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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1932
Page
4
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A reflective column blends Christmas faith with historical tribute to Christ’s universal impact. It contrasts Roosevelt and Hoover approaches to European debt negotiations, argues for separate treatment of Britain France and other nations, and honors the spiritual power of the Nazarene in guiding global hope.
The Tessessiony of Daniel Willard to lead the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for another year is noted as reassuring to the community. Willard has headed the B and O for over twenty years, and under his leadership the company has progressed in public service and efficiency. The piece also comments on the Senate beer bill delay, criticizing Senator Bingham's push and predicting beer will remain available during Christmas. Part of a forthcoming auction will fund a mountain man's funeral bill, with some animals exempted at the request of Mrs. Tate.
In Uniontown on Friday, Grizzled Isley Tate’s belongings were auctioned under administrator W. J. Ruble. Guns, cows, and even a match box from Isley Tate’s pocket were sold as townsfolk gathered from miles around at Frank Prise’s premises. W. P. and H. L. Tate bought several weapons. a rifle dated 1891 sold for 4.75. A single cow fetched 19.50, the match box 0.70, and the ambush cap 0.75. The widow Mrs. Tate and 12 children watched inside as the sale proceeded.
In San Francisco Chinatown a family group or tong cooperated with police to arrest a member wanted for murder. Inspector Manion said the case may set a precedent though a war is unlikely. Lew, indicted by the grand jury, was arrested with tong aid and faces trial January 9. a financial settlement of about $7,000 is expected.
Lincoln School of Rosemont presented a Christmas play titled Buddie's Christmas with a large crowd in attendance. After the performance, carols were sung and visitors were invited to toyland in the primary room. Mrs Pearl Martin and Scott Martin organized a treat for each child and refreshments for guests as the term closed until January 2. Production of true chalk in the United States is largely confined to Alabama.
New York reports list key 1932 science milestones including an atom split by a new method, first proton photograph, discovery of the neutron, earliest gene images, and heredity units. Global cosmic ray surveys set altitude records, polar year study begins, solar eclipse reveals radio gains, Marconi expands shortwave range, hints of life on Venus emerge, and Einstein remarks on Earth's age.
The Grafton High School band under director E B Siter entertained Rotarians with a ten piece concert at last night’s Rotary meeting. President John Ault presided as Dr A R Warden attended. The program featured tuba and saxophone solos and a march demonstration showing each instrument’s role from alto horns to bass drums, concluding with the march.
New York reports that 10 000 people on 58 ocean liners will spend Christmas Day at sea. More than 5 000 travelers will celebrate in warm southern climes aboard cruisers and ships with Santa Claus toy distributions, trees, parties and special menus aboard each vessel.
M L Matheny 64, retired B&O carpenter foreman of Lincoln street, near Route 150, was struck by a car driven by Mr Boyard of Manheim representing Alpha Portland Cement Co at Route 50 and 56 early this morning. He suffered a severe bruise and facial cut, no bones broken, and was returned home after examination by Dr Paul P Warden at City Hospital.
A Christmas program at Gray Gables school Thursday afternoon December 22 featured pupil performers assisted by Helen Kirby Madeline Fay Cover Betty McCracken and Majories Davis. The program opened with O Little Town of Bethlehem and Greetings Dorothy.
A long list of students and items from a third grade program includes recitations, exercises, dialogues, songs, a playlet, and group performances led by Mary McCracken Fay Coyer Ches ter Johnston Leo Breedlove Frances Johnston and others. The program ends with a large Christmas tree and distribution of autos.
War veteran and local figure John William Califf known as Jack Califf died after a sudden illness at the Blen Avon hotel in Grafton. Born October 26 1893 in Towanda Pa he served as a Marine in World War I including the Rhine march. He moved to Grafton four years ago to run the Blen Avon and became a popular, affable figure among townspeople. The notice also covers bankruptcy proceedings involving Alonzo Franklin McWilliams of Grafton with a meeting of creditors set for January 8 1933 and references to his attorney and the referee in bankruptcy.
Notice announces stockholders meeting in Graf ton West Virginia on Tuesday January 10 1933 from 1 30 to 2 30 pm to elect a Board of Directors and address other business. Also Commissioner’s notice to creditors and beneficiaries of the estate of Sarah Ann Current deceased requiring claims to be exhibited with proofs to the undersigned at the Piglor County Bank Building in Graf ton WV by a specified date.
The article lists multiple church events during the Christmas season. Children from Methodist and Garrison schools will perform in morning and evening services, with Rev. EL L. Arnold Rev. A. H. Knively Rev. F. C. Herod and Rev. Arthur J Torrey delivering sermons. Family invitations extend to parents.
Notice dated December 29 1931 states at Warder's Garage in Gi town Taylor County West Virginia the undersigned will offer for sale to the highest cash bidder a Model International Motor Truck with Serial SF469157F Motor SATIA Dated 19th May 1932 By C G Lindsey
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