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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1929
Page
2
A garbled listing details daily programs across stations including WHAF WOR WBAL KDKA WJZ WGY WBA L iow items with orchestras, talk slots, and musical hours. Notable mentions include Hamilton Fish talk and various named orchestras and hosts scattered through the schedule.
Pupils from West Side school lower grades presented a Christmas program at 2 o'clock this afternoon in the auditorium. Devotional by Rev. H. M. Oakes followed by first grades performances Jolly Jolly Santa Claus Christmas Bells Christmas Candles A Christmas Bouquet. Second grade presented The Little Fir Tree. Third grade presented A Real Christmas.
A vintage health remedy advertisement touts Keiffer's Tonic Tablets as a tasteless alternative to cod liver oil. It claims rapid weight gain and robust growth for children and adults, promising refunds if results fall short and urging readers to consult Tim to start the regimen for months.
Christmas era reflects Saint Nicholas and the season’s faith. The article notes the enduring joy of Yuletide, the warmth of home, and the Salvation Army’s efforts to cheer the forgotten child. It emphasizes spirit over climate and urges sharing toys and light to brighten lives.
Grafton's city church congregations outline Christmas programs themed on Christ's nativity. First Baptist opens with Sunday morning solos and anthems this week as plans for city and county church presentations are announced.
An old advertisement claims Kruschen Salts cure obesity by flushing waste and boosting energy. It promises noticeable weight loss in three weeks after taking a quarter teaspoon daily in hot water, plus side benefits like brighter skin and alert eyes, with a money back guarantee.
A list of Christmas cantatas and church programs across Andrews area parishes. Brooks Gall directs a Dec 21 program featuring The King Cometh with Miss Lee Murphy and others, plus Holy Night by Andrews Methodist Episcopal choir with Dr. Petty and J. Lee Evans.
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