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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1922

Page

4

Grafton Sentinel Publisher Details and Contact

The Grafton Sentinel publishing company lists Iowan and WF Roly as publishers with LB as business manager. Office and editorial rooms are at 102 Latrobe Street in Grafton West Virginia, Bell Telephone 185.

Grafton Sentinel Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company Iowann & WF Roly Ithnerer Latrobe St Grafton, W. Va Bell Telephone Associated Press Latrobe Street

The Telephone Pioneer Bell and His Inventions

A long historical piece recounts Alexander Graham Bell's life, early experiments, and invention of the telephone. It notes demonstrations at the Centennial Exposition, honors from France and Britain, and his broader work including the graphophone, photophone, induction balance, and later aerial experiments. It highlights his influence on deaf education and wartime innovations, with details of mentors, collaborations, and his Cape Breton laboratories.

Frnnch Jhim French Academy Society of Arts London University of Wurzburg Henry Bell Dr. Bell Sumner Tainter Garfield

Strike Continued From page One Board Ruling Cites Seniority Rights

The railroad labor board defends its July 3 1922 resolution allowing both remaining workers and new entrants in the service to retain application and benefits of outstanding board decisions until altered by agreement. The chairman labels the stance an evil in principle but reflects the majority sentiment among the board members.

Carriera Labor Board U. S. Railroad Labor Board Airiie The Boar Railroad Labor Board Rail Labor Board Tt Ta Dlac

Educator Bell Founder of Vocal Physiology School

Dr Alexander recalls a young 24 year old physician named Bell whose idea for a vocal physiology system drew interest from the Board of Education. He became a Boston University professor and opened a school for deaf mutes, but teaching limited his inventions to two pupils, including Mabel Hubbard.

Bell Baddeck Cape Breton Samuel P. Langley Quantico Langley Dr. Bell Aerial Experiment Association America F. W. Baldwin Board of Education Boston University Mabel Hubbard

Personal visitors fill Grafton scene with business calls

A string of visitors and shoppers gathers in Grafton this morning and afternoon. Mrs W E Wilson of Knottsville joins business matters, J T Yates of Pruntytown calls on friends, and J E Watkins of Haymond visits for business. Mrs Walters of Maple Run and Mr and Mrs Hankin of Wilmington also appear for errands.

W. E. Wilson Knottsville Join Bendo Wendel J. T. Yates Pruntytown J. E. Watkins Haymond Walters Maple Run Lewis P. Hankin Wilmington Del Julia Froley Corinth W. Va Grafton Russell Morris Charleston J. R. Helms Roanoke Mary J. Painter Thornston H.W. Halderman Elkins Roy Bailey Wheeling Andrew Carrothers Toute No Swanson Parkersburg F. B. Thomas F. E. Kennett Pittsburgh W. G. Packard Ed Schrader Independence Cora, Stalnaker Philip DI George J. Southard Charles Ton Mattora Yeaterday MS. Shields Rosemont Mary Lake Simpson

City shoppers and visitors fill busy day in town

A long column lists residents and guests in the city including Lucy Monroe of Flemington, J. C. Thompson of Belington, Rev. and Mrs Ralph C Brown and two children of Sutton visiting the Brown family, and many others from Staunton Morgantown Sutton and Clarksburg. It notes Mrs Walters convalescence Bluefield and a large social event honoring Mr and Mrs Marple with attendees from Rosemont Valley Head and Bridgeport. It ends with Ladies Aid tea at the Christian church and an afternoon tea hosted by Miss Margaret Sommerville on Walnut Street.

Sateen Lucy Monroe Flemington J. C. Thompson Belington Ralph C. Brown Sutton RM. Brown Theresa D. Boone Tomacia McClintic Suddarth Thayer Street Staunton Lawson Starcher Francis Stavely Eleanor Metzner Josephine Manley Morgantown Blueville Walters Shi Hattie. Hanway Lucy Harrington Newburg Marie Pritz Johnstown BE. W. Koeltz West Washington Street H. W. Piggott Grafton High School Barkersburg Vueinesa M. J. Lazear L. H. Logan Pitschurgh Harry Boggs Matewan C. Monroe Pittsburgh Charles Davis Charleston W. A. Parkhill Qua St Mida Stuck Newbury Lailies Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church Mesdames J. H. Colebank T. B. Caryieo Iace Pictures Tee Associated Producers Strand Theatre Pain Price Hobart Bosworth Tully Marshall Niles Welch Margaret Sommerville Todaday Walnut Attet

Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration at 109 Graham Street

Mr and Mrs Jacob D Marple celebrated their fifty year marriage with a social event at their home 109 Graham Street from 2 to 6 pm. The interior featured gold and white decor with golden glow daisies sunflowers and bells on place cards. A noon dinner honored twenty five relatives and friends and the couple received guests in the parlor beneath a white dome and bells while Miss Chesley Janice Peck of Clarksburg led a Wagner bridal chorus. The bride wore white canton crepe with pearls and a bouquet of Sunburnt roses. the groom in black appeared radiant. The couple did not renew vows citing disbelief in second marriages. Refreshments followed.

Jacob D. Marple Graham Street Thos. M. Zumbrun St. Paul's M. EB

Birthday party and large city picnic announced

Miss Stavely hosted a birthday gathering on McGraw avenue with friends including Virginia Armstrong Orpha Haymond Carrie Fleming Rosalind Fleming Melissa Crowl Lenora Baker Ethel Carrico Edith Chadduck Martha Gdliffe Janice Willhide Margaret Niland Mildred Keefer Gertrude Suddarth Mildred Bartlett Ruth Love and Mrs Boone of Staunton Va The next day a major city park picnic organized by the local crafts union will draw several hundred members and families with swimming boating and outdoor sports plus catered baskets and special streetcar service to the event.

Virginia Denis Armstrong Orpha Haymond Carrie Catherine Fleming Rosalind Fleming Melissa Crowl Lenora Baker Ethel Carrico Mary Schroeder Edith Chadduck Martha Gdlliffe Janice Willhide Margaret Niland Mildred Keefer Gertrude Suddarth Mildred Bartlett Ruth Love Mrs. Boone Staunton Hostes Margaret Sommerville Maryland Miss Frances Stavely McGraw Avenue Miss Stavely Eastern Shore Crafts Union

Kenny Leading At Noon In Democratic Nomination Race

Raymond Kenny leads the field in the Democratic primary returns for Congress in this district. By noon today 216 of 298 precincts reported from Taylor, Ohio, Marshall, Wet uel, Marion, and Brooke counties showing Kenny ahead of Foulk by 410 and Ramsey by 61. Kenny thanked supporters in Gratton and Taylor counties and praised cross party and independent voters while pledging to honor the trust if elected.

Raymond Kenny Congress Taylor Ohio Marshall Wetuel Marion Brooke Kenny LC Foulk Rama Conway Foulk Ramsey Gratton Taylor County

Harding's Beforeheads 1 Hardings Before Heads 1

New York August 2 President Hardings letter outlines terms aimed at ending the railroad strike. Proposals include reaffirming the Railroad Labor Board decisions, withdrawal of lawsuits, and return of all strikers to their former positions with no discrimination. He stresses restoration of normal transportation and the board's authority.

New York Hardine Uper Railroad Labor Board Railroad Labor ‘Board Sun Io Transportation

Prairie Oil and Gas Cuts Crude Price by 25 Cents

Prairie Oil and Gas Company announces a price cut of 25 cents per barrel for midcont crude. The new price applies to Oklahoma and Kansas markets, with regional effects on fuel costs and local oil trade dynamics. The brief note also mentions unrelated regional news items and social notices.

Prairie Oil & Gas Company

Sinclair Consolidated Cuts Crude Oil Prices

The Sinclair Consolidated Oil Company today announced a crude price cut matching Prairie Oil and Gas. George W. Foster and son John of Clarington are visiting friends and relatives, while Mrs Harriet Johnson of Punntown is in the city visiting acquaintances.

New York Auxx Sinclair Consolidated Prairie Ol and Gas Company George W. Foster John Clarington City Mrn Harriet Johnson Puuntytown

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