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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1927
Page
4
A devotional note cites Job 12 15 with the line With God is strength and wisdom The deceived and the deceiver are his Prayer asks God to touch the heart and grant wisdom and strength alone in him
A local column comments on Henry Ford’s plan for a new car type and criticizes rival competition. It praises a West Virginia bank for shielding depositors after a small bank failure. It highlights the Dewggs electric motor car as a promising interurban solution and suggests railroads could compete with buses by using two coach trains for passenger and parcel service between Grafton Weston Grafton Elkins. It envisions frequent service along the triangle line with improvements around Clarkshoro and notes ongoing interest in Nungesser Colls fate and Pacific flight discussions.
The Sentinel urges Graf ton residents to display the red white and blue this year and celebrate old glory. The campaign highlights the city’s support for patriotic display in homes and public spaces.
The passage argues for expanded railway passenger service along existing lines to link hundreds of towns, enabling quick shopping trips and back, and to counter bus competition. It promotes rail travel as efficient, affordable, and socially beneficial, urging public participation and a churchgoing cadence.
The piece urges Memorial Day Sunday observance with Americans attending church to honor fallen soldiers and sailors. It notes Lindbergh’s flight sparked global interest and discusses future aviation aims, including a Hawaii to Americas crossing and potential Pacific flights. It reflects on progress, daring deeds, and the continuous drive for new feats, referencing canals and global ambitions.
The article lists numerous names under sections East Grafton and other groups, noting totals for each section. It references 135 students in total and includes forenames and surnames such as Gertrude Courtney, Phyllis Furlow, Madeline Getz, Richard Glenn, Lula Hudson, Catherine Leamon, Bernard Trimble, and many more. The text appears to be a continuation page detailing student rosters and section totals.
Washington May 27 Carl G Bachmann recommended J D Charlton as Acting Postmaster at Mannington West Virginia. The piece notes British trade shifts and Russian ties, with a list of names connected to the story and a general sense of diplomatic tension.
Lindbergh arrives at Le Bourget with escort as French officials photograph and sculpt his likeness. In New York he is offered a higher post by Robertson Aircraft to run an aerial transport service between St Louis and New York using five tri motor planes with a nine hour flight each way and twenty two hours round trip including layover.
In a terse remark the Second Lady notes the wind is mitigated by the man’s new teeth, describing a humorous image of his chest keeping the breeze at bay. The line reflects a playful, rustic tone in a domestic moment.
The State Road Commission of West Virginia invites sealed proposals at its Charleston office until 28 Fié de IS aay OF Send 1327 for two projects in Taylor and Preston counties. Project S275 42 miles on Graf stem Preston County line road paving with cement concrete brick or bituminous macadam with certified check S384.00. Project 2203-D or F. AL 181-D Preston County 23 miles toward Pellowsville Road paving with cement concrete brick or bituminous macadam with certified check 320000. Both projects in one contract. Proposals require standard forms from the commission or W S Downs Morgantown office. Right to reject any proposals reserved. Secretary EB Carseaodon.
A fragment notes a public official may travel to Hawaii with minimal fuss. The rest mentions materials and work being furnished on request, but specifics are unclear.
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