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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1926

Page

5

How Joseph Be a Slave in Severe Tests

Sunday School lesson outlines Joseph as a noble slave, detailing his fidelity as a son, his sale to the Midianites and Potiphar, his prosperity under God, and his resistance to temptation. It notes his prison loyalty and eventual prosperity, stressing how ordinary duties reflect divine favor and personal faithfulness.

Lusson Genesia Joseph Jacob Shechem Hebron Judah Egypt Potiphar God Horace Bushoell

Highest and Lowest Cross and Glory Reflections

Pro Chetle News piece quotes religious sentiment on heaven and earth with capitalization oddities. Mentions Baté Rutl returning home and Dempsey referenced as someone ready to fight the world, implying a broad or metaphorical struggle.

Earth Jesus Baté Rutl Dempsey

Pro Golfers for America Lose in Ryder Cup Open

Wentworth England June 4 The newbers of America's professional golf team trailed in all but two matches after morning two ball foursomes in the Ryder Cup opening. Duncan and Mitchell led Barnes and Hagen four up while Gadd and Hay were five up on Melhor and Watrous. Boomer and Compston led Armour and Kitt one up. Walker and McLeod were all square with Ray and Robson. French and Stein were one up on Whitcomb and Jolly. Thirty six matches were played today with singles set for tomorrow.

Wentworth England Newbers America George Duncan Abe Mitchell Jim Barnes Walter Hagen George Gadd Arthur Hay Bill Melhor al Watrous Auburey Boomer Archie Compston Tommy Armour Joe

Son of King Enters Wimbledon Tourney

London June 4 The Duke of York King’s second son enters the forthcoming Wimbledon lawn tennis championship in the men’s doubles with Wing Commander Louis Greiz. They have played together in exhibitions, marking the first royal participation in a top tournament. The Duke is a left handed player.

London Duke of York Louis Greiz

Latzo to defend welterweight title in Chicago bout

Pete Latzo signed to defend his welterweight crown in Chicago against a promoter chosen opponent. Paddy Mullins, Latzo's manager, reportedly agreed to Mickey Walker as a potential challenger for Latzo.

Chicago Pete Latzo Jim Mullen Paddy Mullins Mickey Walker Latro

Coast Guard Blamed For Death Of Piotrowsky

Anacortes Washington June 4 a coroner s jury investigated the death of Paul Piotrowsky from shots fired by a coast guard cutter machine gun near here Wednesday The verdict found the shooting lawful but urged the coast guard to use more judgment in boarding vessels The deceased threatened guardsmen with a shotgun when they attempted to board No liquor was found

Anacortes Wash Paul Piotrowsky Coast Guard William Howard Davis Simpson Tony Parsee Taylor County Parsee Slaughter W. Merle Watekins Hoebert Lake Charles Withers Bycain Bruce Payne Levi “Porter James Haller

Pair Sent to Jail In Lieu of Posting Bond

Mrs. Orpha Engle and Dan Martin were unable to post 500 bond after a preliminary hearing before Squire W. E. Leach. They are jailed awaiting trial on kidnaping and statutory charges, with a June 9 date set for trial. State troopers W. H. Combs and J. W. Wodell arrested them Wednesday night.

Orpha Engle Dan Martin Squire W. E. Leach

Midland Buys Stock Issue From Southwestern Petroleum

The Southwestern Petroleum Company stock was sold to Midland Securities Company of New York with John H. Harris as president. About 13 million dollars were involved. The Southwestern company, organized in 1901 by the late George A. Forman, liquidates his stock for heirs. Main production areas are Oklahoma and Kentucky with holdings in Kansas, Texas and Wyoming.

Buffalo Southwestern Petroleum Company Midland Securities Company of New York John H. Harris George A. Forman Forman Southwestern Company Oklahoma Kentucky Kasas Texas Wyoming

Economic Conditions Highlight Lions State Convention

At the Lions club state convention in Charleston, Governor John J. Cornwell outlined the nation’s economic condition and its impact on civic and political life. He warned about rising local tax burdens from bonds and easy public credit, while noting rail transport remains vital to Americans and that insured safety efforts demand attention from the National Safety Council representative.

Charleston W.a Lions Club John J. Cornwell Cornwell Williams Corn Chicago National Safety Council Uutt

Depletion Tax Urged by West Virginia Publisher at Meeting

H. Ogden presented a resolution to the West Virginia state tax commission urging a depletion tax on oil and gas, plus broad changes. The measure calls for a license tax on power use, an excise on gross revenues of oil and gas firms, restored gross sales tax, and a constitutional amendment to base budget responsibility on the governor. Jesse Bloch of Bloch Brothers Tobacco Co backed constitutional budget reforms.

Wheeling H. 2 Ogden Hike State Tay Commission Erdgorind Wheeling Chamber of Ermmerece Business News Eesoolution Commission Ogden Jesse Bloch Jad Bloch Brothers Tobacco Company

Pastors Fight On Church Steps Over Faction Clash

Red Bluff California June 4 two Baptist pastors clashed on church steps in a heated dispute between factions of the First Baptist Church. The Rev J Brooks Frost and visiting evangelist the Rev G Higginbottom exchanged blows while Charles C Dale led a faction demanding the church key. Sheriff Ballard refused to eject without a court order, Frost then mobilized supporters to march on the church. Higginbottom said he was a non combatant and had been visiting.

Red Bluff Cal First Baptist Church J. Brooks Frost G. Higginbottom Charles C. Dale Mr. Frost M. O. Ballard Dale Frost Higginbottom

Navy cadet refuses oath at Annapolis amid cruise

Annapolis Md June 4 193? Earl B Zirkle a naval academy classman refused to take the oath of allegiance and accept an ensign commission before boarding the Battleship New York for the annual cruise. The 415 classmates now officers remain scattered on leave with status to be determined at cruise end. Home is Garden City Kansas.

St. Paul's Lutheran Lefore Shareh Gratton Zirkle Sien West Virginia Synod United Naval Academy Huntington Naval Life Academy Navy Department Louis M. Nurton Garden City Kansas

Record of April immigration and deaths at Washington ports

Washington reports 50,997 aliens admitted in April, the highest monthly total since the quota law. Mac Allen departures numbered 15, with 4,989 intending permanent residence abroad. Deportations reached 1,052, a new record. General Charles Frederick Humphrey, born September 7, 1844 in New York, died at Walter Reed Hospital. he was a former U.S. Army master general and Congressional Medal of Honor recipient for his actions against the Indians in Idaho.

Washington Inmigration Bureau Today United States Mac Allen Charles Frederick Humphrey Walter Reed

Nettie Watkins Returns Home After Inward Golfer Surgery

Misa Nettie Watkins has returned to her Maple Avenue home following a surgical operation for an inward golfer. The procedure was completed successfully and she is resting at home under physician guidance.

Misa Nettie Watkins Agait Maplevenue

Lutheran Synod elects officers and delegates for year

The convention met for three days starting the first of the month and adjourned after the election of fliers for the new year. Crickenberger was reelected president. Delegates included Rev. J. W. Cline and Rev. D Funk with officers named as Rev. C K Butler Rev. P Meeker Rev. J Dele Rev. J N Miller and Rev A Fortz. Crickenberger will attend the National Convention in Richmond Virginia in October. Lay delegates include BF Peeker J R Unter and C Aurand.

Crickenberger Mwe Criesenberger Howard H. Holt Lutherarivarch of Gratton J. W. Cline Vermont D . Funk Morgantown Secrery C.K. Butler Huntington P. Meeker J. Dele Wheeling J. N Miller St Clara A . Fortz West Virginia

Bill to Construct Ten Guard Vessels Carrien

Martinsburg West Virginia June 4 Conversion of this citys police patrol wagon into a fire wagon because the patrol is of no practical value to the police department Washington June 4 2P The bill was recommended by Mayor G W Appleby in a statement read when he formally took office last night The senate passed the measure authorizing ten coast guard vessels to be constructed The patrol was bought last year with money from rum running fines The ships will be used to complement the police department and fund enforcement efforts The mayor also urged investigations into political debt claims and the establishment of a state police station noting the police department is the most acute problem facing the administration

Martinsburg W. Va Washington G. W. Appleby United States Coast Guard Senate Appleby

Brakeman Dies After Reckless Driving Incident

A coroner's jury ruled that brakeman Roy Miller of Curve Bridge Ohio died from complications after illness, as the Heatherhood of Railroad Trainmen oversaw funeral services. The report includes a funeral plan from the home at 2 pm with Rev John W Brown officiating and Webster Cemetery as burial site.

Roy Miller Curve Bridge Calinere and Ohio Railroad Company San David Miller Iea Lake Grafton Nina Lena Jeonad W. A. Miller Coalton Luther Miller Westernport John — Willis F.c.brown C. E. Delaney John W. Brown First Baptist Church Webster Cemetery Heatherhood of” Railroad

Americans Enter Reservations on Peace Time Armaments

Geneva reports the American delegation to the military sub committee of the preparatory disarmament commission filed a formal reservation against including in peace time armaments all geographical features of a country adapted for future war. The group objected to vague wording but supported a proposal that peace time forces include all defensive organizations of a mother country and its colonies.

Geneva Preparatory Commission On Disarmament

Father Slain by Son in Oklahoma Farm Home

Winnwood Oklahoma June 4 Walter Banderslice 28 shot and killed his father Robt Banderslice wounded brother Bee 12 then killed himself at the family home The shooting is linked to a dispute over money The 12 year old boy was shot while attempting to defend the father The family had been prominent in the area

Winnwood Okla Walter Banderslice Robt. Banderalice Bee Robert Banderalice Walter

Four College Students Expelled for Intoxication at Whittenburg

Four Whittenburg College girls and a male student were expelled for intoxication in Springfield Ohio. One member of this year’s graduating class was among the expelled. Names were withheld in the college announcement.

Springfield Whittenburg College Co

Third Victim of Mine Cave-in Recovered in Butte

The body of Harry Leppalla, 19, the last of three victims from the West Colusa mine cave-in, has been recovered in Butte Montana on June 4. Seven bodies of the other two miners were found yesterday after a 61 hour search.

Butte, Mont Harry Leppalla West Colusa

Personal notices and visits in Grafton area social round

A jumble of local personal items lists Mrs. F vender of Grafton visiting family in the city and planning motor trips to Cincinnati Toledo and Detroit. Various residents including Dean Trimble Carmichael Auditorium plans and others from Charleton to Pittsburgh are noted with brief mentions of work, travel, schooling, and social visits.

Grafton Kenneth Trimble Garrisburg Harry G. Ransome Fames Arbour Freda Maloney Frances Carney Tohn Clarksburg Christine Ross East Side Fairmont J. W. Morrison J.C. Hibbs Frank Meadland Ind George Luzadder Valrmont Miss Feat Trust Con

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