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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1930

Page

2

Responsibility for punctuality in early grades urged

Parents and school authorities are urged to instill punctuality in first and second graders, noting children suffer anxiety and even vomiting when late. The piece argues teachers should share the burden with families and that by ages nine or ten children can take responsibility, while criticizing current lack of understanding. Also includes an unrelated ad for Fitch's Dandruff Remover Shampoo.

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Andean Earth Disasters Reported Amid Cracks and Smoke

A dramatic account describes the mercury drop and plaster ceilings collapsing as earth fissures opened releasing hot water. Dozens reportedly fell into the cracks and vanished while surrounding mountains emitted smoke, with the incident noted as continuing from Page One.

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Radio Schedule Snapshot From December 26 Broadcasts

A dense listing of radio programs across multiple stations led by WEAP WABO and others. It outlines daily timetables with music, drama, talk, and orchestral shows, noting times, show titles, and performers across cities like New York Baltimore and Pittsburgh.

Discharges and Transfers From Hartenge Miller to Rowlesburg

Hospital notes list Hartenge Miller of Tunnelton discharged Wednesday and Mrs Nora Loudin to be discharged today. Andy C Wagner to be moved to his Rowlesburg home and Mrs Grace M Rowe discharged Wednesday evening. Edmund Jacobs discharged, Thomas Turnley returned home for Christmas. John Rogers admitted Wednesday night for medical care after three months of inability to sleep.

Hartenge Miller Tunnelton Nora Loudin Andy C. Wagner Rowlesburg Grace M. Rowe Edmund Jacobs Thomas Turnley Newbury John Rogers Rogers Eee

Whoopee at the Strand Stars Cantor in Colorful Musical Comedy

Ziegfeld supervision elevates a large scale Technicolor adaptation of Whoopee at the Strand. Eddie Cantor remains central as the stage success translates to film with Goldwyn producing and Ziegfeld overseeing, featuring Ethel Shutta, Paul Gregory, and Thornton Freeds, directed by Harry Beaumont.

Plorenz Ziegfeld Eddie Cantor New Amsterdam New York Filma Eddi Cantor Kid Boots Cantor Samuel Goldwyn Immpressrio Plorens Ziegfeld Broadway Hollywood Ziegfeld Goldwyn Ethel Shutta Paull Gregory Chief Caupolican Spencer Chartres Eleanor Hunt Thornton Freed Strand “Theatre

Ukulele mufflers pitched to curb noise in fraternities

Cliff Edwards announces a rubber muffler for ukuleles to quiet loud strumming in fraternity and dorm neighborhoods. The device, a rubber baffle with a soft wood base, aims to reduce screech to a whisper and may go on the market. The Strand Theatre opens a new comedy tonight featuring Edna Beene and others. Capra directs Rain or Shine at the Opera House with Joe Cook in a program mixing comedy and drama.

Cliff Edwards Strand Theatre Clif Clift Harry Beaumont wietro-Goldwyn- Mayer Reginald Denny Fi Doreau Q’ Rvil Sandra Ravel Edward Brophy George Drosssmith Peter Gawthorne P. G. Wodehouse Muther Deliah Frank Capra Hiti Columbia Donovan Capra Harry Langdon Columbia Pietres Joe Cook Opera House

Lukas Plays Hero In The Devil's Holiday At Grand

Paul Lukas famed critic favorite appears with Nancy Carroll in The Devil's Holiday at the Grand Theatre tonight and Saturday. Lukas, Hungarian born, learned English quickly and rose from stage to film villainy before taking a heroic role in this romance drama set amid wheat country. Edmund Goulding wrote and directed the production, following his earlier success with Gloria Swanson.

Nancy Carroll Paul Lukas Lukas Noties Hungary Hollywood Pola Negri Miss Carejroll Wall Street Miss Carroll New York Gloria Swanson

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