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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1928

Page

7

Flashes of Life AP Digest Restitution Fund Totals

Washington area reports Sam's conscience fund reaches 568 194 dollars with 1811 origin for restitution payments averaging over 4000 dollars yearly. New York auction sees 4000 dollar comic strip bought by late John M Philips rug. Nawarhi NJ sees Joseph C Braeson pursue NYSE seat after repeated civil service exam success.

Associated Press Washington Uade Sam Paxton Nawarhi N. J Joseph C. Braeson New York Stock Exchange

Beware of Bachelors chapter scene in a hotel scandal

An instalment of a 1928 Warner Bros romance follows Davis and May in a tense hotel encounter after May discovers his liaison with Myra. Myra schemes to keep Davis, while May confronts the affair by sleuthing and threatening retribution. May calls Davis while at the Dead Rat, signaling a dramatic turn.

Warner, Bros. Pictures Inc Warner Norsta Dé. Davis May ‘Davie Joe Babitt Myra Babitt May Davis May Granger de Brie Babbitt

Cadman says Protestants waste funds on unbeautiful churches

Rev Dr S Parkes Cadman tells New York Methodist Ministers that more than 590000 six hundred has been spent on ugly churches in the United States including his own. He urges edifice beauty to inspire devotion and better architecture.

New York S. Parkes Cadman United States

Injured Evacuated From Chile Earthquake Toll Increases

Santiago reports evacuees from Talea and Constitution to the capital with 600 beds ready and 200 cavalry sent. Death toll rises to 218 with 257 seriously injured and over 2,000 injured. 20,000 homeless across Talea and adjacent towns. Casualties list many towns including Curepto Los Roldos Santa Cruz Chillan Isla Guindos Tancagua Paleila de San Fernando.

Santiago Chile Alea Constitution Ibanez Talea Mineral Tentiente Licanten Curepto Los Roldos Santa Cruz Chillan Isla Guindos Tancagua Paleila de San Fernando

Divorce sought by Gladys Keener against Harry Keener

A bill alleging desertion was filed today by Sidney H. Sommerville for Gladys Keener against Harry Keener. The couple wed in 1916 and a year later the defendant disappeared. Mrs. Keener formerly lived with the Custer family on Lincoln Street and now resides in Shinnston.

Sidney H. Sommerville Gladys Keener Harry Keener Keeners

Robbery Attempt Frustrated at Clyde G Turner Store

Nighttime disturbance near Main Street rear alley led to a failed burglary. Patrolman Mays found a broken door glass and an open entry but nothing was taken. Turner suspects a basement entry lacked stock. police pursue leads amid speculation about mischievous youths drawn by Christmas toys. A London dinner note mentions beef carried by a procession under the English flag.

Main Street Clyde G. Turner W. J. Mays Mr. Turner St. Joan Street London

Hungarian artist selects Pearl Eaton as typical American girl

Erna Bakoa, a Hungarian artist, names Pearl Eaton the most beautiful blonde type and will paint her portrait as the typical American girl. Bakor is described as an uncle of the Dolly sisters.

Pearl Eaton Erna Bakoa Bakor Dolly Sisters

Bishop McConnell Likely Head Church Council

The New York Times reports Bishop Francis J. McConnell of the New York Methodist Episcopal Church is slated to become the next president of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America. The council opens its sixth quadrennial meeting in Rochester, New York, as the term of Rev Dr Parkes Cadman expires. Cadman’s successor will be chosen Thursday night. McConnell is 57.

York Det New York Times Francis J. McConnell New York Methodist Episcopal Church Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America Rochester N. Y Parkes Cadman Cadman McConnell

Bishops Rise and Roads Through Pittsburgh Area

A former bishop who held the New York office since May took over leadership in the Pittsburgh area last year, continuing decades of service within the church. His move signals renewed focus on regional clergy work and community outreach priorities.

New York Aavink Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Area

Local shops repainting by Mays and Marple contractors

Hustnegs streetscape improvement features side and interior painting and decoration at the Liberty Shoe Shop and Lyngh cleaning ninthatalin ment. Work was completed by local painting contractors Mays and Marple.

Hustnegs Liberty Shoe Lyngh Mays and Marple

Dave's Mentha Pepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief

Sufferers of stomach agony gas and indigestion urged to try Dave's Mentha Pepsin elixir. The ad claims rapid relief and health improvement with a money back guarantee, with cheerful refunds to support the Red Cross and strong local demand noted.

the Red Cross Pharmacy West Side Dare's Dave

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