Jolliffe's 10 Push Forward in 1936 Store News
Jolliffe's Store of Shops in Grafton plans further growth in 1936 after adding a thrift shop and a shoe department in 1935. Owner George L. Jolliffe emphasizes quality fashion from major centers and ongoing modernization, with forecasts of continued progress for the year ahead.
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Jolliffe
Grafton
George L. Jolliffe
West Virginia
W. Ly. Zellner
Jolliffe's
Jolliffe’s
Former Grafton Resident Sends New Year Greetings
Fred Adelson, former Grafton resident and son of the Adelson clothing store founder, now co owner of a Globe department store in Waukegan Illinois, writes from Waukegan requesting a copy of the 1935 news review and asking that old Grafton friends be remembered. He mentions old neighbors the Skellys and Kimmels and sends best wishes to friends not seen in 25 years. He addresses the letter to J S Palmer, Sentinel managing editor.
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Grafton
Fred Adelson
Adelson
William Archdeacon
the Sentinel
Waukegan
Ill
News Review
Adelsons
Washington Street
City
Mr. Adelson
Skellys
Kimmels
Judges praise varied holiday displays with simple charm
The article reviews home Christmas displays across the county, noting Clemens Leta and Paul Ward for balanced color, form, and a unified theme. It contrasts elaborate, disjointed setups with modest, well planned decorations, praising simple displays and thoughtful design.
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Clemens
Leta
Harry White
Paul Ward
Philadelphia Mummers Parade Brightens Broad Street
Philadelphia Mummers parade seized Broad Street with more than 5,000 marchers from a dozen bands. The annual event moved through a sun-peeking sky as temperatures rose above freezing for the first time in two weeks.
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Philadelphia
Broad Street
Momus
Hold Escaped Man Details Slayings In Sentinel
November 12 marked the fatal shooting of Miss Alice Schisler a 28 year old school teacher and Sarome Bader 14 a neighbor girl Sheriff Ludwig said Herndon confessed the shootings and waived extradition revealing I must have lost my head The suspect had ties to a cousin through letters and was found with piano lessons during a camp orchestra session patronage noted for Sentinel Advertisers.
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Alice Schisler
Sarome Bader
Ludwig
Herndon
Huntington plans first city dog show in March
The Huntington Kennel Club announces Huntington's inaugural dog show set for March 2 and 3, highlighting the city's interest in a new canine event.
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Huntington
Huntington Kennel Club
Malone Drug and Chemical Company Impresses Grafton Store
Grafton’s Rexall line retailer, the Grafton Drug and Chemical Company, reports a strong year under owner pharmacist Paul E Malone. The drug store offers a vast West Virginia stock, a famed fountain, and a trusted prescription department led by Dr Malone. The firm projects a prosperous 1936.
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Grafton
United States
New York
Washington
Paul E. Malone
Grafton Drug and Chemiical Company
Malone
Rexall
Grafton Drug & Chemical
West Virginia
Drugs& Chemical
Mauna Loa Eruption Nearing End, Scientists Say
In Hilo Hawaii the Mauna Loa eruption was in its last stage after weeks of activity. Volcanologist Dr Thomas A Jaggar predicted a final end by January 10 following aerial surveys. He reported bombing for planes had slowed lava flow three miles from a city reservoir and about 14 miles from Hilo.
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Hilo
Hawaii
Mauna Loa
Thomas A. Jaggar
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