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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1927

Page

4

Glorious Praise and Park Plans Amid Road Work

A community note blends Bible verses and prayers with local updates. It reports road maintenance on the county road, drainage work, and efforts to improve West Side park access including a stagnant ferry, float project, and water pipe installation. It also hints at aviation news and 4th of July preparations.

County Road West Side Park Road Thornton Carolina Coons Maple Run Evansville

Grafton Trolley Case Highlights Civic Tensions

The editorial praises highway work from Klein’s crew toward Thornton to Independence and condemns a city suit against Grafton Traction Co. as harmful to public welfare. It argues for broad civic cooperation to attract industry, warning the lawsuit harms image, funding, and future business in Grafton.

City Commission City of Grafton Grafton Traction Co Ossa Helion Scylla Corybdis City of Grafton Grafton Traction Company Traction Company Parkview Carr China Co Fetterman

Rainbow Trout Action in Preston County Editorial

In West Virginia Wild Life magazine the writer recalls helping Wild Life League youths from Tunnelton and Terra Alta plant rainbow trout provided by the Federal Bureau of Fisheries through Congressman Frank L. Bowman. The piece extols conservation gains in Preston County, praising local Republicans and pride in the region’s game and landscapes.

Wade“Pepper West Virginia Wild Life Magazine Preston County Wild Life League Boys Tunnelton Terra Alta Federal Bureau of Fisheries Frank L. Bowman

Preston Hills Wildlife Pleasures in West Virginia Tales

A narrator tours Preston County West Virginia praising abundant grouse quail rabbits and squirrels with exceptional trout and bass fishing. He notes deer numbering over three hundred roaming ridges and flats while black bear and wild turkey are absent. The scene includes rainbows released by a riverbank pine, with quail, bobwhite and locals sharing appreciation for the outdoors.

West Virginia Preston Preston Hills Bob White Virginia

Fire Destroys Coal Mine Building in Maryland

A shaft building of mine number 12 at Consolidation Coal Company near There was destroyed by a fire on June 29. Damage was estimated at 100000 dollars. Local authorities investigated the blaze and no injuries were reported.

Consolidation Coal Company

Grafton residents urged on water bond vote July 27

A reader in Grafton West Virginia argues for a bond issue to fund a filtration plant and water system improvements to ensure pure, affordable water. He compares filtration costs with drilling wells and cites Parkersburg’s experience to press voters to choose wells or filtration at the July 27 ballot.

Grafton West Va Howard H. Holt Grafton Sentinel Grafton W. Va West Virginia Parkersburg Pwiiter Holt

Wisconsin Senate Passes Beer Bill Into Law

The Wisconsin Senate approved the Duncan beer bill by 17 to 14, legalizing manufacture and sale of 2.75 per cent beer under state prohibition enforcement laws. It now goes to Governor Zimmerman for action.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Senate Zimmerman

Insurance avowals promise protection and value

A fragment urges readers to consider strong company protection for cars, noting it won’t cost much and provides a comforting sense of security. The ad emphasizes reliability and affordable coverage as a selling point in auto insurance.

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