Lindbergh romance and aviation feats under public glare
A long, opinionated column reflects on Lindberghs marriage amid a flurry of reporters and photographers at the Morow estate as the couple wed in secrecy. It praises the pilots daring, notes rival Texas fliers’ fourfold distance, and hints at press fascination while deriding sensational coverage. It also touches on Mrs. Mabel Willebrandt possible retirement and a stock market downturn driven by inflated values and public fatigue with boomed stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindy
Texas
Lindbergh
Chamberlain
Ocean
Memorial Day Observances And Bank Report
Memorial Day events fill the page with parade plans and dignitaries led by Chief Marshal Lt E Phillips. The article notes a bank program where 97 loans were paid early, converting borrowers to savers, amid typical borrower profiles and purposes for loans.
Congress Summary From Today in Congress and Parade Route
The report records House adjournment on tariff bills while Senate pursues census reapportionment and farm relief talks stall. It notes final arguments by William B. Ison in a senate gear contest, and a parade led by Arthur G. Yates from Main Street toward the National Cemetery with radio coverage by WMMN.
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Associated Press
House
Senate
Paton
William 8. Ware
William B. Ison
Arthur G. Yates
Main Street
St. Mary's
Beech Street
Walnut Street
National Cemetery
WMMN
Fairmont
Calor
American Legion
Veterans
Sons of Union
Guy D. Goff
Chas
Grafton Parade Details Include City Officials Notice
King G Wealey Evans W A Beavers Isaac N Lock Arthur G Yates and Harry Compton lead the parade with divisions from Grafton High School East South and West Grafting Centad Bt Augustine s Many local merchants announce a full day closing Thursday J C Penney Klein andy Friedman Cohen s and other firms will shutter shops Route clears requested by city officials from eight to twelve Thursday morning Street crews will manage traffic and parade access during the event.
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Grafton
East Grafton
West Grating
Ats Ta High School
Centad
Augustine’s
Wm Archdeacon Company
Chas
Friedman and Brother
Cohen's
Kelley-Bartlett Company
Hanway's
Geo. L. Jollifte
5. M
Osgood Company
the Hat Shoppe
Franz and Burka
Woolworths McCrory’s
Lee Bennett
Runaway Boy Run Afoul of Train Near Chester
Carl Crow a 15 year old from Moundsville West Virginia ran away a week ago and was struck by a train near Chester Hancock county reports say he lost an arm and leg while his companion escaped. Police note the rail yard incident occurred as both boys slept beside the tracks. A stray tip mentions adhesive tape to seal corks and stoppers for travel.
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Moundsville
W. Va
Carl Crow
Chester
Hancock County
Crow
Supreme Court on Citizen Duty and Pacifist Chancellor
The Supreme Court upholds the citizen duty to defend the country, rejecting a pacifist applicant who refused military service. A column discusses business failures, a graveyard of ventures, and the lure of grand company names. It cites Forbes on goodwill with workers as vital to profits and notes Hoover urging modern hospital access for all, especially the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Gehal
Ohospital Fund
Prune Situation in France Reported by US Department
The USDA bulletin notes unfavorable weather harming the prune crop in France. Trade in French prunes remains minor so far this year. American tourists to France may face heat, while California prune supplies appear unaffected. The text highlights mast excellence and uniformity of the harvest.
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France
United States Department of Agriculture
California
Personal loan experiment at National City Bank 1928
In May 1928 National City Bank of New York launched a personal loan service offering sums from 50 cents to 1.00 with 6 percent discount and no collateral or service charge. During the year 52,203 applicants received loans totaling 16,529,805. The bank reports losses were few and small and less than 1 percent required legal action for collection. The loan repayment plan is cited as a factor in the bank's approach to debt obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National City Bank of New York
Aioe
Truster's sale of valuable real estate in Taylor WV
Notice that Willamooh Bnd wife execut ed a deed of trust securing debts to Thin Male and Timothy Male estate, with the trustee to sell on June 22 1929 at public auction at the Taylor County court house door. Four tracts totaling about 27.36 acres in Ogurt House district, including right of way, are described with coal rights excluded. Terms: cash or one third cash and two equal payments over 12 months with interest and title retained until paid.
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Timothy Male
Court Haus
Taylor County
West Virginia
Brush Towit
Ogurt House
Martha B. Dalton
Cordélia Walters
W. Bruce Talbo
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Bat Gente Ee
Proos
Republi- Associated
Focal News
Isaiah
Land
Paris
New York
Far West
Morow
Mor- Tow
Fune
sonWell
Anne
Tts
Pititbergh
Jereh
Atlantic
Washington
Mabel Willebrandt
Willer
Bradt
The
Kliein’s
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Federal Communications Commission
Ways and Means
Sons of Union Veterans
Ladies of the
Daughters of Union Veterans
American Lesion Auxiliary
Daughters of the American Revolution
Baltimore and Ohio
E. Phillips
H. A. Rice
8. M. Zinn
Congress
Anidred
Fairmont, W.va
Defiance
Wanamaker's
Gimble Brothers
Marshall Fields
Hartley
International
National
Universal
Interstate
Majestic
United
Sive JB Forbes
Mr. Forbes
Eatin
Harry
Inquire Sentinel
W. Wilford Street
Cael
Emmons Coal Mining Co
Bayard
Olean
Inchan
Barger
Sentinel
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