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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1930
Page
2
Evaluation argues against Christmas shopping for children noting stress on health and nerves. The piece critiques crowded stores and impulse purchases, suggesting gifts should foster lasting value rather than immediate gratification. It reflects on how shopping lessons may mislead about Christmas meaning.
Washington report notes the global film industry shifts toward sound films, with silent features losing audience share and production momentum. Industry leaders foresee rapid adoption, new tech, and rising costs shaping cinema's future.
Venice born Elissa Landi built a varied career across England France Sweden and the United States. Trained in ballet and music she acted in London New York and Hollywood while mastering languages writing novels and marrying an English barrister. News notes her transition from non-theatre to sound film and mentions global cinema trends and Eleuthera turtle farming in the Bahamas.
A. H. Elsey, pastor, Sabbath School at 9:30 a m Leslie Kirby Sept 22 sermon by the pastor at 10 00. Dewey Jones and Spader to preach at 7 20 Rev W C Jones to preach. Christmas program at 7 30 Christmas Eve. Public is cordially invited. Thursday midweek prayer meeting at 7 30.
Christmas features at First United Brethren Church include 9:30 Sunday School with J W Martin as superintendent, 11:30 worship with anthem Peace and Good Will, and a special Christmas message. A 1:30 program features Clara Bennett, an artist and dramatist, who departs December 26 for south Florida. Baskets for the needy and a week of provision collection planned. 6:30 Christian Endeavor special services and 7:30 Wednesday prayer and Bible study.
First Presbyterian schedules include prayer circle and church school at 9:25 and 9:30 with senior and junior superintendents, 10:30 worship with Christmas sermon and choir, 11:30 deacon and deaconess meeting, 7:30 evening worship, and a Thursday Christmas program by the junior department led by Mrs. J W Ault and Mrs. Rhea Fisher featuring a play "A Tree For Cond erella." Friday offers Junior Christian Endeavor at 4:00 and choir rehearsal at 8:15 with a welcoming note to all.
The First Methodist Church of South L. L. Casto lists Sunday School at 9:30 led by J. Keener and Wednesday Prayer meeting at 7:30 directed by F. Hall, who heads the worship planning.
A church program advertises Epworth League meetings on the second and third Sundays at 7 20 p m with Mrs Dessie Hall as president, service at 10 130 a m and 7 30 p m on the first and second Sundays, plus board meetings on the last Friday at 7 40 p m. The Andrews vested choir performs, and a Christmas Pageant with Grace Loar directing features scenery and a worship objective.
The announcement lists Sunday school at 9 15 with W H Shafferman superintendent and 10 30 morning worship on the topic What Think Ye of Christ There will be special music An evening worship at 1 30 with the pastor in charge of devotions The story The Other Wise Man will be told by Mrs E F K Roof with musical numbers by R H Cline Lucile Granneman Dorothy Nye and Ray Withers A Christmas morning service at 7 30 and a Christmas program Thursday at 7 30 featuring Gods Gift of Love directed by Mrs Roof You are invited to attend all services
The Methodist Protestant Church invites the public to a Sunday program schedule led by Pastor E. L. Arnold. Sunday School at 10:30 under C. Riehman, morning worship and sermon on "The Christmas Present of the Ages," and a 7:30 Christmas program featuring a children's cantata titled "A Real Christmas."
St Pauls M E Rey, French Boone, Pastor invites all to 10:00 worship with a choir cantata led by Howard C Cameron. 11:00 Sunday School supervised by J H Maysellis. At 7:80 worship a pageant by the Sunday school in nine scenes And He Cometh. Members urged to attend both services.
The Church of Christ Blnevitle led by Rev. J. F. Ice offers 9:20 Bible Study, 10:30 a.m. sermon on Weighed in the Balance and Found Wanting, 11:30 Communion, and 7:15 p.m. preaching on What Is a Scriptural Baptism and its Benefits. A hearty welcome to all attendees.
Andrews M E church invites all to Christmas services with a Sunday School at 9 30 led by Mrs G Jefferys and a mission Sunday toy drive for the poor. A 10 30 cantata Good Tidings of Great Joy by Lohrman is billed as an outstanding musical event.
The program includes a Sunday school at 9:20 with Rev. F. Herod as pastor and William Morgan Sr leading. A White Gifts service follows at 10:00, featuring a pleasing pageant and attractive music. Evening worship is planned for 7:30.
On Sunday night December 28 the Wildermer church choir presents the Christmas cantata The Holy Nativity with a program of voices and music, inviting worshippers and neighbors to attend the performance.
A high school gym crowd watched a tight practice game as the Y.M.C.A. quintet edged the teachers 45 to 38. Star names like Randall McKinney Clyde Hickman William Samples Cedric Reynolds Robinson Yoho and Jimmy Gull Dana Red Poling Chester Blue White highlighted the rosters, signaling strong regional teams for the season ahead.
Fearful of threats, the former head of the Order of the Star in the East, Jiddu Krishnamurti, left his train at a suburban station near Bucharest amid anti-vehicle student protests. The incident prompted security concerns and heightened tension during his visit.
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