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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1928
Page
3
A batch of social items from Taylor County includes hospital association elections at seven thirty, Eastern Star and Woman's Club meetings with dances and Christmas party plans, plus Add-a-Girl class reports. A county grand jury probes liquor activity while a raider recalls sneaking liquor.
Mayor Cather explained that condensers require new nozzles and testing after arrival, delaying plant operation by about a week. A sedimentation basin leak will be repaired by Erler Construction. Officials refused releases that would allow tests, sparking criticism and protests over delays while promising no half measures. A ginger ale ad appears at the Court Pharmacy west of courthouse.
Washington reports estimated 3 185 new influenza cases in 20 states with Kansas recording 68 843 cases the highest. Officials warn the death rate is rising though not near the 1918 epidemic level. Reports from health officers cite West Virginia at 461 cases amid a countrywide spread.
Announcement from Rouen City Oklo states that the Miller Brothers 101 Wild West Circus has been transferred to the American Circus Corporation. The new group includes Hagenbeck-Wallace Seils-Floto Sparks and John Robinson shows. Mrs CG McIntyre and sister Miss Zenna Mollsson plan to visit Parkerburg, visiting friends and relatives.
Yesterday's add shows an emphasis on Christmas shopping ideas with a full line of Christ mapping suggestions. Call one of the girls to spend tomorrow at Jolliffe's for holiday gifting guidance.
Public lands committee of Senate resumes hearings on the Sinclair contract for Salt Creek oil. Senate judiciary sub-committee holds hearings on Shipstead bill forbidding use of injunctions against labor unions. House committees in routine sessions.
A letter from Dr Elizabeth M Stalnaker of Morgantown and West Virginia University headlines the letter carried by the Graf Zeppelin. Mrs Reed Baird in Paris received it and the Oct 6 issue of Excelsior published a photo of the envelope. The item fetched high bids from French collectors, with stamps and postmarks noting the first flight air mail across the sea.
A Ucity peace treaty poll by a congressional committee tested support ahead of a naval cruiser bill with Borah predicting results by tonight or tomorrow. Some senators voted for the treaty without reservation while Moses sought a committee recommendation or its defeat. Republicans Capper Reed Edge and other allies backed the measure as President Coolidge signaling sufficient Senate backing for ratification.
Sheriff elect William J. Mays proposes moving women prisoners to a top floor tier to avoid exposure and prying eyes, with five cells on the first level near the jailer’s office. Plan includes top-floor women housing, ground-floor transients, new shower baths, and a kitchen cabinet addition. The jail opens January 1 with upgraded lighting heating and records system pending county court action on full-time jailer and docketing methods.
Today In Congress reports the Senate to push ahead on a prison goods bill while the House is to consider the Boulder privilege status measure. An agriculture appropriation bill was before the House as the Senate foreign relations committee continued its review.
Grover A. Whalen was sworn as New York police commissioner, succeeding Joseph A. Warren. Mayor James J. Walker administered the oath in a brief ceremony today.
Winfield T. Durbin, former governor of Indiana, died today at his Anderson home. He served as governor from 1901 to 1905 and was a prominent political figure in the state.
Repairs begin on the old city reservoir at St John street and the Northwestern turnpike. The tank is drained and contractors renew stone foundations with concrete to restore the reservoir to first class condition. Two weeks expected. Direct pumping will supplement supply during repairs. pressure may drop at peak usage.
Mr and Mrs John T Dorsey of McGraw avenue entertain for Christmas with the latter s father D C Shilling of Baltimore and Washington Frank B Cather confined to his Pearl street home suffering with blood poisoning.
A festive note promotes ideal gifts for distant friends titled Those Artists Hand Christmas Car. Event highlights a display near the courthouse with seasonal decor and local crafts appealing to holiday shoppers and neighbors.
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