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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1932
Page
3
Society editor Coral Parrish Montgomery files a brief social notes page including engagements, gatherings, and announced plans with local contacts and phone lines for RSVP and correspondence.
Little Miss Sylvia Favish seven, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Favish of this city, dances in a holiday toyshop revue. She has shown notable talent in Japanese dance and other performances, guided by Miss Mary Berger School of Dancing. Proceeds aid local charity.
The text advises seven to eight hours of sleep nightly to reduce wrinkles and fatigue. It emphasizes rest as essential before exercise and warns that exercising a tired body or mind worsens fatigue, stressing proper rest as the foundation for any workout.
Misses Sarah and Rac ers return from Alexandria and Roanoke Virginia to spend the holidays with their parents Mr Harry Bowers of Loveland addition. Fred Grinnan of Warder Avenue is confined at home with ilues. Mr and Mrs J W Ault of Maple Avenue visit in Bellaire Ohio. Lena Sypolt of Morgantown visits Mrs Joseph Montgomery of Wickwire. Mrs Joseph Montgomery of Wickwire visits Grafton today. Mr and Mrs Guy Wolfe of Harrisonburg arrive to visit mother Mrs M J Tucker and family. Charles Rogers of Blueville vacationing with sister and brother in Sandusky. Mr and Mrs T Z Ross of Cameron arrive for the season with Prof Luke B Ross and family of Durbin.
A public health notice warns that flu outbreaks rise from colds and lower resistance. It urges use of the Vicks Cold Control Plan including rest, hydration, light meals, and timely medications. It advises nasal drops, VapoRub, and cough drops to shorten colds and reduce severity, noting clinical tests claimed major reductions in incidence and duration.
The Old Dark House features a stellar cast headed by James Whale with Charles Laughton Melvin Douglas Lilian Bond Ernest Thesiger Eva Moore Raymond Massey and Gloria Stuart. The production aims for authentic portrayals in the adaptation of J B Priestley novel.
Universal presents The Old Dark House at the Opera House on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. Boris Karloff stars in a tense drama set in a storm bound Welsh manor where travelers seek shelter only to confront insanity and a brutal servant driven to violence.
Grey action romance Wild Horse Mesa heads to Randolph Scott led cast with Sally Blane Fred Kohler Lucille La Verne Charley Grapewin and Jim Thorpe. The Strand Theatre books the movie set to open for audiences.
Randolph Scott stars in Wild Horse Mesa at Strand Theater in a Christmas and Monday show. He plays Chane Weymer, a friend of Indians on the reservation where the wild horses roam, and confronts outlaw Kyhiet over brutal methods.
Mrs Alexander George offers a Christmas Eve menu and recipes for Sparkling Punch Grandmother's Pound Cake Fondant Loaf Salted Nuts and Chocolate Fudge. Included are instructions for punch and sweet loafs, with steps to form soft balls, bake times, and a tip to clean satin slippers with a vinegar-dipped brush.
In a fed prose fragment from Chapter XVIII of a Christmas tale, a small fairy prepares to help Pinocchio on Christmas Eve. The passage evokes the holiday atmosphere and a questlike mood as the fairy departs.
A children hospital story follows a girl guiding Santa to help a ward with a funny clown Pinocchio and a magical fairy. Santa reads a letter, promises toys, and the staff, children, and elves prepare for a Christmas party with warm drinks and gifts.
Arturo Alessandri, 64, veteran leftist politician, becomes president of Chile today for the second time, as Santiago posts the event on December 24.
A joint session of Congress was to conclude with a procession to Moneda Palace, the presidential residence, for a reception this evening. The event marks the start of the new administration with official ceremonial duties and guest attendance noted in the schedule.
Local residents report a surprising incident involving poultry as a group of birds is said to have carried improvised weapons and ammunition. Authorities investigate the oddly coordinated display and assess potential risks to nearby residents and property.
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