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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1927

Page

8

Lindbergh Meeting Shifts to Sharon for Anthony Steslo

Lindbergh arrives today to confront Anthony Steslo in Sharon Pennsylvania where Steslo’s brother and sister live. Police expect Steslo to return to his former Haunts as he faces felonious assault charges. Bartus remains seriously ill though slightly improved. The trial record includes testimony questioning Remus sanity and a conspiracy theory linking Mrs Willebrandt to a plot by Egan's Rats.

Anthony Steslo Bartus Sharon Anthony Patton Jamieson Coal Company B. L. Beaty Federal District Remus Lueders Shook Beaty Mabel Walker Willebrandt United States Attorney General Railroad Egan’s St. Louis

Impeachment Tensions as National Guard Deployed in State Capitol

The article outlines a political crisis with the governor opposing impeachment actions. National Guard units are ordered to duty at the state capitol. Senate leaders plan caucus at a hotel while considering a special session and court actions. Tensions rise around impeachment and legal authority as representatives prepare responses.

National Guard State Capitol Senate Govlenry S.johnston W. C. Fidler Senate Chamber Fidler Tom Johnson Oklahoma County

Kiwanis Club Installs Beagle as President in 1927 Ceremony

Kiwanis club changes leadership with Dr Beagle taking the helm from Mr Mays. Officers include John Guth and J Kersting with publicity chair Ralph Cline and James Camp. Three speakers cover committee work and finances, noting a $200 balance, $3,000 in expenses, and a net gain of three members since January 1 1927.

Kiwanis Evans Ridenour Mays Frank Collins Sheldon Jonson William Keener Beagle Dr. Beagle Clyde Mays Wesley Evang Kiwanis Sucscess Shacor C. R. Bake

Piano Voice Culture Enrollment Opens January Term

Fen B Cruise Ier of Piano and Voice Culture announces enrollment for the January 1928 term at 118 Yates Ave Bot. The program invites students to study piano and voice with instruction aimed at developing technique and performance skills.

Fen B. Cruiseier Piano

Dryplan to Hold Jubilee in National Prohibition Plan

Westerville Ohio December 28 the Anti Saloon League prepares for an eighth anniversary observance of the Volstead Act as a national demonstration. Bishop Thomas Nicholson and Dr F Scott McBride announce plans for a yearly event with about 25000 churches nationwide to join. The eight minute church bells at noon January 16 mark the anniversary, while January 15 ministers are urged to preach on observance of prohibition laws.

Westerville Ohio Anti-Saloon League of America Thomas Nicholson Methodist Episcopal Church F. Scott McBride

Large tax refunds listed from various estates and companies

A committee on expenditures releases refunds totaling substantial sums to prominent individuals and entities. Notable beneficiaries include Charles Taft, the Rockefeller estates, Andrew Carnegie, J J Astor, Vanderbilt trusts, coal and oil firms, and public figures. Amounts range from hundreds to tens of thousands, reflecting a broad distribution of funds.

New House Cincinnati Almira G. Rockefeller Tulsa Okla J. H. Hillman and Sons Company Pittsburgh United Cigar Stores of America, Inc New York City Harold S. Vanderbilt William K. Vanderbilt Harry Lauder James Couzens Michigan Hobart Iron Co Cleveland Ohio Cornelius Vanderbilt New York Elizabeth Dupont Wilmington Del Kanawha Bank and Trust Co Charleston W. Va Vincent Astor American Steel and Tinplate Co Carne~gie Natural Gas Co John Jacob Astor Frederick V. Pulitzer Pittsburgh and Eastern Coal Co P. Judah John H. Patterson Dayton Prank Kenesaw Mountain Lands William G. Rockefeller Wakerfield Ion Co National Democratic Club Washington Red Jacket Junior Coal Co Red Jacket West Virginia

Wood Funeral Held Here This Afternoon

The funeral for Peter Wood, 79, longtime Taylor County resident, was held at 2 p.m. today at Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church. He died in Newark, Ohio, and his body arrived last night, accompanied by relatives and friends. The Bartlett mortuary kept the body in state before services conducted by Rev. A. M. Barlow. Interment followed at Bluemont Cemetery.

Peter Wood Taylor County Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church Newark Ohio Wood Bartlett Mortuary A. M. Barlow Bartlett Funeral Company Bluemont Cemeter

Dawn May Airship Flight Sees 24,000 Square Miles

Dawn May covered 1 245 nautical miles and reported 20 mile visibility on each side of the ship giving 24 000 square miles visible during daylight. The airship left the refining station at 5 p m Monday and cruised to Emerald Bank about 120 miles from Sable Island where a Canadian wireless station picked up a radio call. It returned to its hangar shortly after 1 a m today.

Los Angeles Emérald Bank Sable Island

Miner Show Continues After Unnamed Incident

The report notes improvement in the hospitalized miner, possible temporary nature, per nurse. Wounds are deep abdominal cuts and superficial head and neck injuries. He has remained conscious since the assault. Paul Streslo, brother of the suspect in a felonious assault, remains jailed as a material witness to the bear tragedy. a prosecuting attorney issued a warrant.

Eaid Paul Streslo

Unknown caller sets date by garter flower cue

The exchange describes a man asking for a telephone date with an unidentified woman. She answers she will wear a yellow flower on her garter to be recognized, as a unique identifying signal in a humorous or judge-like remark.

Lindberghs Say Goodbye After Mexican Visit

Mrs Lindbergh departs Mexico City for Detroit after Christmas visit with her son. Ambassador Morrow and embassy staff bid farewell as Lindbergh and Mrs Stout depart from Valbuena Field. General Calora and General Alvarez attend, noting Mexican appreciation for the visit.

W. Morrow Calles Lindbergh Valbuena Flying Field Mexico City Evangeline Lodge Lindbergh Detroit

Railroad Passes Being Prepared for Monongah Division

The railroad division office is busy this week issuing annual passes for Monongah division employees. Passes are being distributed through the division superintendent as part of the routine annual process.

Annual Passes Issued For 1928 Honored Employees

The company plans to mail passes to merit employees and their wives for 1928. Monongah division will distribute thousands of passes, requiring several days of clerical work. The effort is described as a fine Christmas gift, appreciated by recipients for their privileges.

Atic Monongah

League Plans To Hold Meet In Morgantown

Grafton Epworth League members travel to Morgantown for the fifth annual mid winter institute of the Morgantown district. Joseph L Evans presides with Curtis Lambert and Ada Gall as city delegates. About 150 young churchpeople from Morgantown Fairmont Clarksburg Shinnston Kingwood Terra Alta Tunnelton Rowlesburg and nearby towns will attend through Friday. Arthur Simmons of West Virginia Wesleyan College will run recreational features and ministers and national league leaders will speak. Reports for the year and plans for next year will be discussed along with social events and a banquet.

Grafton Epworth League Morgantown Joseph L. Evans First Methodist Episcopal Church University City Evans Curtis Lambert Ada Gall Arthur “Art” Simmons West Virginia Wesleyan College Morgantowntown Fairmont Clarksburg Shinnston Kingwood Terra Alta Tunnelton Rowlesburg

Christian Church to Hold Meeting Tonight

The First Church of Christ at Beech street and McGraw avenue will host its annual congregational meeting this evening at 7 50 in the church auditorium. Reports from department heads will be presented and plans for church growth discussed. Rev O J Howearth urged every member, committee chairmen, and friends to attend.

Church of Christ Beech Street McGraw Avenue O. J. Howearth Christin Chhurch Grafton

New A. and P. Store Opens in Grafton

A and P moves stock from the Bush building to the east Main street Yaste block near the Baltimore and Ohio station this morning to open a new store. The manager says a general fresh meat department will be added in the next few weeks. The new quarters offer extra floor and display space.

London Jazz Night On Organ At Light Club

London's light club scene plans a shift to organ jazz at Cafe Ro Piccadilly. D H Pigache travels to New York to hire an organist, claiming dancing to organ tunes surpasses orchestra fox trots for guests. The move aims to ease dancing and heighten enjoyment without a full orchestra.

London Loiffon Picadilly D. H. Pigache New York Fox

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