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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1927

Page

2

Hidden House and Odd Button Tale From Beacon Hill

Boston features the hidden house on Beacon Hill with a low doorway and long passage. A farmer Will Norton is credited with an odd collar button discovery after a chicken sale. a chicken reportedly hid a gold button. In Pavie Cannonading, matinee pistols and explosions will be barred, as clowns’ fright tactics face protests and circus performances must avoid shocks for children.

Boston Heston Beacon Hill

Odd News Snippets From Across The States

A Northwestern campus honesty report notes 20 to 50 towels missing daily from Patten gym lockers, averaging a $15.97 to $97.50 daily loss. In Charlotte a merchants survey finds the modern flapper wears four pieces weighing 12 ounces. A London case reports a divorce and pending second marriage affecting daughters’ finances. A California lookout hoists water 2000 feet up a peak in 1 hour 40 minutes using a windlass. In Humbolt Tennessee a 12-foot boa named Mo Jo is kept as a household pet by Clide Hamlett.

Northwestern Evanston Ill Northwestern University Patten Gymnasiium Charlotte N. C Humbolt Tenn Clide Hamlett Mo Jo Hamlett

Yale Hall Seeks Tenant for Welsh Estate Near Wrexham

Yale alumni are urged to aid in finding a tenant for Plas yn Yale, Yale Hall, in Yale Valley near Wrexham Wales. The current occupant is a disabled war veteran who suggests Yale men could use the estate as a vacation camp. A Franco German airport plan between Treves and Luxemburg aims to create a joint aerodrome about halfway between the cities.

Yale Luxemburg Treves

Lord Balfour Bets First Time at Derby Race

London reports Lord Balfour attended the Derby marking his first race appearance and placing a five pound bet both ways on Call Hoy, receiving a check from his bookmaker as a reward for wit. Call Boy, the favorite, won the race.

London Lord Balfour Call Hoy Bobbie Call Boy

Clarksburg Firm Wins Bridge Construction Contract

Harrisburg, June 25. The Concrete Steel Bridge Company of Clarksburg Wisconsin received the contract for the construction of a bridge over the Susquehanna River at Byner Bike Street with a bid of 29091531 dollars.

Harrisburg Concrete Steel Bridge Company Clarksburg W. Wis Susquehanna River Byner

Go to Church Sunday Announcements in Local Churches

A church notice page lists services across multiple congregations. Rev W F E Johnson leads Nazarene evangelistic services. St Matthias Episcopal, First Presbyterian, United Brethren, Blueville and West Main M E, Methodist Protestant, First Baptist, First Church of Christ, St Pauls Lutheran, Salvation Army, First Brethren, Warren M E offer morning Sunday Schools, worship, and special programs with ministers and lay leaders.

Church of the Nazarene W. FE. Johnson Jesus First Presbyterian Church G. Becker Robert Love John W. iAult Jr. Dept First United Brethren Church S.tu Postlethwait Panter Gu. Bennett Hne Christian Endeavor’ 'Societien Branch Union Camille Hugill Elizabeth Hoffman Ethel Jenkins West Main Street M. BE Haghen J.lee Evans Epworth League Boy Scouts First Baptist Church A. W. Brown Claude Vincent Fairmont Grafton First Church of Christ J. A. Bettion - Panter Bible School

Catholic Candidate Seeks Mexican Presidency

Mexico City June 25. General Arnulfo Gomez, a devout Catholic, is nominated by the anti reelectionist party for next year's presidential race. The platform pledges religious liberty while demanding constitutional enforcement, signaling the religious controversy will feature in the campaign. An absence from Vera Cruz post shadows Obregon as he remains unnamed in candidacy plans.

Mexico City Arnulfo Gomez Vera Cruz Obregon

Comet Pons-Winnecke Nears Earth July 1 Visibility

The Pons-Winnecke comet will make its closest approach to Earth at about 3.5 million miles tonight. Astronomers expect a possible meteor shower as Earth passes through comet debris, with observers urged to use telescopes or binoculars for the best view. The comet should be visible across the United States for several days until July 1 before setting on the southern horizon.

Washington Earth Naval Charles P. Oliver University of Virginia Whlle United States

Ford bull dog tale frames new film at Opera House

In a humorous spread about The Bride at the Opera House a bull dog owned by Harrison Ford is cited as loyal yet disloyal under pressure. The piece highlights Ford protecting a young woman on his estate amid comic bits and a side feature about Sleep-walkers Marry.

Harrison Ford Ford Ing Pord Indy Little Lady Marie New Star Opera House

One Man Earns $100 Weekly Selling Record-Setting Suits

Advertises a work-at-home earnings offer from Park Tailoring Co promising $100 weekly by taking orders for suits and overcoats. Claims a $9 commission per order and provides a New York address at University Place for response.

Park Tailoring Co University Place N.Y

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