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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1927
Page
4
A compressed notice outlines letters to editor limits, advertising rates, and submission deadlines. It mentions anonymous Hone Advertising inquiries, two centa per word rates for first insertions, one cent per word thereafter, and 9:00 a.m. office cutoff for ads. Additional 5 cents per inch applies for late composition, with removal notices due by 5:00 p.m. the previous evening.
A dated item notes Bible reflections and prayers tied to a World War memorial park dedication. It discusses the value of public recreation, the rise of parks since early Boston and New York efforts, and the park as a symbol of popular sovereignty and community heritage.
Lindbergh's Washington stop details mood of public celebration. He returns from brief visit after flying The Spirit of St Louis to New York. St. Louis readies a three day salute with parades, flag-raising, and a Chase Hotel dinner for the famed aviator.
Clyde Burgoyne was arrested yesterday by Constable Joe Bollhger on information from Philipp he was wanted there for beating a board out. He was jailed and returned to Barbour county this morning in custody of Herbert Lake constable of Philippi The bounty promised was announced for a later program in Forest Park stating a Sunday opportunity to collect rewards tomorrow.
A Baltimore Evening Sun editorial laments West Virginia legislators reconvening after a month, railing at budget fights and loaning money to taxpayers. The piece likens the lawmakers to incurable pests and contrasts their political squabbles with ideal summer tranquility.
Bonita Witt recounts Lindbergh's St Louis days with photos of Olve Street landmarks and Clayton Country Club scenes as mayor J. Miller governor Sam A. Baker and aviation colleagues honor the flyer. Anecdotes include his apartment routine with Red Love and Nelly Nelson and a kerosene water prank on a field mechanic.
Atlantic City reports Miami won the Shriners convention for next year. The decision on ending the national gathering in favor of sectional meetings was sent to a committee for study at the upcoming convention. Allen Higgins Rodes, potentate of El Maida Temple El Paso Texas, died of a heart attack in his hotel room.
St Joseph Michigan June 16 Emil Rosetti testified in the state's suit to dissolve the House of David colony describing a marriage by lottery supervised by Benjamin Purnell as highly satisfactory He said he fell in love with his wife immediately after the ceremony and has remained so since Rosetti, once Island manager, disputed claims that High Island was a banishment site for unhappy members.
France’s Foreign Minister Briand, ill with an eye infection diagnosed as herpes zoster, left Geneva for Paris today. He suffered neuralgic pains and fever overnight. In Paris, French specialists will tend him and orders for rest of several weeks were advised. doctors in Geneva telegraphed ahead.
A close up of the new flier announces an exhibition at the park. Colonel Lindbergh will place a wreath on the statue of the symbolic figure in front of the art museum.
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