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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1929
Page
2
The best wedding gift costs nothing tangible yet yields lasting value. Years of wise devotion and selfless love from parents foster emotional independence in the newlyweds. Without it, marriage risks imbalance as one partner bears burdens of the other’s immaturity, hindering true partnership.
New York report says 85,000 ILGWU members belong to the APL organization. About 15,000 workers were at work during a slack season strike for a $5 weekly raise and to protest alleged sweatshop conditions. In another note, approximately 90 percent of West Virginia’s electric power is coal produced.
Television style? No. The list outlines radio programs across WEAF WIZ WOK WABO WBAL WJZ KDKA WGY WHZ WLW WTAM and WTAM and WEAP stations. It names show titles hosts orchestras and times from 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM with various concert dramatic and news segments. Specifics include Nathaniel Shilkret Rudy Vallee Foresters The Marylanders and more across New York Baltimore Pittsburgh Cleveland and other cities.
For years the public sought a sure cure for indigestion. Modern research introduces Zex, a Pepsinated Magnesia Compound, guaranteed to instantly relieve all acid-indigestion dyspepsia. Sold at drug stores with a money back? policy advertised.
A compact listing shows 11:15 Variety Hour and 12:00 Dance Music Hour with multiple station tags including WJZ WEAF WCX WJR and WEAP. Entries note concerts, orchestras, educational programs and university news across Louisville Lexington Atlanta and Detroit markets.
The Kinney family announces Herne Kinney won the Baltimore and Ohio scholarship at the Maryland Institute of Mechanical Arts in Baltimore. The award, given annually to the student with the highest average, was presented by vice president Shriever of the railroad company. Mr and Mrs Kinney moved from the city to Baltimore where he now works in the general offices. Ollie Garner Kinney is known by her maiden name among friends.
Newburg reports two church social events. The M E church Ladies Aid held an Apron Social on Friday June 28 with a program of vocal duets recitation piano pieces and a short play plus a social and refreshments. A Dollar Social at Mrs Harry Defibaugh’s on June 29 featured antiques and old pictures and refreshments.
Jay Fleming, cashier, swears the Taylor County bank statement is true as of July 2, 1929. The report lists capital stock paid in surplus undivided profit net accrued and unpaid reserves for interest taxes and other expenses due to banks including certified checks, outstanding deposits, and net earned interest and discounts. Directors attest the figures. notary Arthur G. Yates notarizes the oath with commission expiration in 1935.
The Good Spirit Club of the Baptist church in Independence gathered at Edna and Lena Shrader's home on June 28 for music and games with refreshments. Attendees included Huth Weaver Thelma Shrader Evelyn Shrader Carrie Squires Nellie Squires Mildred Bailey Mr and Mrs Raphel Turnley Mrs Gladys Adams Mrs Carr and the Shrader hostesses. A conference on printing at Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh drew notable attendees and praise for the program. Several local residents are noted visiting family, attending events, or returning from the conference. Over 11,000 workers are employed in West Virginia glass and glassware plants.
D Grant Smith of this city, former local printer and longtime superintendent of the printing school at the West Virginia Industrial School at Bruntytown, spent three days of the conference season away, returning with insights and plans for his program.
Charles C. Smith purchaser seeks deed for Lot 229, block A, Grafton district, sold by sheriff for delinquent taxes on December 9 1927. He’ll issue deed after August 20 1929 unless heirs Nellie O Smith estate, Enoch Komer and James Komer redeem by paying 256.66 total including sheriff cost taxes and notice. Clerk Frank Bennett signs. June 17 1929.
Public auction to start July 26 1929 at 2 PM at the courthouse front door in Grafton Taylor County WV. Two tracts totaling 473 acres in Fetterman district described in deeds of Hugh Warder, W P Samples and G W Ford. Terms: one third cash on bid acceptance, one third in one year, balance in two years with interest. title retained until full payment. notes with surety required.
A New York report notes a trend among summer estates in Westchester and along Long Island: upkeep costs soar, but lavish balls fade as country clubs, beach clubs, and roadhouses replace old social rituals. Rich residents opt for daytime golf and tennis then nightlife at clubs, beaches, or roadhouses, while Newport society remains a gatekeeping rite for new entrants. Simultaneously, growing hubs like the Hamptons, Rye, and Katonah attract elites with yachts and bridle paths, redefining social geographies.
The piece notes a shift from East to West as California draws Broadway talent this summer. Virginia Harned Courtenay heads west with husband William Courtenay acting on mic, while local stars like Morris Gest Blanche Ring Charles Winninger George Kelly Glenn Hunter and Marie Cahill bid farewell at a Rye tea. Even brief comedy films lure stage folk with contracts, as familiar and unfamiliar names move between legitimate and musical comedy.
The article notes remarks by President Allen on the service for crippled children and quotes Harry W. Howett, executive secretary of the international society, describing the decentralized plan of care outlined in the West Virginia law as the most.
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