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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1932

Page

2

Variety of radio schedules and a Santa program note

The listing shows numerous radio hours and orchestras across CBS NBC and WABC networks, with acts from Don Lang to the Metropolitan Opera. It notes a social event where Mrs. Garner contemplates a vice presidential hostess role, and describes a Christmas program with many child performers organized by Miss Mamille Hugill.

John N. Garners Garner Washington Bachrach Associated Press

Harmony Grove school's Christmas program evening recital

The Harmony Grove school presented its regular Christmas program at the Harmony Grove church on Friday December 23. PTA president Mrs Dale Soranage presided. The program opened with Silent Night. Madge Carder read the scripture lesson followed by recitations by Qads Lambert and James Pierson, a piano duet by Madeline and Fay Cover, and a dialogue titled A Telephone Order.

Harmony Grove Harmonyrove Church Dale Soranage Parent Teachers Association Madge Carder Qads Lambert Grandma James Pierson Madeline and Fay Cover

Variety of play materials aids child development

The text argues children need a rich range of play materials to unlock learning, imagination, and character growth. Access to diverse activities such as climbing, riding, reading, and storytelling supports balance, dexterity, culture, and emotional adjustment, reducing frustration and fostering constructive coping.

Atlanta man held as suspect in Gainesville murder case

A. 4. Humphries, illiterate Gainesville farmer, is jailed on charges of murdering his wife Maggie R. Humpheries and hiding her body in a well five miles southeast of Gainesville. Her battered body was found beneath brush at the well bottom after she disappeared December 8. Authorities say he claimed she killed herself and denied receiving letters from her. Blood evidence and the missing cash prize of $500 linked to the case. Mrs. Humpheries was a daughter of Hall County’s Billie Reed and owned property in Gainesville.

Atlanta, Ga Humphries Gainesville Maggie R. Humpheries Humpheries Shelby N. C Gaines Ville Fulton County Billie Reed Hall County Georgia

Stamps Mark 75th Anniversary of Romanian Postage

The 1933 Romanian stamp issue celebrates 75 years of postage with eight designs ranging 25 bani to 16 lei, backgrounds white and perforation limited to the 16 lei. Designs include the wild ox, iron bridge, arms, a red pace eagle, and a mail coach. Russia and Soviet issues accompany welfare stamps and anniversary issues featuring Lenin and revolutionary imagery.

Quinton James Romania

Bankers See Improvement In 1932 Outlook Clouded

The Guarantee Trust Company reports prospects are better at year end 1932 than 1931 though the near future remains clouded with uncertainty. War debts trade barriers monetary restoration budget balance and political stability are cited as vital issues for global economic welfare to be resolved by public policy. The note adds if governments pursue sound economic principles the coming year should see continued progress begun in the latter part of 1932.

New York Guaranty Trust Company Monthly Business Review

Sheriff Sale Notice at Grafton Store

A sheriff sale notice lists the SPECIAL Men's Genuine Underselling Store at 6 E Main St in Grafton West Virginia. The document indicates a foreclosure or sale action under local county authority and involves the listed business property.

E. Main St Grafton W. Va

State to decide permanent plate color in 1932

Tags are displayed on cars with golden red on black. The state road commission has issued about 40 tags so far with more in transit and service stations watching totals as year end approaches. Officials estimate up to 50 000 by January first, about 60 000 issued by this date last year.

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