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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1928

Page

7

State briefs report smallpox outbreak and travel rule

In Citburg a vaccination certificate or train ticket will be required before boarding Baltimore and Ohio trains. At Arcola near Cow Preston a smallpox epidemic is spreading with about twenty cases reported by Dr. W. A. Selby of Harrison County. Since then exact counts are unavailable though recent reports show widening spread. A pre Christmas prohibition drive in Clarksburg is noted by Harry Ruble.

Citburg Baltimore and Ohio Arcola Wathering Webster County Cow- Preston Sen W. A. Selby Harrison County State Health Department

Fannie Brice My Man A Warner Bros. Tale

In a Bronson Waldo Productions office Fanny Brice pursues a life changing chance on a Waldo audition. She balances family devotion with dreams of stage stardom as she faces nerves, makeup prep, and the bustling city audition scene in 1930s New York. Fanny's journey to meet Waldo unfolds amid crowded offices and anxious hope.

Warner Bros. Pictures Inc Man Fannie Brice Warner Bros Fanny Paul Audrey Phil Marie Mario Babe Waldo Jamey Mirrror Atdrey Bronson Waldo Productions Tistta Minut Misa Towler Misa Misturrt Misa Tucker Hell Juste Minnut Misturr Ana Lazarus Thorne Ashou

Federal agents raid Marion and Harrison counties arrests

Federal agents and deputies conducted a territory sweep resulting in 17 arrests in Marion and Harrison counties. Principal seizure occurred at the confectionery run by J Frank Belsito at 429 Baltimore Street, with 85 dozen home brew bottles, 60 gallons of mash, two bottles of bonded liquor, and about four gallons of moonshine seized. Officers Clarence Duckworth and C I Swisher aided in the operation at the Belsito and Gemma confectioneries, 421 Baltimore Street.

Marion Harrison J Frank Belsito Baltimore Istreet Clarence Duckworth C. I Swisher Belsizo John Baltimore Street

Radio Program Saturday Dec Time Schedule

Eastern standard time listed for WEAF WOR and other stations with programs like orchestras dance hours news and a Christmas carols hour. The schedule includes talk on business, kydophonist echoes, opera hour and various ensembles and broadcasts across New York Newark and Atlantic City areas.

New York Tau OU

Help Fight Tuberculosis With Christmas Seals This Year

Community health drive urges donations for Christmas Seals to aid tuberculosis eradication. Solicitation invites support and contributions to fund preventive programs and care through year end.

Radio and Music Listings From Pittsburgh to Louisville

A fragmented radio schedule shows 950 AM Pittsburgh listings with various concerts and lectures at 1:00, 7:00, and 8:00 times across multiple stations. Nearby cities WGY Schenectady and WSB Atlanta present musical programs, opera hours, and Broadway tunes, including the Times of Broadway and Singer’s offerings. Notable names include Dr. Klein, Huges, and local orchestras. The page outlines station programming gaps and differing daily blocks for educational, religious, and entertainment content.

Paroled Larceny Convict from State Infirmary

Charles, a former Harvard affiliate, was released on parole after serving seven months of a four year larceny sentence. He was convicted for stock transactions and transferred to the state infirmary for health reasons. The parole was approved by the state board of parole yesterday.

Tewkabury Charles Harvard Bickley Clere State Board of Pirale

Senate Session Opens For Noon Calendar Considerations

Today in Congress the Senate meets at noon to consider calendar business and department supply bills. The House also convenes at noon with brief routine business on the schedule.

Senate

Ridenour to Oppose Moore in Christmas Billiard Final

Arthur Ridenour and Peck Moore advanced to the final after easy semifinal wins over Hechmer and Knotts. Ridenour set a high tournament total of 23 with a flawless finish while Moore defeated Knotts 190 to 49. The championship will be decided Christmas afternoon at 8 oclock at the Ree.

Arthur “Peek Ridenour Kiddo” Moore City Hechmer Knotts Ridenour Moore Dark Horse Hope Peck Clork the Ree

Glorious Betsy at Opera House during next week

Dolores Costello stars in Glorious Betsy, a Warner romance set in Napoleonic times. Conrad Nagel and Pasquale Amato lead a colorful cast as love and politics entwine on stage and screen, with vivid costumes and era detail.

Napoleon Tonaparte Napoleon Dolores Costello John Barrymore Opera House Betsy Peck Conrad Mage

Seek Removal of Booth Sets Stardust on Army Council

London January eight council moves to oust Booth on grounds of unfitness amid long illness. Booth, 72, leads under a willlike constitution where successors are chosen by sealed envelope. the high council will name his replacement. Commander Booth, associated with Wonder and A-Aglitiougamime.dn, has not yet sought the post but may be urged by other delegates.

London Booth William Army Footh Plooth Hooth A - Aglitiougamime Wonder

Ex-Congressman Geis Pardon Review of Langley Case

Washington grants full pardon to former representative John W. Langley for conspiracy to violate prohibition laws. Langley, imprisoned at Avanti, has wife Katherine Janeley who succeeded him in the House. Pardon follows Attorney General Sargent Curtis recommendation. political transition notes mention Kansas' vice president elect planning to return to Topeka and possible ship status in March.

Washington Qoolidie John W. Lang Kentucky Langley Acrm Avanti Katherine Janeley Sargent Curtis Kansis Topeka Somes Datas

Guyandotte Club Coffee Promises Finest Flavor

Prominent label touts a blend described as mellow aromatic and delicious. The well known brand emphasizes quality, claiming to offer the best in coffees to coffee lovers and customers seeking premium taste.

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