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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1926

Page

2

Great Scenes in Johns Gospel Lessons for All Ages

A historical church lesson plan outlines the greatest acts and teachings from Johns Gospel. It covers key dates January to March, emphasizing Jesus as the Son of God, Messiah, and divine, who reveals God and offers eternal life. The guide aligns weekly topics with specific verses and aims to make Jesus real to learners.

John Son God Jesus Wade Christ Goa John the Baptist Andrew Philip Nathanael Moses Min Zehovah Ezek Messis Lizhens

Vance and Morgan win in wild Grafton election

In a stirring Grafton vote, Mayor elect Cather wins by 41 votes as Thomas H. Carner is re elected. Vance posts the largest finance commissioner tally in history with 2999 votes and Morgan edges Hinkle for street commissioner by 200. A $125,000 hospital bond fails by 296 votes, 604 short of the required margin.

Thomas H. Carner Grafton Jacob R. Morgan G. ‘Thomas Vance Heughtin Sayre Cather Preeinet Precinet Preciet The Sentinel West Side W.4 Souths Say Vance Arch Love J . Jacob R. Morgan Aad Beaton Clarence Hinkle Morgan Hinkle Lydia Hodel South Side Preater

Moody on Enthusiasm and the Lord's Work

Moody argues enthusiasm means devotion to God and that a man must put heart into his work or into the Lord's work. He contends true believers should commit fully, making daily effort rather than half measures, to serve with zeal.

Moody

Purpose of Prayer The Wall Dance Troubles Meadland

Gordon Morrow of Meadland visited Grafton on business and to call on friends. The note mentions prayer and dances as a curious phrase in the excerpt.

Gordon Thy U. S. Morrow Meadland Grafton

Grafton City Election Results Decisive Mayoral Vote

In Grafton the mayoral race ended with Vanes ahead Morgan and Hinkle, while Sayre led in council results. Bond issue failed by about three hundred votes, stirring intense public interest and a flood of call-in election coverage at the Sentinel office. The paper lauds the campaign conduct and notes the hospital project may await a later time amid water filtration priorities.

Sayre Aiea D. m Grafton Vanes Morgan Hinkle Sentinel Toor Mr. Cather Bit Mr. Sayre Eeain Jess Cather Tyro Vance A. ©. Love Hodel Ople

Dupont Family Chooses New Firm President

Wilmington March 17 Irene E Dupont steps down after seven years as president of E I Dupont De Nemours Co to devote time to family, with Lammott Dupont elected to succeed her. He becomes eighth Dupont family member to lead the firm since 1882 and the third Dupont brother to hold the post in succession.

Wilmington Del Lammott Dupont E. I. Dupont de Nemours Company Irene E. Dupont Irene Dupont Dupont

Mail Order Swindle Is Revealed After Arrest

An alleged wholesale mail order swindle came to light when John Lengen of Baltimore arrived seeking to marry a woman named Ellen Veranti after sending $100. Letters promising funds from men nationwide were found at the home of Mrs. William Veranti, 15, a married mother of several children, as the case was presented before United States Commissioner Clyde V. Stowell.

N.Y United States Clyde V. Stowell John Lengen Baltimore Ellen Veranti Rome Willian Feranti

Ultimatum to China Demands Tientsin Blockade End

United States and other powers deliver a formal ultimatum to Chinese factions, demanding the end of the Tientsin port blockade and removal of impediments to harbor and river traffic by Thursday noon. Signatories include the protocol of 1907 and naval powers in the area, with forces at Taku and ships outside Tientsin. The move follows resumed hostilities and disarmament talks near the Vel river mouth.

Peking Tientsin Taku United States Great Britain Pada Italy Vel River Tlentsta Sno Petar Wea Chinopes

Duke of York Suffers Mild Influenza Attack

At Manor in the country St Pauls Walden Hertfordshire England March 17 the Duke of York second son of the king is suffering a mild attack of influenza and has canceled several engagements. He is visiting here with the duchess. A plane doesn’t cost so much as an auto and never stalls on a country road.

St. Paul's Walden Hertfordshire England Duke of York

Fine Yourself Plan Is Tried In Chicago

A Chicago experiment known as the Fine Yourself plan targets minor traffic violators. It uses cards endorsed by police to record guilty pleas and forward them to the county for trial if signed. refusal leads to summoned court appearances as before.

Chicago Marth

Coal-Mine Wrecked by Charge of Dynamite

Altus Arkansas March 17 Two charges of dynamite touch off almost simultaneously wrecked the engine and boiler rooms and damaged the machinery and coal mine No 6 at Denning near here Early Tuesday Denning citizens aroused by the blasts found a third charge of ten sticks of dynamite beneath the cylinder of the shaft engine The engine room of the mine and the two nearby bilers were badly damaged and a smoke stack was demolished It appeared from torn earth and lumber that the unexploded charge had been placed less than three yards from the effective charges

Altus Arkansas Denning Here Bilers

Drivers Recommended Strict Licensing in March Dispatches

Dispatches from Gopenhagen dated March 17 report a disastrous load at Kovna Lith with 8 lives lost. Many inhabitants are hurriedly evacuating the towns as authorities consider licenses.

Gopenhagen Kovna

Flood in Denmark Leaves Eighteen Reported Missing

Washington March 17 More rigid examination of applicants for automobile drivers licenses was recommended in a report to Secretary Hoover by the committee on causes of accidents of the national conference on street and highway safety. Special examinations were recommended for all drivers involved in accidents.

Washington Hoover

Impeachment Move Over Judge English Honored

Twenty eight counts on misdemeanor charges against Federal Judge George W. English of the Eastern Illinois district were sent to the House Judiciary Committee today by a sub committee. The panel met in executive session and noted the counts could be reduced in the committee report.

Washington George W. English Ilinois House Judiciary Committee House English

Measles Stop Winning Team Measles Stop Winning Team

W V March 17 Mount Hope High substitute for Eastbank High in state tournament. Eastbank runner up in Section A tournament at Montgomery securing state bid. Mount Hope reached tri final but eliminated by Charleston sectional champions. board cited record during manga in selecting substitute.

Hannes W. Va Maren Eastbank High School Willee Mount Hope High Easthank Montgomery Mount Hope Charleston Las Eastbanks

Miners Flee Mine as Smoke Seen at Montour No.10

March 17 report from Pittsburg Coal Company shows smoke issuing from Montour Mine No. 10 Lifl causing over 200 miners to leave while foreman investigated. Officials found a wood fire in an abandoned opening. ventilation cleared and miners returned to work under the 1917 wage scale without a union agreement.

Montour Pittsburgh Goal Company Lifl Pittsburgh Coal Company Union

Judge Praises Tyler People at March Term Opening

Middlebourne West Virginia March 11 Judge P D Morris opened Tyler County circuit court noting there had been no grand jury session for over 25 years due to absence of major crimes and only petty offenses. He praised local residents for lawfulness while roads to the city were largely impassable and witnesses faced travel difficulties. He suggested chancery hearings could fill most of the term and would decide by Tuesday or Wednesday how much else would be carried over.

Middlebourne W. Va P. D. Morris Tyler County Justice Courts Morris Tyler J Court House

Young Elkins boy files unusual WV tax return

Roy Otto Snibby Morris, 12, employed as printer's devil by the Elkins Inter Mountain, filed a playful income tax return. He listed 14 cents interest, 1.50 borrowed money, income total of 157.12, deductions of 1.14 and 7.50, and claimed a 50 cent personal exemption. Deputy collector C. J. Sipes notes the oddity as Snibby jokes about owing or being owed by the government after learning about the single taxpayer exemption.

Elkins W. Va Roy Otto John D. Rockefeller, Jr

Prince of Wales Dances at London Ball for Rhodes Scholars

The Prince of Wales danced until the early hours at a ball hosted by Lady Aster at her St James Square town house in London. The event celebrated one hundred American Rhodes scholars and two score American girls attending Oxford, drawing many noted and diplomatic attendees from London society.

London Prince of Wales Aster St. Janes Square New London Oxford Wales

Derby Contender Carlavia Dominates Tijuana Race

San Diego reports Carlavia, ridden by M, wins the Tijuana derby handicap defeating rivals. The colt matches track records over a mile and a half, clocking 1:49.15, in a $23,000 event. If in Kentucky Derby shape, Carlavia could challenge top young riders and stiff competition.

San Diego Cal Wes Carlavia W. T. Aui Carlaris Tijuana

West Virginia tax suit on interstate gas sales

Charleston March hearings in common court resumed as H D Rummel for Hope Natural Gas argued against the state gross sales tax on interstate commerce. The case cites Eureka Pipe Line and questions tax measurement that burdens interstate business.

Charleston W. Va Ho! Natural Gas Company Jili Morgan Owen H. D. Rummel Hobe Natural Gas Company Argus Eureka Pipe Supreme Court of United States Hope Natural Gas Company

Brown Given 30 Day Term For Moonshine Possession

Floyd Brown pleaded guilty to possessing a pint of moonshine and was fined 190 dollars with coats, plus a 604 jail sentence imposed by Laurie W J Leach after arrest by Lt Trooper J W Waddell. The minimum punishment was recommended by Trooper Waddell. Aug Steiengels also pleaded guilty to similar charges, fined 100 dollars and sentenced to 60 days in Taylor County jail. The sentences followed recommendations of Trooper Waddell and were handed by Squire Leach.

Floyd Brown Laurie W. J. Leach J. W. Waddell Troer Woddell Brown August Steiengels Squire K. Leach Taylor County J. W. Woddell Squire W. Th. le

Doheny asks Supreme Court review of lease cancellations

Washington March 17 Edward L Doheny petitions the Supreme Court to review lower federal court rulings cancelling his Elk Hills naval reserve lease in California and contracts for storage tanks at Harbor. The government contends no grounds merit review and argues against reconsideration.

Washington Edward L. Doheny T Breme Fed Elk Hilla

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