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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1928

Page

4

Grafton Daily Sentinel Advertising Rates and Office Notice

Public notice lists memorial offices at 102 Latrobe Street Grafton West Virginia and advertising rates. Rates include daily and monthly mail options with 15 cent first insertion and 8.40 daily plus further charges per inch after 9am. Removal notices and inquiry details are noted for business office.

Grafton Daily Sentinel Grafton Sentinel Grafton W. VA Howard H. Holt Memorial Latrobe Street

Republican factions pick Work to lead Hoover campaign

The Republican national committee names Hubert Work of Colorado as chairman and director of the Hoover-Curtis fight. Two large national headquarters will direct operations in New York and Chicago, with a third in Washington. Western leaders gain influence to steer the party's national campaign. The article contrasts party moves with the Houston convention scene and notes anticipated clashes over leadership and strategy.

Republican Party Hubert Work Colorado New York Chicago Washington

Wesleyan growth and Amelia Earhart aviation views

The writer reflects on Wesleyan's hopes for steady growth and credits Amelia Earhart for her Atlantic flight while noting she did not pilot the plane. It argues that many so-called feminine flights were led by male pilots and funded for publicity, urging true female aviators to fly solo and be taken seriously. It also touches on a Catholic university honor and a commentary on Chicago's Mafia ties.

Amelia Earhart Atlantic Miss Earhart Jamie Kipling Diane Fairmont Times

Toward Tolerance and a Doctor of Laws for Dr Hough

An essay on progress against bigotry notes a Detroit scene where Dr Lynn Harold Hough, former Central Methodist pastor, resigned for a new city assignment and was awarded a Doctor of Laws degree on the eve of departure at Detroit University campus.

Lynn Harold Hough Central Methodist Church Detroit Detroit University University of de

Standing of candidates in June Jubilee event

The June Jubilee standings list Miss Bonita McKeen leading for supreme title with a vote tally last night. Other top finishers include Miss Bertie Vandergrift in second and Miss Nichols at third, with many more in the top ranks among Misses Taylor County and Blueville contestants.

Bonita McKeen Brown-Dyer Bertie Vandergrift Nichols Philippt Margaret Braithwood Rowlesburg Nina Kinter Glenda Moore Simpson Fsh Viola Jeffrys Catherine Lucas Taylor County Appa McVicker Genevieve Bartow Roseoe Josephine Hat Maudie Lucas Bolliger Mary Weaver Alice Jenkins Mabel Woodward Dorothy Swiger Mildred Williams Elizabeth Kellay Mary Sullenberger Ruth Virginia Day Lora Deane Himelick Nellie Simmons Bertie Vanderer Isabel Wells Sara Catherine Eva Colebank Milas Viola Jeffrys Emma Marie Ware Edgar Tucker Flossie Lundy Genevieve Lansbury Mary Virginia Kessing Dorothy Dolan Mildred Renner Eirner Velma Haddix Susie Brown Philipps Margaret B. Nichols Jessie McDonald Pauline Dunham Pruntytown Guess Valley Falls Pearl Mason Rena Custer Knottaville Minnie Kirkpatrick Knottsville Tunnelton Miss Unknown Miss Stonehouse Gladys Ludwick Fetterman Pauling Shingleton Bowlesburg Miss Simpson Virginia Henderson Blueville Ruth Newcome Beulah Stevens Sarah’ Belle Harper Marie Carroll Marie Farley Webster Ina Losh McFarland

Truste es Sale Notice in Taylor County West Virginia

Legal notice of sale by trustee W Merle Watkins on July 6 1928 at 7 PM at the Taylor County Courthouse to pay off a deed of trust securing 600 and 200 dollars with a description of Lot No 2 of the B H McMillan plat in East Grafton and the Carroll estate.

A. W. Burdett Rebecca B. Riley Taylor Outery West Virginia John W. Carroll East Grafton County Court Taylor County East Main Street Carroll Alley W. Merle Watkins James W Bartlett Ralph W. Bartlett William H. Bartlett Clarksburg W. Va State Road ‘Commission of Grafton Fairmont Taylor and Marlons Stat Road Commission Charleston James W. Bartlett Ralph W.bartlett Wm. H. Bartlett Wm. H Bartlett State Road Commission of Gratton West Virginia-Maryland State Line Aurora Taylor and Preston Counties Sta Road Commission Weg

Quakers and Hoover Nomination Debate Rise

The article notes that Quakers in Philadelphia have long included many respectable citizens and faced opposition to war or war service. It discusses their conscientious stance on slavery and war, and explains how this influenced views on Hoover's presidential nomination, while acknowledging modern limits of church influence.

Philadelphia Friends Mr. Hoover

West Va. Newspaper Council Outing Opens in Berkeley Springs

State reporters from multiple sections gather for the Western Virginia Newspaper Council outing in Berkeley Springs. Ted Woodyard of Spencer presides with S. B. Buzzerd of Morgan Messenger assisting. opening includes a Paw Paw interstate bridge event and a closing banquet hosted by the local chamber of commerce. A separate item notes Bona Corley, 19, charged in Sutton crash. bail set for Monday magistrate appearance despite Mrs. Prunty and Mary Williams injuries. Hoover reports no campaign expenditures or contributions in West Virginia. Buckhannon confirms a five story addition to Agnes Howard Hall at West Virginia Wesleyan College with bids led by John M Kisner and Brother for $74,129.

Berkeley Springs West, Virginia Jackson's Mill Ted Woodyard Spencer State Council S. 8 Buzzerd Morgan Messenger Sutton Bona Corley May Prunty Little Otter Mary Williams Corley Hamrick Buckhannon Agnes Howard Hall Board of Trustees West Virginia Wesleyan College A. G. Young John M. Kisner

Explosion at National Fuel mine kills six in Morgantown

Officials investigated a blast at the National Fuel Company mine that killed six men and injured six others. Coroner S A Posten has impaneled a jury for an inquest next Wednesday. Funeral details list William Brock L S Stanley W S Henderson buried at Union cemetery and locally, with Curtis Stevenson and others sent to Clay County Court House and Fayette City. Six injured remain in hospital.

Morgantown National Fuel Company S. A. Posten State Department of Mines William Brock L. S. Stanley Henderson Brock Union Cemetery Stanley Curtis Stevenson Clay County Court House Steve Herrick Fayette City Hugh Ankton

Hoover campaign grinds toward July staffing plan

Washington dispatch reports Secretary Hoover will divide the campaign into two regional sets with headquarters in New York and Chicago and a central base in Washington. James W. Good is named in connection with the western office as campaign staff discussions unfold with Work tomorrow to finalize personnel.

Washington Republican National Committee Hoover Work National Committee New York Chicago James W. Good Commerce Secretary

Nominees Hoover and Curtis to Receive Nominations at Home

The report states Hoover and Curtis would return to their homes to receive official nominations and deliver acceptance speeches, likely in late July. It notes Secretary Hoover’s resignation from the cabinet and unclear timing, while Work plans to tender his resignation within a month.

Hoover Senator Curtis Work

America Is Urged To Fall Back On League

Geneva June 22 A Latin American call for Americans to unite behind the League of Nations was voiced at a conference on codification of international law. Prof Jose Leon Suarez of the University of Buenos Aires urged concrete political policies and realisation through the League. George W Wickersham former US attorney general spoke of growing American interest in codification. Suarez said universal law should not undermine state autonomy and that international law should be accepted by nations across continents before being proclaimed generally.

Geneva League of Nations Jose Leon Suarez Universalty of Buenos Aires George W. Wickersham United States America Suarem

Fire destroys Wheeling plant and two homes

Fire swept the Automobile Host Products plant in Wheeling on June 22, endangering about a score of firefighters. No injuries were reported. Two adjacent residences were also destroyed, and water shortages hampered efforts. The products building was completely destroyed with losses estimated at 35,000 dollars.

Wheeling Automobile Sde

Pittsburgh Markets Stated Prices for Hogs Calves and Lambs

Pittsburgh markets report steady to higher prices across hogs and sheep with moderate demand for produce. Hogs 1500 head showed 9.50 to 10.50 per hundredweight, rough sows around 8.00, fat lambs 14.00 to 15.75, calves 9.00 to 12.50, and potatoes steady with 150 pound sacks noted. Receipts held for Monday, trade dull with limited top offers.

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