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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1928

Page

7

Walker Chosen To Make Big Speech At Demo Convention

Special Central Press correspondent Ty Marsital Otey Walker reports from Houston on June 26 that he expects to be the Democratic spokesman for the convention. He jokes about becoming Houston mayor and shares backstage impressions of political figures and reporters.

Walker Ty Marsital Otey Walker Central Press Daily Sentinel Deleeste Houston Ues Alabama Dan’ Moody Frank Roosevelt Main Street Hereman Park

Dogs in the Hearts star a remarkable police dog at Opera House

The feature film Call of the Hearts screens tonight at the Opera House with Dynamite the police dog in a pivotal role. The Belgian German breed is praised for guarding flocks and intelligence as the dog obediently follows trainer cues, captivating the audience with expressive eyes and swift actions.

Belgium Germany Opera House Basil Dickey High Rainer

Rotary appoints I B Sutton new president in Tampico tale

Rotary announces I B Sutton of Tampico Mexico as its new president succeeding Arthur H Sapp of Huntington Ind. The report notes Sutton’s keen gaze and camera presence. Dynmite trainer Lewis Vokla selected the star from nine puppies, sired by a champion, for a western film series starring Edmund Cobb with Joan Alden in a leading feminine role.

Harris & Ewing Rotary I. B. Sutton Tampico Mexico Saginaw, Mich Arthur H. Sapp Huntington Ind Lewis Vokla Dynmite Edmund Cobb

New Asper Lax claims quick cure for colds in text

A bogus health blurb touts Asper-Lax as a Marvelous aspirin and laxative formula to end toxic poisons causing colds. It promises instant relief with no cost and claims drug and department stores carry the product.

June Pugh Faces Main Street Blocking Charge

June Pugh appears on the mayor's docket for blocking traffic on Main Street. Traffic officer Clarence Sillman filed the complaint. Pugh is to be arraigned tomorrow morning.

June Pugh Trafic Clarence Sillman Pugh

Parkersburg Line to Install Lock and Block Signals

Work on the Parkersburg branch of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to install 800000 in lock and block signaling progresses rapidly. Crews have reached Rosemont and units will be placed along the 104 mile division creating about 18 blocks between Grafton and Parkersburg. Officials expect partial operation by October and say the system will boost capacity and safety while preserving current operators. Local men are employed and the project should provide ongoing signal maintenance jobs though the crew size remains steady.

Parkersburg Baltimore and Ohio Everal Rosemont Grafton TK. Palprty Salemi

Waldo hotel improvements planned in Clarksburg

West Virginia hotel owners announce a $40,000 program to refurnish the Waldo hotel add baths re carpet all floors and redecorate walls lobby and mezzanine with completion expected before fall following a visit by Senator Guy D Goft owner to manager James D Woddell. Two men sentenced to 40 years each for highway robbery in Huntington after being identified by a store manager and customers. Simeon Barker, 27, a mine pick leader, was killed instantly by a slate fall at Laughlin Coal near Reynoldsville. The death is ruled accidental and no inquest is planned.

Houston Otto Agnes Rice Hotel Jim Reed Tom Heflin Mr. Walker Clarksburg West Virginia Guy.d. Goft James D. Woddell Simeon Barker Laughlin Coal Company Reynoldsville Leroy Goff

Love of Music Leads to Jail for Youth Thefts

Robert McDougle, a Court House district youth, is jailed in default of $1000 bond for stealing a violin and records from Flag itun schoolhouse months ago. Squire A R Weston stated the youth confessed, saying his love of music led him to crime and he will remain jailed until October circuit term.

Robert McDougle Court House Squire A. R. Weston

Georgia residents await a comet sighting tale

Officers report Noa Numskute faces charges of stealing the school machine and breaking into the schoolhouse. If his confession holds, authorities believe his musical talents may lead to a term in Moundsville. He is charged with theft and burglary, both carrying penitentiary risk.

Moundsville State Penitentiary

Vagrant Arrests Reported by Local Police

In the district, officers made one additional arrest since yesterday. Patrolman B. H. Slayton detained a man last night in the east end yards. The detainee, identified as Frank Wills, was jailed on theft and riding charges.

B. H. Slayton East End Frank Wills Squiire W.B. Leach Tilin

West Virginia State Fair to Feature 4 H Club Exhibits

The West Virginia State Fair in Wheeling will run September 1 to 8 with 4 H club exhibits from Brooke, Hancock, Marshall and Ohio counties. The program includes six 4 H fairs such as the State Dairy Calf club show and county shows, with premiums over 2100 dollars for county events and 1000 dollars for the state show. J Earl Romine is county agent and Otto Schenk and W H Koch lead the State Fair board in charge.

Agricultural Extension Service United States Department of Agriculture West Virginia University West Virginia Brooke Hancock Marshall Ohio J. Earl Romine Otto Schenk W. H. Koch

Tenderloin Nightlife at Kellys Ringside Cafe Bowery

In Kellys Ringside Cafe in the Bowery the crowd dances under dim light to drums and perfume as Chuck White and Rose Shannon glide in a crowded scene. Owner Kelly watches the packed room with a keen eye, while Sparrow gossips about easy money and Chuck eyes bigger goals beyond gigolo work.

Bowery Chuck White Lovely Rose Shannon Chuck Rose Rose Shannon Kelly Ringside Sparrow Bla Park Avenue

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