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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1929

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Vatican Aid in Moves for Mexican Church Peace

Five people died and two were injured in Sunday plane crashes, including an Army pursuit plane crew members Staff Sergeant Homer C. Johnson and Lieutenant C. K. Roath. A borrowed plane crash near Compton killed Raymond Kettenofen and brother Gordon while Kenneth Graham died in Eudora after attempting a low altitude stunt. A flight instructor, Christopher Evans, also died in Granby Quebec. Separately, a Cleveland to Detroit bus crash killed 16 and injured 31 as investigators opened a case into the collision near Toledo.

Homer C. Johnson C.K. Roath Little Rock Ark Galveston Texas Ipyton Ohio Air Maneuvi Raymond Kettenofen Brother Gordon Los Angeles Mest Lves Compton Kenneth Graham Richard Dobbs Euraka Kansas Gleveland Toledo E. D. Waring Gotfried C. Frovap Monroe Mich Frovap

Tom Mix Indicted in Los Angeles Tax Case

Associated Press reports film star Tom Mix, famed motion picture cowboy, has been indicted in Los Angeles on charges of falsifying a income tax return and conspiring to withhold government funds.

Associated Press Tom Mix Los Angeles

Leaders Halt Summer Lull For Congress

Republican leaders abandon an all summer recess plan and push to shape party majorities for quick decisions on arm relief and tariffs. President Hoover gathers allies in a White House dinner and Senate talks while House debates tariff measures.

Washington Congress Hoover Senate Borah Idaho Fess Ohio White House Watson Indiana House Finance Committee Rorab Secretary Good War Department

German Expert Writes Report On Settlement Nearing

German reparations delegation chief Dr Hial mar Schacht spent the week in Essen with Ruhr bankers and industrialists, returning to Paris to work with Sir Josiah Stamp on the reparations commission report. They drafted conditions on suspending half of annuities, postponing collection in Germany, and potential revision by a future international conference.

International Conference of Experts Owen di Young

French aces plan flight to Paris in 30 hours

New York May 13 three French fliers Rene Lefevre Armeno Lotti and Jean Assailant aim to fly a single motored monoplane from Roosevelt Field Long Island to Paris in 30 hours within 10 days. If achieved they would beat Lindbergh 1927 record by three hours. A rival team member of Lotti and Assailant joined Lefevre at the field last night. Continued on Page Five.

New York Paris Roosevelt Field L. I Rene Lefevre Armeno Lotti Jean Assailant Gol Charles A. Lindbergh Lotti Lefevre The

Shriver To Grant Diplomas To 175 Elementary Scholars

Taylor county pupils will receive elementary diplomas entitling them to enter accredited high schools in West Virginia for strong grades in standard examinations. Of 175 tested, 51 failed initially but after a second test all but five passed. those five may get one more chance due to excellent daily grades. Superintendent Lloyd L. Shriver announced with W R Matthews and two assistants aiding in the process.

West Virginia Taylor County Lloyd L. Shriver Shriver W- R Matthews Gertrude Rasmussen Myrtle

Anna Jarvis Thanks Local Friends For Mother's Day Tribute

Miss Anna Jarvis of Webster Taylor county and former Grafton resident, founder of Mother's Day, expresses appreciation for the community observance. She credits her mother's labor and loyalty to church and home for Mother's Day, and sends friendly greetings while praising the hometown celebration.

the Sentinel Anna Jarvis Webster Taylor County Grafton Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church

Many Attend Services During Mother’s Day

Attendance at Mother’s Day services in local churches yesterday topped 4,500, with pastors reporting all services very successful. Co operating churches listed totals from West Main Street M. E. 438 to Salvation Army Citadel 45, while St Paul’s Lutheran and Blueville M. E. did not report.

West Main Street M. E Andrews M. E First Baptist St. Paul's M. E United Brethren First Presbyterian Methodist Protestant Salvation Army Citadel St. Paul's Lutheran Blueville

Notice of street white lines and fines on three streets

Latrobs street Main street and Boyd street receive white lines six feet from curb to mark parking. Any vehicle parked outside these lines will incur a fine. City mayor Chas. O. King signs the notice.

Main Street Latrobs Street Boyd Street Chas. O. King

Ten Nights in A Barroom stage show at high school

Martha Boyerg cancels engagement to sing at WMMN to perform in Ten Nights In A Barroom at the high school auditorium on Tuesday May 14. She will sing several selections between acts and one number will be After the Ball Is Over.

Martha Boyerg WMMN

Court Reopens Des Moines University After Riots

Des Moines Iowa May 13 The Des Moines University closed by order of the board after student riots was reopened by a district court injunction. President Harry C Wayman notified by telephone of the injunction and students were summoned back to classes. Six students had sought a temporary writ to prevent further closings and protect instruction and credits. Continued on Page High.

Des Moines Des Moines University Board of Trustees Harry C. Wayman Wayman Page Hight

Births Exceed Deaths in Taylor County April

Thirty births and thirteen deaths were reported in Taylor county for April. Registrar Mrs. Gene W. Ford noted figures near the long term average. Two births involved twins to Mr. and Mrs. G. Cassel Anvil near Knottsville. District totals follow including Booths Creek District.

Taylor County Gene W. Ford Registrar of Vital Statistics G. Cassel Anvil Knottsville Booths Creek

Murder charge held in Charleston over Bowen death

Mil lard Morrison a former Elizabeth New Jersey railway policeman and his companion Walter E Wilmot are held on a murder charge at Charleston West Virginia in connection with the death of Frank Bowen

Associated Press Millard Morrison Elizabeth N. J Charleston W. Va Walter E. Wilmot Frank Bowen

GOP Regulars Hear Lashing Fess Rebuked On Pseudo Republican

Senate Republicans spar on farm policy with Senator Fess of Ohio defending his criticisms of colleagues who oppose Hoover farm plans. Senator Brookhart of Iowa calls the term pseudo Republican misused and cites dictionary meaning. Johnson of California escalates the exchange as Fess admits uncertainty over the phrase. Echoes of earlier speeches and a note on Edison quote about genius close the brief item.

Washington Senate Fess Ohio Hoover Brookhart Iowa Johnson California Fromalifornia

Bowman Explains Tariff Bill Local Effects in WV District

Congress representative Frank L Bowman Morgantown analyzes the tariff bill. He says West Virginia industries including glass cement wool and dairy benefit broadly from higher rates with few exceptions. He notes active hearings and aims to protect district industries and duties.

Washington, D West Virginia Congress Frank L. Bowman Morgantown Bowman House

Nation hopes for settlement in months in church talks

Mexico City May 13 A thaw in relations grows as negotiations appear to start between the Roman Catholic Church and the Mexican government. Arch bishop Ruiz of Michoacan and President Portes signal openness to cooperation. Bishop Cesar Valscenela travels to Rome to discuss a possible settlement with the Vatican. Vatican conversations with Bishop Ledvina of Corpus Christi on Mexican opinion are noted.

Mexico City Mexico Ruiz Michoacan Washington Portes Vatican Antonio Ciizar Valsc Enela Chihuahua Rome Pius XI Manuel B. Ledvina Corpus Christi Texas

Election results from Dresden Saxony Diet race

May 13, 1923 Dresden reports Social Democrats won 99 of 96 seats? The text shows party gains and losses: Social Democrats gain seats, Omaists? Nationalists lose six of 142, Fascists gain three to five, Saxon rural party enters with five seats, remainder spread among six other parties. The report details shifting majorities and fragmented outcomes.

Dresden Germany Social Democrats Seati Ng Omaists Sest New

Knights Conclave Honor to Citizens in West Virginia

A request to clear Main Street between Bridge Street and Latrobe Street and Latrobe Street between St Marys Street and Main Street on May 15 for the 55th Conclave of the Knights plat of West Virginia. Citizens urged to assist and keep routes clear for guests on May 16 and 16.

Knights Plat West Virginia Onenty USA Main Street

Fenton United Cleaning and Dyeing announce new three day service

Cincinnati Ohio firm Fenton United Cleaning and Dyeing Co announces revised hours offering three days service. Lynch Cleaning and Dyeing is listed with phone 62.

Fenton United Cleaning and Dyeing Co Cincinnati Ohio Lynch Cleaning & Dyeing

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