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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1929

Page

5

Overnight News Roundup of World Affairs and Speed Records

Overnight dispatches report Congress vote on bill 264 with 147 to ˆ, Jonas Sehenectady and others at Roosevelt Field keep seeking location for the bride and groom. Cros sets a 24000 foot women’s record in San Diego, Fahy pursues solo endurance in Los Angeles, and Zimmerly in Marsh, Iowa, fails to reach altitude. Wickersham opens study on law enforcement attitudes toward prohibition, Gallagher dies in New York sanitarium, Coast Guard searches for the yacht Alpha overdue from Balboa, University of Iowa athletic council urges Western Conference reconsideration, Viscount Rothermere pushes a conservative Liberal coalition to block socialists, Danish trainer ship trace found near Cape Town, Mrs Green dies in Dublin, and three crew of the steamer Commack drown near Santos.

Washington—House Sehenectady N. Y Lindbergh Roosevelt Field Los Angeles Mise Marvel Cros San Diego Herbert J. Fahy East St. Louis Barney Zimmerly Marsh Mo Washington George W. Wickersham New York Ed. Gallagher Gallagher and Shean Cal—Coast Guard Alpha J. M. Perry Johns-Manvilla Company Balboa Iowa City Athletic Council of University of Iowa Western Conference London Viscount Rothermere Cape Town South Africa Kpjoepenhagen Dublin Alies Sophia Amelia Green John Richard Green Santos Bazil Commack

Rare Fluorine Gas Opens Doors To New Chemicals

Cornell University researchers Prof Wilder Bancroft and Newton Jones announce a breakthrough to produce fluorine gas for studying organics and making new medicines and dyes. The process involves heating induction with benzole vapor and aims to control the heat to enable reactions with organic substances.

Wilder D. Bancroft Newton C. Jones Cornell Universt Society Colin G. Fink Columbia University Cornell F.C. Mathers University of Indiana

Senate hearing and committee actions on Census bill and other measures

Senate schedules noon session to advance census reapportionment. 1 p m lease session to review miscellaneous bills. Subcommittee continued Ware Wilson contest hearing and Manufacturers Committee revisited conduct of proposed textile investigation. Interstate Commerce hearing on federal communications proposal. Norris resolution to operate Muscle Shoals Alabama property reported favorably by agriculture committee.

Associated Press Senate Senate Manufacturers Committee Trade Commission Senate Interstate’ Commerce Committee Washington Muscle Shoala Alabama Agriculture Committee

Flemington High School Prepares for Large 41-Student Graduation

Flemington High School expects a 41-student graduation this June. Principal H. Haselden announced commencement dates and his retirement at year end. A. J. Beard becomes principal, will teach vocational agriculture, and oversee a new three-year program. Valedictorian and salutatorian named. lists of graduates provided. Junior high graduates listed. Baccalaureate, play, and class night scheduled. The new $75,000 Flemington High School building will be ready for occupancy next September.

Plemington H. Haselden Clarksburg A. J. Beard Bunker Hill W.va Hasenden Flemington School Haselden Joseph Dryfield Robert Phelps Edith Menear Valma Boyles Flora Reed Ruby Johnson Anna Flaherty Harry ‘Dawson Nancy Lee Hays Lyle Menear Paul Kopson Woodrow Radcliffe Albert Johnson Stanley Rogers George Waseman Robert Flint Charles Cather Violet Annegan Mary Thomas Fran A. J. Torrey St. Mathias Protestant Episcopal Church Robert Johnson Flemington

Bethlehem Steel to issue new stock certificates in May

Bethlehem Steel Corp. stockholders approved a proposal to raise authorized common stock from 2.7 million to 5.5 million par value 100 shares. Record stockholders receive rights to buy 600,000 new shares at 85 dollars per share, two rights for every three shares held, expiring June 18. Proceeds fund capacity expansion.

New York Bethlehem, Steel Corp Bethlehem

German tennis star defeats Bundy in French championships

Frau Friedleben eliminates Mrs. May Sutton Bundy in the second round of the women's singles at the French championships, 7 5 6 1. The defeat leaves Helen Wills as the remaining American contender for the title in this event on May 29.

Frau Friedleben May Sutton Bundy California

Wheeling Man Robbed After Being Beaten

Four highwaymen beat Fred Balbinot, driver of a grocery truck in Wheeling, and robbed him of seven hundred dollars. He was left unconscious in his truck, and officers found no trace of the culprits.

Wheeling Fred Balbinot

Catch Bootlegger in Wheeling Chase Ends in Arrest

Federal officers arrested John Richmond of Monndeville after an automobile pursuit through Wheeling’s business district. His car contained a gallon of moonshine. His wife and child, passengers, fainted during the chase.

Wheeling John Richmond Monndéville Hine

U. S. FACS SPREAD Washington Department of Commerce Highlights

United States department of commerce compiles weekly inquiries from around the world. The list includes various novelties and commodities of purely American origin and reflects what the world seeks, with distant sources contributing items.

Washington Department of Commerce Department

Modern Kitchen Is Bride's Delight

The modern bride designs a labor saving kitchen with color matching and brand new appliances. She prioritizes a gas operated refrigerator stove combo, sanitary work table, drying rack, ventilated vegetable closet, and ample storage, aiming for long service and time saved for family life.

Jill Parma

Kohler Warns Legislature Over Liquor Law Change

Kohler warned lawmakers that signing the Rite could not mislead citizens into thinking intoxicating liquor becomes lawful or that saloons will return. He cited federal rules prohibiting manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors.

ROAD OFFICIALS PROPOSED PROJECTS ACROSS MULTIPLE COUNTIES

Road officials outlined proposed paving and reconstruction from Jackson to Braxton counties and added several bridge projects. Notable items include Lenna Road paving in Jackson, Warwood-Short Creek reconstruction in Ohio, Centerville-Doddridge grazing work in Tyler, and multiple gravel resurfacing efforts in Braxton. Bridge work spans include Hurricane, Locoma, Brookeville, Blanaville, Glenville, and Third Dolls Run among others with concrete deck girders and steel truss structures.

Jackson County Kanawha Ohio County Warwood Short Creek Tyler County Centerville Doddridge Wood County Ruehle Roger’s Doddride County Blanaville Gilmer County Glenville Monongalia Dolls Run Randolph County Burnt Elkwater

Negro Lynched In Heriff Emmerson Home Living Room

Fragmentary report describes a mob beating a Black individual in the living room of Mrs. Emmerson’s home, as the sheriff intervened to prevent further damage. authorities later located the body or remains. The text is garbled with unrelated inserts mentioning Warsaw and Mussolini.

Heriff. Emmerson

First Notice to Creditors in Bankruptcy Case

In the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia Margarst Bankrupt In Bankruptcy Margaret Foley was adjudged bankrupt on May 24 in 1939. The first meeting of creditors is set for June 7 1928 at 20:00 at the law office of Wyckoft in Grafton. Creditors may attend file claims appoint a trustee and question the bankrupt. Dated May 27 1929 BWYCKORRY Referee. Attorney John Lo Hechmer for Bankrupt.

District Court of the United States West Virginia Margarst Telex Grafton Fune A. D Bwyckorry Val John Lo Hechmer

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