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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1929

Page

5

Gold Bullets Motive Mystery in Torridity Case

In this tense interview, MacNair doubts Jerry Ogden did the murder while Lucy supports seeking truth. The engineer son pressed his father over a revived mine, fueling tension. The pair hint at Furie and a woman in black as potential factors, with caution about Jerry’s clothing and a pistol.

Jerry Air Hyde Hubbard Ogden Furie Black Nathan Hyde Lucy Jerry Ogden Stimson Ise Jerry MacNair Andrew Oxden Woman In Black Deacon Ike Fatie

Stalin denial fuels political tension and eerie night events

An article fragment recounts Stalin denying a resignation report and blends a tense night scene with sudden disturbances. It also covers a prowler, a fire in Lumberport, a beauty queen entering film talks in Morgantown, and a hunger strike incident in Fairmont, noting dates and local details.

Elks Lodge Instituted at Wellsburg with 124 charter members

A new Elks lodge was instituted in Wellsburg with 124 charter members under district deputy Thomas Ashton of Parkersburg. Over 100 lodge officers from eastern Ohio western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia attended the ceremony. Guards Camp Approved in Charleston, approval received to hold the 201st Infantry encampment at Camp Dawson West Virginia National Guard. A delegation of northern state officials urged creation of a state highway from Clarksburg to New Martinsville. Auditor Lawson withheld approval of a $416.66 salary warrant for Bonner H Hill pending minutes and certification. Richard Wright cleared of murder after coroner's jury deemed it a justifiable homicide. Henry Hinkley of Dry Branch sentenced to 20 years for crimes involving his 14-year-old stepdaughter. Lawrence Smalley and Paul Newton spending time in Atlantic City.

Ells Wellsburg Elks Thomas Ashton Parkersburg Hks Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Charleston CG. C. Pierce War Department 201St Infantry West Virginia National Guard Camp Dawson Kingwood Preston County Point Pleasant Edgar C. Lawson Bonner H. Hill Capitol Building Committee Lawson Capitol Commission Hill They Henry Hinkley Dry Branch State Penitentiary Kanawha County

Power Dam Plans Probed by Public Service Panel

Charleston civil engineer J K Anderson was named by the Public Service Commission to investigate New Kanawha Power Company plans for a Sandstone Falls dam on the New River. In Wheeling, 80 percent of the 210 May term federal liquor cases involve violations of liquor laws, to be heard by the grand jury. Morgantown student Harold Wayman predicted a major storm with hail an hour before a Morgantown tornado, noting a drop in the barometer to below 28.

Charleston J. K. Anderson Public Service Commission Kanawha Power Company Sandstone Falls New River Wheeling Morgantown Harold Wayman College of Agriculture West Virginia University Waymann H. Allen Department of Agricultural Education

Oil man Sinclair starts jail pharmacy duties after arrest

Prison guards describe the wealthy oilman as an early riser at the jail dormitory. Major Peak assigns him as jail pharmacist with a two year pharmacy background from the University of Kansas. Miss Mary Kathleen Wright, a nurse, and Dr. Morris Hyman supervise in the hospital.

Senate Sinclair Wm. L.peak University of Kansas Peak Mary Kathleen Wright Wright Morris Hyman

Grafton Wins Honors In Elkins Embroglio

Grafton took third place in the Monongah Valley track meet at Elkins on May 4. Winners included Thompson first in discus, Willis first in pole vault, Suddarth first in javelin, with McKeen second in high jump and third in running broad jump. Biggs finished third in the 22 yard low hurdles.

Grafton Elkins Thompson Willis Suddarth McKeen Biggs Suddarthard

Jones Outlines Color Tone Films Lighting Approach

Jones describes his technique for layering color tone films with light penetrating from above, creating a steady blue violet glow through various combinations. The description notes the blue tone remains visible as the light passes through different orders of the films.

Buckhannon Runaway 14-year-old Wanders to Pittsburgh

Buckhannon authorities search for a 14-year-old runaway named Raymond Feltz from Depot Street. The youth reportedly left home two days ago, with his wanderings traced from Buckhannon to Pittsburgh. Rev. Paul Crickenberger has shown improvement after a trying period and remaining family members report he is now more comfortable.

Burgh Adnaltyaa Pee Raymond Feltz Hannon Bick Pail. Crickenberger

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