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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1927
Page
4
The piece discusses Charles Lindbergh as a national hero whose extraordinary feat and persona captivate the public. It notes the varying opinions of heroes, praises his composure amid acclaim, and contrasts public reaction with the Soviet response to England, mentioning a small crowd at a trial.
A garbled column references British mockery at guests, a critique of Soviet tensions in White Russia, Chaplin family matrimony woes, a Chicago flood conference on the Mississippi, and faint hope for flood control. It weaves political, entertainment, and natural disaster topics into a single mosaic.
Central Press writer Bonita Witt outlines Lindbergh's youth at Brooks-Kelly in San Antonio Texas with a rickety plane, his fearless solo flights, high crash rate among cadets, and his social shyness. The piece notes he trained from 1924 to 1926 and rose as the class standout.
The West Side St Pauls Methodist Episcopal Church marks its twenty five years of service with congratulations from the Sentinel. The piece praises the church and calls for sustained devout work in the community. It highlights the link between strong homes and churches for a prospering community and notes Grafton’s rich civic fabric.
The article argues the federal commission can neither settle nor end freighting disputes among coal operators. It notes a recent order appeasing Pennsylvania and Ohio producers triggers new conflicts with Southern West Virginia Virginia Kentucky and Tennessee miners. The piece expresses sympathy with the involved parties and hints past revisions favored Northern companies.
The 25 year old aviator Charles Lindbergh arrives from Europe for a grand reception in Washington. President Coolidge will decorate him with the free distinguished flying cross and host a dinner with cabinet members. A vast radio network plans to broadcast the event to millions. Lindbergh will stay three days before heading to New York accompanied by his mother Mrs Evangeline Lindbergh.
Local car owners and police report thefts were by youths rather than professional thieves. All three cars stolen earlier in the week were recovered, Bucklew's within city limits, Parrish-Nuzum Maytag truck abandoned in a county district, and Shafer car damaged but being repaired after a bank rollover. Authorities urge locking gear and engines and supervision of youths after dark to curb petty theft.
Notice of sale under federal statute for non payment of taxes on Lot No YW Woodyards Addition Grafton fronting Barrett street to Three Forks Creek west of Island Alley. Auction set for Monday June 27 1827 at 2790 p m Internal Revenue Office Federal Building Grafton WV.
Over several days two robberies in the city were reported with losses exceeding one hundred dollars. A theater cash box at Grand Theatre was robbed of about twenty dollars in money and tickets, while Hudson pool room suffered around a hundred dollars in merchandise including pipes tobacco cigars and billiard equipment. Robbers forced a window and pried iron bars. prints of bare feet pointed to youths. The Hudson incident involved stock loss after clerk left his books. No suspects or clues were found and investigators noted familiarity with the layout.
Disaster officials estimate Sunday night storm damage in eastern Kentucky at 25 million dollars with about 89 deaths and 20 000 left unemployed as relief efforts begin. Red Cross disaster director coordinates relief and rehabilitation from national headquarters as agencies mobilize to assist affected areas.
Herbert Thompson of West Grafton was held in $1,000 bond to appear before the next grand jury for allegedly stealing a Ford roadster belonging to C. J. "Slickem" Lynch. The boy offered no evidence in his behalf, and arresting officers are ATE, Squire.
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