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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1929

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Judge Kittle Talks Straight With Grand Jurors

Judge Warren B Kittle opened the May term of Taylor county circuit court urging grand jurors to indict all violators of the liquor, rape, forgery, bribery and other laws. He warned against personal prejudice, urged action on moonshine prohibitions, automobile thefts, forgery and disturbing the peace. Detected arrests included Donald Chester Raymond Sapp and Roy Kirby cited for contributing to delinquency of a child. bonds set at 500 each.

Warren B.kittle Taylor’ County Crs Donald Chester Raymond Sapp Roy Kirby Grand Jury Grafton Kittle

Memorial Day observance planned for Grafton WV

Plans for the most elaborate Memorial Day observance in Grafton were announced by the Taylor County Post of the American Legion. West Virginia appropriates 1200 dollars annually for the event because of the state’s only national cemetery located in Grafton. United States Senator Guy D. Goff will speak, four bands will perform for the parade and graveside rites, with a memorial program broadcast from WMMN in Fairmont. Cooperating groups include the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Grafton Taylor County American Legion West Virginia United States Guy D. Goff Harrison County WMMN Fairmont Daughters of the

Joy Ride Fatal to Logan Lass in West Virginia

Two youths and an alleged bootlegger are jailed on manslaughter charges after a fatal auto crash near Logan that killed Netti and injured Emma Clark. Fred Underwood and Thamery Browning admitted purchasing liquor before the drive, per state police and deputy sheriffs.

Logan

No More Long Voyages for Graf Zeppelin

Friedrichshafen Germany Dr Hugo Eckener head of Graf Zeppelin stated the dirigible would not undertake long journeys until motors four of its units failed last Friday are thoroughly examined and absolutely clarified. He returned to confer on motor questions and said the Graf Zeppelin would continue on Page Three once clarification is obtained.

Friedrichshafen Hugo Eckener Graf Zeppelin Evanston Brethren of the Second Baptist Church Isaac Thomas Thomas

Shepherd College Campus Farm for Kids in Shepherdstown

Shepherd College in Shepherdstown West Virginia hosts a one acre model farm built and run by children. The on campus project began as a simple garden to attract youth for teacher training and evolved into a miniature farm teaching arithmetic, farming methods, and practical lessons, reflecting Shenandoah valley agriculture.

Shepherd College FARM Shepherdstown W. Va Little College Town West Virginia Shenandoah Valley

Bleachers stampede kills two at Yankee Stadium

At New York May 19 a stampede in the right field bleachers of Yankee Stadium during a rain hurry caused 2 deaths and over 60 injuries. Eleanor Price 17 Hunger College student and Joseph Carter 60 died. Police and ambulances aided injured fans as crowds surged toward the exits. Authorities termed the accident unavoidable.

New York Yankee Stadium Eleanor Price Hunger College Joseph Carter Yankees Boston Red Sox Ruthville Babe Ruth Miss Price Carter

Plane crashes claim victims as eight hurt

Six airplane crashes yesterday killed seven people and injured eight, with four injuries serious. Victims include Major Joseph Noyes, 40, and Frank Graves, 25, among others. Caused by army and homemade monoplanes, with crashes at Kankakee, Muskegon, Calgary, Pawhuska, Roosevelt Field, and St. Louis.

Associated Press Joseph Noyes Oklahoma City United States Department of Commerce Frank Graves Lowell Ind Kankakee Ill Graves Noyes Archibald Bryent Ie Squadron Air Corps Edward Hertzberg Galveston Tex Muskegon Mich George F. King Morris R. Mellinger King Calgary Aero Club Calgary Alberta N. B. Stevens D. E. McCallum Louis Scott O. G. Corben Pawhuska Okla Roosevelt Field N. Y Dorothy Gusness Baltimore Lucianna de la Paulle New York Lambert St.Louis St. Louis Oscar Heintae Will Langerdorf

Hospital Association Meeting Planned for Tuesday Evening

The Grafton and Taylor County Hospital Association will hold an important meeting at the Y M C A building tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. All solicitors from the recent fund drive are urged to attend so a detailed report of the organization’s work can be presented. Charleston dispatch reports state auditor Edgar Lawson will honor April salary checks for Bonner H Hill, secretary of the Capitol Building Commission. Theodore Crickenberger, pastor of St Pauls Lutheran, is much improved after illness.

Grafton and Taylor County Hospital Charleston W. Va Edgar ©. Lawson Bonner H. Hill Capitol Building Commission iRay Theodore Crickenberger St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Dawes Confers On New Job Leaders For Dry Bureau

Washington May 20 Administration officials urge separate heads for enforcement and prosecution of prohibition. They favor shifting the prohibition unit from treasury to justice with close cooperation but two distinct leaders. James M. Doran may be named coordinator coordinating departments while the coast guard and customs service expand enforcement roles.

Dawes James L. West Associated Press Washington Prohibition Treasury Justice Department Ofassistant Mabel Walker Willebrandt Senatanrone Cone Cur

Railroads Win Fight On Valuations Basis

Washington May 20 The St Louis and Fallon railroad won in the supreme court overturning government valuations used for rate making. Justice McReynolds said the law requires considering reproduction values and the Commerce Commission methods were condemned. The ruling reverses a lower court decision and ends a long dispute over railroad property valuations for regulation.

Washington St. Louis Commission Commerce Commission

Clinic Victim Laid To Rest In Parsons Burial

The state’s lone victim of the Cleveland hospital explosion was buried in Long Cemetery Parsons Tucker county at 2:00 yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Ogda Long, wife of dairyman Fred Long, was laid to rest with a large crowd from nearly a dozen counties attending. Over 500 mourners were present and more than 200.people were noted at the service.

Cleveland Ohio Parsons Tucker County Ogda Long Fred Long Long Cemetery

Quake Toll Rises Across Anatolia With Aftershocks Feared

A strong earthquake struck northern Anatolia killing at least 63 people and injuring 39 in the latest report. Earlier tallies place 39 dead and 33 injured at Soucherni near Sivas, while 14 dead and six injured occurred around Chabin Karahissar. Residents flee as aftershocks worry locals.

Constantinople Anatolia Soucherni Sivas Asia Minor Chabin-Karahissar

Press and Publicity Talk By Mrs Stover

Mrs L J Stover spoke to the East ern Star Women's Club on press and publicity. The essay praised the press for its role and noted Federation ties as the club grows. Paul J Wielandy is cited in a continued article on page five.

the Sentinel L. J. Stover Eastern Star Women's Club Federation of Women’s Clubs Paul J. Wielandy

Hague Wins Battle Over Arrest In Poena Case

Mayor Frank Hague secured a ruling after the New Jersey Court of Errors and Appeals reconsidered a decision by Chancellor Fallon. Fallon had ruled the arrest for ignoring a subpoena issued by the Case McAllister legislative investigating commission illegal, while Hague’s legal fight continues in Trenton.

Trenton N. J Frank Hague Court of Errors and Peals Fallon Hague McAllister Legislative Investigating Commission

Flight postponed amid Atlantic storm forecast to Paris flight

New York May 20 storms over the Atlantic may delay the start of Bernard 191 on a proposed flight to Paris. Armend Lotti Jr sponsor says an attempt is unlikely for three or four days. J Frank Wilson, critically ill, is expected to return to work within a few days.

New York Atlantic Bernard Paris Armend Lotti, Jr J.frank Wilson

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Charles Brinkman Foreman Theo. G. Rogers Layman Faust George W. Luzzader Allen D. Gawthrop James L. Bush M. J. Hart Knotts Russell Hauser James Fallon Howard Hawkins Charles Brink George W. Lonr George R.sey Ralph S. Towles Tomas M Wellesley Isabel Angus Brooklyn Norbert Bugge" Robinson A. R Legion Jacksonville Beach Fla Laudie Yonge Jacksonville Logan Lass George Baldwin Zeppelin Eckener Army Michigan Hospital Association Hill Hoover Charles G. Dawes Great Britain London Ena
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