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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1929
Page
4
Fr Second Class Mall Matter at Gratton West Virginia Postoffice details advertising rates and submission deadlines for notices and advertisements. Includes Associated Press copyright notice and editorial instructions about letters to the editor.
Fragmented lines reference thought and prayer themes with biblical overtones. Mentions Lord's rebuke and Mark 16:14, and a note about trust in prayer. Includes disjointed phrases, suggesting a historical religious text snippet. The readable portions hint at guidance on faith preceding practice.
The document argues four year federal budgets will rise by about 300 million, pushing total expenditures beyond 4 billion. It notes most increases fund military, public works, postal deficits, farms, and other costs, with military expenses singled out as the exception. It urges wise, effective spending and continued public investments in research and infrastructure.
International Scouts gather in England as 50 000 from around the world meet at a Boy Scout camp. Rain interrupts H R H sleepout while Ambassador Dawes shares meals cooked by Chicago district Scouts. The event shows cross cultural learning and seeds of understanding for future generations.
Ancient human remains labeled late Paleolithic show near human stature and features. They had long faces and large skulls, likely ancestors of modern Europeans especially the Mediterranean group, feeding on snails and ostrich eggs with bone tools. The piece contrasts intelligence with accumulated knowledge and muses on what such ancestors might have achieved. It also discusses Uncle Sam’s budget debates, noting near-minimum government spending and the need to balance economy with expanding needs.
Sir Douglas Mawson envisions a future Antarctic expedition to the Australian sector with vast riches including iron copper molybdenum and various stones. He notes Alaska like profits may come long term but current generations see Antarctica mainly as a field for heroic adventure amid Byrd expedition reports on harsh routine living.
The Bremen’s record Atlantic run signals Germany’s return to major seaborne power. It demonstrates revived German shipbuilding in cargo carriers and liners, challenging Britain and the United States. The piece notes Antarctica’s development limits and fuel needs for exploration yet highlights Germany as a formidable maritime competitor.
Detroit August 12 John M Heath was arraigned before United States Commissioner J Stanley Hurd on three charges arising from the death of Richard J Sandlands a federal prohibition agent Heath stood mute and entered a not guilty plea He was ordered held in jail in default of a 50000 bond The charges mirror those filed last week against his wife Maxine for assault resisting and interfering with a federal officer in performance of duty.
Defense notes Heath resisted an officer's attempts to seize his boat and used a dangerous weapon. Heath's examination is scheduled for August 26, while Mrs Heath's examination, moved from August 16, will also occur on August 26.
State and city police received reports from the Tressler Coal Company Monday afternoon about the disappearance of a roadster with license tag 71 543. The car was stolen when parked near Webster early Monday morning. Officers had not seen the missing automobile and would continue the search in the area.
In The Hague on August 12, the reparations conference political committee began discussing a potential date for starting Rhine evacuation. The discussions reflect the ongoing diplomacy over postwar arrangements and military redeployment plans amid Allied oversight.
Washington says the Federal Farm Board did not consult on the proposed 50 million dollar United Growers of America fruit and vegetable marketing cooperative. The board signaled it would subject any such agency to the same scrutiny as other borrowers if it seeks loans from the farm relief revolving fund.
A weekend storm across Ontario caused ruined crops, damaged buildings, and fires from lightning. Wind rain and hail flattened grain and destroyed orchards, with numerous traffic accidents reported as the storm swept through the region around Toronto.
High winds today in Spokane cause shifting air currents and fanned smoldering embers, complicating efforts to control fires. Officials urge caution as weather remains volatile with gusts expected to continue.
Fires raged across a 25 mile front in eastern Washington near Barnaby Creek on the Colville Indian reservation. A previously controlled blaze rekindled under a high easterly wind, threatening white pine tamarack and fir stands and hampering weary frontline fighters.
Jack Cope, a Chicago flyer and stunt pilot, leaped from a plane 15000 feet above the municipal airport on August 12. Officials termed it one of the longest delayed parachute leaps on record, marking a bold feat in aviation stunts.
A blaze swept the Hotel Braddock at Braddock Heights between Frederick and Hagerstown. About 35 guests fled into the night in night attire as flames gutted the building. Damage was estimated at $100,000. origin undetermined.
A Russian military plane named Land of Soviets, en route from Moscow to New York, took off from Krasnoyarsk and passed Irkutsk. It then traversed Verkhne Udinsk and proceeded toward Chita near the Trans- Siberian Amur line junction with the Chinese Eastern.
Sudbury Massachusetts August 12 a crash involving a Boston board bus and three other cars killed Captain Roy Urcharme 35 Worcester commander of a medical corps unit. One man died at once three others were hospitalized in serious condition. Henry Ford reportedly offered assistance to the injured and families.
An officer from the 01st Infantry Massachusetts National Guard riding in a car on the Rae Henry Ford highway collided amid a three-car line. Ford, alerted by the impact, rushed to the scene with EF J. Boyeth, hotelier manager, as investigators described a passing attempt that left the trio nearly adrest when the bus appeared and struck the cars.
Marion Tyson of Parkersburg, formerly of Grafton, freight conductor for Baltimore and Ohio, suffered severe injuries in two Sunday accidents. He received three broken ribs, a broken nose, lung contusion, and possible punctured lung. He was taken to St Joseph hospital after totals on the caboose collision and yard incident. Sons John L. Tyson and William J. Tyson are local company employees.
Harry Smith, 26, of Akron Ohio, an air line pilot for the Middle States Air Line, was killed when his plane crashed near Bettis Field after takeoff in dense fog. The aircraft was used in the Pittsburgh Akron air line service begun recently. no passengers were aboard. The wreck demolished the structure but the motor kept running.
Arthur Henderson Jr and William Henderson sons of the British foreign secretary said in Washington that the United States had sent an emissary so quickly as had Ambassador Dawes. They noted preliminary steps on naval limitations by Premier MacDowald and Dawes met with broad English approval.
Edward N Hurley, wartime chairman of the United States Shipping Board, told the University of Virginia Institute of Public Affairs that the government could have saved half a billion dollars by having wartime shipping built by private enterprise.
The state crippled childrens council outlined rules and regulations for its activities at a Charleston meeting on Aug 12 and prepared to adopt them in the afternoon session. All council members attended the session.
State Troopers Debendarfor Summerhalter and Chief Harry Carter investigated a Lucas wholesale house burglary in Shinnston on Friday night. The alleged yeggs cracked the safe and stole $3.50 to $400 in cash. Fingerprints were collected and photographed to identify the thieves, with arrests expected soon. Neighbors heard loud noises around 1 30 am Saturday and reported nothing until it was learned the offices were robbed. The thieves entered via a boarded rear basement window and smashed a door to access three safes, with tumblers ruined by a heavy tool.
Tex Rankin, famed American aviator, left Los Angeles for a non stop attempt to Agua Caliente, Mexico, in an 80 horsepower aircraft called The Three Flags. Officials expect him to reach his destination this afternoon after yesterday’s mist and smoke delayed the start of the 1, 000 mile journey.
In Wheeling on August 12 Mrs Inez Leslie Murdock daughter of State Senator M G Leslie of Pittsburgh married Wheeling businessman Joseph R Naylor. The ceremony took place today with local notice of the union.
STUNDENTS Budapest August 12 delegates from 38 countries including the United States attend the eleventh International Students congress opening today. Geneva August 12 Miss Theodora Bosanduet general secretary of the International Federation of University Women forecasts establishing the federation secretariat on the Pacific coast of the United States to foster growth in Asia and Latin America.
Five persons were killed last night in Kishinev Romania as a terrific hailstorm submerged the city and suburbs. The storm caused extensive damage to rural areas and destroyed telegraph and telephone lines.
Washington August 12 Rear Admiral Moffett announced Lieut Al Williams naval speed pilot will fly the navy prospective Schneider car plane Wednesday over the Severn river at Annapolis to test its airworthiness and performance.
Philadelphia obituary notes John M Zurn 83 president of the U S Zurn company and a prominent oil industry figure. Also listed are Edward Prizey 7 percent chairman of Vacuum Oil and Sir Edward Kemp 71 Canadian senator and former minister of militia and defense in World War I from Bobcaygeon Ontario.
Calcutta, August report states the editor and printer connected with the book India In Bondage by D J T Sutherland were sentenced to three months in prison or a fine of 1009 rupees. A mine near Miami, Oklahoma once given away was later sold for 1000 dollars and recently offered at 250000 dollars.
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