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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1927
Page
4
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A jumble of religious quotes and local gossip follows an attempted cave-man aviation stunt by two California airmen that ended badly for a woman they tried to lift. The piece also notes a Soviet assassin in Warsaw and reflects on aging veterans at a Grafton hotel reunion, praising their enduring spirit despite age.
The piece urges Civil War veterans to gather on holidays for renewed spirit and fellowship, calling the G A R a tonic for life’s turn toward cheer. It also praises a local plan for cross county road repair between Astor, Taylor County and Galloway Junction, Barbour County, noting the 2500 feet of impassable highway blocks work access and trade.
Two county courts should jointly grade and base this unimproved road section between Corder crossing and Bridgeport. Install heavy base stone and a temporary top coating now, then seek state reimbursement when the state road commission funds arrive. Immediate action would aid hundreds who rely on the road daily.
The bulletin extols the Black Hills as a distinct highland in the Great Plains with peaks over 6,000 feet, rich mineral resources, and dramatic scenery like The Needles. It notes Harney Peak, Deadwood's mining past, and Homestake Mine, plus the region’s settlers and military history.
The weekly summary from the American Petroleum Institute shows US daily average gross crude oil production rising by 9,000 barrels to 2,507,200 for the week ended June 4. East of California output reached 1,870,900 barrels, down 261,400 from the prior week. May shipments from Atlantic and Gulf ports totaled 51,935 barrels, down from 93,100 the prior month, while the June 4 week saw 79,571 barrels sent, up from 21,807 the previous week.
A folk verse recounts Jones losing a cow dragged by a train that severed its tail. He attempts to sell the carcass to a butcher, who refuses to buy it due to lack of retail value. The absurd riddle ends with Jones facing failed commerce and a grim punchline.
Bonita Witt recounts how Charles A Lindbergh avoided drinking smoking swearing singing and dancing. Mrs Lindbergh notes his practicality and reserve, a cautious nature from Brooks Kelly school days, and her belief he did not chase attention from women or bravado.
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