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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1927
Page
4
A reflective newspaper column ponders why Lindbergh’s solo flight inspired global awe. It argues the public’s thirst for romance and youthful daring explains the frenzy, praising his fearless, carefree stance and near flawless execution as emblematic of true heroism.
A discussion contrasts Lindbergh’s celebrated heroism with calls for modesty and American pride while reporting on a Pittsburgh convention of Iron and Steel Electrical Engineers. It notes growing industrial safety, disciplined operations, and the shift toward humane, accident-averse workplaces as key indicators of progress.
The record notes that while the current session failed to enact several needed laws, it also failed to advance a number of measures. The discussion highlights a mixed legislative outcome with unresolved policy issues and lingering gaps in statutes affecting constituents.
A critic argues that excessive laws and restrictive regulations flood government at national, state, and local levels. Citing 10 000 new laws this year from 40 000 bills, the piece warns law enforcement grows chaotic and citizens struggle to know what is legal. The commentator calls for a legislative credit and restraint on nonessential laws.
News notes Russia's ultimatum to Poland following the killing of a Soviet official. Moscow denies fault yet presses for satisfaction, framing itself as an injured nation while the underlying rift with Poland draws attention during post Lindbergh celebrations.
The city schools music program shows growth with a new band, letters awarded for musical excellence, and expanded grade level singing. Highlights include sight singing in lower grades, three high school music periods, 225 high school music students, and multiple programs across schools during Music and Education Weeks and ceremonies.
Property transactions were at a low ebb during the week ending today as per records in the office of County Clerk Frank Bennett. The largest deed recorded was for a lot at Knotts avenue and Christiana St from William Kennedy trustee to Howard F. Smith for cash of 2160 dollars. A seven year lease between James Yaste and wife and Harry Andrew and Alex Kastas covers a storeroom at No. 20 East Mainstreet with annual rent of 1200 dollars. Other deeds include Nettle Grage to William OH. Pitzer 175 dollars in Knottsville district, Corbrah Hill to TR. 1 Davis half undivided interest in coal vein on Three Fork creek, Fetterman district 225 dollars, and Benjamin Luther Boyce to Jos.
Transactions record several property deals including N Hotsinpillar gaining coal and mining privileges on land in Fetterman district Wickwire Creek for 500 dollars Laura E Shackelford and husband transfer similar privileges on adjoining Boyce property to Jos H Hotsinpillar for 600 dollars Walter Poling and wife sell to George McCartney a parcel in Knottsville district for 650 dollars Delmar Coal Company transfers Rosemont Council No 47 Jr O U Malleres property in Flemington district for 150 dollars Harriett E Allender and Marion D Allender sell lots 6 and 7 block R Aldender division Blueville to Howard D Fink for 100 dollars
London report quotes Mrs Corbett Ashby president of the Women's National Liberal Federation and head of the Women's International Suffrage Alliance. She denounces the term surplus women for the two million British women unable to marry, arguing employed women are vital to the country and should be treated as such. She adds happiness in marriage hinges on the choice to refuse an unhappy union.
A Turkish woman hailed a policeman when three men insulted her on the street. They were sentenced to three months in prison and ordered to pay 1,000 Urac to the offended lady, about $500.
A distress aboard the sinking vessel prompts the captain to urge prayers from the passengers. One man volunteers, and the captain implores collective prayer, urging all to rely on faith to endure the crisis.
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