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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1930

Page

2

Radio Program Listings and Card of Thanks Notice

A page lists radio schedules across stations with varied programs and times, followed by a card of thanks from Mrs. Mary Beverlin and children for support after bereavement. Names include Gene Music, Abe and David El Tango, Rae Tal, Palmer, Shilkret Orchestra, Amos n Andy, and many station call letters such as WBAP WIZ WOR WEAF WJZ KDKA WBAL. The card expresses gratitude to Reverends Arnold and Turvander and to the American Legion and Brotherhood Railway Treatment.

WBAP New York Gene Musicie-Abe David el Tango Rae ‘Tal Bonnie Laddies Huck of the News Rodeheaver Bugs Baer Nathaniel Shilkret Orch Old Counselor Ts Palmer Rte Ares Orchestra Jack Ighitey Orch Arnold Turvander Mary Beverlin

Vinol touted for boosting weight in thin children

An advert claims Vinol adds weight and improves appetite in thin nervous children and adults. A father testifies his seven year old son gained 15 pounds after taking Vinol, with the seller highlighting iron calcium liver peptone and quick results.

J. F. Andres Union Drug Company Ady

Saint Nicholas Hidden in Smyrna Greece and Mexico Game Rules

A historical note recalls St. Nicholas born and possibly bishop in Smyrna now unknown to locals. Few American foreigners honor him on December 25 while Muslims see no special joy. Nearby ruins of St Nicholas church and tomb lie at Dembre, later moved to Italy. The text shifts to Mexican game smuggling restrictions for a year.

Smyrna Turkey Santa Claus Santa St. Nicholas St. Nick Dembre Italy

Highway Fund Availability For Emergency Construction

Washington reports emergency highway construction funds totaling 80 million dollars are now available for states to match regular federal aid. Secretary Hyde prepared official appropriation, enabling about 30 million to be immediately usable with projected total absorption near 160 million when combined with regular allocations. States projected projects include Kentucky Ohio Pennsylvania Maryland and West Virginia with listed apportionments.

Washington Hyde D. Curtiss Hensontrolet Bureau of Public Toads Labor Directi Hn Ars Xg Curtiss Kentucky Maryland Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia

Banker Takes His Own Life in Baltimore Suburb

Lt Edward Hambleton a 44 year old president of Hambleton Co was found shot dead at his Luther Hill home. Coroner Judge William P Buller ruled death by his own action. The prominent banker had returned from a hunting trip in Indo China. His wife Adelaide McAlpin daughter of a New York hotel magnate sought a divorce after 20 years of marriage.

Baltimore Edward Hambleton of Hambleton Co Esterday Luther Lle Juidge Willian P Buller Coro Pon Bae Chas. Richardson New York Indo-China Adelaide “McAlpin Renato

Christmas Eve in the City Glows With Quiet Generosity

A reflective piece describes Salvation Army dinners and coats for the poor, shoppers and workers pausing at year end, and families celebrating in formal homes. It notes Christmas Eve rituals from Bowery missions to Park Avenue doormen, traffic cops with tips, and a midnight church hymn as Mercury climbs over Manhattan. The narrative recalls the first iron surface west of the Alleghenies in Hancock County, West Virginia.

Salvation Army Bowery Missions Park Aveue Florida West Side Manhattan Allegheny Mountains Hancock County

No action expected after Barthelmess report investigation

Los Angeles dispatch reports the district attorney will take no action after examining Richard Barthelmess's claim that an employee misappropriated 50000 in negotiable securities. Case dropped reportedly due to lack of evidence with no official reason given.

Los Angeles District Attorney's Office Richard Barthelmess Eee

Unload ed gun cited in Hale card game death

In Washington on December 24 police theorized the death of George R. Hale during a card game. Charles Mullen, son of a detective sergeant, and two women were present when Mullen showed two revolvers he had brought, and pointed a gun at one of the women.

Chicago Dee Mullen Mary Judkins Jack Anttim Hier Loning Brussels Olll Washington George R. Hale Hale Charles Mullen

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