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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1930
Page
2
In a quiet scene the Little Black Clock and John meet the Fireplace people. The bright dressed creatures explain their aim to keep warmth and kindness from the earliest fire to now, while planning to avoid hard feelings and stay welcoming.
Eastern time program grid lists WEAF WABC WIZ and WOR slots with concerts news and entertainment. Programs include tournaments, dances, concerts, comedies, operas, and chorus shows across multiple stations from New York to Baltimore, Newark and beyond, detailing times and offerings.
A fragment lists multiple radio time blocks across stations WEW Cincinnati WJZ Detroit WIZ WSB Atlanta WHAS Louisville and WSM Nashville detailing programs such as orchestras dance hours and artist lineups including Jack Little Howard Melaney and Karl Schmidt along with station identifiers and times.
Mansfield police report a deranged John Brumenschenkel, 75, shot and wounded his son Dan, 42, and slugged three of his own children with a gas pipe, then attempted suicide at his home on Tuesday. He did not threaten his wife. The father’s wounds were serious and expected to be fatal. the other victims in serious condition, with uncertain recoveries.
President Hoover contemplatesIDSHOAN as a potential member of the Interstate Commerce Commission to fill the vacancy left by B Campbell who resigned around early January. Details sketchy but proposal serious and under consideration.
By Capt. W H Arnold the Salvation Army reflects on 1929 coal field layoffs and widespread need. A High Council in London chose Edward J Higgins as General after Bramwell Booth fell ill. Commissioner Haines died during sessions. The Army set up relief centers, secured a permanent home, and expanded Sunday schools and youth programs, noting a strong weekly Thursday meeting.
The fragment notes Mme Alda in a final opera role with a line about doing a greater work in building humanity and bringing people into proper contact with our Heavenly Father. A later arrest is mentioned involving Trooper C. LWW. Chips and police notes appear in the text.
Postponement of the trial of Tom Goodwin and John Tierney connected with a serious charge occurred in the Taylor county district court. Goodwin was held in Harrison county jail at Clarksburg while awaiting further proceedings.
Boston banks report 1929 prosperity with industrial activity reaching new highs in early months. Employment and wages remained strong through September, then October showed a modest downturn. Farm outlook improved, signaling cautious optimism for the year ahead.
Attendees at the evening program in the Grant Hotel heard Joe Jolliffe thank members who supported him in 1929. Arthur Yates gave his initial address as former commander. New officers take up duties January 7 with Carl Kel as secretary, Norman F. Kendal as treasurer, and J. J. Kittman as program chairman. Musical numbers and an illustrated South America lecture by Kiwan Evans and guest J. H. Maysillis completed the program.
Mrs Anna Tenneau widow of Alexander Tenneau formerly vice president of Cartier Inc. Jewelers reports a midnight burglary at her New York apartment after dinner with friends. Entry believed via a skeleton key. Jewelry and clothing valued about $15,000 taken. Police note door was found slightly ajar.
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