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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1928

Page

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Knights of West Virginia elect Skaggs Eminent Commander

The Graf ton Commandery Knights met in the Masonic Temple naming Charles R. Skaggs Eminent Commander for the coming year. O Jay Fleming and William A. Beaver attended and were honored. Officers were elected or appointed. retiring Eminent Commander John C. McIntosh received a past commander’s jewel. Continued on page two.

Knights of West Virginia Grafton Masonic Temple Charles R. Skaggs O. Jay Fleming William E.hart Ledlie J. Loar Wiliam W. Powell Charles G. Corbin Joseph J. Bradford Charles W. Steel Samuel M. Musgrove Clyde N. Mays Chatlea H. Payne Be Harter Wolke James Whch Tme John C. Melntosh W. A. Beavers Harry C. Compton Knights Templar Knight McIntosh

Kiss Pyorrhea Cause, German Dentist Says

New York June 19 The kiss as a cause for the spread of pyorrhea is proposed by Dr Hermann Becks professor of dental hygiene at the University of Freiburg Germany who arrived on the liner Berlin He believes a stomach ailment may be the original seat of the disease but it is spread through kisses He came to continue his research at the University of California.

New York Hermann Becks Dental Hygiene University of Freiburg Germany Berlin D Becks University of California

Weather in West Virginia: Partly cloudy tonight and showers Wednesday

West Virginia weather call reports partly cloudy conditions tonight with likely showers on Wednesday. Temperature remains relatively steady with no significant change expected.

West Virginia

Notice To Delinquent Taxpayers Levy Ordered By Sheriff

The sheriff has been ordered to levy upon the personal property of all delinquent taxpayers. Immediate payment is required to escape this levy. The County Court of Taylor County. o1-littp

County Court OF Taylor County

Old Feud Blamed In Slaying Case

Los Angeles June 19 42 John Joduius wealthy retired Gaivage druggist found slain in front of his Van Nuys home. Police say a feud dating from Chicago led to the death. Glad’s body lay by his auto with a chest wound. $441 on him. His bride of five months H A Wilson and neighbor F A Krupp questioned. Mrs Glad denied knowledge but cited trouble with his first wife.

Los Angeles John Joduius Gaivage van Nuys Gigd Chica Glad H. A. Wilson F. A. Krupp Krupp

Tornado Damage Across Ohio Kills Child in Columbus

Severe storms lashed central and southern Ohio causing one death and wide damage estimated at 750000. A 10 year old Donald Thomas died in Columbus from lightning as winds toppled cottages near Buckeye Lake and Whipple. Washington county reports extensive destruction with telegraph and telephone outages.

Columbus Ohio Donald Thomas Neero Buckey Lake Newark Whipple Washinton Henry Erb Lowell Mabel Schwenderman Cornelius Schwenderman Washington County

Still Unable to Find Crew in Arctic Search

Kings Bay Spitzbergen June 19 After two failed attempts to spot General Umberto Nobile and his party of survivors on the ice north of North Hast Land, hope for immediate relief shifts to dog teams and a foot patrol led by Captain Sora of Italian Alpine troops. A second patrol of Alpine Club students and troops prepares to search along the De Island coast to Cape Leven while seaplanes again approach without sighting.

Kings Bay Spitzbergen Umberto Nobile North Hast Fair Sora See Nobile Beverly Island Scoresby Island Cape Leven Cape Vinten Dove Bay Foya Alpine Club Alpine Troops de Island

Mexico's Lindbergh Visits West Point Commander

Captain Emilio Carranza known as Mexico's Lindbergh flew to West Point to present compliments from the Mexican Military Academy to U S Military Academy officials. He arrived from Washington and plans a nonstop flight later from New York to Mexico City after ceremonies and engagements at the academy.

Mitchel Field Emilio Carranza Mexico Lindbergh West Point United States Military Academy Carranza Washington New York Mexico City

Hale Renominated by His Party in Minnesota Primary

In Minnesota, Senator Henrik Shipstead, farmer labor, wins renomination by wide margin in state primary. Other races include Republican nomination battles for governor and Senate with various candidates like J A Burnquist and A J Rockne. George S Cashman secures Democratic senior nomination. Theodore Christian Son renomination noted on Republican side.

Portland Maine United States Frederick Hale Ralph J O. Brewster Ira Hepsey Houston Donald W. Snow Bangor William Tudor Gardiner Gardiner Land Maing House of Representatives Sena Joy Herbert E. Holmes Lew Ton Haward Moran Rockland Merelaint Shipstead Paul Minn Henrik Shinstead Farmer-Labor Novas Ue Om Arthur Nelson St. Juan J. A. A. Burnquist Minneapolis A. J. Rockne Zumbrota St. Paul George S. Cashman St. Cloud Theodore Christianson Banis George 1. Sing Son

Pomerene to Get Ist Vote

Mansfield Ohio June 19 Henry Brunner chairman of the state central Democratic committee announced Ohio's delegation to the Democratic national convention will cast its first ballot for former Senator Atlee Pomerene. He said the second ballot decision would follow the first. Pomerene said he would not try to influence delegates beyond the first ballot and denied seeking the nomination. Ohio's delegation was pledged to Pomerene though many desire Governor Smith on the first ballot and only one delegate from the primary supported Smith.

W Baltiore Morces Smith New York Albert C. Ritchie Maryland Stith Empire State Ritchie Houston Tex James A Reed Missouri Alfred E. Smith Clem Shaver National Democratic Committee Edward Villmoore Reed Mary Mansfield Pomerene Ohio Dw York Brunner Pomerone

Hundreds of Men Work to Save Land in Flood Fight

Memphis scene reports hundreds of workers fortifying levees along the White and St. Francis rivers in Arkansas. Crests moved downstream as crews added sandbags and reinforced embankments begun after last year's floods. Mississippi county levee faced scrutiny but was said not in immediate danger.

Memphis Tenn Arkansas Mississippi County

Youth Freed by Jurymen in Pittsburgh Murder Case

Pittsburgh on June 18 a jury freed 16 year old Peter Highano after seven hours deliberation in the murder case of Ross Fieare 28. The judge told the defendant he had no right to take the law into his own hands, noting it was fortunate he avoided a guilty verdict. The shooter admitted retaliation followed an alleged threat against his sister and a demanded withdrawal of a suit.

Pittsburgh Peter Cy Highano Ross Fieare Vieare Cirigiane

Valley Forge 150th Anniversary Observed With Cornerstone

The 150th anniversary of Washington and his army’s Valley Forge evacuation was marked today. A key event was the laying of the cornerstone for the national Washington memorial church, projected to cost ten million dollars once completed.

Valley Forge Pas George Washington National Washington Memorial Church

Hares Named Baptist Leader for Northern Convention

Detroit June 19 A H Hares New York banker and Baptist layman was nominated for the presidency of the Northern Baptist convention. James J Davis secretary of labor was nominated for the presidency of the American Home Mission Society. Officers’ election set for tomorrow. The evangelism committee warned of declining church membership over the past decade with 64003 Baptists reported and letters exchanged nearly balancing, yet baptisms lag behind losses.

Detroit A. H. Hares New York James J. Davis American Home Mission Sociely Harris Ministers and Ehuyeh

Three Suspects Arrested In Detroit Bombing

Detroit police investigated a bombing that damaged the county courthouse corridor injuring 14. Inspectors suspect the blast targeted the municipal courts building where nine men faced extortion charges in a cleaners and dyers war. A robbery motive was also considered by a county official.

Detroit John Boyle Police Homicide Squad Cipal Courts Godfrey Ereswald

Plans of Miss Boil in Uncertain Future Flight

Harbor Grace N F reports Miss Mabel Boil faces clouded plans for future flights aboard the Columbia or other craft. Speculation links a Rome direct flight and a return by sea or air, with messages from New York and Cotumula owner Charles Asme cited. Miss Bell and Derrie accompany but withheld plans.

Harbor Grace N. F. Lune Mabel Boil Myserosshe Ocean Rome Shiso Columbia Buroye Rowel l New York Charles Asme Cotumula Queen of Diamonds Ives Aviatrix Tex St. John's

Stillmans Back Aviatrix Rasche on Berlin Flight

New York reports Thea Rasche the German aviatrix has secured backing from Mrs James A Stillman for a flight to Germany. A Bellanca monoplane named North Star is provided by Stillman’s bank. From Old Orchard Maine Rasche plans to start as weather permits with Albrecht Koenemann as navigator and relief pilot. The 28 year old flyer has flown four years, and Mr and Mrs Stillman intend to remain with her in Old Orchard until departure.

New York Thea Rasche Aviatria James A Stillman Germany North Star Long Smooth Old Orchard Rasche Stillman Berlin Mids Rasehe

Earhart Circumnavigator Lands At Southampton Harbor

Amelia Earhart and Wilmer Stultz arrive in a British port after crossing the Atlantic in the Friendship from Burry Port. The arrival is marked by cheers, a police escort, and a welcoming reception led by Southampton's mayor. The party travels by motor car to their hotel as crowds celebrate a historic feat.

Southampton Meltist U Barry Port Wales Wilmer Stultz New Foundland Burry Port Lurry Port Amelia Warhart Boston Miss Earhart H. H. Bailey Jemerican Imperial Airways Buniy Port Bristol Channel Ual Stultz

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