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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1929

Page

2

Tact and diplomacy aid child obedience and play balance

The text discusses using tact with children to ease obedience, suggesting framing chores as extensions of play. It offers examples such as guiding toys to a station or a pretend journey to lunch. It notes choosing options the child prefers reduces resistance and fosters cooperation. It also mentions racehorse context with Reigh Count and Blue Larkspur and a fishing anecdote by John Kimmick.

Gome Chilldren Dolly Reigh John Hertz Chicago Blue Larkspur Blossom Time Clyde van Dussen H. P. Gardner

Radio Programming Schedule for Major Networks

Eastern time programs list for WEAF WJZ WOR WABO WBAL KDKA WGY WBZ WEAO WTAM WCX WSM and WVU Radio Institute at West Virginia University, detailing show times and hosts from 6:00 PM through 11:45 PM with selections across orchestras, concerts, news, and features. Includes a note on WVU radio institute lectures by Dr. James M. Callahan on May 6.

State Fire Districts Set by West Virginia Official

West Virginia is divided into six fire districts for administration. Each district has an assistant fire marshal in charge with John Hallinan designated as contact and general supervisor. The districts cover Brooke through Wetzel counties, Barbour to Jefferson, Braxton to Randolph, Cabell to Wood, Lincoln to Wyoming, and Raleigh to Summers with district inspectors named.

Charleston C.C. Stahlmann West Virginia John Hallinan Huntington Howard Webher Stahlmann Brooke Hancock Marion Marshall Monongalia Ohio Taylor Wetzel Ritz Wheeling Barbour Berkeley Grant Hampshire Hardy Jefferson Mineral Morgan Pendleton Preston Tucker Walter B. Hodges Winfield Lincoln Mercer Mingo McDowell, Wayne Wyoming Countes HI Maynard Williamson Roane Fayette Greenbrier Kanawha Logan Monroe Parahontas Raleigh Summers Counties P. C. Horan Jean Dunlap State Department of Education Summers Wayne Mer*cer McDowell Department of Mine Ly~man Fearn Department of ‘Mines Wyoming H. 8. Smith Union Pacific Coal Company Oak Springs W. H. Glascow Pennsylvania Bankers Plan Ipple West Virginia Bankers Association Citizens National Bank Barbour ‘County Randolph Upshuk Lewis, Preston Harrison Gilmer Braxton

Judge Baker Foresees Tripling Grand Jury Work

Judge W E B Baker arrived to convene Tuesday’s May term of federal court and expressed expectation that Jones law will triple the grand jury workload. He spoke last night, saying the increased duties would be significant for the proceedings.

W. EB. Baker Federal Court

Wire Kills Horse in Winfield District

Smithtown resident Fairfield Sterrett witnessed a fatal electric wire accident while riding in Winfield district. A blown pole wire lay across the road and the horse stepped on it, the iron shoe contacting the live line. The terrified animal died from the current, while Sterrett felt no shock and continued riding to the crematory for disposal.

Fairmont Wesley Sterrett Smithtown Winfield Sterrett

Warden Robinson Recovers to Resume Duties

Dr. L M Robinson, head of the state prison at Moundsville, will resume his duties tomorrow after a serious illness that began following his return from Governor Conley’s inauguration. He made a first appearance Sunday before returning to work.

Warden Robinson Moundsville L. M. Robinson W. G. Conley Dr. Robinson

Theft Strikes A P Store On Merchant Street

A Saturday night robbery at a merchant square on Merchant Street saw entry gained through the rear with goods taken. This marks the third such incident at the shop in recent weeks as police investigate the pattern and target the location. Meanwhile, Martinsburg officials report pheasant propagation efforts under way with eggs placed under hens and a ring netted cock and hens acquired. Also, J Frank Marsh accepts presidency of Concord State National School at Athens effective July.

Marinsburg Abg Martinsburg State Fish and Game Department

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