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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1929
Page
2
The piece describes a dispute between Jessie and the Tompkins children over playing house on the front lawn. Jessie tries to lead the game, but the Tompkins children insist on sticking to their version. The lesson emphasizes parental guidance and careful parental judgment in children’s quarrels and the impact on a child’s sense of injury and justice.
Dublin West Virginia June 28 Hon Andrew Price president of the West Virginia Historical Society visited Clofd mountain to outline an article arguing that The First Battle of the Revolution was The Battle of Point Pleasant on Oct 10 1774. The event marks the fate of Capt James Booth a northern pioneer. Rosebud in 1915 was the only filly ever to win the Kentucky Derby.
An ad promotes a Cystex 48 hour test claiming relief from bladder discomfort burning or jag sensations and fatigue. It urges readers to buy today at drug stores with a money back guarantee if not feeling better, pricing noted at 60 cents. The copy uses urgent marketing language and mentions Bip and other nonspecific terms.
Eastern standard programming list for WEAF WJZ WABO WOR WBAL and others detailing hourly operas concerts dances and talks from 6:00 PM through 11:00 PM with names of orchestras hosts and programs across several stations in New York Newark Baltimore and surrounding cities.
A radio listing from Cincinnati shows Memory Tunes on WJZ at 6:00 followed by Educational Orchestra at 7:00 and Great Adventurers at 7:30. At 5:00 the same program as WJZ is repeated with Theis Orchestra performing, and a 9:30 feature underscores the evening lineup.
fragmented OCR shows multiple radio program slots for stations WJZ WEAF WOX WSM WHAS WSBC and others. Entries list 11:00 chime reveries 0 and 6:00 maide orchestray scores plus dance hours, orchestras, news and Amos Andy. unclear today’s date or location.
Kiwanis Troop members plan a two week camp at Deep Creek Lake with Rev. A J Torrey as scoutmaster and Frank Collins as camp quartermaster. Volunteers and sponsors from Archdeacon's store Nash Auto Klein's store and others provide gear meals and transport. Eight scouts pass first aid exam including Woodrow Squires and Leon Werner.
Fainting shock heat exhaustion sun stroke removal of particles from eyes and other injuries demonstrated. Scouting patrols run camp with prize for best work and public viewing of camp photos and a fall lecture by the scoutmaster. Names of attending scouts listed among other camp notes and a note on sugar duties and Sen Smoot.
West Virginia State Fair officials forecast one of the biggest expositions for August 31 to September 7 in Wheeling. Attractions exceed last year by about 20,000 dollars, featuring Wilno the Eman Projectile from Europe, auto polo between American and British teams, running and harness races, A A A licensed auto races, a Broadway revue and fireworks in a finale night show.
Jamea from page one reports the Grafton post drum land bugle corps, among the state’s best, led by Drum Major Richard L. Foley. The band opened in Philippi with a depot to Legion hall parade, then to the theatre for addresses, followed by entertainment at the American Legion hall with Woman's Auxiliary service.
A young woman was hurried to Grafton for treatment after an examination at Dr Campbell's office, then transported to Clarksburg. The car reportedly belonged to Mrs O M Weigle of Detroit, en route with Rita Jenkins of Clarksburg among others.
Detroit police describe a car crash linked to a racket, with 1 Mrs. 0. M. Wélgle and two children aboard. The driver and car were nearly wrecked. Officer E. Silman said the driver tried to slow the car, but the brakes failed and the vehicle spun across the road.
In Pulaski County during the 1924 primary a plan to run advertising using automobiles was proposed by R B Waddle who would cover half the cost while a congressman would pay the other half. The congressman declined expenses and later, after the primary, Waddle refused to pay his share despite the arrangement.
Washington reports the national origins amendments will start at borders Monday. The new quota aims to reduce European immigration while excluding Canada and Mexico. About 150,000 Europeans will be admitted annually versus roughly 164,000 under the old system.
Chicago June 28 Ralph Chester Otis Jr heir to Olia Elevator interests is made defendant in a divorce action filed by Catherine Crerar Otis spouse since January 1927 alleging cruelty in the marriage notable for the Otis family ties and business linkages in Chicago society and industry.
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