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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1929
Page
2
A mother gifts Chester paints and supplies. She instructs careful use and cleanup. The piece argues simple materials suit children, limiting technique to preserve unstructured expression and reduce mess.
A nurse proclaims it's triplets while a man, who wed a cheerful “hello girl,” protests that the numbers remain wrong. The dialogue hints at a comic miscount or mistaken paternity, reflecting a lighthearted domestic mix up.
A fragmented Home and Hearth note discusses budgeting and a misprinted line about setting aside a large percentage of funds. The stray wording hints at budgeting guidance and possible misprint in the column.
Eastern time schedule of WABO WEAF WJZ WOR WBAL KDKA WGY WBZ WLW and others with hours for orchestra, concerts, news, and dance features across multiple stations in New York Newark Baltimore Pittsburgh Schenectady Springfield and Cincinnati in a compact listing.
A collage of radio station broadcasts lists hourly programs from stations including WTAM WEAF WJZ WHAS and WSM with concerts orchestras and lectures. It notes West Virginia University hosts a Radio Institute with daily lectures and details an installation visit by Movietone representatives in New York.
The Strand theatre interior and lobby are being remodeled under general contractor D I Bailey and decorations by W L Marple. Manager Bush said the project aims to reveal the finest work in the region and that the re opening under the talkie system will be announced within about two weeks.
The mayor urges all citizens to attend church services on Sunday May 12 1929 and to join the Ministerial Association in making the occasion memorable. Miss Anna Jarvis founder of Mother’s Day is noted with Grafton the first city to observe it officially. The message emphasizes love for mothers and gratitude for their sacrifices as a sustaining force.
Mayor Charles C. King and Police Chief Selvey oversee street marking on Main and Latrobe to curb rising car congestion. Work began two days ago and planners expect thoroughfares to be fully marked by tonight, with Mothers Day sentiments noted in memory of those gone.
The Newburg High School Glee Club presented Miss Cherry Blossom, a three act operetta directed by Miss Lela Grace Conaway, with Delphine Arehart at the piano. The audience praised the colorful costumes and stage setting as among the best.
New York comedian Eddie Cantor, 37, announces retirement to pursue personal interests after 20 years on stage. He earns about $6,000 weekly with Ziegfeld and recently profited $140,000 in investments. He states lack of vacations and missed family milestones influence decision.
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