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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1928

Page

3

Glorious Betsy at Opera House Tonight

Dolores Costello stars in Glorious Betsy a colorful early nineteenth century love story between Betsy Patterson and Jerome Bonaparte. Napoleon opposes a different marriage plan but the drama ends in their union. Alan Crosland directs with strong acting and lavish costumes.

Betsy Opera House Warner Bros Dolores Costello Jerome Bonaparte Betsy Patterson Baltimore Napoleon

Adoration at the Strand frames a Russia tale and strong appeal

The Strand presents Adoration starring Billie Dove as a key figure in a stark Russia story. Lloyd Bacon directs a polished cast with a sound score and Russian music enhancing dramatic scenes. The piece argues against critics of star vehicles, offering a vivid pre and post revolution panorama.

Billie Dove Russia Lloyd Bacon First National Strand

Four Thieves Steal Christmas Collection From Priest

Robbers entered a rectory and forced Father Krakowski to open the safe. One assailant pressed a revolver to the priest and declared they did not want a pledge but the Christmas collection. The gang made two trips with canvas bags to haul the money from the premises.

Anys Father, Krakowski

Longtime resident Mrs Spencer K White ill health

Mrs Spencer K White a well known long time resident has been in ill health for several weeks. Friends hope for speedy and complete recovery. The notice mentions relatives Mildred Prim of Fairmont visiting, and several other named individuals and towns in connection with Christmas greetings and family travel.

Spencer K. White Han Hans Mildred Fairmont F. A. Prim Lalimont Prim Roger Bennett Zanesville Ohio Frank Bennett

Bargain Fashion Event Offers Half-Price Dresses Coats

A promotional notice touts a large stock of brand new dresses and coats at half the usual prices. Read as an invitation to visit to compare and buy, promising size and variety to attract holdouts seeking real bargains.

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OPERA Alan Crosland Coffin Sapelo Island Coolidge Paze Fedalle Paul BE. Marsh Pittsby Washington “Street Hi ‘Rett Schroeder Fred_B. Watkina Monongah Mr. Watkins Parkersburg Haught Olburg Kenneth Et Osgood Missy Coats
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