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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1939

Page

2

Telecast Carried Far Beyond New York Empire State

NBC television transmission extends far from New York with Cape Cod reception reported at 185 miles, surpassing a prior Schenectady 130 mile figure. Erin OBrien-Moore to star in daytime serial Johns Other Wife. Gene Tunney appearance canceled. Tonight listeners tune WEAF NBC 17 One Man's Family and Kay Kyser segments.

New York NBC Empire State Building Cape Cod Conares Schenectady N.Y Tunney Erin O'Brien-Moore Rudy Vallee WEAF Jhon Gene Tunney Dale Baxter WZJ Tommy Dorsey My Name George Jesse Kay Kyser

Japan May Seek Alliance With Germany and Italy

Reports from Tokyo describe a cabinet shift toward joining Germany and Italy, with Japan demanding conditional aid in war and stressing that support would be provided only under circumstances deemed necessary by Tokyo. The move follows U S denunciation of a trade treaty and Britain France talks with Russia.

Japan Britain France Russia Tokyo China United States Germany Italy

Radio Schedule Snapshot From West Virginia Station

A dense listing of WMMN and national network programming across hours from 5:30 P.M. to midnight. The log names shows CBS NBC ABC CBS and other networks, with acts including Uncle Jonathan, Easy Aces, Amos n Andy, Judy Arient, Lowell Thomas, George Jessel, Walter Waring, and many orchestras, bands, and hourly news. Multiple stations and programs run, including sports scores and weather, reflecting a full day’s radio schedule.

CBS Uncle Jonathan Edha Chet Smith WLW Cherniavsky Ensemb Sam NBC Lowell Thomas Judith Arient WGAR Buck Rogers WGOR WJZ Hs—Amos Andy WEAP Fred Waring WMMN Count Bassie Orch Amos N’ Andy KYW WHP Edwin C. Hill Lawrence Welk Paul Whiteman WSM Jan Savitt MBS Guy Lombardo CKLW Whas—Walsh Paul Pendarvis Kdka—Dance Orchestra Wayne Mack

Fragmentary clues surface in Wanda Dworecki case

The report notes detectives sought a strong strangler as the girl Wanda Dworecki vanished. County physician Dr. O W Saunders described a fractured bone near the chest and collar area, suggesting a large, powerful assailant. Neighbors recall Wanda seen near a bank building late at night.

O. W. Saunders Mary Rudolf Dworecki Wanda

Abduction case clues emerge in Corsage lead

Chief detective Law rence P. Doran reports that after the April abduction and beating Miss Dworecki viewed rogues gallery photos but did not identify any attackers. Her father recalls a warning call during her recovery urging silence or worse.

Lawrence P. Doran

Gorham Silver Promotes Ludget Plan at Skaggs Jewelers

To The Brides of Next Week, Next Month, or Some Future Time Gorham Sterling Silver is unsurpassed in weight and design. It can be bought on the Ludget plan. Easy to buy and a joy to possess. Come in and see us at Skaggs & Company Exclusive Jewelers.

Gorham Skaggs & Company Exclusive Jewelers

Hay Fever Sympson Potas-A-Fras Relief Ad

Local drug store Malone's Cut Rate Drug Store advertises POTAS-A FRAS hay fever relief. Claims rapid, painless relief from nasal and ocular symptoms without pollen testing or injections. Sold exclusively at 16 W Main St.

Malone Cut Rate W. Main St Adv

Gift Coupon For World's Greatest Literature Set

Coupon offers a single volume from a 42 volume World’s Greatest Literature set. Mail orders require 6 cents extra per book for postage and handling to the World's Greatest Literature Department at Grafton Sentinel Office Crafton West Virginia.

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