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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1927
Page
4
An editorial notes a record advance of grade school pupils into the high school and forecasts crowding. It cites nearly 200 anticipated first year students next fall and calls for a new, modern high school building on the West Side to relieve overcrowding and accommodate continued growth.
The article argues for assigning the present school building to junior high use and building a new high school with at least double the capacity. It stresses avoiding undersized facilities and planning for long-term growth, criticizing past overcrowding and urging modern design and prudent expense. It also contains opinions on Mussolini and Italian politics.
A collection of quips and snippets from multiple papers. Items include satirical lines about summer White House scouts for Coolidge, plans to abolish sleep, a Pullman achievement, European purchases noted by an economist, Gertrude Ederle’s weight loss, dieting advice for women, fuel economy jokes about expensive cars, a statesmanship quote on choosing nations, and Lady Astor on keeping a manless home clean.
Des Moines residents are urged to look up at downtown traffic signals before crossing streets, as a growing habit. The note from the Des Moines Evening Tribune emphasizes curb safety and orderly street crossing practices for pedestrians and drivers alike.
New York Uncle Sam will acquire John Bull as an applicant at the naturalization bureau declares his real name and birthplace in Tipperary. London Prime Minister Baldwin defends women of 21 as flappers, saying midlife silliness more offensive than youth. New York football debate may resolve next fall as Hick Brady, a Columbia veteran, earns 56 a week as a bricklayer helper. Investors expect half a million dollars in June dividends, while George F Baker’s wealth climbs by over a million weekly on paper as First National Bank shares rise to 13250, up 230 in a month.
Dorothy Carlson a 17 year old Salt Lake City high school senior won the national interscholastic oratorical contest over six boys. She spoke on what the constitution should mean to an American citizen and becomes the first girl winner in four years. Carlson earns right to represent the United States in an international contest in October and the seven finalists will tour Europe for ten weeks beginning July.
Chicago report says Werner C Martin, Chicago representative for a New York shipping firm, killed himself in Milwaukee after financial ruin. He frequented Cicero gambling halls and emptied bank accounts. He left a note blaming a woman for his ruin.
The safety and welfare rally of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad employees held here Thursday and Friday nights was a complete success and the most outstanding effort on the part of the workers.
W W Wood of Baltimore led safety program efforts with the railroad safety division, triggering strong attendance. Local railroad men spoke on safety, and Ralph Cline performed a vocal solo to applause. The Strand Theatre rally and Moose home dances closed each evening, with an all railroad orchestra providing music for a lively social scene.
London May 28 Miss Elizabeth Ryan formerly of California won the women s singles championship by defeating Miss Joan Fry of England 6 0 4 6 6 2 in the Middlesex tournament final.
Bonita Witt recounts Lindbergh’s early years from 1910 Washington scenes to Detroit and Little Falls. Charles A. Lindbergh’s son clung to chemistry, learned by interest, moved often due to Congress, and forged a curiosity that foreshadowed his aviation fame. The article notes his mother Evangeline’s influence and hints at further instalments.
Sioux City report states President Coolidge will spend his summer in the Black Hills. Western Electric workers move to Rapid City to install telephone equipment needed by the fifteenth, with night work planned to meet the deadline.
A universal statement on human influence asserts that everyone, regardless of social standing, holds some power to affect others and events, for better or worse, in the world.
Roofing spouting steel ceiling and warm air heating materials and workmanship described as first class. Estimates gladly furnished on request.
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