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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1927
Page
4
A collage of religious notes and public affairs mentions Bible thought and prayer for youth, a critical take on a courthouse probe into a mine disaster, and hints at radio coverage of Lindbergh’s Washington reception. The piece comments on public events and the promise of June weather as summer approaches.
A group of men including JIt and several others joined in a playful baseball moment, recalling youth and shedding seriousness for a brief, lighthearted activity. The piece hints at a surprise moment during the Kiwanis Rotary game that evening.
The Van Sweringen brothers press a bold consolidation of the C and O and several other roads, arguing the plan would create a modern, efficient system spanning the Atlantic coast to the Great Lakes. Minority shareholders resist, fearing loss of value, while promoters say current stock gains justify the merger.
Mayor Cather announces a near vote on a 140000 water works bond issue next month. After five years of debate the community gains a chance to show earnest support for clean healthful water for drinking cooking bathing and household use.
Citizens argue for a $140,000 water filtering system to purify Valley River supply and prevent recurrent typhoid epidemics. Advocates compare costs to $100,000 railroad plant investment and urge a vote to fund the public health upgrade.
The Grand Army encampment selects Philippi for its next reunion after a successful 1927 gathering in Grafton Barbour County hosts receive veterans warmly and promise continued hospitality The piece notes Philippi’s Civil War significance as a draw for veterans from 1861 and beyond. callers praise Grafton’s reception and hint at a future encampment in Barbour County APPOINTMENTS section begins with word from Charleston on state senate adjournment.
The president of the Senate warns against stalling over appointive officers, arguing the governor must name them and the Senate should only approve. He cautions that prolonged delay harms state business, politics, and public trust, urging the Senate to function as intended and avoid partisan obstruction.
San Francisco reports John Drew’s condition unchanged after a week’s confinement for rheumatic fever. The actor remains hospitalized as travel plans circulate, and the public awaits further updates on his health status.
The nation debates whether an extra congressional session is needed to fund flood relief after the Mississippi Valley disaster. Editorials from Raleigh to Shreveport urge decisive action, while some oppose delaying relief, stressing immediate needs and national coordination over partisan politics.
Across newspapers from Washington Star to Neville Banner the press argues against an immediate extra session. They urge a deliberate, expert driven flood control plan for the Mississippi valley, developed through committee hearings and long term study instead of rushed action.
Washington June 10 The National Aeronautical Association credits W T Van Orman and assistant W W Norton with victory in the recent national balloon race from Akron Ohio. They flew the Akron chapter entry 718 miles to a landing near Hancock Maine. Detroit Flying Club entry by B J H M and A G Schlosser placed second after 650 miles near Showhegan Maine. U S Army Air Corps team Captain W B Kepner and Lieutenant W C Eareckson finished third after 595 miles near Biddle Ford. These three form the American team for the Gordon Bennett cup race.
In Wheeling Charles J. Schuck special counsel for federal alien property custodian Howard Sutherland filed a U S district court suit in the southern district of New York seeking about 3 5 million against the International Insurance Company Hamburg Assurance Company Crum and Forster Inc and twelve others The complaint says 2000 shares of the International company were moved to American interests via Crum and Forster for 576 000 and that the stock has since paid investors 1 2 million in dividends It charges the property was worth four times the amount paid and seeks the sale set aside and the property returned to the United States.
Major F Sydney Cotton renewed an air search for Captavin Nungeaser and Francois Colt, French trans Atlantic flyers, near St Johns Newfoundland. His plane Jeanne D Ar d was flown for hours but found no trace of wreckage or clues as reports of a humming aircraft and explosions circulated from scattered communities.
Public June 10 reporting that President William T. Congrave of the Free State executives council expressed confidence today in the ongoing election. Elated over results, he praised the process and urged continued support from citizens.
A fragment reports a speaker asserting that voters increased turnout signals stronger citizen responsibility and potential government weakness, with emphasis on the general state and parliamentary discussions.
Belgium’s assembly installed new officers yesterday after selecting candidates at the annual convention. The event followed the June gathering and marks the start of a new leadership term.
The annual meeting of the holders of the Merchants and saving a bank of Grafton West Virginia will be held at the banking rooms on Tuesday July 12 1927 at 2 30 oclock p m for the purpose of electing a Board of Directors for the ensuing year and the transaction of such other business as may come before said meeting W MORGAN Cashier gun 1047 24 July 18
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