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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1924

Page

3

Sophomores win inter class debates at high school

The sophomore team defeated the senior team in the finals of the inter class debates held at the high school. Earlier, sophomores and seniors won preliminaries on the League of Nations question with sophomores taking affirmative in the final round. Sidney Sommerville James Gull Dorothy Smith and Merle Naylor prepared intensely for the debates.

United States League of Nations Ths Sidney Sommerville James Gull Aft Dorothy Smith Merle Naylor Meir Gratton Morgantown

Grafton Beaten In Final Weston Game Night Thriller

Grafton lost to Weston in a crowded floor contest with Poling leading scorers and notable plays by Shaw Hefner and Posten. Weston's Atman topped 10 points, while Posten and Poling delivered key baskets. Officials noted substitutions and late shifts as Newton and Clarence departed for Philipp.

Grafton Weston le Grafton Colebgal Grattan Dell Sara C. Hickman Westin

6000 School Children Get Goitre Treatment

Over 6000 school children are now receiving iodine treatments to prevent goitre. State Health Department reports that school boards adopted weekly iodine tablet programs after a statewide campaign by health officials last summer at teachers institutes. The measure follows evidence that goitre stems from iodine deficiency in drinking water.

State Health Department Echool

Baronet Takes Up Trade Of A Liquor Pirate

Sir Broderick Coell Hartwell, a baronet, is accused by federal officials of aiding a liquor shipment aboard the Istar, a vessel offshore near Long Island and New Jersey. Authorities say 224,000 cases of whiskey valued at about 11 million dollars are aboard, with the baronet allegedly taking a 20 percent profit every sixty days.

New York Maren Broderick Coell Hartwell Minake Stova Yack Istar Long Island New Jersey Watt Atlantic

Hon Edi Ward Cooper in Mercer County politics

Fragmented OCR notes reflect a political profile of Hon. Edi Ward Cooper, his role in the Mercer region, and mentions of legislative activity, appointments, and campaigns. The text references committees, a hall, and family connections, with unclear dates and titles.

Weston High Loses Ninth In Buckhannon Tournament

Weston High loses to Grafton High by 34 to 47 on total floor. The Weston quint led early but trailed most of the game as Buckhannon Tournament action neared. Local players struggled in the early stretch, surrendering the margin and ending the contest on a disappointing note.

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Flashlights of Famous People Hear Fosdick in New York

A 1924 Sentinel feature reviews crowd scenes at a Greenwich Village church where Harry Emerson Fosdick delivers a modernist sermon. The piece, by Joe Mitchell Chapple, notes Fosdick’s intense presence on the pulpit, his warnings about virtue, love, and faith, and his impact on listeners as the Hall of Fame nomination process begins.

Joe Mitchell Chapple Greenwich Village N. Y Seopie Suan Peter Rig Tarry Emere Gallerice Iarry Fosdick Narry Amoraon Posliek Tifth Avenue Union Theological Seminary Tor Newton Dwight Tillis van Strijken Harry Foadick Joe Mitchell Chapple Waldorf Astoria Hotel New York City the Sentinel

Spring Fashion Hints From New York Shops

A fashion spotlight reviews upcoming Spring styles for Milady. Designers and mills showcase new cloths like Flamiga and Moordato Tor Maylam coats, with vivid hues such as Pampas and Lagoon and softer grays and blues. Boyish suits, wrapped jackets, silhouette dresses, and tailored sport wear dominate, with embroidery and braiding to add refined detail.

Geo. Jolliffe, Jr J Nlliffes New York Dameshion Milady Paris la Mode Charntex Lochinger Orient

Wife of Grafton Patrolman Dies in Benwood

Mrs. Oslo Hawkins 6 years old wife of W L Hawkins, longtime Grafton patrolman, died at her Benwood home after a short illness. A resident of Grafton, she moved six years ago to Benwood. Survived by husband two sons Brough loyd and Albert of Benwood, father H C Leonard of Akron, three sisters and two brothers. Pineal services Sunday 2 30 pm from Benwood home, body to Bluemont Cemetery Grafton.

Oslo Hawkins Grafton Lome Benwood West Main Stret Broughloyd W

Five Stars Triumph Over Fairmont In Road Clash

The Five Stars of Grafton defeated Fairmont Y M C A juniors 25 to 19 on their trip to Fairmont. Jackson of Grafton scored a key basket from beyond center while Fairmont’s Atherington and Hession starred. Fairmont plans to travel to Grafton next week for a return match. date TBD.

Grafton Fairmont Y. M.C. A. Jrs Ffirmont Jackson Fairmonters Atherington Hession Down River Yoke

Highway Education Contest Plans Spring Scholarships

The Highway Education Board announces a spring scholarship contest with a prize fund of sixteen thousand dollars for education. Past winner Miss Louise Roberts from Kentucky is noted as a student at Marietta College in Ohio. Judges will include prominent figures such as John W Weeks and Dr Albert Shaw, with selections to be made by a board of high standing. Inquiries should be addressed to the Highway Education Board Building in Washington.

Kansas Umbia George Wittop University Washington Louise Roberts Haven, Tucky Kentucky Mountains Roberts United States Way John W. Weeks Albert Shaw Review For Reviews New York City William S. Anderson Methodist Bopal Church Cincinnati Ohio Hauhway Education Board Wash

Fifth Good Roads Essay Contest To Be Held By Board

The Highway Education Board announces the fifth annual essay contest for high school students on The Relation of Improved Highways to Home Life. Four $ college scholarships provided by H. F. Firestone, Ohio, will be awarded. essays must be 700 words or fewer and due April 21, 1924.

Washington Maren 7 United States Highway Education Board H. 8 Firestone Ohio The Highway Commission Tthe State Departments of Education Hich Schoo Je Achool W. Wat H. S. Firestone Casina la Pour Col- Nome Misa Katharine Butterfield Weiser Idaho

Moran Starts His Last Trip to the North

The body of Pat Moran, pilot of the Cincinnati Reds, lay in state in Orlando before an afternoon train north. Moran died after a four day illness, with wife and two children at his side. Funeral services will be held in Fitchburg Massachusetts, Moran's birthplace. Moran's brother and 25 Reds representatives will accompany the body to Jacksonville. The Reds went into mourning for forty eight hours after his death.

Orlando Fla Pat Moran Cincinnati Reds Moran

Reed, Reed Democrat Not Popular in Missouri

Ed A. Glenn state manager for James A Reed reported from yesterday's township and ward meetings that the senator was defeated across Missouri except in Kansas City and St. Louis. He stated he is willing to throw up the spouses.

ST. Louis A. Glenn James A. Reed Kansas City

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