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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1928
Page
4
Reports from London show King George III battling disease with two recent minor surgeries easing chest poisoning. Despite fears for his life, the monarch has displayed a strong constitution as his condition improves, spurring worldwide concern and renewed hopes for a stable recovery.
The National Parm Bureau Federation calls Congress to convene a special session to draft farm relief legislation that rewrites tariff schedules on farm products to be protective without subsidies and creates surplus handling facilities. It warns a short session cannot tackle such broad issues requiring careful, intelligent legislative work and broad vision.
County court clerks in their annual session press legislature to place automobile license plate sales in the hands of county clerks or sheriffs to improve efficiency and cut delays. The move is supported by broad public opinion, but blocked in the past by the state road commission. A health officer then advocates vitamin rich foods like fresh milk and cabbage to ward off flu, urging rest, outdoor activity, and avoiding crowds.
In a discussion before the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Dr. Edward E Free argues mechanics are the nation’s most intelligent class with engineers and technical men next and business men lower. He defines intelligence as drawing reasonable conclusions from observable facts and notes mechanics excel in that regard. The piece also covers Byrd and Brown using wireless voice links between ships and bases, comparing modern science favorably with past Antarctic exploration. It praises President Hoover’s remarks on international relations, stressing mutual prosperity and industrial strength aiding global progress through cooperation.
Jacob M. Dickerson, 78, former Secretary of War under Taft, was reported by hospital officials today as a growing speaker and near death after undergoing action in Chicago.
Pronounced earth shocks were felt today in the region of the famous Rila monastery. The population fled to the streets. Rila, a market town, is about 40 miles southwest of Sofia. Elev en miles to the east stands the Rila monastery of the Orthodox Greek Church.
The Welfare Council of New York issues a bulletin urging Christmastime charity with gifts of food clothing and toys. Franklin Williamson announces purchases to aid poverty‑stricken families and says the barber shop on lower La street opposite the Sentinel will serve as a collection point and continue to help the needy.
A Sun feature recounts how Pete Venuti, a Marion Ohio skating rink proprietor who fired a trombone player for 50 cents, later met Warren G Harding at the White House. Venuti's son is missing in World War I, and Harding invites the Venuti family to the Unknown Soldier ceremony. The two old friends reflect on past choices and fate.
Seven years after a national event, President Harding lies in Marion while Pete Venuti rests in Dayton and the unknown soldier lies in his tomb at the national capital, reflecting on the enduring memory of fallen figures.
New York December 13 Warner Brothers Pictures Inc speeds negotiations to acquire 60 theatres across 25 cities in Pennsylvania Ohio and Maryland. Albert Warner vice president and treasurer says deals may be completed within a week or 19 days depending on progress and approvals.
Major General Charles P. Summerall, chief of staff of the army, has accepted the post of grand marshall for Herbert Hoover's inauguration. The appointment follows precedent as chiefs of staff have long held this honor. Summerall will oversee the inaugural parade.
In Wheeling West Virginia on December 13 two men were badly hurt and four others slightly injured when the roof of the Creek mine operated by Wheeling Steel collapsed as workers entered an empty car. Dominick Amichini aged 26 of Benwood was believed dead after a broken back and internal injuries. Joe Mortana 48 of Wirner suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries.
Abbeville Alabama December 13 two negroes are under arrest and a third is being sought by Henry county officers for the slaying of Miss Alice Mourning 23 as she returned home from Fort Gaines Georgia. The body was found in a ditch near the highway and foul play is suspected after a beating with a limb of a tree.
Fast St. Louis December 13 Sheriff Leslie B Roehe of Cairo Illinois was sentenced to one year and a day in Leavenworth penitentiary and fined five thousand dollars after pleading guilty along with most of twenty four co defendants on trial in federal court for a widespread Alexander County liquor conspiracy on the fourth day of the trial.
The Jarrett Printing Company of Charleston won the state printing contract for the next biennial period with the lowest bid of 174897.75. In Hinton, all schools closed due to influenza, with 691 students affected and plans to reopen January 2. about 1000 people treated.
Jehu's fast known county farmer slaughtered a massive spring pig weighing 450 pounds dressed on a Monday. The porker was purchased from Fay Brothers, neighbors fattened on the Fast farm late in April. Neighbors aiding the big kill included William Brown, Rondley and John H. Bailey, Leroe, Walter Ly Brat 2 tee e Fast, Miss Corruthers, Mrs. RvB. Caprolyats, Claud Bailey, and Mrs. Gyile Colebank and son James.
In Clarksburg on December 18 a 15 year term was imposed in Arimings Court on Aubrey Davisson age 24 of Nutterfort for a series of robberies. He, known as the cat, drew 10 years for robbing a motor concern and 5 more for having a criminal record.
Legal notice announces a trustee sale of parts of Lot 26 and the Charles H Rector home place on West Main Street in Grafton Taylor County. The sale, by Starcher Hefner under a 1925 deed of trust, is set for Friday December 28 1928 at 2 PM at the courthouse front door. Lots 1 2 3 5 and 6 front 183 feet. terms require one third cash one third in one year and the remainder in two years with notes and security retained.
Returned missionary from northwest China J H Chenoweth will lecture at the Pentecostal Church Beech Street Friday night December 14 at 7 30. Hear of events in China and thrilling experiences he had there. Public invited by Rev H A Nunley minister.
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