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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1927

Page

6

Locals note visits and movers in Grafton area

Cassell and daughter depart for Menersport to visit William Cassell for a week. Curtis Curry visits on business. George Zrey of Clarks, aunt Miller in the south. Beulah Lambert shops in Gratton. M. J. Lynch from Clarksburg visits Grafton. Miss Mary Coleman from Chest pays a shopping call. N. C. Neville of Parkersburg, a traveling man, was in the city. Mary Schroeder spent time in Clarksburg returning home. Howard McCamie of Weston stays with friends. Earl Stout of Clarksburg in town on business. Frank Ellis of New ire merchant in Grafton yesterday. Mrs. Lloyd Loran of the West Ride leaves for Oakland to visit her parents. Angela Madden resumes duties after tonsillitis. Mr. and Mrs. B. Thomas Kearns visit from Clarksburg. John McVicker of Pleasant Creek shops in Grafton and handles legal matters. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Burton of Burton, W. Va., visit enroute to Philippi. Jet Wood and Mrs. Frank Welch of Clarksburg social visitors. Rose Hayden returns home from Clarksburg with her sister. Mrs. Ed Bolin of Keyser arrives for a day in Blueville. G. A. Fraley of Oakland, Md., visits on business. Clyde Cornwell shops in Grafton. noted Knotttaville resident.

Cassell Menerspors William Cassell Curtis Curry George Zrey Clarks Grafton Gee Miller South Beulah Lambert Wickwell Gratton Clarksburg Howard McCamie Weston Earl Stout Frank Ellis Newire Craftor Lloyd Loran West Ride Ing Oakland Je W. Wharton Angela Madden B. Thomas Kearns East End John — McVicker-of Rose Hayden Beech Street Percy Byrd Byrd Ed. Bolin Keyser Blueville G. A. Fraley

Flashes of Life and World Notes From The AP

A roundup of brief items: Ruth Elder’s debut with Miss Anne Storres under a miniature air plane scene in New York. Mme Louise Homer returns to the stage with a record second debut as her children listen to her in Asda at the Metropolitan. Gasoline prices vary 10 to 27 cents per gallon in AA survey. Rev James R Cox plans Rome trip by airplane with pilot. Myrtle Brown of Omaha related to GW Bellanca. Reginald Owen misidentified with Bryan’s son-in-law in London press polyglot mix. A Christmas basket drive in Grafton appeals for donations of money or food, promising to aid many in need through Army relief.

Associated Press New York Ruth Elder Velety Anne Storres Aviatrix Mme Louise Homer Metropolitan American Automobile Association Pittsburgh James R.cox Rome Myrtle Brown Omaha Bellanca Grafton

Youths Given Short County Jail Stays For Petit Larceny

After Tuesday's escapade along Country Club road, Thomas Baker reported theft of small goods by youths Guy Lowther Robert Anderson and Harold Pitzer. Lowther and Anderson received 30 day jail terms plus $40 fines. Pitzer paid a $10 fine and was released. Deputy Bolyard and Chief Wretcher led the arrests. Squire Haymond presided.

Thomas Baker Guy Lowther Robert Anderson Harold Pitzer Baker Squire L. ©. Haymond Lowther Anderson Pitzer Country Club Road A. R. Bolyard City Poles Joe Wretcher

Christmas hardships hit coal regions with hunger and cold

Welfare workers in the Hocking Valley report a bleak Christmas for miners families. About 300 coal miners children cannot attend school parts of the week due to lack of warm clothing and scarce food. In Tuscarawas fields similar hardship is noted with 1600 miners half suspended since April. Some workers find part time jobs in small mines under the old Jacksonville agreement. Citizens and parents contribute pennies to aid those in need.

Hocking Valley Carl Porter Athens County Tuscarawas Jacksonville

Tepee Tonic Helps Durham Bus Driver Report Wellness

Inerman Townsend, a Cannon Ball Express driver between Portsmouth and Huntington, reports feeling fit and well after using Tepee Herb Tonic. He cites relief from indigestion, improved sleep, regular bowels, better appetite, and overall health gains since starting the tonic.

Cannon Ball Express Inerman Townsend Cannon Ball Express ,Co Portsmouth Huntington Telma Ave Grafton

Test This Store Now Invite to Visit for Best Stocks

A local store issues an invitation to all men and women in city and vicinity to visit today. It touts new and complete stocks with fashionable goods and staple articles in full supply. It promises courteous service and moderate prices, urging shoppers to test the store now.

Polish native jailed for trespassing by railroad yard arrest

Joe Kalinwoski, 37, a native of Poland, was arrested by B. and O. Officer H. Dunigan in the railroad yards on a trespassing charge. He appeared before Squire L. C. Haymond, with a fine of 16 dollars and 60 cents unpaid, leading to assignment to county road gang for service.

Joe Kalinwoski Poland H. Dunigan Squire L. C. Haymond

Four U S Senators Questioned in Document Probe

The Senate committee questioned senators Borah Norris and Robinson about money alleged in documents. Malone denied links to Arturo Blins or any intermediary roles, insisting he never met the Mexican official or engaged in any transactions. Reed demanded authenticity and noted no evidence of improper payments.

Borah Reed Idaho R. B. ‘McFarlands Mexico Malone Norris Robinson Arkansas Arturo M. Blins New York Congress

Hearst slush fund allegations stir Senate recall

James R. Sheffield, former ambassador to Mexico, declined to comment on Hearst claims that Mexican slush fund documents were submitted to the American embassy in Mexico City and alerted to President Coolidge. He noted he had not seen Heflin Borah Lafollette Norris since 1910s and 1918, and that the money amount appeared as $1,400,000 in the possession of an unnamed party. The hearing room reaction suggested seriousness, though officials doubted funds reached the listed senators.

Senator Heflin Senator Borah Lafollette Senate Norris Hearer Mexico City New York James R. Sheffield Mexico William Randolph

Cardinals Buy Braves Catcher On Cash Basis

New York reports the St Louis Cardinals purchased Frank Gibson catcher from the Boston Braves on a straight cash basis. Cardinals manager Bill McKechnie said no St Louis players were involved in the deal.

Cardinals Braves New York St. Louis Cardinals Frank Gibson Boston Braves Bill McKechaie St. Louis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clyde Cornwell Cornwell Knottaville Reginald Owen Billie Burke London William Jennings Bryan Miami Maine TSR Lee Bennett & Son West Main Street S.ok. White's The Grafton Printing Company Latrobe Street West Va Parsons-Souders, CO West Virginia Woman’s Club College Club Irene Virginia Myers Lewis Jones Buckhannon Fred E. Shetter Sian Palace Furniture CO West Main Hou W. B. Cruise Insurance Agency Yates Ave Onyx Pointex Sk Greenfield Shoe Store U.S Hearst Reliable Jewelers Friedman F. Friedman & Son W. Main St Grafton, W. Va
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