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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1928
Page
4
The Boulder Dam bill was finally approved by the Senate and now awaits final differences to be ironed out before the President's signature. The project promises a vast irrigation and power dam serving millions of acres across six or seven Southwestern states, boosting agriculture and energy in the region.
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Dr. Harvey Wiley in Good Housekeeping says winter colds rise among children because overheated rooms force people to crowd and stay indoors. He cautions limiting heat to comfortable levels to reduce illness risk for kids.
Harry C. Chaddwell, former Io ral banker now in Washington DC, visits his mother on Washington street while Fred Abbott of St. Louis visits relatives on West Main. H L Bert Clelland of the Country Club also stops for a business visit as Roswell Reid of Morgantown Post attends to business matters amid influenza reports echoing illness in the area.
Washington December 15 President Coolidge awarded the Herbert Schiff Memorial Trophy to Lt. James E. Dyer of the San Diego Naval Air Station for the most hours of successful flying. Dyer logged 1,251 hours and 15 minutes in the air with no injury to others, the highest tally in four years of competition.
Martinsburg December 15 public auction of the Winchester and Western Railway under receivership ordered by a U S court will be held at Tromney Hampshire County on January 26.
Charred remains believed to be John Lee, 44, were found in the ashes of his house in Hedgesville. Two sunken bullets and one discharged shell were located near the bones. Authorities found no foul play evidence, noting Lee was seen at home last night and routine heat likely caused the explosion.
A.C. Nadenhouseh, one of the city commissioners, announced today that a new road will run from Winchester Virginia to Wardensville West Virginia. The route traverses timber rich territory valuable for stock production and economic potential.
Jewelry valued at $14,000 stolen from banker J. A. Pierce's home was found in a hedge around the residence in Pittsburgh. County detectives arrested Lenwood Vaughn, 28, the Pierce butler, who confessed to the theft after being questioned. Mrs. Pierce discovered the robbery last night. The jewels included three diamond bracelets and two diamond brooches.
District Court of the Northern District of West Virginia announces in re George B Murphy of Grafton a bankruptcy ruling dated December 4 1928. First creditors meeting set for December 27 1928 at 10 a.m. in Graton to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct related business. C E Wyckoff referee and W P Samples attorney for bankrupt.
William T. Mortis, 65, a West Virginia Northern railroad employee, shot and killed himself at his Kingwood home today. No motive was given.
The West Virginia Hotel Association wrapped up its annual convention in session at the Fairmont hotel with plans to partner with the state department of agriculture to promote West Virginia. Ross B. Johnson, Charleston publicity representative, announced that the state accepted an offer from a Chicago newspaper for a full rotogravure page and a half hour broadcast on its station by Governor.
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