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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1929

Page

2

Body found in Ohio River near Wheeling. youth deaths reported

A man about 25 was found floating in the Ohio River near Wheeling with no identifying marks after about a week in the water. In New Cumberland, W Va, nine year old Billy Staley drowned while four others aged 9 to 12 were rescued when their crude craft capsized in the river. Georgia Tech plans a night game to open its football season.

Wheeling Ohio River New Cumberland W. Va Billy Staley Manus Ohio Georgia Tech

The Balance of Parenting and Selfhood in Child Rearing

The article warns against parents who live solely through their children, sacrificing their own lives. It argues children belong to themselves, not as property, and urges parents to seek fulfillment in their own work and relationships. It promotes nurturing independence while supporting their children's growth.

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Radio Program Schedule By Timezone and Station

Saturday schedule lists WEAF WIZ WABO WOR WBAL KDKA WGY WOR WBBL and more with programs ranging from Safety Series to Dance Orchestras, News, and Concerts across New York Newark Baltimore Pittsburgh and other cities. It details show times and hosts like Phil Spitalny Benny Krueger and Emil Velasco with ensemble names and program blocks throughout the day.

WEAF New York Phil Spitalny Nathaniel Shilkret Rita Burgess Gould Ben Pollack Rudy Valle Jack Albin

Methodist Protest Church Services and Schedule

E L Arnold pastor leads Bible based services with Sunday school at 9 30 a crowd urged to bring children. 10 30 morning sermon on ism and religion. 6 30 Christian Endeavors led by Margaret Richman with Laura Beall as Junior Supt. 7 30 evening worship sermon titled Diaregarded Signal. Monday 7 30 monthly business meeting and board of stewards. Wednesday 7 30 prayer meeting led by Rev Saffer. Strangers welcome.

C. C. Richman Margaret Richma Laura Beall Board of Stewards Saffer

Cradle Roll Rally at First United Brethren Church

FIRST UNITED BRETHREN S. L. Postlethwait, minister, invites all ages to Sunday school at 9:30 and morning worship at 10:30 with a Cradle Roll Rally. Pedestals bearing rose buds will decorate. mothers with children under four are urged to attend. The pastor will discuss child life and church relations. Evening service follows regular hour. Huntingon C E reports and summer service announcements to be shared.

Huntington C. E

First Presbyterian Church Service Schedule and Notices

The note covers a sermon schedule at First Presbyterian with Frank J. Turvander as pastor. It details morning worship at 10:20, evening worship at 7:30, Vacation Church School commencement, choir rehearsals, Sunday school with Wm. H. Shafferman and Mrs. Ona Jefferys, Luther League, Epworth League, Holy Communion, and an upcoming Official Board meeting. The pastor returns from vacation and invites the public to attend all services.

Wm. H. Shafferman Wittenberg College Luther League Onas Jefferys

First Brethren Church Service and Baptism Plans

The First Brethren church outlines a 7 40 evening worship with a sermon The Test of Life and morning solo By the Waters of Babylon. Evening duet Gentle Holy Saviour by Fred Jackson and Kay Monroe. Baptism to follow. Visitors welcomed. Sunday school at 9:80 with A D Hovatter. Fourteen joined the church after a recent meeting.

Von A. K Singer Babylon Fred Jackson Kay Monroe

Church Activities Rally At Local Congregations

A long notice lists a full day schedule for church events led by Mrs. Hat and Mrs. Bertha Lewis with 10:45 Salvation Army service by W. H. Arnold, music by Warren choir, and a Trustees Rally urging payments of 26 for men 10 for women and 2 or more for children. Evening programs include Epworth League, sermons, and a large roster of trustees and speakers. Continuous days feature devotional services, addresses by Rev. Matthews and others, with city officials and ministers noted.

Church School Hattie “Beaner Bertha Lewis W. H. Arnold Salvation Army Warren Choir Baptist Church Epworth League Anna Pearl Jones Mabel Lewis Lula Boston E. Adolph Haynes L. J. Twitty Thomas Tyson Floyd Stokes Jeremiah Lewis Joseph Ellington Morris Garrett Tom Lowe Walter Hofell David Bond Rudolph Wheeler Buckhannon W. Va C. H. Matthews Warren Sr Ry Ly Dyson Paden City C. C. Xing A. M. Barlow Grafton F. Im. Hollis N. F. Biggins Warren Inez Morgan Hoh. Holt Guy D. Haymond Ralph H. Cline H. Virgil Trinity Church J. H. Berry Parkersburg Trinity _choir Patrmont

Trinity Church events in Clarksburg lineup invite

Wednesday schedule lists a 10:00 sermon by Rev. T Smith a 3:00 group conference and an 8:00 program with music by the Trinity church choir inviting all to attend all services in Clarksburg

Roosevelt Field Hawks break trans continental flight record

The Hawks set a non stop west to east flight record from Roosevelt Field New York as aviators continue endurance attempts. Johnson and Haughland near new endurance record while Lindberghs in St Louis stay put as officials assess disarmament and government action shifts.

Associated Press Roosevelt Field N.Y Hawks Minneapolis Johnson and Haughland New York Musketeers Cleveland R. L. Mitchell Byron K. Newcomb St. Louis

Ramsey Jury Awards Ramsey 3000 In Kingwood Suit

In Kingwood on June 29 a circuit court jury awarded Gordon B. Ramsey of Philippi 3000 in damages in a suit against former Preston County Sheriff A i Williams. Ramsey had sought 10000 for injuries from being shot four times last year and claims he cannot work and suffers nervous disorders. Williams is serving a six year penitentiary term in Moundville. The plaintiff’s attorney said no appeal is expected.

Kingwood Gordon B. Ramsey Philippi A. i Williams Preston County Ramsey Williams Wiliams Moundaville

Nightlife in New York explores diverse nocturnal scenes

Richard Mallock surveys New York after dark from Times Square rooftops to Greenwich Village eateries and Second Avenue theaters. He notes visitors from the hinterlands seeking urban variety and maps a route from Chinatown to Fourteenth Street, ending with a teaser for tomorrow's column.

Richard Mallock New York Broadway Hach Minneapolis Grundy Center Towa Times Square Manhattan the Battery Central Park Greenwich Village Washington Street Chatham | Square Second Avenue Downtown Lenox Avenue Uptown Chinatown Chathan Square Bowery Grand Street Grand Orchard Street Houston Rover Fourteenth Street

Good Luck Sewing Club Hosts Pleasant Evening

Newburg notes Mrs Nellie Densmore entertained the Good Luck Sewing Club at her home on Tuesday June 26 with decor and a late plate luncheon. Attendees included Mesdames Defibaugh Warnick Major Horchler Skitmeradoe Van Zandt Burke Fryam Har ter St typ Gabon Clarenc ANE Davis and Miss Mersle Densmore. next meeting at Mrs Harry Defibaugh. The Catholic Altar Society held a benefit Bridge Party at Mrs Ross Skinner’s home on June 20 with high scores won by Miss Clara Smoot and Mr Edgar Smoot. refreshments were served.

Newburg Nellie Densmore Harry Defibaugh Chas Warnick Whit Fred’ Horchler Ross Skitmeradoe van Zandt Bridge Club Catholic Altar Society Ross Skinner Clara Smoot Edgar Smoot

Pleasant Creek social notes and local updates

Pleasant Creek residents report weekend visits from J B Kerns and Wonycott families from Clarksburg and nearby areas. Edna Cole attends Jackson's Mill 4-H camp representing the prize winners club. several locals attend Barbour County Day at Jackson's Mills. Local injuries discussed include Willie Bartlett and Ray Wongcott recovering with crutches. Rev Yoak to preach at M B church. county council set July meeting. Roadwork progress noted with a new bridge opening. A L Wongcott oversees grading. plans for a Ladies Aid social and lawn fete are hinted.

J. B. Kerns Independence W. W. Brown Mildred Charles Yassis Waller Clarisburg C. H. Wonycott Glover Edna Pear A. L. Wonycott Edna Cole Jackson's Mill Pleasant Creek Lawrence Trobst Jackson's Mills Barbour County Willie Bartlett Simpson Rissie Woodyard Bartlett Ray Wongcott R. G. Yoak M. B James Kennedy Rose Cole Lloyd Sayres Grafton Phoebe Wes Kycott Sayres Grafton City Hospital Leslie Keller Robert Keller Miss Keller Carr China Company of A. L. Wongcott

Men Are Hurt After Incident At Crown Point

Examinations by Dr Paul P Warden indicated James Demotto has a fractured skull likely requiring operation. City Hospital reports three men seriously injured with Demotto critically wounded and multiple head incisions. An abandoned jail at Crown Point NC is being remodeled into a residence by a buyer of the structure.

Paul P. Warden James Demotto City Hospital Demotto Warden George Ono Crown Point N. C

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