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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1929
Page
2
A dense listing of radio programs across multiple stations including WEAF WJZ WHAP KDKA and WBAL. It enumerates orchestras bands dances concerts organ recitals news sports and talk segments with times ranging from early evening to midnight. The grid highlights personalities like Paty Musié Rudy Vallee and Jesse Crawford among others.
A bulletin thanks supporters for help and encouragement during the night as the event honors the team for setting the endurance refueling record. The message expresses gratitude to all who contributed to the success and morale of the night.
The trial of Green V. Meek of Huntington for murder was set for the latter part of September by Judge Arthur P. Hudson in Kanawha county circuit court. Bond was fixed at 15000 dollars and posted. Meek was granted a change of venue from Cabell county. The article notes a Davenport Iowa wooden shoe factory claim.
One dose of Zek the Penataatz ed Magnesia Compound instantly relieves heartburn and sour stomach while cleansing bowels. Suitable for any eater, keep Zex handy to prevent post meal discomfort. Aids digestion. Price 60 cents at all drug stores.
The notice invites older church members to a 10 30 Sunday service with special music and a sermon titled Evening Glories. Roll call of members to the service. Also announced are a 7 30 Wednesday prayer meeting and a luncheon Thursday 11 till 1, followed by a Ladies Aid meeting at 2 30. Evening service suspended in July and August. Public invited.
The United Brethren church in Philippi lists a 11:00 morning worship with the sermon Our Father, a Father’s Day service, an 8:00 evening worship with the sermon The Second Coming, a 7:20 Luther League devotion, and an 8:00 Holy Communion led by Rev W P Cline Jr, president of the Synod of West Virginia. Visitors and members from other denominations are invited.
St Pauls Lutheran announces a weekend program with 9 15 Sunday school led by Wm H Shafferman 16 30 morning service and 9 30 Bible school under F A Hinkins 10 30 morning worship B M Oakes from McMechen will preach both services with Mr and Mrs Oakes visiting to consider locating with the congregation. Union service and prayers follow with Rev Fred Slaughter D D. Reception of new members and baptism planned after the sermon. Public invited.
The St Pauls M E H B Church in Clarksburg announces pastor Workman will conduct services as Rev Patterson preaches in his absence on vacation. The day features 11 00 Sunday School, 9 30 church school, 10 45 sermon, 6 30 union service on the high school athletic field, and evening worship. Family and community programs include Epworth League, Missionary society, Bible Vacation School, and music programs.
Richmond citizens launch a $10,000 drive to modernize heating at St. John's Church to prevent fires threatening the historic site where Patrick Henry urged liberty in 1775. The church, a gathering place for leaders like Washington Jefferson and Randolph, anchors Virginia's revolutionary-era memory.
At Parkersburg Ohio River near lock 18 Virginia Williamson 19 drowned after swept from a bathing wharf. Emma Milhoad 18 saved with Ralph Nelson 28 leaping in fully clothed to assist, but Williamson did not survive and her body is believed carried over the lock dam.
At the AraTeasasbyy AiL in Weaton on July 13 three new appointees were named. Dr C C Denham was appointed superintendent, Mrs Clara Gould Barbe will arrive as matron within two weeks, Bailey Hoover became supervisor of male wards, and Madison Henry was named plumber. The note adds that most of Georgia Tech's coaching staff are former Tech players.
In Chicago on July 12 a planned two thirds paid vacation starts at Western Electric Hawthorne plant. About 24,000 workers depart with an emergency crew of 6,000 remaining. The shutdown marks the largest vacation exodus at a single factory in history, with payroll around 38,000. Full return occurs after two weeks as parts of the industrial city evacuate.
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