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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1927

Page

5

Composite Record Highlights Grafton Public Schools Season

The report shows attendance and enrollment for Grafton schools, noting 174% days in session, 128,116 days missed, and an overall attendance of 95.3 percent for the second semester. Enrollment totals include elementary and high school figures across wards and schools, with typhoid fever affecting attendance and transfers between schools.

Grafton H. A Puptis Nowes High Oak First Ward Central Enat Grafton South Grafton West Grafton

Ballanca Continued Flight Details From Page One

The report describes a plane takeoff and return after about 500 feet with Devine aboard but not expected to fly. Levine declined to confirm if he would accompany, noting Chamberlin would not go alone. Mrs Levine fainted as the aircraft sped down the runway. Chamberlin planned to fly to New Foundland following Lindberghs great circle.

Devine Levine Chamberlin Columbia New Foundland Lindbergh

Flight of the Columbia Aims to Beat Lindbergh Record

Charles A Levine and Clarence Chamberlin prepare the monoplane Columbia for a trans Atlantic hop from New York toward Berlin, seeking a nonstop distance record. The fuel load, 455 gallons, supports about 4,500 miles, with a 1,850 pound airframe and 3,000 foot altitude aim. The crew carries 65 extra gallons in canisters and a rubber raft, with no radio, as officials track takeoff at 6 27.

New York Lindbergh Columbia Levine Chamberlin Berlin Sitdies Perhofer Airdrome Herlig Tempelhofer Pfeld Clarence Duncan Chamberlin Iowa State College Denison Iowa Thevarmy Air Service Halifax Chebuckto Head Ifax Harbor Pegty's Point St. Johns New Foundland

Bellanca Flight Aims Rome As It Heads For Europe

The Bellanca monoplane Columbia departs New York bound for Europe with plans to reach Rome if weather and routes permit. Charles Chamberlin and Clarence Duncan Chamberlin are aboard, with signals sent to the coast guard and Italian authorities for safe passage amid fog and ice.

Columbia Sets Sail for Europe with Favorable Winds

A weather observer at the army base reports favorable winds for the Columbia as it leaves American shores for Europe. Wind speeds are predicted between 20 and 32 miles per hour at expected sailing altitudes. The forecast stresses favorable conditions for the voyage.

Boston Columbia America Europe Irmy

Student Arrested In Manitou Bank Robbery Case

Chicago reports 22 year old Louis Timis, a student at an electrical school, was arrested in connection with the March robbery of the Bank of Manitou Colorado. Police say he was one of three wanted for stealing 11 thousand dollars in currency and 19 thousand dollars in travelers checks. The trio sped away in a car driven by a girl accomplice. later in Garden City Kansas authorities pursued them but the suspects escaped after a revolver exchange.

Chicago Louis Timis Bank of Manitou Colo.Timms Garden City Kas

Illinois Governor Must Pay State Enormous Sum

Settlement ends six year suit over Len Small, clearing him of pocketing money as treasurer. Governor to pay 650000 plus coats, with stipulation noting liability rests on other defendants for interest received.

Illinois Springfield Len Small Ilois Coats Carlstrom

Y M C A Notes on Character and Camp Life

Dr Dudley B Reed urges four traits punctuality perseverance trustworthiness and sportsmanship learned in camp life. He notes bearing blame offering accomplishments and enjoying simple things despite indulgence. The city ministerial group will hold a monthly session June 6 at 10230 o Gigek. The public theory is open this afternoon until five o clock.

Dudley B. Reed O'Clool

EEFECTS: Dying for a Drink in Uneven Exchange

A fragment shows a tense exchange about drinking and death. One speaker warns another they are lucky, referencing knowledge of someone dead, suggesting danger or coercion in a chilling private moment.

Best Wine Taster Louis Cudenec Wins Paris Contest

Louis Cudenec, a wine waiter, wins the annual Paris wine tasting contest held under the Society of Wine Merchants. He bests rival tasters in a judged event featuring prominent wine merchants and connoisseurs.

Louis Cudenec Paris France Uner The Society of Wine Merchants

Greeks Drive Reds Out Of Nation Seize Club In Saloniki

An Athena dispatch reports a clash between police and communists in Saloniki. Police dispersed a communist demonstration in front of the governor’s palace, demolishing the Tabor building. Several wounded. no deaths reported. Documents on the Greek communist organization were seized and some communists fled.

Landom Jane Athena Salohiki Occu Greece Iiles Aiea “Grpriehes Saloniki Ies Tabor Masault

Babe Adams Resigns as Johnstown Chief Coach

Babe Adams steps down as manager of the Johnstown club in the Mid-Atlantic League with regrets from president Harry J. Meehan who announces Chief Bender as successor and coach of the Naval base ball team at Annapolis.

Johnstown Babe” * Adams Pla Manaver Harry J. Meehan Bender Xerry Philadelphia Naval Anniapotis

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