone Ig Latest Médica Discoveries In Butte Mont

The item describes Ed Mason's medical ordeal after a mobile accident in Butte Montana. Dr McMahon details an operation and the patient awoke to a crooning melody. The report hints at a controversial remedy and Mason’s improved mood afterward.

Butte Mont Dee Ed Mason McMahon Mason

Apple Desserts and Holiday Treats From Old Recipes

A collage of dessert and cooking notes includes baked apples with caramel, brown sugar, butter, and spices, lemon quarters with orange drops, and a fruit cake with apple sauce and nuts. It also mentions cabbage dishes, a Christmas table holly sprig, frosting tips, oyster stew, celery, pickles, and serving ideas for snow rides.

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Odelity Grafton Sentinel Society Mrs Joseph J. Remlinger Webster Ladies’ Aid Society of M. E Miss Robinson Mostess Lela Robinson Washington Street Webster Ladies Aid Webster Ladies Aid Society M. H. Church C. F. Smith D.L. Phillips Delpha Currans T. Wolfe C. D. Digman Gladys Taylor Clem Shroyer Abegale Shroyer Edna Ladies, Aid Society Ladies Aid Society of Andrews M. EB Twentieth Century Club Elka Marinella Beauty Shop Uine Marinella Beauty MeCmier Berpepesione Peepee Coolie Osgood the Love Drug Co H. L. Potts Marion Davies Bale Beauty Culture Ritz W. Main Street Hiller’s Furniture Store Committee OF Democrats Genevieve I Rowe Edward Kane Burton & Randolph Atwater Kent Foundation Atwater Kent Ct Bebtan Dad Atwater Kent Kiel Girid Hadio Kiel Golden Haymond Piano Co W. Main-St Grafton, W. Va Ori Mrs. Alexander Boston
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