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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1927
Page
4
Local readers report nightly radio disturbances disrupting music and voices, blamed on stray currents or waves. Affected households plan a Y M C A meeting to organize enthusiasts, seek government help, and survey the area for better reception.
A newspaper reprints a Sunday article by a distinguished university president denouncing the flood of unworthy half baked literary compositions. The piece aligns with the writer's own view and is shared for readers to consider.
A reader from Grafton requests space in the Grafton Sentinel to respond to Tuson s letter printed in the Grafton Press last week. The note is dated December 17 1927 and addresses farm community concerns.
Police raid a house linked to Marian Parker kidnapping and murder uncover blood stained towels, a torn clothing piece, razor blades, and a Judas Iscariot drawing. Suspect Barnaman held on grand larceny. landlady Long questioned, Parker’s father urged to pay $1,500.
A note signed Fate-Fox directs Parker to a meeting with specific instructions. He must bring $1,500 in twenty dollar gold certificates, come alone and unarmed, and stay in his car. The message shows intent to solicit a ransom or crime.
The New York World reports constitutional questions about Herbert Hoover’s eligibility. It notes years of residence, his birth in West Branch Iowa in 1874, and that he lived abroad until 1917 while serving as food administrator in Europe. The piece cites legal opinions arguing residence must be continuous to take office.
Grafton Kiwanians meet in regular luncheon session tomorrow evening at 6:15. A special Christmas program will be offered, featuring readings and songs.
Taylor County's Hospital Association will meet tomorrow evening in the library room with the president urging full attendance. Gym schedules list today events for Juniors, U B Juniors, Simpson High, Recreation, Christian Seniors and tomorrow's Y Intermediates, Business Men's Volleyball, Archdeacon's Stars, and Recreation 6 Stars versus Clarksburg Wasps at 9:00.
A staff meeting of Superintendent K. Faherty's personal staff at the Monongah division offices was attended by Gratton representatives and several from out of town railroad points. Participants from Clarksburg Parkersburg Belington and Grafton included J J Lynch H Wella J B Gatrell B Craft J L Rhodes and many from the division, discussing maintenance of service and operation of the intercut.
In San Francisco Lt Geo R Pond and Captain Charles Kingsfort-Smith continued aboard the Spirit of California 24 hours after takeoff seeking to surpass the world endurance record of 62 hours 22 minutes and 1 second. In Moundsville Jamies M Tomlinson 76 a founder of Moundaville died today as his family held much of the land now in the city.
Fairmont December 19. Van A. Bittner United Mine Workers representative announced that every child of the miners on strike in Northern West Virginia will receive a Christmas treat funded by the Union Globat Tes fund totaling 2600 dollars.
Efforts to recover the body of 18 year old Wene Peafler, a water boy for bridge contractors, who fell from a partially completed bridge into the Kanawha river yesterday, were reported unsuccessful last night. He lost his balance while crossing from Blaines Island to the shore.
An old Latrobe ad promotes Joe Davis of Davis Barber Shop in Frome and Stan. with a call for patronage. The brief notice highlights the barber's service and business presence in the local area.
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