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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1929
Page
2
A former educator argues that children should receive a balanced education beyond narrow skill training. He warns against letting intense interests like music or dance consume time needed for Latin and Spanish, stressing broad cultural exposure while still nurturing strong talents.
Parla is the scene as the American embassy plans to urge the French post office and government to reject proposed higher duties on automobiles and parts. The move could curtail the American automobile business in France and provoke diplomatic representations.
A reminiscence on Grafton’s origins recalling neighbors sharing tips, old timers named in memory, and judges paying tribute to pioneer citizens who founded the town. It reflects on community effort, the town’s growth on hillside slopes, and the lasting monuments left by early residents.
An ad promotes Thoxine as a fast relief for sore throats and coughs with instant effectiveness and safe, pleasant taste. It lists prices 35¢ 60¢ and $1.00, sold by all druggists.
Tom Tierney and companions were arrested near the Salem railway depot. John Tierney may be linked to an escape attempt involving a girl. Tom Tierney faces charges of disturbing public worship. Tom Goodwin, evading officers since the arrest, was arrested Monday and arraigned in federal court on a white slave case tied to Gail Henderson’s disappearance. A parole was granted on good behavior with a condition of marriage. Bananas join milk and cereals as infant food per the Canadian Medical Association guidance for three to six month olds.
A year’s slice of West Virginia events from 1929 covers Gov Gore actions, legislative moves, mine disasters, political shifts, arrests, weather upheavals and social events. Reports list key figures like R. E. O Connor, William G Conley, Joe L Smith, and many mine incidents, floods, fires, and public notices across Charleston Wheeling and Morgantown.
A playful tale traces the Baby New Year starting travels as December ends and January, Wednesday, and the Month cycle carry him into a year of adventures. The scene shifts to a list of West Virginia college and state events, including fires, appointments, and public notices, ending with a note that two brothers were killed in an incident, continues on Page Four.
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