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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1933

Page

4

Bible Thought and Prayer and Pardons Featured

A reader page discusses Christmas pardons for major criminals, questioning policy and urging that only short-term offenders be considered. It also praises Jimmy Wedell for flying to help a dying infant, notes ongoing work by CWA in Pittsburgh, and reflects on Cheops and modern building progress versus ancient pyramids.

Kump R. F.C CWA Pittsburgh Cathedral of Learning Pittsburgh University Cheops New York New York Times Egypt Pyramid of Central Park New York City Herodotus H. G. Wells Toto Rockefeller Center Great Pyramid Pitishune Gazette

Back to Wangtao in Manchoukuo booklet

The Japanese conquest of Manchuria is framed as a Confucian back to Wangtao. A Manchoukuo government brochure portrays Confucianism as guiding policy for Manzhoukuo, claiming a 30 million population supports Wangtao despite imperial aggression and the embrace of ancient sage kings.

Wangtao Manchuria Japan Mainchoukuo Sun Yat Gen China Yao Shun Tay Wangtao

End of Prohibition Prompts Song Return in Post-Gazette

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette notes a singer foresees Prohibition ending, predicting a revival of "Sweet Adaline." It observes Japan spreading Confucian peace, and mentions CWA relief workers producing art with a beef steak as a model.

Japan Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Tran-Oceanic Phone Wedding Delayed in Arkansas

Eldorado Arkansas December 28 unexpected problems in Czecho Slovakia delay the trans Atlantic telephone wedding of Benjamin Labowitz and Miss Weisz Hermina scheduled for this morning The holdup stems from necessary legal steps likely to be resolved in 10 days to two weeks The item notes Spokane Washington has added 48 parks and playgrounds totaling 8786 acres since 1891.

Eldorado Ark Benjamin Labowitz Weisz Hermina Prazie

Sentinel classified line ad rates and sample notices

Classified page explains two cents per word for first insertion and one cent for each addit ional insertion with a 45 cent minimum. Includes rental listings for a four room cottage and a five room apt, plus a help wanted item and a box address.

Sentinel Beech Street West Side Clark’s Plumbing & Hardware

Bids Opened for Roadway and Bridge Construction Project

Charleston records show bids opened today for about 12.5 miles of roadway and a Jone bridge project under federal public works. Randolph county Elkins Street paving by Monongah Construction Co of Fairmont at 76,108.60. Randolph county Red Creek Harman road by Chandler Brothers of Virgilina Va at 120,305.09.

Charleston Randolph County Elkins Street Monongah Construction Company Fairmont Red Creek-Harman Road Chandler Brothers Virgilina

Notice to Creditors in Taylor County Chancery Suit

Notice to creditors of Miranda J Bunner deceased to present claims by January 18 1934 at the Loar Building Grafton West Virginia as the court subjects real estate to debts in a Taylor County circuit court chancery proceeding. The hearing to execute the order and appraise debts will occur at 9 o clock A M January 18 1934 at the same office.

Miranda J. Bunner Circuit Court of the County of Taylor Miranda J.bunner Loar Grafton West Virginia C. EB. Lawhead Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank of Grafton West Virginia Louis, Bunner Ida Jaco Otha Bunner

Byrd Antarctic voyage amid gale and iceberg danger

Aboard the Admiral Byrd flagship off Antarctica a northwest gale pounded the ship as dense fog and icebergs limited visibility. The crew battled treacherous seas, logging only 56 miles since Saturday noon amid the ice pack and storm conditions. Nearby events note Venus observations and a distant reference to local era commerce while unrelated notices appear.

Admiral Byrd Antarctica Mackey Radio Byrd Antarctic Von Malay Islands Venus

Forbidden Valley Synopsis Ends With Fraught Escape

Curt Tennyson slips from a remote camp in harsh Canadian wilderness. He and Paul St. Clair flee, while Curt declares love in a letter to Igor Karakian. Siren intrigue, treachery, and a stalled pursuit surround the trio as their plans unravel.

Curt Tennyson Paul St. Clair Wysi Volkon Carton Hawks Riosolire Tadlans Curthea Igor Karakian Crank Curt Irina Lirvin Sonya Paul

Karakhan Case Heats Up As LeNoir Moves

Paul and Curt press a dangerous shadowing plan on LeNoir and Karakhan as Sonya Volkov’s letter triggers high stakes. LeNoir keeps his chief's temper in check while Karakhan contemplates the value of a single signature. The crew debates using Sonya as bait to reach Karakhan and close the case.

Paul Curt Sonya LeNofr Pan Sonya Volkov Yuit Karakhan Aft Sta Law Ord Lossom Rivers Country Nahano Mountains LeNoir Karakhan Sony Volkov Ratakhan Rand Heem Bae LeNotr Bla Cauionm Drisely Lenor Adi Tenoeg Za Volkow Toma

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