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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1928

Page

2

Man Found Dead In Clothing Store

Jack Sitter of Burton and Sitter s Toggery at 62 West Main Street discovered a death in his shop after a scuffle and damaged stock. The victim Hy Price lay dead in the basement clutching a two page ad from the Grafton Sentinel, with surviving relatives Mr and Mrs Thrift Elmer Economy and Freddie Frugality.

Jack Sitter Burton and Sitter's Toggery W. Main St Hy Price Thrift Elmer Economy Freddie Frugality

Radio Programs and Meal Recaps From a Past Era

A dense listing of radio station schedules across multiple cities with show titles, performers, and times, followed by a brief advertisement for Dr. Pierce’s remedy and a recipe note on luncheon patties and waffles. Names of stations include WEAP New York WIZ WPG WEEI WGR WAR CKBK KDKA WGY WWNC WJAX WHAS WSM WGN WLS WLW WTAM WCX WJR WW Detroit, with programs like Spana Troubadours Goodrich Hour National Grand Opera and Crowell Hour. plus a short cooking note on patties and waffles.

WEAP New York Crowell Goodrich National Grand Opera Detroit

Dirigible Los Angeles Off On Training Jaunt

Lakehurst May 30 The naval dirigible Los Angeles took off on a training flight to Pittsburgh for national balloon elimination races with 48 crew. Route to depend on visibility. Commander Rosendahl said at 1 0'clock he was over Philadelphia and would follow the northern route to Pittsburgh.

Lakehurst Los Angeles Pittsburgh C. E. Rosendahl Rosendahl At & U Philadelphia

UPKINGDOM COME Buy Tickets Quota Club

Strand Barthelmess and Quite Shepherd headline an event promoting tickets for the Quota Club. Details specify a promotional push to boost attendance and support for the club’s fundraising goals.

Barthelmess, Quite Shepherd

Hoover Backers See Delegates Favorable Despite Uncertainty

The Hoover camp claims 422 of 1089 delegates after yesterday's West Virginia result remains unclear. Lowden supporters dispute some claims and place Hoover in the uncertain column with 346 1 2 to 273 1 2 for Hoover and Lowden respectively. Uninstructed delegates from New York and Pennsylvania loom large, and the convention may hinge on their final swing just before balloting.

West Virginia Hoover Lowden Ballong Curtis Norris Nebraska New York Pennsylvani Massachusetts Mey Cau

Novice candidates swirl as Coolidge could enter race

Congressional debate hints at possible candidacy shifts as Hoover supporters weigh whether Coolidge will accept renomination. Speculation centers on a compromise or dark horse candidate with Coolidge or Hughes sometimes named. Congress nears adjournment as bills pass and notes pay tribute to Dawes while Butler’s funeral closes Senate activities.

Republicas Lowden Dawes Curtis Hoover Coolidge Hughes Coo Dow House Senate Capitol Denison Inland Waterways Corporation Tom Butler Pennsylvania House Naval Committee Philadelphia Johnson California Boulder Canyon Bill Peepers

Reparation Plans Eye Bordeaux Harbor Revival

Bordeaux France the principal port on the west coast expects German reparations to restore its glory of the port city. The article notes potential rebuilding efforts and future economic impact on Bordeaux and surrounding trade, outlining anticipated restoration projects and regional significance.

Bordeaux France

Plans to expand the harbor echo a world trade vision

Plans to enlarge and modernize the Bordeaux harbor at about 80 million dollars over ten years, with Germany expected to fund much as reparations in kind. The Dawes plan pricing and German goods could drive the project, as French firms hesitate to supply. Meanwhile a church conference addresses divorce, marriage education, and delaying licenses.

Germany Bordeaux

Divorce Code Reforms Allow Remarry After Divorce

Kansas City May 20 A sweeping change in the Methodist Episcopal Church divorce code has been approved at the quadrennial general conference. Ministers may marry a person divorced on grounds other than adultery and may consider extenuating circumstances. Pastors were told to use their discretion in assessing eligibility for remarriage.

Kansas City Methodist Episcopal Church

Pendleton offers gift of $65,000 city auditorium and museum

John Vert, pioneer wheat grower of Canada and Umatilla county, proposes building a fireproof city auditorium and museum as a memorial to his wife. A special election will decide whether the gift is accepted. Plans include auditorium stage dining room and a collection of pioneer and Indian artifacts.

Pendleton Ore John Vert Canada Umatilla County

World buys flour as the United States ships record barrels

Virtually every country bought American flour last year, with 12,826,000 barrels shipped to 80 countries and territories. The Netherlands led purchases, followed by China, which is seen as a growing market as its purchases rise steadily.

Washington Department of Commerce Netherlands China

Cordial Invitation To Visit W L Boyd Bakery Plant

Exempt invites wives and teachers to visit the bakery plant on Saturday afternoons in June. The employer promises modern sanitary facilities and practical demonstrations of bread making and production methods. The notice marks sixteen years of business in the current location.

W. Ll. Boyd Baker Plemington W. Va

Bush League Umpires Band to Boost Gas Bush

Minneapolis reports on a group of about 80 former ballplayers forming an umpire organization that handles most independent league calls. They claim to revolutionize umpiring in smaller circuits where baseball remains the main pastime and note multiple openings for adjudicators.

Minneapolis Revoluti Ted H. J. O'Donnell Minne Olis North Umpires Association

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