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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1927
Page
1
Firailcroup of Boys to Attend Stone House Camp Next Week. Rules are laid down for a ten day outing with a $1.00 per day fee. Y leaders prepared four camp laws including no tobacco no swimming outside designated times no jumping trains and no leaving camp without permission. Tents and beds are at the camp with a cook engaged.
Chicago reports a predicted break in the nation’s record heat wave after 45 hours of extreme heat that killed many. The weather bureau expects a split in the middle west with fair skies and cooler temperatures by Saturday, while thunderstorms are forecast to end the heat wave in many regions. Phoenix and Wresne tied for hottest spots with 100 degree readings yesterday.
The water rent for the months July August and September is now due and payable on or before the 20th of July. O.T. WANCE City Clerk.
Elkton Maryland July 1 The Rev Richard T Westren once frocked for marrying ceremonies was released on his own recognizance after a police magistrate hearing He faces possible grand jury action in September for alleged marriage ceremony misconduct The case questions the legality of numerous marriages conducted by Westren while he served as a minister of the gospel and with ties to a Nazareth church in North East Maryland The state attorney indicated the marriages in question may be legally valid despite Westren’s earlier dismissal by the Wilmington conference
Relief from the heat is promised as a July heat wave hits Pittsburgh. Thermometers show 92 to 96 degrees with a high near 99 in places, little rain, and several minor illnesses linked to the sudden rise. The Tygar t Valley beaches draw crowds seeking relief. A new river park raft platform is nearly ready for summer use.
In Pittsburgh on July 1 the heat wave claimed its fourth victim as a man died from prostration. Three others had perished in recent days from the burning spell.
Marion Tally faces a changeable outdoor venue as she agrees to appear as Gilda in Verdi’s Rigoletto at Ravinia Park. The American soprano, famed for her Metropolitan Opera success two years ago, travels from Highland Park to perform in the Chicago suburb amid late season touring.
A comprehensive July 4 celebration in Philippi Barbour County features potato racing fiddling contests and a pro am with prizes for top finishers. Events run from 9 30 am with band concerts speeches contests and a grand parade, followed by athletic events 2 to 5 pm and a Kiwanis baseball game. Civil War veteran Mr Locke will deliver the Independence Day address.
Generally fair and warm tonight in West Virginia followed by thunder showers and cooler conditions Saturday night. The outlook calls for continued warmth today with developing storms expected as a cold front approaches, bringing a chance of thunder showers and a drop in temperatures afterward.
The Women Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church will hold a bake sale in the lower rooms of the church on Saturday July 2. Proceeds will aid Rev. Herbert in China and generosity in baking or donations is requested.
A suspected chloroform attack on film director Ralph Ince at a Fallerton California hotel drew police attention after Ince awoke in a dazed state from a transom spray. Chemical engineer Cal Bruesch corroborated the fumes, but no motive or further suspects were identified as investigators pursued leads.
Charleston July 1 Rob ert E L Rufter 39 head of Ruffner Bros defunct grocery firm found dead at bottom of an elevator shaft in his building. Police deem accidental. wallet watch and belongings found. He carried vast life insurance near 1.6 million dollars to fund a trust for his widow and 15 year old daughter.
Ruth Kitchen, 15, Maryland maid, attempts a 10 mile passage from Cape Charles to Henry today in the drizzle. Wearing a light suit and grease, she starts at 12 50 a m with trainer William Hampson guiding her from a boat alongside her sister Betty and brother William.
A sharp earthquake was recorded today at Georgetown University seismograph starting 4 30 am and lasting over two hours. The peak disturbance measured at 5 7 0 7 on the instrument, with the epicenter reported as 5 3 0 0 miles from Washington by Director Tondort.
Rapid City South Dakota July 1 This week was one of the quietest for President Coolidge since entering the White House nearly four years ago. Most days involve routine business and few callers at the summer White House. He is resting and fishing daily, with occasional walks, while keeping informed by wires and mail.
Charleston July 1 Four percent rate contracts for small road sections mark state road commission policy calling for bids on about 2 500 000 of work to be completed before summer end. Bids will open July 12 for 47 road and bridge projects across Kanawha Nicholas Lincoln Logan Jackson Preston Morgan and other counties with gravel stone and paving specifications and separate bids for some structures.
American aviators led by Commander Richard Byrd landed their trans Atlantic plane America in the sea near Ver-Sur-Mer 175 miles west of Paris after a fog shrouded flight. They paddled to shore in a rubber raft, saved equipment, and rested with French hosts. The crew split, Byrd and Neville staying with the deputy mayor, Acosta and Balchen with the lighthouse keeper. The plane was badly damaged but they survived the ordeal and reported bad weather kept them from sighting their landing field.
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