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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1936
Page
2
A vivid montage portrays renowned animal trainers amid perilous jungle challenges. Monkeys, tigers, and parrots interact with trainers as dangers tighten and dramatic feats unfold under dense foliage. The scene emphasizes daring stunts and the trainers’ skillful control.
Clark Gable faced a buried alive moment during an earthquake sequence in MGM’s San Francisco at the Strand Theatre. With Margaret Irving and Jeanette MacDonald dancing, a collapsing wall trapped Gable for minutes before he emerged groggy but unharmed as the crowd cheered.
Kenneth Hall aged 18 months died after a ten day scarlet fever illness. He was the son of H. R. and Edna E. Hall of near Independence. Survived by siblings Gladys Yost and Clarence, Georgia, Virginia, Dorothy, Maxine, Junior and Helen. Private funeral at home with Rev. Stoneking Groves officiating. Burial in Matthews Cemetery under G. T. Bartlett of Grafton directing.
Roy Luby, director of Rogue Of The Range, is praised as a strong supporter of virile westerns. He notes smashing action and nerve in open-air adventure stories, insisting the public demands this entertainment and that it reflects vitality and wholesome trends.
The Strand Theatre opens Republic's Darkest Africa with winged Bat-men led by Clyde Beatty and 11 year old Manuel King as Baru. A city of Bat-men, Joba, features battles, sieges, and daring rescues against beasts and warriors.
Trade critics hail My American Wife as sparkling fresh comedy and wholesome entertainment. Lederer leads a strong cast in a clever light comedy drama with solid direction and production intelligence, expected to draw crowds. Opened Sunday at the Dixie Theatre with Francis Lederer and a large lineup.
Freddie Bartholomew, age 11 and famed for electrifying audiences as a child, makes his stage debut at age three and now leads Selznick International's Little Lord Fauntleroy at the Opera House for four days starting Saturday in Warminster Wiltshire England. Dolores Costello Barrymore returns as co star in Dearest. He was born in London March 28 1924 the son of a government employee.
Freddie Bartholomew, trained and managed by his aunt Miss Myllicent Bartholomew, rose from charity concerts to stardom after a Hollywood audition. He was chosen from 10 000 contestants to play the young Copperfield, following his vacation in New York where the idea sparked.
Philip pi, Aug 7 Found guilty of driving drunk Tony Russ 40 miner of Galloway was fined 25 and costs license revoked and his car impounded for six months at hearing yesterday before Justice of the Peace W Buford Cleavenger of Pleasant district Russ was arrested near Galloway by Sergeant H D Ancell and Trooper R G Coen of Philippi
In Gibraltar Bay on August 7 a Fascist gunboat was set afire and rebel land batteries were bombarded by loyal Spanish warship Jaime I. Firefighting pumps ran as damage showed below the waterline. The Liber tad and battleship anchored offshore blasted Carnero Point while shells struck near the British consulate and other targets. Five killed and 20 wounded reported. Mrs. E. G. Beckingsale slightly injured.
Dr. Richard E. Hyde of the state Department of Education spoke to students at the first summer commencement of Bluefield State Teachers College.
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