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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1928
Page
4
The Grafton Daily Sentinel notes a Bible Thought and Prayer feature that will provide daily Bible selections for children, shaping their heritage for future years. The piece reflects on flag day celebrations and the nation’s unity amid a Republican convention with debates over prohibition and farm relief, stressing orderly, lawful conduct at the gathering.
The text argues dissent over coercive tactics at a national convention and criticizes farm bloc influence. It also critiques the recent bull stock market, noting gains by investors who cashed out while warning that reckless speculative trades will likely erase profits as normal conditions return.
A collage of excerpts discusses medical judgment and patient care, a critic condemns bathing beauty contests, union leadership swaps, and court rulings on wire tapping. It notes a safety margin as Southern Cross lands, reflecting shifting norms, professions, and legal questions.
The navigator speaks on risk and reward in exploration, noting success hinges on extra margin of gas, knowledge, and resolve. He honors those who venture, warns against hare brained chases, and contrasts discoverers with rash seekers through faith, endurance, and foresight.
A convention program listing sessions and speakers presented in both English and Spanish. It outlines schedules, panel topics, and venue details for attendees seeking bilingual access. The document emphasizes inclusivity and cross language engagement at the event.
The text describes the opening of the Republican national convention with the permanent chairman Senator George H. Moses of New Hampshire, a prayer, and platform presentation by the resolutions committee. It notes potential disputes over a farm relief plank and the possibility of the first presidential ballot. Nomination discussions mention Hoover and Senators Watson and others as candidates.
In Washington on Flag Day Dr. Alfred Sze the Chinese minister raised the Nationalist flag over the Chinese legation. He said he was asked to represent the banking government in the United States and anchor the Sun-Ray blue and white banner from Nanking. He meets Secretary Kellogg to discuss his peculiar position as China’s government hours after the Peking regime was described as non-existent.
Houston June 14 No contests over delegations to the Democratic national convention have been filed and only one is rumored. Clem Shaver chairman of the national Democratic executive committee said a meeting of the national committee will be held the morning of June 25 likely to be routine and focus on subcommittee work.
In a 1925 excerpt, Bruce of Maryland is linked to a growing flow of information to the United States Senate. The article notes J N Sheridan of St Louis and Lee Gowden urging Missouri legislators to obtain 200 copies monthly of the Public Service Magazine. Sheridan identified as a director of the Missouri information committee.
The District Board of Education will accept sealed bids until noon June 30 1928 at Simpson High School for a frame addition to Simpson High School with two classrooms and cloak rooms. Plans are at Edward J Wood Son Architects Lowndes Building Clarksburg WV for a $2 certified check. Bids must be on form with a 5 percent certified check. Board reserves right to accept or reject any or all bids. June 7 14 21 28.
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