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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1929

Page

13

Berkeley Bell Aims For Intercollegiate Tennis Crown

Associated Press report from New York notes Berkeley Bell of the University of Texas is emerging as a top intercollegiate contender. A strong server and agile fighter, he ranks high nationally and is seen as a dangerous rival in singles with potential impact in the United States championships. Bell’s doubles play with Mangin has earned praise for speed and power.

Associated Press New York Berkeley Bell University of Texas United States Forest Hil Hormantés Bell Maill Bell Mangin Will Tilden Frank Stunter

National Park Interference Report Critiques Federal Regulation

A report to the National Association condemns interference with state regulatory bodies and federal agencies. It highlights the Couzens bill proposing a federal communications commission and urges support for necessary regulation of radio, telephone, telegraph, and power rates and services.

Glacier National Park Mont FBI Oderal National Association Railredd Utiittes Ses Sida Couzens Federal Commission On Communications,and Power Association Ae Tb

Skeleton of Trapper Found After Forest Fire in Montana

Great Falls Montana August 29 The skeleton of a trapper was found undisturbed perhaps for half a century after a forest fire in the Les Clark forbet. Heat explosions from the gun and skillet were heard but investigators could not reach the site until the fire was controlled. The remains appear to date from 1873 with an old iron skillet and rusted gear nearby.

Great Falls Mont Les Clark Akeleton

Cleveland aviators chase world endurance record

Attempts to set new air endurance marks were underway at a national air race program. Thomas Reid from California took off at 11 04 a m to pursue a world endurance record, while Cleveland flyer Thomas Fy hoped to start a later flight for the same objective. The current record is about 26 percent longer.

Cleveland Thomius’ ES Reid Downby Cal Itien Ralt Fy ‘Thopas

Graf Zeppelin arrives after worldwide flight at Los Angeles

Report details the Graf Zeppelin's landing at Los Angeles after circling the airport during a world tour. The ship then docked in its hangar with passengers kept aboard for customs. Commanders Eckener and Ny waved to crowds as a train awaited to take the crew to New York.

Los Angeles Lient Calvin Bolster Los Angelés Cleveland Customs and Immigration New York

Proves Supreme on Longest, Hard est Test ever given a motor oil

Uncounted motor-minded people heard Maybach motors humming under VEEDOL protection. VEEDOL motor oil used in the famed airliner flights has become nearly as famous as the Zeppelin name. VEEDOL delivered flawless performance on the first historic Zeppellin flight.

Maybach Veedol Zeppelin

Legion post installs officers after successful year

E J Kersting continues as post service commander with officers including E Ry Denton post commander Arthur G Yates post historian H C Compton Jr post chaplain Rev A J Torrey sergeant at arms Paul Huber. Executive committee names include Lee Bennett chairman H C Compton Jr M L Trout Max B Rau J ley Evana. Under J A Roe commander and Adjutant R Watson the year’s activities were carried on and just closed. Official installation of officers will occur at the next regular meeting announced today.

E. J. Kersting E.ry Denton Arthur G. Yates H.C. Compton, Jr A. J. Torrey Seargeant-at-Arms Paul Huber Lee Bennett H. C. Compton, Jr Trout Max B. Rau J. Ley Evana J Aroe G. Wes J. A. Roe R. Watson

Graf Zeppelin Commander Accepts New York Welcome

Dr Hugo Eckener head of the Graf Zeppelin accepts New York City invitation for a formal reception at City Hall tomorrow. A bay trip aboard the tug Macom and a parade from Pier A precede the event. Grover Whalen leads the welcome committee. He plans to meet President Hoover in Washington this afternoon and fly back to New York tomorrow. A City Hall luncheon will follow.

New York Hugo Eckener City Hall Pier A Grover Whalen Mayor's Committee of Welcome Eckener Washington Hoover

Methods of saving crews in sunken subs tested by Italian navy

In Spezia Italy Aug 29 the Italian navy perfected a method to rescue crews from sunken submarines. Submarines F-17 and Tot at 70 feet depth transferred two men from one vessel to the other, proving an approaching sub can surface and evacuate crew members. Mrs Hagel Bauer sues for maintenance in St Louis.

Spezia Italy St. Louis Hagel Bauer New York Forest O'Brine Bauer O’brine

Hoover sends Graf message on round-the-world flight

Lakehurst New Jersey August 29 William P MacCracken and commerce secretary flew to Eckener to deliver a message from President Hoover. The note praises the Graf Zeppelin crew for their round the world flight, calls it a milestone for aviation, and acknowledges the pilots and supporters for their courage and skill.

Lakehurst N. Jy William P. MacCracken Commerce Hugo Eckener Hoover Hemly

Tenement Fire Kills Three on Lower West Side

A three story tenement fire on the lower West Side killed three residents and injured others. Fire crews battled flames as Lieutenant Michael Coyle and teammates rescued Mar Brunwasser from a third floor room. Charles Hollander leaped from a top floor window to escape the blaze. The Brunwasser family members Sophie Brunwasser and her son were found dead in their apartment due to smoke and burns.

New York Onemerit Lower West Side Michael Coyle Company Mar | Brunwasser Fiames Charles Hollander Sophie Brunwasser

Phase of Naval Discussion Declared Complete by Secretary Stimson

Washington August 29 21 Secretary Stimson announced that the phase of the war discussion requiring conferences among President Hoover and navy department officials over the past three days is completed He refused to reveal the nature of matters considered and spoke only of the proceedings advancement without specifics

Washington Stimson Hoover Navy Department

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D. Joe Barrows J.C. "Donaldson Newark N. J Berett Williams Greenville 8. C J. Wesley Smith Philadelphia Need A United States Army I Graf Manhattan Graf Charles Graf Jeft Friedrichstafen Tokyo Mediterranean Isylvanta Jarvis Oil Company Clarksburg W. Va Graf Zeppelin Albert Samart Emil Hoff Tide Water Oil Company Herman Pfaff Albert Thassler Dr. Eckener Dr. Eckenier West Virginia Palace Furniture Co West Main Street
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