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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1928

Page

5

Glenn Nabbed for Larceny in Indiana Case

A warrant charges Howard Glenn, a former Studebaker dealer, with grand larceny of $200 from Industrial Finance Corporation of South Bend. He will be heard tomorrow as bond set at $2,500 was furnished, following an investigation by state constabulary.

Howard Glenn Studebaker Industrial Finance, Corporation South Bend Ind State Constabulary Squire W. E Leach Tires O. E. Kott Austin A. Mabrey Mabrey Finance Corporation

Women figure at Hoover rally amid glare and cheers

Mrs Christine Bradley Sorth of Kentucky leads a pro Hoover address with bold gestures as microphones are adjusted for her. Mrs H J Cornwell of Kansas seconded Curtis, and a California delegate waved a flag amid Hoover support. Leona Curtis Knight, Leona Knight, and Ruth Hanna McCormick appear among the delegates and onlookers in the enthusiasm.

Christine ‘Bradley Sorth Kentucky Hoover H. J. Cornwell St. John Kansas Curtis South California Poly” Tincher Ruth Hanna McCormick Congress Illin

Republican Women Attend Hoover Convention Amid Formal Attire

Delegates and notable figures fill the convention floor as Mrs. Alice Roosevelt Longworth sits behind Chairman Moses, Mrs. Loose waves flags in Curtis ceremonies, and Miss Sarah Butler dashes along the aisle during Hoover sentiment. Mrs Worthington Scranton leads Pennsylvania with the party banner.

B. B. Gann Curtis Loose Sarah H. Butler Nicholas Murray Butler New York Hoover Worthington Scranton Pennsylvania

Hoover Sends Message To President Coolidge

Washington June 1 President Coolidge's telegram to Secretary Hoover upon his nomination was the first communication answered today by the presidential nominee. I am greatly touched by your telegram the secretary said During the last seven years you have given me unremitting friendship and my greatest hope is that it will continue to sustain me in this new task. Your high sense of duty and your devotion to public service will always be for me an inspiration Signed HERBERT HOOVER.

Washington Coolidge Hoover Herbert Hoover

Belgian sergeant dies in midair crash over Brussels

Sergeant Veter Groenen, Belgian army flyer who set a 60 hour 8 minute duration record refuting in midair, was killed today when his plane crashed 300 feet. Lieutenant Danckers injured. The Belgian record, set June 4 by Groenen and Adjutant Louis Croos, was semi official due to refueling during flight. A supply plane refueled with a long hose. New shipments of Panama hats and felts described at the Hat Show.

Brussels Veter Groenen Danckers Groenan Louis Croos

Hats on sale at The Hat Shoppe and visitors in Gratton

Clean up of hats at 1.00 and trims offered at 2.05 to 3.00. Miss Lucy Breakall returns to Cumberland Maryland after visiting Gratton. Mrs Jennie Slay of Chicago visits Gratton guest of Rutherford household. EB Scheer Baltimore and Ohio rail line manager visits. Carlyle Reese of Washington Pennsylvania and Mrs W H Reese visit grandmother Mrs W H Reese on Pearl street for an unspecified period. J M Scott B and C railroad official tours Gratton on business. Mr and Mrs John Slane of Statesville North Carolina visit locals with relatives and friends.

Lucy Breakall Cumberland Jennie Slay Chicese Gratton Dines H. Rutherford South Side EB. W. Scheer Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Carlyle Reese Washington, Pa W. H. Reese Pearl Stret J. M. Scott West Wirwizia John Slane Statesville N. C

Refugees Seek Red Cross Relief as Floods Recede

In Little Rock Arkansas on June 15, a flood weary public seeks shelter with the Red Cross as five eastern Arkansas rivers overflow about 600000 acres. Refugees move toward Clarendon and Newport while protected towns on the White River prepare emergency relief. Bates and Pyatt remain cut off after a Tuesday tornado. Hyatt near the Missouri line is reported washed away and two people are dead at Bates.

Little Rock Ark Red Cross Arkansas Clarendon Newport Oth Tevee White River Bates Pyatt Hyatt Missouri Line

Coal Industry Parley Planned In New York

News from New York reports a planned coal industry conference involving anthracite and bituminous producers retailers wholesalers and equipment makers and distributors. A committee with members from the National Coal Association American Wholesale Association National Coal Merchants and Anthracite Operators Conference will report on the industry situation. The aim is cooperative control of production and rising sales.

New York Wall Street National Coal Association American Wholesale Association National Coal Merchants and Anthracite Operators Conference

Small town editor conducts yearly crusade for filling station

In a rural town, the editor embarks annually on a campaign to secure a new filling station, rallying residents and drawing attention to local infrastructure needs. The effort highlights persistent demand for fuel access and community investment.

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White House Hoover Enterprise Secretary of Commerce Phbdtographers Fireman Seattle Wash B. F. Summers Buddy Rosenberg 4Th Street Clarksburg West VA W. Main S Products Pittsburgh Plate Glass. CO President Coolidge ATH Panama Florence Poe Donohue Blurville Burton & Sitters Grafton Athletic Union Racine Blue Bell Chambray Cooper's Wise Burton & Sitter’s Toggery Mechanics Bank
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