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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1936

Page

2

Security Act Forum Topic at Grafton High School

The Grafton public forum tonight features Ernest R. Bryan of Boston presenting What it Means and Where It Leads on Social Security. The session runs 8 to 9 30 PM, with Bryan described as a Yankee forum leader. Edson At Flemington hosts Flemington High School discussion Training Youth for Parenthood starting 7 30 PM led by Newell W. Edson.

Grafton High School Trico Public Forum Ernest R. Bryan Boston Mass Bryan Edson Flemington America Flemington High School Newell W. Edson

Edward Eager to Enjoy Self and Come Forward Soon

Edward, Duke of Windsor, in Enzefeld Austria, reportedly ready to drop his semi recluse role and address newspapers with words and pictures. He considers a deer hunting proposal in Styria and plans a Christmas shopping tour in Vienna with possible nightclub visits.

Enzefeld Austria Edward Duke of Windsor England Styria Baron Rothschild Baroness Rothschild Vienna Wallis Warfield Simpson Mrs. Simpson Ernest A. Simpson

Meaning of life study shifts with age says expert

A psychologist notes that aging brings deeper reflection on existence and a shift from religion to personal meaning. He observes adults seek purpose beyond achievement while adolescents rank mental health as a lesser immediate concern compared with earlier generations.

Women See Greater Care in Life and Appearance

A historical speaker argues women bear more responsibility for order and routines, noting men pursue conquest while women display. She credits revolutions for altering natural gender roles and cites economics and culture as making adornment a female prerogative, elevating personal attractiveness as a problem for women.

Symonds

Deputies to Stay on Job in Barbour County

Philippi December 17 sheriff elect Joe N Foreman Republican Barbour county will retain Herman B Watson and Henry Wilmoth on his force jailer George D Kines will not be retained deputies L D Kittle D M Forish Stewart Moore and H J Queen will stay with Clifford Dyer added due to increased registration Otto Simon will retain deputies County officers to qualify before county court Saturday.

L. D. Kittle D. M. Foriash Stewart Moore H. J. Queen Cliffford Dyer

Eastbound B. and O. Train Kills Prominent Farmer

An eastbound Baltimore and Ohio passenger train struck and killed Frank Jones, 77, a Smithburg farmer, at 7:30 this morning near Smithburg. Relatives said he thought the train had passed earlier while crossing the tracks near Bridge No. 16 to feed cattle. The body was taken to Pease funeral home in West Union. funeral arrangements are incomplete.

West Union Baltimore and Ohio Frank Jones Smithburg Bridge No. 16 Pease Funeral Home

Morrison’s Harriet Clarke Candies Price List

Morrison's lists assorted chocolates 1 pound box at 29 cents and 79 cents for three one pound boxes. Cherry chocolate 1 pound box priced at 25 cents.

Morrison's Harriet Clarke

Alexander Defeats Confirmation in West Virginia

Governor Kump rejects Captain Alexander's liquor board appointment after senate delays and confirms Peters Garnett Nelson and others. Unemployment compensation bill advances, creating new department and funding. Alexander resigns, vows to move on as Kump warns of political misuse of liquor traffic amid public welfare concerns.

Alexander Senate American Waterworks Monongahela West Penn Public Service Company The Monongahela Kump D. Homer Stephenson F. M. Peters Bluefield John B. Wilson Liquor Commission Stephenson A. W. Garnett State Department of Public Assistance C. P. Nelson Huntington Board of Control House L. ©. Curtis Roane Good Job Department of Unemployment Compensation State House Kanawha County Monongahela West Penn Service Company Port Chester Seh Company Commission Monongahela West Penn American Waterworks and Electric

Prince Albert Pipe to Bacco at 68 Cents Pound

Red Cross Pharmacy on West Side advertises Prince Albert Pipe to Bacco at 68 cents per pound in a gift package aimed at men including dads and brothers. The notice highlights the lowest price in town.

Prince Albert Dad Red Cross Pharmacy West Side

Best of Year Stories From Hollywood Newsreels

Hollywood December 17 The 10 most important movie news stories chosen by Paramount Newsreels editor J Richards include Edward VII abdication Scenes showing Roosevelt re election Civil war in Spain Death of King George V Hauptmann execution Bonus payments floods in Pennsylvania Rhineland re occupation Social Security Act signing Italian entry into Addis Ababa The return of prosperity tied to many pictures not a single story.

Hollywood Calif J. Richards Paramount Newsreels Edward VII Roosevelt Spain George V England Bruno Richard Hauptmann Pennsylvania Rhineland Addis Ababa Richards

Coal for Sale at Peacock Coal Mine on Route 50

Bartlett Coal Mine offers run of mine coal at 96 cents and forked coal at 7 cents. Coal also delivered. Located opposite Cozy Best on Route 50. Contact PHONE 8F for service between Nov 24 and Dec 24.

Bartlett Cozy Best Peacock Coal

Near Bryden H B News on Coal Run of Mine Price

A brief notice notes .05 cents for run of mine coal and delivery terms from Nov 30 to Jan 1. It references Near Bryden H B Newson and coal delivery details in a condensed classified style.

Good Will Court To Be Continued by Founder Says

New York based good will court hosted by A L Alexander will continue despite appellate court ruling barring New York lawyers from participating in publicity media. The program airs Wednesday nights on WMCA Intercity and Sunday nights on WEAF NBC.

New York A. L. Alexander Good Will Court Wmca-Intercity Weaf-Nbc Appellate Division New York State Supreme Court

Alexander vows program to continue within rules

Alexander stated the program will proceed without violating any rules, but he did not specify who would provide legal advice or how the guidance would be delivered.

Alexander

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