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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1928

Page

2

Radio Program Schedule Summary from AP Listing

Eastern standard time programs listed for WEAF WJZ WOR WOR Newark WOR, WPG Atlantic City, WEREI Boston, WGR Buffalo, WABC New York, KDKA Pittsburgh, WGY Schenectady, WBZ Springfield, WRC Washington, KYW Chicago, WGN WL Bit Chicago, WLS Chicago, WLW Cincinnati, WSAL Cincinnati, WTAM Cleveland, WOX Detroit, WCS Southern markets including WSB Atlanta, WIAX Jacksonville, WHAS Louisville, WSM Nashville with repeated time blocks for orchestras, gypsies acts, General Motors Party, Time to Retire Boys, Riverside, Dance, Dinner Musi, Serenaders, and various program titles listed in sequence.

WEAF New York Southern WSB Atlanta Roxy

Log Reveals Aerial Voyage Status Updates

A dated log outlines an aerial journey with altitudes around 400 feet and speeds near 80 to 90 knots. Entries note generator issues, delays, rain squalls, course position about 630 to 810 miles out, and a failing motor reducing speed to 60 miles per hour.

Pacific Kauai Cours

Mello Glow Face Powder Promises Shine Free Skin

An advertisement touts MELLO GLO a new face powder by Gratton Drug & Chemical Co. It claims a French process keeps shine away, minimizes pore appearance, and provides a smooth peachlike finish for well groomed women seeking lasting wear.

Gratton Drug & Chemical Co. Adv

Southern Cross Aces Storm Route Flight Toward Fiji

Reported progress of the Southern Cross monoplane as it battles weather and navigates across the Pacific. Continuous radio updates from San Francisco and Honolulu stations describe altitude changes, fuel economy, and proximity to the equator while tracking position near Kauai, Canton Island, and Phoenix Islands. The crew's health and plane status are described as generally good though weather challenges persist. Delegates from Parkersburg and Fairmont join as part of a regional representation.

Charles Kingsford-Smith Charles T. P. Ulm Harry Lyons, Jr James Warner Australia Cros Pacific Hawaii Fiji Islands Sydney Naval Radio San Francisco Kaual Pacific Coast O. K Southern Cross Kauai Pacitie Coast Lime Naval Radio Station San Meaneisen Jeoast Himel Jradio I Naval Radio San Jacisco San Prancisco San Francisco Naval Dip Honolulu Naval Station Latitud Canton Island Phoenix Group Suva Uume Heop Alan Orig Mackay Radio Phoenix Islands Honoluu Fanning Island Mackay Radio and Telegraph Co Sonoma Phoenix

Delegates Chosen To Relief Meeting In Chicago

Delegates for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad relief department convention in Chicago have been chosen by vote of Monongal division employees. Four Grafton men and one from Fairmoor are among those selected.

Parkersburg CR. Knight Thomas J. Moran M. W. Sturn W. J. Hussion Pairmont R. J. Stutler Aer C.J. Lang Parkers Borg Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Relief Department Chicago Grafton Fairmoor

Garage and Car Destroyed in Blaze at Addison Street

Fire crews battled a blaze yesterday afternoon at 99 Addison Street destroying a frame garage and a Chevrolet car. Larr Lundy owned the garage and A C Gainor owned the car. The fire was started by children at play, and the structure, near several homes, was not insured.

Addison Street Chevrolet Larr Lundy A.C. Gainor

Flemington Man In Custody Of Police

Jim Moyer, a Flemington resident, is jailed in the county lockup after yesterday's arrest in Clarksburg on a warrant charging non support and desertion. State Corporal Banks calls him a tough character with police familiarity. Officers say he lived in Clarksburg under questionable conditions. he has a large family and a hearing is expected today. Trooper Brown assisted.

Jim Moyer Flemngton Clarksburg C. FR. Banks Jim Moyers A.G. Brown

Soviet Trial Heads Five Judges in Moscow

Professor A. Y. Vishinsky of Moscow University leads five Soviet judges in a trial in Moscow where 50 Don coal mining region technicians are accused of plotting to sabotage Soviet industry. Twenty pleaded guilty ten admitted.

Ceree A. Y. Vishinsky Law Faculty Moscow Russia Shashta Don

Prosecution Bulletin Sets Narrow Criminal Docket Amid Jail Talks

At a Tay lor County Bar meeting today, a plan to suspend court procedures was agreed with the prosecuting attorney, pending Judge Warren B. Kittle's approval. Building operations at the new jails and related issues caused the pause as circuits prepare a lean schedule beginning Wednesday with four felonies and five misdemeanors set for trial, many tied to liquor law violations. Fifty-eight petit jurors are listed to serve. several defendants include James Dalton John Trimble Herbert V Uhl and James Kennedy among others.

Taylor County Warren B. Kittle Rosemont W. Merle Watkingrand James Kennedy Seape Walker Grace Hochmn Ben Plum Leslie Kennedy John Trimble James Dalton Herbert V Pete” Thompson Gilbert Uh Dalton Trimble Uhl Thompson J. Lyne Rbvelt Ol, Bennett H. M. Carder Croston J. A. Cunningham R. W. Cuppett W. E. Currant T. A. Demoss Sam E. Devers E. W. Dole Charles Drainer Ploud Evang John Gawthrop W B. Gibson Russell Greathouse John Grimes T. P. Grimes T. C. Hamrick GG. Haymond Alvin

Reprieve Granted For Arizona Woman On Death Row

Eva Duncan, 60, first woman in Arizona slated for death, received a stay from the supreme court on the eve of her execution. Convicted of murdering A J Mathis, a wealthy rancher who disappeared near Tucson in January. Duncan was arrested when attempting to sell his property.

Eva Duncan Ariond Arizona Supreme Court A. J. Mathis Tucson

No Decision Handed Down In Oil Action

Washington June 4 A decision in the appeal of Harry Sinclair from his conviction for refusing to answer questions before the Senate Teapot Dome committee was handed down to await the court's resumption after recess. Sinclair appealed from a sentence of three months in jail and a $500 fine for declining to testify during the probe into the leasing of Teapot Dome oil reserves by Albert B fall, then secretary of the Interior.

Washington Harry Sinclair Senate Teapot Dome Naval Oil Reserve Albert B. Pall The Interior

Parachute Jumper Dies After Apparent Harness Failure

Blair Nebraska June 4 professional parachute jumper McPhedridge crashed from 2000 feet during a late afternoon jump. Despite a properly attached harness the parachute dangled from the plane wing. Pilot Pierce Allen said the harness was secured before takeoff. Authorities planned an investigation as relatives plan a Hammond visit.

Lindbergh Flies From Texas City for Unrevealed Destination

Col. Charles A. Lindbergh took off from El Paso airport today with no destination announced. Attendants believed he might be headed to St Louis. He had arrived yesterday from the Pacific and returned after 30 minutes due to a sand storm east of the city.

el Paso Tex Coronel Charles A. Lindbergh St Louis Lindbergh Here

Hoover campaign organizer oversees Kansas City convention prep

Jacob W. Rhine of Philadelphia is shown in Kansas City in charge of Hoover headquarters preparing for the Republican convention opening on June 12. The image captures Rhine as an organizer for Herbert Hoover’s presidential bid amid campaign setup in Missouri’s city.

Jacob W. Rhine Philadelphia Herbert Hoover Tval Kansas City

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