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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1941

Page

2

William Green Broadcast Headline on Labor and Defense

William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, will speak on Labor and Defense in a 15 minute NBC Blue special from Chicago. The night’s schedule includes speeches by Rep. Johnson and Rep. Bishop on anti war and non interventionism, plus a heavy lineup of radio programs across NBC CBS networks.

New York Celal New Service William American Federation of Labor Nbc-Blue Chicago MBBS Johnson R.-I Bishop Nbcred CBS NBC

Radio schedules and tax levy notes flood Taylor County records

A 1941 county and town levy report for Taylor County and Flemington details estimated receipts and disbursements for general county and municipal purposes. It lists bonded debt, real and personal property valuations, rates, and the amounts to be raised by levy to support county and town operations.

Bur West Virginia Taylor Taylor County Fen O. J. Bartlett H. A Poe D. I Bayley Stone Circuit Court Jebebo Ween Pree Pati Seo Clags No Clais County Cort Ee Ee E. C. St, Clair Clerk County Court Flemington N. Stewart Stanley Fleming Byron C. Ross Sam Isabella Ira Marks Vincent McCantey Ular EU Hs State OF Ming

Rumford Baking Powder offers bright baking ideas

A self promoting note urges readers to use Rumford Baking Powder for perfect results as it claims no alum and no bitter taste. The ad invites sending for a new booklet of baking ideas from Rumford, Ithode Island.

Jane Ae Hasan Rumi Baking Powder Hox R Rumford Ithode Island

Phantom Cowboy at Opera House Delights Western Fans

At the Opera House the Republic outdoor epic The Phantom Cowboy starring Don Barry drew a packed crowd. Barry portrays Jim Lawrence who fights a ruthless ranch majordomo with help from El Lobo as he protects peons and defies gangland tyranny. The cast includes Virginia Carroll Mabuma Stone Rex Lease and more with George Sherman directing a vivid tale of crime, loyalty, and redemption.

Republic Don “Red” Barry Jim Lawrence Lawrence el Lobo Barry Phantom Cowboy Virginia Carroll Mabuma Stone Rex Lease Negle Mark Nick Thompson Ernie Wilson George Sherman

Strand Theatre Regeneration of Boy Theme

The Penal ty presents at the Strand a gripping film about a boy feared to be a savage in the underworld. The regeneration of the boy is the central theme and the feature draws strong attention from the audience.

Strand Underworld

Hot Weather Friendly Kitchen Aid by Skaggs Company

A compact device promised to turn itself on and cook neat on the table with no fuss or exertion. Skaggs & Company markets a self operating gadget designed to simplify hot weather cooking and table presentation.

Elise Skaggs & Company

Haunting Gangland Tale Directed by Bucquet

Skillfully directed by Harold S Bucquet the film blends thriller and gangland drama with pastoral simplicity and gripping heart interest. Based on Martin Berkeley's New York stage hit it delivers a steady dramatic rhythm and a touch of dark humor.

Harold S. Bucquet Martin Berkeley New York

Wide Open Town tops Hopalong romance at Dixie

The Dixie theatre opens Hopalong Cassidy latest screen venture Wide Open Town in Gunsight Arizona. Belle Langtry played by Evelyn Brent presides over the Paradise Saloon as Billy Boyd and pals seek to recover rustled cattle and clean up the town in five action packed reels. A separate note discusses a military service extension bill with forecasts of swift adoption and debate over length limits.

Hopalong Cassidy Dixie Theatre Hopalong” Cassidy Clarence E. Mulford Gunsight Arizona Belle Langtry Evelyn Brent Paradise Saloon Happy William Boyd Lucky California Russel Hayden Andy Clyde

Terrier Family Delays Defense Plant Site Expansion

In St Louis a 65 year old Mrs Boundy and her 67 year old husband refuse to move their home to allow a new 89 million dollar small arms ammunition plant. They claim their dog Mutzie and the puppies delay the government project as Army officers warn of possession if delivery does not come soon.

ST. Louis Gal Perriee Muzzie Sutan Matefe Mark J. Boundy Boundy Army Mutele Mutzie

Get Slim in Weeks With Kruschen Pills

An advertising item touts a fat loss plan claiming 26 pounds lost, promising dramatic waist and bust reductions in weeks. It urges readers to start today, claim easy results, and mentions Kruschen pills sold by a nationwide drug company.

Jed

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