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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1932
Page
2
Alice Judson Peale discusses how criticism should be delivered to children to avoid shame. She suggests private, whispered corrections and calm, tactful approaches to influence good behavior without triggering resistance. Public scolding is discouraged as it harms self-respect and compliance.
M H McDonald declares as a Republican candidate for Taylor County County Commissioner. He pledges fairness to all and frames the bid as subject to the will of Taylor County voters. Flemington, R 2.
An order in circuit court at a special session grants E H Reppert of Flemington a lease of 87.60 acres of coal land on Gabe Fork Isburgh vein in Court House district for a term with a minimum payment and eventual deed to Reppert Coal Co. The lease ties a $600 monthly minimum penalty and requires $41 371 to trigger deed transfer, with 15 heirs involved and guardians appointed. The proceeding, tied to adjacent operations and a spur line consideration, was adjourned by Judge Warren B Kittle after temporary abatement.
A snapshot of a radio guide listing programs across WEAF WABC WIZ and other networks with times from 5:30 to 11:30 Eastern, featuring music, drama, talk, and variety shows. Notable entries include Mountaineers Kentucky Derby Ely Culbertson Bridge Guy Lombardo and Parade of Melodies.
Public auction of the late Franklin T Thayer's household goods and personal property at his home 207 Maple Avenue Grafton West Virginia. Auction begins at 1 p.m. Saturday May 7 1932. Latham administrator. Also notes historic Watauga settlement Tennessee 1772 and currency in Lafollette Tennessee crumbling on air.
Rev. Arthur J. Torrey presides at Holy Communion and sermon at 10:45. After the morning service the Church Vestry will hold a meeting. A small church with a big welcome.
Rev E F K Roof pastor leads a 9 15 Sunday School with song service by the orchestra. Morning worship at 10 30 on the home as sermon topic. Luther League 6 30 on appreciating parents. Evening worship 7 30 with Be Still and Know That I Am God. Prayer service 7 30 Wednesday. Women's Missionary Society meets Thursday to review God and the Census. Mothers Day expected to draw many to church and Sunday school. You are cordially invited to worship with us.
Preaching by the pastor and special Mothers Day events planned for Sunday at First Church of Christ with Bible School at 9 30 Worship at 10 45 and 7 30 program featuring N F Kendall address and a sermon by the pastor. Superintendents for Bible School include J A Keller Mrs F Sterling and Mrs Dorsey McIntosh.
The notice lists Week Day Activities including a Wednesday luncheon at 11 A.M. a midweek service at 7:30 and choir rehearsal at 8:15 P.M. A junior circle meets Friday at 4:00 P.M. The Brotherhood gathers Tuesday May 17 with a Bible quotation reference about going to the house of the Lord.
The First Baptist Church under Pastor F. Herod invites all to Mothers Day events. A 9:30 Sunday School with programs for all ages, a 10:30 morning worship featuring special music by junior and senior choirs, and a 1:30 pageant style service with an illustrated talk Jesus and Womanhood by the pastor.
St Pauls M E Church led by Pastor French Boone offers 10:00 worship with sermon on Mother. 11:00 Sunday school supervised by J H Maysellis. Lewellen Bible Class decorates after class. 6:30 Epworth League with officer elections for next year. 1:30 Wednesday prayer meeting. Public invited.
West Main Street M. E. Church led by Pastor French Boone hosts Sunday School at 10 00 J Lee Evans leads the 11 00 short service for the whole church at eleven Mother presides 6 30 Epworth League and 1 30 worship service and sermon also featuring Mother in the program
The order of service lists 9:30 Sunday School with Ona C Jefferys as superintendent and a short Mother's Day opening. 10:30 official Mother's Day service with Commissioner Richard E Holtz as guest and Dr Holtz delivering the address, plus a special musical program led by C O Reynolds. 6130 Young Peoples service unites Salvation Army and Epworth League with Captain Rose as speaker. 7:30 official board welcomes Salvation Army national officials and Dr Holtz and staff participate in the evening service.
Buckhannon May 7 Bry ant Holbert 30 a former Bear Valley Head resident is jailed in Upshur awaiting arraignment on attempted theft of parcel post from a postal truck near Locust street cattle pens Chief of Police Scott Taylor arrested him during a struggle in which Holbert suffered a head wound and was treated by County Physician L J Fofer The truck was driven by Noah McCar
The Methodist Protestant church invites all to Sunday services led by Pastor E. L. Arnold. Sunday School at 9 30 with C C Richman superintendent, morning worship at 10 30 on the topic Mother. Evening sermon Faith, the Thing That Wins, at 7 30 with guest members from Junior Order and Daughters of America. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30. Special music in all services.
First United Brethren invites worshipers to a Sunday program led by Pastor Lois R. Lizader with 9:30 Sunday School for all ages, 10:30 Morning Worship honoring mothers, and a 7:30 pageant Behold Thy Mother. Solo, readings, and prayers feature Mrs. Poe, Mrs. Redinger, Miss Hanley, Mrs. Ridenour, Mr. Bennett. Continuous events include 6:30 Christian Endeavor and 1:30 Wednesday Prayer service.
A poem honors mothers on Mother's Day with imagery of flowers loyalty and affection. It recalls a mother's care faith discipline and guidance guiding children through childhood memories and daily devotion. The speaker expresses pride and gratitude toward mothers everywhere.
Union Depot a First National Vitaphone film starring Douglas Fairbanks Jr and Joan Blondell ends its local engagement at the Opera House with tonight's performances. Douglas gives a delightful Chic the adventurous romantic hob o and Blondell charms as the stranded actress the hero champions. Alfred E Green directs with balance of romance comedy and melodrama.
An airplane traveling about 80 miles per hour crashed into the Hacienda on the Paramount ranch near Hollywood for a scene in The Broken Wing. Lupe Velez Leo Carrillo and Melvyn Douglas star. Captain E H Robinson supervised the stunt to protect crew. No one was injured as the plane stopped two feet from the planned point. Robinson, a famed Hollywood camera pilot, has guided air scenes in many Paramount films and Sky Bride. The crash occurred under careful calculation to avoid danger to cameramen and staff. Captain Robinson previously served in the Army Air Corps and remains tied to the California National Guard. Unidentified man killed in Martin's Ferry, Ohio, after being struck by a Wheeling Traction interurban car following a motor race.
First M. E. church invites attendance to a 9:30 Sunday School led by J E Kno ner, 10:45 Sunday sermon by the pastor on the first Sunday, 7:30 sermon on the second and fourth Sundays, and Young Peoples services on the first and third Sunday nights. Mrs Dessie Hall presides over 7:30 Wednesday prayer meeting with Charles F Hall as lay leader.
Pastor Albert D Skymer leads services at the First Pentecostal Assemblies of God with Sunday School at 9 30 am and Morning service 10 30 am Attendees will hear Heavenly Courtship Song of Solomon Evangelistic service with The Master Carpenter Also Tuesday 1 30 pm Christ Ambassadors led by Miss Mary Fletcher Wednesday 7 30 pm Preaching and prayer Thursday 7 30 Street service at Latrobe and W Main Streets Saturday night Everyone invited to worship the Old Fashioned Way.
First Presbyterian Church holds Mother’s Day services with 9:30 Sunday school led by Mrs. John W. Ault Jr and 10:30 morning worship. Special anthem by the choir includes Write a Letter to Your Mother sung by Miss Catherine Leamon and solos by Mrs. Rhéa Fisher and others.
Andrews M. E. church hosted its first Mother's Day sermon on the second Sunday in May 1908 at the request of Miss Anna Jarvis. Dr. Harry C. Howard delivered the address, later presented to the M E General Conference in 1912 and officially recognized by the denomination.
The Montgomery family extends gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during their bereavement for husband and father Joseph F. Montgomery. They thank the Fetterman choir, those sending flowers, and those who lent cars for the funeral, plus friends who helped at home and in the hospital. Bertha Montgomery and children Selah and Joseph.
Changchun May 7 Henry Yu Pi the former boy emperor of China in an exclusive interview likens Manchukuo to the United States in its infancy. He says the new state barely two months old has met expectations and will push reforms in government finance and education.
Kenneth R. Scott alias Kermit Scott, 35, of Morgantown, arrested on two worthless $10 checks drawn on a Morgantown bank. Police say he is wanted in Clarksburg Fairmont and Huntington on forgery and passing worthless checks charges and will be turned over for prosecution.
City high school's 42 piece band under E B Sitter presents an eight o clock spring concert in the school auditorium with a varied two hour program of marches ballads overtures and cornet clarinet and euphonium features. A small admission is charged and proceeds may fund a new sousaphone.
A baptising service will be held by the Pentecostal Church on Sunday afternoon May 8 at 2230 oclock beneath the West Side cement bridge. Anyone may be baptised regardless of church membership. Evangelist D L Wamsley and Wit Lawson will lead. Also noted, a federal expedition brought over 3000 varieties of soybeans into the United States from Asia.
A scanned crossword puzzle page with numerous jumbled clues and partial words. Entries include scattered phrases such as evergreen trees, faucet, county seat, wooden probe, small bird, water vapor, and other assorted puzzle hints. The grid appears damaged with many garbled lines and incomplete entries.
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