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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1926

Page

4

Flag Day Observance by Barbour Elks at Philippi

Patriotic Elks ceremony marked Flag Day on the Philippi courthouse lawn in Barbour County West Virginia. The ritual featured a color guard, ritual readings by W J Cruise and Sidney Sommerville, and a flowered liberty bell with a large attendance despite a threatening storm.

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Veteran Actress Catherine Evans Dies at Aged Home

Veteran actress Catherine Evans, a Baltimore native and longtime Episcopal Home lecturer, has died at an aged care facility in Chicago. The report notes she was awaiting her mic when a historic assassination occurred, referencing Abraham Lincoln and John Wilkes Booth.

Chicago Jin Catherine Evans

Huntington Gun Battle Ends in Death of Suspect

Thomas Hackett, 34, a negro, was killed after resisting officers at his Huntington home while deputies and city police attempted to serve a lunacy warrant. Deputy Sheriff Pletcher M. Davis was wounded in the hand and arm but listed as not seriously hurt.

Huntington W. Va Thomas Hackett Pletcher M. Davis Davis Seriou

French Flier Aims to Reach China Soon From Paris to Tokio

Captain Urorses Pellietor Tolly, a French aviator, flies from Paris toward Tokio and hopes to reach Peking tomorrow. Telegrams from Krasnoyarsk, Yeniseisk, and Shari Piretii confirm arrival at six o'clock last evening as the air ministry reports.

Pottstown Church Destroyed by Severe Fire

The Reformed church building in Pottstown was burned to the ground during a severe blaze that damaged the structure beyond repair. Estimated loss is about $200,000, with the cause under investigation.

Pottstown

Hazel Atlas Worker Injured Last Night

A Hazel Atlas employee at Mazel Alias Company was injured when a crate fell in the ware room. John L. Lewis suffered a bad scalp wound and minor bruises. he was taken to Gea W City Trospitel and expected to be discharged tonight.

John L. Lewis Mazel Tygarty Conan Chay Gea

Grafton Weekly Sentinel Local News and Notes

The Grafton Weekly Sentinel publishes weekly from Grafton West Virginia at 142 Latrobe Street with Howard M. Holt as publisher. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and reserves rights for republication of news dispatches and local items. Letters to the editor are welcome up to 500 words. Advertising rates are listed upon inquiry.

Grafton Weekly Sentinel Peoples’ Guardian and Friend Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company Grafton W. Va Postoffice Howard MM. Holt Latrobe Street Associated Press Associated Trees

Financing the Tyga rts Valley at Grafton unfolds pledge drive

A Grafton community effort pledged 200000 in securities to back a rebuilt Tygar ts Valley plant after a devastating fire. Citizens formed a committee, sent a sympathy message, and promised loans if needed to secure mortgage debt. Later talks tempered with new plans but confidence remained that a larger, better factory would rise, with Mr Noble and management trusted to carry out policies.

Gratton Mater Assistanes Wring Iis T Ie Company United Effort Grafton Blewart Noble Mr. Noble Tysarts Valley

Triest Chirk Entertains Last Night at Grafton Park

Mr Farnest Sark hosted about thirty seven men at his summer home Grafton Park for a bridge party in honor of Frank M TolLis Jr who will wed Miss Hele Teown next Monday. Prizes for high scores went to Paul Malone and John Waters, who then presented gifts to the honorees. Near midnight Miss Virginis Hanway and Miss Margaret Manway served a luncheon. Guests included Franks Hollis, George Hussion Wi Motter, William Reavers, Ted Kunst, Arle Leonard, Franc Warder, Don Maxwell, Thomas Vance, and many others.

Mildred Molt Fairmont Guy Powell Watkins Street Mises Hdith Setier Wilma Keller Ivy Powell Brahein Shingleton Mildred Holt Virginia Powell Clarence Barnes Ward Blane William Kehler Eugene Harrison Kilgar Reese Alvin Datson Charles Shaw Clifton Shingleton Wayne Powell Triest Chirk O'Cloek Grafton Park Prank M. Tollis Hele Teown Minest Cleri Paul Malone John Waters Francis Seth Virginis Hanway Margaret Manway Frank M. Hollis George Hussion Wi Motter William Reavers Ted Kunst Arle Leonard Franc Warder Don Maxwell Thoma Vance Cline Jean Kutehi Marl Yoon J. Holt Terrence Tamburini James Bartlett Clarksburg Eugeny Korsting

Hospital Association Meeting In Chamber Of Commerce Rooms

The Grafton and Taylor County Hospital Association will hold a regular business session tonight at 8 oclock in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Members are requested to donate flower vases for use in the city hospital. An interesting meeting is anticipated.

Hospital Association Grafton and Taylor County Hospital Association Ofelock Chamber of Commerce

Ferndale Pavilion Hosts Continued Round and Square Dance

Tonight at Ferndale Pavilion in Grafton Park a further round and square dance will be held. The venue will be decorated for the occasion with excellent music provided. Hours run from early evening until 11. Streetcar service is arranged for convenient arrival. In these days of rapid delivery the timekeeper earns the raise in pay.

Erndale Pavilion Ferndale Grafton Park

Joseph Reveals Himself and Forgiveness in Egypt

In a June 24 lesson from St. Joseph's, the narrative traces Joseph testing his brothers, detaining Simeon, and using Benjamin as a trap to induce Judah to plead for mercy. It ends with Joseph’s revelation, forgiveness, and the brothers’ reconciliation and mission to share good news, foreshadowing Christ’s grace to all.

St. Joseph's Egypt Joseph Simeon Benjamin Judah Jacob Christ Hiu Jesus Christ

Selfishness and the World of Boxing and Baseball

A fragment reflecting on selfishness as a failure to give love or sacrifice, noting that selfish people complain about life. Mentions Babe Ruth and a hypothetical about Dempsey fighting the world, implying a broader social view within a sports context.

Babe Ruth Dempsey

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