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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1927
Page
5
Harrisburg June 17 a Chicago man Joe Chesnay aged 22 was to be hanged for the murder of mail carrier William Ansell. The execution was witnessed by Mrs. William Ansell, the mailman’s widow, as Chesnay had allegedly sought peace with God before the penalty.
West Virginia publishers and newspaper men gathered at Jackson's Mill Buckhannon and French Creek for a two day outing. The group will end the day with a Watt afternoon visit to Upshur county and attend the Weaton Chamber Commerce annual banquet with an expected attendance of about 400.
Kanawha county grand jury reported no indictment in the assault on W E R Byrne during the April city election. The panel cited conflicting evidence, noting indictments were prepared but rejected by jurors. The report also references Mars Carroll's improved condition since federal imprisonment.
Across several papers, editors weigh a planned shift to smaller paper money. Experts praise reduced costs and portability, while citizens worry about fitting new bills in wallets. Observers note impacts on counterfeit ease, collecting, and the broader monetary system.
G C Ball, 45, native of the Thornton district, was killed yesterday when a truck left the road between Fairmont and Rivesville and plunged into the Monongahela river. Driver Luther Wolfe, Ball’s brother in law, was seriously injured. Ball lived in Chesapeake, Marion county, was married with a family. Family communications failed. funeral details unavailable. More particulars expected in tomorrow's Sentinel.
A witty snippet recalls a playful line about etiquette and timing in a social exchange. The remark leans on clever wordplay about kissing and taking a correspondence course. It showcases a light, humorous tone from a bygone era.
Reports from Blytheville and Red Cross say Little River flood nears the highest stage yet. Vicksburg and Tallulah, Louisiana, face danger as relief planners consider a concentration camp for Madison parish refugees. Water recedes in Lake County Tennessee while replanting resumes. Hickman Kentucky remains flooded over farms and homes.
Williamson County State’s Attorney Boswell said a former Birger gangster stated that Shady Rest, the gang’s fortified HQ, was burned January 8 to silence members. Caretaker Steven George, his wife, Elmo Thomas son, and another man died in the cabin. Boswell noted Birger and nine associates already face murder indictments. no action planned yet for these killings.
Blinks announces the crooked pretzel has reformed and is now straight, as the world grows better.
Hollywood report notes rising influence of artists in motion picture production. Names like Rochus Griies, Carl Garg, Will Menzies, Francesc Cugat, Harold W. Miles, Anton Grot, J. Duncan Gleason, Hans Dreier, A. P. Freudeman, Jacob D. Petria, and Harry Oliver are highlighted for set design and interior decoration roles.
Improved Sunday School lesson on First Peter 2 11 17 and Romans 13 10 outlines the believer as sojourner and citizen. Emphasizes abstaining from fleshly lusts obeying civil rulers honoring all men loving the brotherhood fearing God and honoring the king while enduring opposition and suffering with Christ as a test of genuine faith.
A brief belief note urging believers to grant joy from Christ space within. It speaks of a living water well inside and promises continual rejoicing in the Lord through faith and spiritual renewal attributed to G. H. C.
A fragment referencing D. J. Moody and The Wigwam named as a proposed title for Chicago's large auditorium at $16 million. It questions whether scalpers are influencing affairs in Chicago and hints at church praise and personal devotion as needed in the church today.
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