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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1929
Page
4
Local publication lists subscription prices for three and six month periods and annual mail rates. The notice includes advertising rates, copy deadlines, and policy on letters to the editor, with reminders about Associated Press copyright and submission timings.
The New York Sun editorial reply to Virginia O’Hanlon’s question about Santa Claus is reprinted here. It argues Santa’s reality rests on faith, imagination, and joy, not visible proof. It emphasizes belief enriches life and childhood wonder endures forever.
A heartening piece on how Christmas blends joy and sorrow, highlighting the generous actions of the healthy and fortunate toward those less fortunate. It notes that the season spurs people to give what they wish for themselves if roles were reversed, especially aiding children and the underprivileged.
A local ad urges shoppers to delight young family members with a Columbia Portable Graphophone. Stock is nearly sold out with three portable models and a $200.00 console cabinet graphophone deeply discounted. Instruments are described as in perfect condition.
The article extols Kiwanis and Red Cross charity during Christmas, celebrating giving as the event’s core. It recounts the Nativity story from Luke, praising its timeless impact and urging reverence for the Christ child’s birth.
The article lauds Helen Wills as the little American queen and celebrates her wedding on the eve of Christmas. It notes her stature, character, and widespread admiration, urging lasting happiness for her. It also urges readers to feed birds and small game during heavy snow to aid wildlife through the season.
Elmer Huckins, head of a Wisconsin business reputed to have paid investors 26 to 52 percent in dividends, surrendered to Cedar Rapids authorities to face fraud charges. He waived preliminary examination and agreed to extradition if warrants are issued.
The piece argues there is no shortcut to fame and success, only persistent work. It emphasizes burning midnight oil, seizing opportunities, and linking extra energy and time to advance. It urges individuals to push forward with ambition beyond regular duties to create opportunity and income.
Vatican City reports Pope Pius issued his second encyclical in a week. The document centers on his sacerdotal jubilee and Catholic Action organization. It lists reasons the jubilee year brought joy including progress on the Roman question and wide reception in Italy and worldwide.
Federal Judge Edward J. Henning, appointed by President Coolidge in April 1925, announced his resignation on Sunday in Los Angeles. The resignation is effective December 91 and he said he would return to private life after stepping down from the federal bench.
An old advertisement touts Thoxine as a fast acting cough and sore throat remedy. It claims relief where cough syrups fail, noting it targets internal causes and costs 60 cents or 1.00 dollars per bottle with a money back guarantee. It also mentions a legal appointment context for Judge Henning.
Det. 24 reports Dr. Matchek, former Raditeh party leader, Col. Egic, and Deputy Jojat Cha among eight arrested for inspiring and financing outrages including a bomb placed in Zagreb cathedral on the king's birthday.
Mrs. Anita M. Baldwin daughter of E. J. Lucky Baldwin announced her southern California property holdings valued between 20 million and 25 million dollars would be offered for sale in open market soon She will devote the future to music and travel.
Baltimore December 24 Dent elect Pascual Orde of Mexico remained under observation at Johns Hopkins Hospital as his wife also rested there. They planned to leave soon for their hotel suite with their child and then travel to Washington on Thursday. Horacio Vasquez of the Dominican Republic had an operation on December 9 to remove his left kidney and was reported in satisfactory condition.
Cairo reports Mustapha Nahas Pasha, president of the Wafd, probably will be the next premier. Egypt held elections Saturday returning many Wafd seats, with 152 of 160 won. The vote followed a decree on July 10 ending previous restraint.
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