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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1930
Page
2
The text argues that children imitate parental behavior as they age, with excessive emotional dependence from domineering or possessive parents hindering development. It warns such dependence curtails cross family friendships and future adult social relationships, urging balanced parental involvement. It also notes shifts in typeface styles every five years per standards documents.
Radio listings show time blocks across WABO WIZ WBAL and WOR with programs including dinner music news musical variety dances and upcoming acts. Notable entries include Snoop & Peep Troika Bells Mendelssohn Glee Club and Death Valley Days. station IDs and frequencies appear throughout.
News item reports Viscount Willingdon named to succeed Lord Irwin as viceroy and governor general of India. A separate blot describes a nitro gelatin shot extinguishing a gas well fire in Wewoka Oklahoma, though flames and flow persisted as a hazard.
Mrs Ellesbeth Annie Bailey 89 died in Parkersburg where friends and relatives learned of her death. She was wife of the late Thomas Fairfax Bailey, a former Baltimore & Ohio Railroad conductor. The Baileys, once residents of Grafton, built the Bishop house on Thayer street and were related to the Thayers and Muckins of Gratton. Funeral services were held in Parkersburg, her hometown, after their stay in the city.
New York reports an economic outlook from Laurence H. Sloan of Standard Statistics Inc. He predicts profits for American business concerns will rise in 1931. With similar output to 1930, earnings may grow 5 to 8 percent. with higher volume, 10 to 15 percent, potentially more if the upward trend continues.
Philadelphia observer notes Connie Mack on his 68th birthday urging to keep looking ahead. The aging World Series champion manager, head of the Athletics, reports to Shibe Park for a brief visit to oversee offseason baseball tasks.
Anheuser Busch Inc announced plans for a 2 million dollar yeast factory in East Brunswick Township Middlesex County New Jersey. The project signals expansion for the brewer and aims to boost production capacity in the region.
An advertisement touts Thoxine as a rapid cough remedy with immediate soothing effects and safety for families, priced 5 10 and 1 00, sold by Gaia Drug Red Cross Pharmacy and others. The second item notes Anheuser Busch planning a new yeast plant expansion, promising western site and timing to be decided.
Cleveland radio hosts Gene and Glenn of WTAM raised 12437 for charity during three late night broadcasts over ten hours. About 4000 listeners pledged and donations included 2000 worth of food clothing and toys. The event supported Cleveland news papers charity drives in December.
The Riversife Church in Manhattan rises 18 stories with a 400 foot tower and world’s largest carillon donated by John D. Rockefeller Jr. It blends cathedral grandeur with modern comforts, featuring lectures, classrooms, offices, and heated interiors powered by petroleum-fired systems.
The article discusses changes in 1931 legislature on fire safety and exit requirements for public buildings. Perikles Argyropoulos named minister of marine, with debate over outward swinging exits for stores and public venues. Officials warn reducing fire marshal discretion could be unwise and urge legislative review.
Virgil Marshall, 37, refused acceptance of a $10,000 note and held up the Brooksville State Bank for which his father is president. He attempted to kill himself when confronted by arrest and fled with about $3,000 after locking in the vault with the cashier and employees. Police aid reports indicate the incident occurred near Dayton Ohio on December 23.
A fragmented medical advertisement touts rapid kidney relief with a product called Cyatex. The copy mentions an iron clad guarantee and claims speedy action within minutes, urging readers not to give up and to purchase at 2 Grafton Ding & Chemical Co.
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