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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1928

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Wisconsin prepares for President Coolidge summer retreat

Superior Wisconsin hosts preparations for President Coolidge's vacation at Cedar Island Lodge. A committee plans a local executive headquarters in Superior High School from June 14 to September, with 60 guards and an extensive communications setup. Officials anticipate extended travel between Superior and the Pierce estate and enhanced air and rail links to facilitate access for staff and visitors.

Superior Wis Wisconsin Brule River Coolidge Cedar Island Henry Clay Pierce New York St. Louis Little Island Irving L. Leamer United State J. T. Murphy Sfhe Central High School Lenroot Lake Nebagamen Congregational Church Pierce Douglas Cut Brule Winnesboujou White House Esident Jélagrapn Surhmer Winnehousen St. Paul Simmerhite House Northwest Airways Chicago

Weather note and office move in West Grafton

Weather update for West Virginia describes showers and a warmer trend into Saturday. Notice informs the public that Dr Warder moved his offices from First National to a Fidence in West Grafton at Beech and Walnut streets. The new residence on Beech Street provides a larger, modern office space with unchanged hours.

S. Warder First National Main Street Grafton Beech Street

Graduation Night At Rafton High School

Rafton High School held the class of 1930 graduation in the auditorium on West Washington Street drawing a large crowd. 32 young ladies and 40 young men wore caps and gowns as the choir performed Swinging and Rev A M Barlow gave the invocation.

Anon DE Lie Rafton High School Washington Street Larse Andrews M. B. Church Nellie Virginia Lynch

Loyalty Week at U B Church

The First United Brethren Church observes Loyalty Week starting Monday June 4 with a 7 20 pm service and daily events. Rev S L Postlethwait leads meetings for parents children and all members including officer and teacher discussions Tuesday Fathers and Mothers address encourages devotion, Wednesday banquet for all followed by a discussion on loyalty with over 100 expected attendees.

The First United Brethren Church S. L. Postlethwait Vsald

Orchestra Engaged At Burton-Sitter Toggery

An augmented high school orchestra will perform a special program at 7 o'clock Saturday evening in Burton and Sitter's Tosery Main street as part of a Good Will sale. Personnel listed includes Clarence Menear Charles Steel Jack Pitman Roy Sheetnil Glenn Joe Herget.

Burton and Sitter's Toscery Main Street Mr. Thompson Clarence Menear Charles Steel Jack Pitman Roy Sheet Nil Glenn Joe Herget

Hazel Atlas declares extra dividend in Wheeling

Investors at Hazel Atlas Glass Company Wheeling West Virginia declared an extra dividend of one half percent in addition to the regular two percent quarterly dividend. The extra dividend is payable July 2 to stockholders of record at the close of business June 20.

Wheeling W. Va Hazel Atlas, Glass Company

Senator Nye Presses Oil Inquiry Over Stewart Refusal

Washington reports the Senate Oil Committee began active steps to prosecute Indiana Standard Oil official Robert W. Stewart for refusing to answer questions. Senator Nye recalled testimony about Liberty Bond profits and Continental Trading Company while Stewart invoked irrelevance and pending Harry F. Sinclair trial. Defense counsel objected repeatedly as Nye’s questions were read into the record amid courtroom objections and record revisions.

Washington Robert W. Stewart Senate Teapot Dome Indiana Standard Stewart Senate Liberty Bond Continental Trading Company Harry F. Sinclair Albert B. Fall North Dakota Attorn Rover Nye Wioth Indiana Standard Oil Continental’ ‘Trading Company Rover Theb Oil Committee Frank J. Hogan Defénse Counsel Bonds

Fire kills Kaser family in rural blaze tragedy

Eight family members including Alfred Kaser, his wife, and six children aged 2 to 12 perished when their home burned near Covert, Nebraska. Neighbors found the fire uncontrollable late last night. two men returning home from Osborne alerted others after contacting authorities. An inquest was ordered to determine the fire’s origin.

Covert Ead Alfred Kaser Kaser Here Kager Deveans Old Adt Raymond Alberta Jona Margaret Katie i Lee H. A. Moore Ray ‘Cronk Osborne

Mexicans Nabbed for Brutal Slaying in Mine Case

Dispatched from Pachuca today the report says men have been arrested in connection with the murder of C. Smith of Denver near the Santa Gertrudis mine. The Hidalgo governor issued special orders to aid authorities in solving the crime and bring the perpetrators to justice.

Seven Killed In Danville Illinois Traction Collision

Danville Illinois June 1 interurban cars of the Illinois Traction system crashed head on near Fithian seven miles west of here. Seven persons were killed five were fatally hurt and 15 others injured. Air brakes failure of the Limited was blamed for the accident. Motorman Clarence Cumings of Danville escaped with bruises Frank Danville the other motorman was killed. Witnesses described the crash and the frantic rescue by motorists and ambulance crews from Danville Champaign and Urbana.

Danville Tlinois Fithian Here Weathy and Limited Hkcen Clarence Cumings Danville Notorman Ndt Ited Alan ‘Fairchild Champaign Urbana Elits

Fire Destroys Multiple Buildings in Elk Garden West Virginia

A blaze at Elk Garden destroyed an unoccupied dwelling a restaurant and three small business buildings. Authorities traced the start to an overturned gas stove in a club room. Fire crews from Keyser and Thomas halted spread to nearby structures and a church roof was briefly ignited but put out.

W. Va Elk Garden Stere Keyser Thomas

Music School Professors Die In Car Crash Near Brownsville

Professor Pranke Delli-Gatti of West Virginia University died when the car carrying him and two colleagues overturned on the Brownsville to Briar Hill road. Professor Clack was injured, and Lad Elkins senior Anthony Flo W. Va. received minor injuries. Driver Elkins, from Fairmont, was held on a technical charge.

Brownsville Pranke Delli-Gatti West Virginia University Lowis Tack Tinar Hill Here Anthony Flo W. Va Drintuino Elkins University of the Machine Delli-Gatti Delli-Garth Wis

Record flight attempt ends with forced landing in Nasiriyah

Spanish airmen Jesus Del Gran Poder captains Tenacio Jiminox and Francisco Tglesias attempted a long distance flight from Seville to Karachi. They landed near Nasiriyah in Mesopotamia after surpassing the previous 3,911 mile record, though reports confirm the landing and ongoing celebrations in Seville. A radio message later confirmed the first report.

Karachia India Jesus del Gran Poder Nasiriyah Tenacio Jiminox Francisco Tglesias Mesopotamia Seville Spain Clarence Chamberlin Charles A. Levine Germany Tablada Nasiirabad Amere British India Nasirabad Karachi

Eleven Lives Lost In Collision Of Steamers

Vineyard Haven May 1 The steamship President Garfield rammed the freighter Kershaw about eight miles off East Chop this morning. Reports say 17 crewmen were lost and possibly 12 more of the Kershaw's crew. The Kershaw valued at 241 tons was en route from Ossiden to Norfolk while the President Garfield of the Dollar line was sailing from New York to Boston on a round the world trip. Details remained unavailable for hours as newspaper men and coast guard searched Woods Hole for information.

Vineyard Haven Mays Gerfield Kershaw East Chop Eacland Vinerang Haven Norfolk Garfield New York Boston Coast Guard Woods Hole

Log of the Southern Cross monoplane trip to Australia

Reported log of the Southern Cross long flight from Oakland to Hawaii and toward Australia. Entries note crew of four, seven tons weight, 1200 gallons of gas, generator trouble, altitude 2000 feet, radio beacon search, position 240 miles southwest of San Francisco lightship, speed 75 miles per hour, and contact with steamer Wilhelmina. Continued on Page Two.

Hawaii Australia Cra . M Southern Cross Oalland San Francisco Charles Kingsford- Smith Wilhelming Willemina San Franeiged Sui Golden Gate Hawai Pacific Honolulu Pla

Plane Makes Good Time In Oceanflight

Trans-Pacific monoplane Southern Cross lands near Wheeler Field after a 2400 mile flight from Oakland California in 12 19 p m Pacific time. Crew includes Captain Kingsford Smith and Lieutenant Ulm with James Warner radio operator. Honolulu crowds greet the arrival as governors and officials prepare escort to safety.

Xeely Expo Wheeler Field Southern Cross Oakland California Wheeler Field Hondlulay Oahu Island Charles Kingsford- Smith Charles T. P. Uim Harry Av, Lyon James Warner San Francisco Martin Jensen Hawaii Wallace R.rarrington

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