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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1929
Page
10
A reflection on modern families where members pursue separate interests. It argues that unity comes from nurturing mutual respect and listening to each other, not from identical activities. Keeping the spirit of family life strengthens affection and shared sympathy despite busy schedules.
Pittsburgh aviation industries plan to inaugurate an air service between Pittsburgh and Cincinnati with stops at Wheeling and Marietta. RW Robbins, vice president of Aviation Industries, announced last night equipment for the new plane service is being acquired. Also noted, Mostow-House of Lords rejected a divorce decree from Scottish courts for Lady Patricia Ross, wife of the rifle inventor.
An advertisement touts Zex the Pepsinated Magnesia as a cure for bad breath. It claims the product cleanses the stomach after meals or before breakfast, sweetening the breath. Price is 60 cents at all drug stores.
Imperial Valley dispatch reports deputies confirming a tragedy scene in Imperial County. The father was found near a car, tracks lead to a wasteland where the mother and three children were found huddled. Two small boys’ bodies were located nearby.
Charleston authorities plan to obtain Ernest Halstead from Cleveland as a witness and codefendant in the highway robbery charges against H. G. Somersville a state prohibition agent and Lewis Johnson a special constable. Halstead was wounded by a Cleveland policeman in an attempted robbery according to reports.
Wichita July 25 announces wage increases for former Kansas City Mexico and Orient Railroad employees starting August 1. The Santa Fe lines expect about 500000 dollars more annually, announced by B H Shauffer assistant general manager for the Panhandle and Santa Fe Company.
Mrs Herbert Hoover arrived in Peking as a bride and sought a Chinese teacher before settling into a house. She began lessons the day after moving in, with Chuan Yuen-tung, 76, her first and only teacher, calling her the best pupil he ever had. The interview was held at Chuan’s home with his Yale-educated son Peter interpreting.
A tranquil midsummer union service unfolded on the dusty bleachers above the athletic field. Congregants sang praises as clouds drifted and the sun set, praying for guidance from past and present leaders and resolving to live more righteously.
Complaints about city trucks exhaust noise spur Mayor King to arrange a full examination program. State Trooper Debendorfer notes back firing stems from water pipe installed on exhausts, with over a dozen large trucks rigged this way and imminent rigorous inspections planned to curb disturbances.
Former President Calvin Coolidge shared views on the White House ceremony as highly impressive and globally significant. He recalled his friendship with Frank B. Kellogg, praised his secretary of state’s role in the anti war treaty, and noted progress on Mexican affairs and the Tacna Arica dispute. He also highlighted a large year end treasury surplus.
The statement portrays the administration as concluding its final fiscal year with strong prosperity. The speaker emphasizes widespread national affluence and satisfaction, noting the country appears to be in very good shape and expressing pride in the year's economic health.
President Hoover said construction of a submarine depot ship and two submarines would be postponed, and three cruisers from this year’s program would wait until parity talks progress. He anticipated a U S visit in October and welcomed Prime Minister MacDonald’s planned trip.
Walter Hall succumbs after a fall from a swing into a shallow river pool in Fairmont. He had friends in Shinnston and Eldora, where his parents reside. survivors include two children, four sisters, and a brother. Funeral services expected in Eldora.
Santa Fe July 25. Old ruins pre dating Coronado have been photographed from the air with an ultra modern aerial camera by Colonel Charles A Lindbergh. He delivered the films yesterday and they were developed at the American School of Research laboratory.
Washington July 25 officials of leading farmer owned cooperatives and lending agencies were invited to Chicago for a Farm Board meeting to obtain first hand information on how to aid wheat belt farmers. More than 30 officials were set to appear before the board.
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