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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1932

Page

2

Radio Program Schedule Across Networks Tonight

A listing of nightly radio time slots across CBS WABC NBC WJZ, featuring hymn sing, orchestras, comedians, musicals, variety acts, and drama series with artists like Ray Perkins Jack Denny Abe Lyman Kate Smith and Gene Austin, concluding around midnight.

Rollickers Ray Perkins Fd Wynn Opry House Jack Denny Ralph Kirbery Paul Whiteman Cbs-Wabc Happy Time Reis Diahn Jack Miller Boswell Georgia Price Edwin.c. Hill Abe Lyman Kate Smith Shilkret Isham Jones Martin's Orchestra Barlow Symphony Little Jack Little Harold Stern Gus Amnheim

Thousands Throng For Garbo at Arrival at Gothenburg Dock

Gothenburg Sweden Aug 9 a hundred policemen with dock hands kept back crowds of ardent admirers of Greta Garbo as the liner Grips holm arrived She did not appear until after the gangplank was lowered Flags from Sweden and America flew from the pier and small craft surrounded the vessel as it steamed up the harbor

Gothenburg Sweden Gresta Garbo Grips‘holm Garbo Sreta Garso Sweilish

No Rest for Mussolini on His Day Off in Italy

Italian leader Benito Mussolini spends a vacation day in Forli driving to review athletes and inspecting highway work. He meets Achille Starace and the Ravenna mayor to approve a Dante monument plan.

Mussolini Forli Italy Musakesa Achille Starace Fascist Party Santa Sofia Ravenna Dante

Forli Fascist Party Communique Report Noted

A report from the secretary of the Fascist party for the province of Forli was heard, followed by a conference with the director of the newspaper Popolo di Romagna. The record ends with a note that all proceeded to retire for the night.

Forli Popolo di Romagna

Cantor Musical Will Follow Predecessors For Feminine Beauty

Hollywood studio notes show crowds in Cantor Musical The Kid From Spain will spotlight its beauties in a sequence of photographs. Sam Goldwyn scouts emphasize elegant eye catching girls, as the Cantor set mirrors prior productions in presenting pretty cast members on screen.

Cantor Hollywood Cal Sam Goldwyn Spain

Watkins Held for Grand Jury Action

Walter Watkins of Wickwire was held by Magistrate John Wittman after a hearing on a north charge preferred by his daughter. Bond was set at 5000 dollars and he remained jailed this afternoon.

Watkins Walter Watkins Wickwire John Wittman An. Neest

Fairmont Drum Corps Wins Honors at Legion Convention

The Fairmont Drum Corps dominated the fourteenth Legion Gate convention with 95.48 points, narrowly edging Parkersburg at 95.32 while Charleston placed third at 92.83. Fiat will represent West Virginia again at the national convention in Portland, Oregon, earning a $1,000 prize for expenses. A formal opening, parade, and brief business session followed, with remarks from state commander Jack Thornton and others.

Ism Fairmont Legion Post Ifers Parkersburg Fairmont Corps Charleston Fiat West Virginia Portland Ore Legion Jack .Thornton Sistersville Hugh Thetchott Bluefield G. T. Stover Fort Atkinson

Knottsville District Levy Estimate Reveals Tax Plan

Knottsville district of Taylor County WV presents a levy estimate for the current fiscal year as board members W. S. Rogers E. J. Glovar and J. B. Anvil approve allocations for elementary and high school maintenance, new building, and related expenses with proposed levy rates and receipts including sheriff’s sums and delinquent taxes. Secretary Blanche Swisher certifies the figures as of August 2 1992.

Knottsville West Vireitta Taylor Towi Board of Education of Taylor County W. S. Rogers Board of Education E. J. Glovar J. B. Anvil Sherifae Renegizens Out S Tate Hightic Lone West Virginia

Political clash over hearings and cross examination

Governor Conley and U. S. Senator Neely were set to speak but could not attend. In New York, ex mayor Hylan urged Walker to resign over perceived unfairness in a political atmosphere. Walker signaled he would press to cross examine witnesses at Thursday’s hearing, aiming to question Seabury and reverse Hofstadter committee dynamics. The exchange centers on Seabury’s rebuttal and Walker’s accusation of distortions and misrepresentation of evidence.

New York John F. Hylan Walker Seabury Hofstadter Hofstadter Committee

Walker Denies Wrongdoing Ahead of Hearing

Albany Aug 9 Mayor James J Walker, facing a public hearing before Governor Roosevelt on charges of official misconduct, denied the allegations with vehemence. In a four page communication to the governor, Walker labeled Samuel Seabury a reckless partisan prosecutor and said Seabury led a one sided inquiry before the Hofstadter legislative committee.

Albany N. Y James J. Walker Roosevelt Walker Samuel Seabury Seabury Hofstadter Legislative Committee

Rumba Americanized to Popular in U.S. Ballrooms This Winter

New York notes the Cuban rumba is simplified for American ballroom use with an American flavor. The original steps, once stage-bound, are adapted for crowded floors. Dancers Yack Holt and Juné Knight are cited as exponents pushing the style forward this season.

New York Yack Holt Juné Knight Fuchon Marco Jack Hollnd

Justice seeking Reynolds arrives amid murder trail

An Associated Press caption notes Wattie Justice Richard Reynolds sailed from South America intent on witnessing justice before the guilty party. Reynolds, who had been murdered, appears in Winston-Salem as part of the unfolding case.

Richard Reynolds South America Winston-Salétt Bretty Smith Reynolds

Fragmented Crossword Clue Fragments and Fuzzy Answers

Puzzle shows scattered hints and garbled clues from a daily cross word. Readable items include scattered numbers and partial phrases like solution of yesterday and various broken words. The mix suggests a damaged page fragment with multiple unreadable entries.

Governor's Conclusions Barred Over First-Term Allegations

Seabury's findings were largely blocked after ruling that they rested on acts allegedly performed during Walker's first term in office. The committee pressed for clarifications while noting the limitations imposed by the timing of the alleged actions.

Seabury Walker

Countians at League Meet at Epworth Institute

Taylor county is well represented at the 16th annual Epworth League Institute session at Wesleyan College Buckhannon. About 200 registered for the sessions directed by Minor Sprague of Wheeling. From this area: Grace Blaney Robert McClain Louise Ringler of Grafton Charles Bunner Victor Dodd Mable Lee Dick Madge Lois Dick Betty Flesher Route 5 Pruntytown Thelma Garrett Wilhelmina Post Simpson.

Taylor County Epworth League Institute Bucklishrion Wesleyan College Minor Sprague Wheeling Grace Blaney Robert McClain Louise Ringler Grafton Charles Bunner Victor Dodd Mable Lee Dick Madge Lois Dick Betty Flesher Route 5 Pruntytown Thelma Garrett Wilhelmina Post Simpson

City Slices Continues Budget Details For Year

City commissioners estimate costs to furnish fuel, insure bonds, and cover regular street and water department labor. They set aside funds for beaches, playgrounds, delinquent taxes, and discounts, totaling a levy of 66 cents per $100 valuation, down from 68 cents last year, with property valuations and assessments provided for personal property, real estate, and public utilities.

Water Department City Park

Princess Myrtee Jarvis Named Festival Princess

Miss Myrtee Jarvis has been appointed a festival princess for the Third Annual Mountain State Forest Festival at Elkins on October 6 and 7. Selected by State Senator A. G. Mathews of the 16th district, she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C Jarvis of Grantville.

Myrtee Varvis Jarvis Mouintain State Forest Elkins A. G. Mathews C, Awaiys Granteville

Heaven on Earth on Universal Miss river flood set

Opera House shows Heaven on Earth a colorful Mississippi River drama with a river gorge flood scene filmed on Universal ranch and river location. Lew Ayres Anita Louise Elizabeth Patterson star with a large behind the scenes crew creating artificial rain and flood effects for a dramatic studio shot sequence.

Heaven On Earth Universal Opera House Mississippi River Universal Studios Lew Ayres Anita Louise Elizabeth Patterson Rust Sell Mack Lew Ayres

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