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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1929
Page
2
A fragmented listing of eastern time radio programs from WEAP WIZ WOR WJZ WBZ WEAF and others with shows from 6:00 to 12:00 including orchestras bands programs and news. A report on a meeting with Safety and Personal Interest topics features S Pattell and G B Bartow with round-table discussions.
The article discusses how crayons and paper are easily misused by both adults and children. It advises keeping materials out of reach and introducing them only on request, then returning them afterward. It notes adults often critique children’s drawings and urges avoiding questions that demand justification for a child’s scribbles.
The notice lists Mrs Mary Gorman Snively of 118 Washington Street as mother and widow, with three children and others surviving. Survivors include sister Miss Nora Snively of Grafton, brothers Robert and Joseph Snively of Fairmont, Ambrose Snively of Keyser, and daughters Phyllis, Annie Ann and Mary Catherine. The family moved to Keyser where the husband works for By & C.
Livestock prices in Pittsburgh show mixed demand with cattle steady to 10? lower on some cows, hogs 9.0 to 10.0 range, sheep slow and weak with yearling lambs 12.00 to 18.00, and produce demand slow with cabbage and potatoes showing modest to weak values across regional markets.
The West Virginia Dental Society approved Fairmont as convener city for the next meeting. The second day featured installation of officers led by Dr. French M. Farnsworth as president and Dr. J.B. Herbert, Martinsburg, secretary. Dr. H. H. Smallridge advanced to first vice president and Dr. Ray Sturn of Fairmont elected second vice president. A charity golf tournament was planned for tomorrow amid broader convention business.
Lancaster Pa May 28 The next session of the General Conference of the United Brethren in Christ will be held at First Church Akron Ohio in May 1983 delegates receiving invitations from Akron G York Nebraska Chea and Wihohid Laxe to attend The National Laymen’s Association plans wider entry on church work Membership spans all associations within thirty annual conferences totaling over 400000 members The corporation outlines aims to promote Christ’s Kingdom by aiding clergy to win souls and encouraging laity to adopt stewardship of life time talent and money
The conference adopted a national publicity program for the denomination with new officers for a Laymen Association and a merged Department of Christian Education. Bishop Bell closed the session praising the gathering, while Bishop Fout urged a nationwide revival as the church marks Pentecost and the 1920 anniversary observance.
The conference approved a budget of 750000 for the next four years, a twenty percent increase over the prior conference budget. The vote among delegates confirmed the plan to fund ongoing activities and programs.
The juvenile offender awaits a final ruling as an injunction is reviewed and the case moves toward the state's highest court for decision, with the ongoing legal challenge affecting sentencing and future custody.
Jasper Colebank WM will lead Faherty's Athletics in a Memorial Day baseball clash against Faherty's nine at Fairmont State Teachers College. John Donnachie, president of the Monongah Division Athletic Association, announced the change to avoid conflicting with local Memorial observing plans. The Faherty sponsor lineup includes Hennesey Melchairs Gronin Taton Gaughn Pepper Gerkin Henry Gunther and Hickman Venturi Wright Moran Warne Moore Phillips. Whether Just will join the lineup remains undisclosed as Palmers’ strong team is expected to produce a classy game.
Disarray at the First National Bank of Shinnston after directors replaced, May 22, with examiners in control. Cole shot himself in May 16, survived, and on May 22 returned home. Bank officials insist examiner rules limit disclosure while noting bond details depend on the bank’s examiners. Jesse Numilh, president, promises depositor protection amid the upheaval.
A misreadable 1928 report notes the Bremen airship arrival in New York from Germany after an April 13 voyage. Baron von Huenefeld died ten months earlier and the ship was donated to the City of New York for a future Museum of Peaceful Arts project. The craft, largely intact, bears autographs and souvenirs, with police guarding prized mementos amid a jumble of anecdotes about transit and public fascination.
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