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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1928
Page
2
Anita Loos author of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes arrives in New York after an extended European visit. The piece notes her European sojourn and returns to the city, with cultural references and timing implied by the surrounding program-like text.
Fanny Brice shares her warmth with Tom Halsey a hungry intruder who turns out to be a former window demonstrator. They bond over eggs and conversation in a humorous kitchen encounter, revealing her resilience and desire to help someone in need.
Justice of the Peace elect Marion D. Allender plans a central Blueville office in the old Bob Rogers property. He will work from Mabel Powell Smith’s Fetterman office next week to finish records before the move. The new Fetterman district court will be in Blueville. Talks hint at moving pictures and Hollywood shivers.
Church notices list multiple congregations including Parils Lutheran Church West Newbury Rev Crickenberger with Wednesday prayer 7 20. Sunday school at 9 15. morning service 10 30. Luther League devotional at 6 30. Andrews Methodist Episcopal College student Mr Kinsler visiting for a sermon. Pentecostal church invites public to evangelistic services starting January 13 with Dr J B Workman. First Brethren Church notes baptismal Sunday evening. district evangelist meeting with church board. Several other churches share service times, special events, and family day plans for Andrews and nearby towns.
A luxury Florida mansion on Belle Isle, Miami, is described as a potential winter residence for President Hoover, offered by J C Penney of White Plains. The three story estate sits on 10 acres with a grand living room, carved mahogany balcony, pipe organ, dining room, kitchen, multiple bedrooms and baths, a ballroom, and an open waterside pool. The listing positions the home as ideal for the next president during a period between South America travel and March 4.
Health authorities urge extra precautions as colds influenza and pneumonia run prevalent. A physician notes neglecting colds weakens resistance, suggesting Vicks VapoRub applied to throat and chest at bedtime to ease breathing and draw out pain, with safe use for children and widespread trust among mothers.
Funeral services were held for Dr. Perthas Chenoweth at his Wendell residence on a December afternoon with a large turnout. He practiced extensively in survey districts and Wendell and served as Maryland Company physician, holding membership in several lodges and societies. Survived by his wife Adda Benson Chenoweth and a brother Rev. Henry S. Chenoweth D.D. in Washington, he was a noted physician and community figure.
Partial OCR yields a jumble of names and figures including Vermont figures, Plymouth Vermont, and Uniontown Pa. Mentions a $86 shooting incident, president of 5S Pgris, and Nat’l Broadcasting Company costs. Court snippet references Francis M. Allister and Margaret Allister, age 26.
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