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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1927

Page

7

Old Fighter Turns Sculptor at 75

Daniel C. Snider, a 75 year old National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers retiree, began carving ivory into a battle figure after years of Indian fighting service. His first carved piece, a horseman spearing a dragon, is valued by a connoisseur at about 1000. He drew a pension of 317 a month and has since stopped carving due to failing eyesight and tremor in his hands.

Danville Daniel C. Snider Richee Soldier's Snider National Home For President Coolidge Army Suider

Conference notes shift in nationalities and leadership

A fragment reports on a gathering with nine nationalities represented and a focus on gender equality. Mia Lee is named as a former president of the New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs, indicating leadership continuity.

Mia Lee New Jersey

Frenzied Flames at the Opera House Tonight

A cast led by Cullen Landis Virginia Brown Faire and Mary Carr presents Frenzied Flames under Stuart Paton The plot follows Danny Grogam a young fireman whose father died in a fire as he battles fear and love with Alicia Meagan Barry Blake as the villain The film features dramatic fire sequences and is billed as thrilling see it tonight and Tuesday at the Opera House.

Intest Bubes Opera House Cullen Landis Virginia Brown Faire Mary Carr Charles K. French William Welsh Barry Blake Stuart Paton

Maplewood Woman Named Associate Director for Near East Colleges

Maplewood resident Mrs Clayton D Lee has been appointed associate director of six American colleges in the Near East. The institutes include Robert College in Constantinople the American University of Beirut Constantinople Woman's College the International College of Smyrna Sofia American Schools in Bulgaria and Athens College in Greece. Mrs Lee says these colleges are the salvation of Near Eastern youth and teach self support and leadership.

Maplewoody N. J Clayton D. Lee Maplewood The Near East Robert College Constantinople American University of Beirut Constantinople Woman's College International College of

Irish Hearts tale of Emmett Murtough and Sheila

In a 1920s era drama, Emmett Murtough a bootlegger and Sheila Kildare’s world collide in New York. Sheila's loyalties blur as Murtough boasts of cargo heist plans while Clarice schemes for payoff. The pair drift through Central Park, Corrigan's, and a West End Club dance as danger and desire intertwine with talk of police, graft, and a looming ship unload of 150000 dollars.

Emmett Murtough Crocker Emmett Sheila Central Park Nick's Garden Murrough West End Murtough Murtozzh Killanmaul Kimmett Shalla Coma Eimmett Clarice Claricé

Overnight News Roundup From Global Briefs

Overnight items report American marines landing at Tientsin China and being inspected by Brig. Gen. Smedley D. Butler. A Romanian cabinet reshuffle linked to Queen Marie’s confidant stirs political suspense. Yugoslav Albania ties reportedly broken. A ship returns home after good rest while Berlin’s progress is heard only through intercepted wireless. Dr Abraham Zinoher, eminent bacteriologist, dies by gas in a New York office. Walter Curley, a Black man, confesses in Mississippi to two killings and is moved to another jail. Washington reports mine productivity near seasonal levels despite coal-mining suspension. William R Stansbury, 77, clerk of the U S Supreme Court, dies in Washington of heart disease.

Tientain China Smedley D. Butter M. Averescue Prince Suirby Queen Marie Belgrade Jugo-Slavia Albania Efulder Memphik Chamberlin Abraham Zinoher New York Walter Curley Hattiesburg Miss O. S. Reese Martha Reese Bureau of Mines At Washington William R. Stansbury United States Supreme Court

Social Work Growth at Kiwanis Convention

Memphis hosts the eleventh Kiwanis International convention where Ralph A. Amerman reports a 50 percent rise in work among under privileged children, doubling clubs in vocational guidance, and improved town country relations. About 5,000 delegates from North America attend as the event runs through Thursday. Kiwanis aims to advance high ideals and service to mankind.

Memphis Kiwanis International Ralph A. Amerman Scranton Kiwanis Detroit United States Canada North America

Outdoor life praised for boys in YMCA notes

H W Gibson argues for more outdoor activity to build purity and health, criticizing theatres and movies. He cites limited school time and vacation leisure as a problem, endorsing well organized boys camps as the remedy. Graf ton Philippi Belington Kiwanis luncheon program at Association Rooms planned with visiting club men and a special tea.

H. W. Gibson Grafton Philippi Belington

Heiress Engaged in Worldly Announcement

Genevieve Barnickel of St. Louis, noted as one of the wealthiest girls, is engaged to John Valle Jones of Webster Groves, Missouri. Her father, William Barnickel, a chemist who patented a process for reclaiming emulsified oils, died in 1928 before substantial earnings from the patent began.

Genevieve Barnickel St. Louis John Valle Jones Webster Groves Miss Barnickel William Barnickel Bibles Pip Deuliogen

Don’t Be a Victim of Spring Fever

A vintage advertisement warns against spring fatigue and urges readers to boost energy with S.S.S. a herbal tonic. It touts restoring vitality, improving circulation, and rebuilding the body, noting the product is prepared in a modern laboratory and sold in drug stores in various sizes.

Ny Drug Store

Inside Quota Club to Meet Tuesday Evening

The Inside Quota Club will meet this week on Tuesday at 6 14 PM. Benedict will lead a hike for boys to Indian Caves across the river from Camp Y-Rator, meeting at 312 Maple Ave at 5 AM tomorrow. Bring lunch and a flashlight for a pleasant trip.

Kiwanis Club Benedict Indian Caves Camp Y-Rator Maple Avenue Kiwanis Rotary Iigh Glee Club Andrews M. E

G A R Parley Highlights and Parade Plans

The G A R Parley continues with morning business, church dinner, a band contest and a parade to Pruntytown to present flags to schools. Evening events include Camp Fire at the Elks Home and officer talks. Final day features installation of officers and adjournment after sessions and a church dinner.

Grafton Vicinity Elks Home M. P Ets Daughters of Union Veterans

Breakfast Confession Sparks Amusing Spouse Quip

A playful exchange unfolds as one partner laments waning affection and the other counters with a loving jab about breakfast duties. The lighthearted debate centers on cooking as a sign of care, highlighting domestic humor.

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