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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1929
Page
2
A column by Alice Judson Peale urges parents to raise their expectations as children grow. It argues children should self manage at ages three to twelve, learning responsibility through experience and avoiding overparenting. The piece also notes Reno’s divorce popularity and announces a biweekly air service between California and Nevada named the Alimony Express.
A denser list of early evening and late night radio lineups across WEAF WJZ WOR and other outlets shows music orchestras vocalists and variety acts. Notable items include New York programs featuring Edith Marion soprano Goldman Band Paul Whiteman's Band and the Navy Band with orchestral and dance hour slots through midnight.
Montana's ranking student Elwyn White aged 18 balances school with a strong schedule. He posted an average of 98.5 last year while pursuing education.
Charleston June 18 West Virginia enjoyed a largely safe Fourth of July with only one fireworks fire causing $400 in losses. Fire Marshal C C Stahlman urged cities to pass ordinances to ban or restrict fireworks, citing Clarksburg’s local measure and warning against toy pistols with caps due to tetanus risk.
The article describes automatic decennial census and reapportionment taking effect unless current statutes are repealed. An army of 10,000 workers begins counting in May 1930, with two weeks for cities and one month for rural areas, reporting to Congress in December. It notes unemployment surveys and cites a high projected cost for operations and equipment.
A report detailing 745 railroad crossing violations was prepared after a limited check-up on May 27 and June 2. Division officers stressed caution to automobile drivers and warned that violations will be reported to state officers. Observations will continue at crossings including Fetterman Hanleys Philipp Bridgeport West Union Cairo Simpson.
Keyser notes continued measures and schedules amid debate on a federal board. The presidency forms plans for an $11,000,000 appropriation to relieve and stabilize agriculture. Of $150,000,000 available for the effort, much may be allocated to handling the wheat surplus and influencing Congress during a forthcoming debt contest.
Grafton locomotive shops report 12 federal inspections in the past year with 128 engines examined and only 17 needing minor repairs. The shop team averages 92.8 out of 100, a standing Master Mechanic Ralph H. Cline calls a source of pride. In Tyrone, Castleiapper’s home has had no inmates for five years as overseer and gatekeeper remain on duty.
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