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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1930
Page
8
Japanese advices recount an engagement between the U S gunboat Guam and Chinese forces near Yochow, Hunan. One bluejacket wounded as bandits looted the town. the gunboat reportedly silenced bandits after fire opened on the ship. Reports vary on other gunboats involved and British sailors' status.
WE community service pro ve reviewing the porgrams of the club for the past year, he ited a list of outstanding speak ers of whom are nationally known and others who are very thin the public eye that pre sented to the club a varied pro-
The event showcased a wide roster of speakers from Harold Metzner to Nat Frame, spanning local and national interests. Notable figures included Bishop Herbert Welsh, Judge Ira E Robinson, and Bill Kendricks, with extensive club activities and committees named for service, education, and community work.
Publican Fetterman district seeks presidency of the board of education. C F Moore Republican would lead the Court House district board of education. E B Findley Democrat fled as candidate for Court House district. C E Cain Republican announces for Court House district education board. J A Carroll Democrat runs for justice of the peace in Grafton Independent district. Lovis Porter Republican justice of the peace for Court House. J C Jaco Republican justice of the peace for Grafton Independent. D W Fortney Republican justice of the peace for Grafton Independent. S P Wayne Arnold Democrat candidate for Taylor county court member.
Flora Eleanor Deetz five, daughter of Mr. and Mrs H Deetz of North Street Forttermart, died yesterday morning at 9 at home from whooping cough and pneumonia. She is survived by her parents, two sisters Mildred and Betty Jo, two brothers Albert and Floyd. Funeral services will be held at the Southern Methodist Episcopal Church in Fetterman tomorrow at 2:90 o clock. Interment will be in Bluemont by Bartlett Funeral Company.
The Chicago air show tale recounts oil spurting from an overheated motor and planes pocking the sky as the City of Chicago nearly skimmed ground. John Hunter maneuvered through a chaotic field, guiding the aircraft to a hangar amid a restless crowd and frustrated crew.
The crew John and Kenneth Hunter, with brothers Albert and Walter, fought through a chaotic hangar aftermath after landing from a record endurance flight. Police and press protected the scene as the men celebrated in downtown, detailing fuel trouble, a clogged filter, and plans for future non-stop refueling flights around the United States.
The Y M C A announces Father and Son Week starting Monday July 12 for seven days. No specific nights set, but fathers are urged to spend at least one evening with their sons at the Y. Activities include bowling ping pong billiards gym work volleyball and other games. The event aims to encourage father son interaction and is a new city sponsorship this year.
Squire Wittman grins as he arranging a group portrait of his 22 grandchildren visiting for the weekend as part of the Fourth of July homecoming celebration.
Announcement this week outlines the 24th Matthews Rogers reunion for Taylor and nearby counties to be held at Oak Grove Baptist with events pegged to a summer date. The poster indicates locations including Grafton Reedsviller area and notes plans for social gatherings and family tributes.
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