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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1932

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2

Radio Schedule for Wednesday August 10

The Associated Press presents a radio listings page for NBC WEAF CBS WABC and NBC WJZ networks. Programs include dinner music, band performances, sketches, concert orchestras, and variety shows from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. with acts such as Paul Whiteman, Victor Young, Guy Lombardo, and Ellington featured across stations.

Nbc-Weaf Donald Noyis Paul Whiteman Lanny Ross The Goldbergs Johnny Hart Goldman Band Victor Young Shilkret Pipe Club Nellie Revell Dick Gasperre Ralph Kirbery Rogers Or Charlie Grew Cbs-Wabc Stern’s Orchestra William Vincent Hall Sid Gary Profit McLemore Sam Kate Smith Guy Lombardo Crime Club Shilkret Orchestra Isham Jones Charles Carlile Nelson’s Orchestra Barlow Symphony Duchin Ellington's Band NBC WJZ Lowell Thomas Amos Andy Senator Dickinson Benny Whispering Jack’ Smith Tish Jane,Froman Pickens Sisters Sodero Baron Lee Scotti Ene

Lew Ayres Overcomes Stage Fright In Early Film Career

In a recalled interview Lew Ayres describes overcoming self consciousness on his first day filming with Greta Garbo in The Kiss. He explains he was terrified yet learned to suppress embarrassment and perform, saying the fear vanished as he focused on the scene and tone.

Lew Ayres Lew Greta Garbo

Home Loan Head and Movie Previews at Opera House

Franklin W. Fort of Newark is appointed by President Hoover to chair the federal home loan bank board. Ayres stars in Heaven on Earth at the Opera House, a Mississippi River drama as a shanty boater. Miss Pinkerton plays at the Ritz and Opera House next week with Mary Roberts Rinehart’s thriller attracting big production notes.

Franklin W. Fort Newark Hoover Federal Home Loan Bank Board Associated Press Ayres Universal Heaven On Earth Lew Russell Mack Miss Pinkerton Geo Brinkman Mary Roberts Rinehart Saturday Evening Post Movie Mirror First National

Banks to Help Move Goods Through Large National Firm

New York on August 10 reports bankers eye a vast financial corporation to speed surplus commodities into finished goods. Reading cities likely invited, with Eugene Meyer, Fed Reserve Board governor, first proposing the plan to Wall Street leaders. The venture may extend beyond Wall Street capital and aim for national scope.

New York Reading Wall Street Eugene Meyer Federal Reserve Board Wall Street Capital

Steel mill to reopen if enough workers return

Steubenville Ohio area reports Follansbee Brothers Co announces mills in Fol­lansbee West Virginia will reopen Monday if sufficient workers report for jobs after a July 1 closure following a break with the Tin Workers Union. Local union president Joseph Bowen orders a strike as business resumes creation if workers fail to appear.

Steubenville Tin Workers Follansbee Brothers Company Follansbee W. Va Joseph Bowen

President lauds effort of fliers in crash recovery

President Hoover praised two airmen, Captain Bennett H. Griffin and Lieutenant James J. Mattern, for their courage after their last flight ended in a crash in a Russian peat bog. Secretary Hurley introduced them to the president as they seek a second chance. A curious note about soda in boiling water is also mentioned.

Washington Hoover Bennett H. Griffin James J. Mattern Hurley

West Virginia Legion approves sons of Legionnaires group

Bluefield WV August 10 A junior American Legion for the sons of Legionnaires was approved by the state department in annual convention. Resolutions call for safety education in schools and designate September 17 as Americanism Day with school programs statewide. Immediate payment of World War adjusted service certificates urged, plus a national Congress resolution in Portland Ore. General Albert C Cox Raleigh NC chaired defense talk. Senator Hatfield expected to speak but unavailable. Cox urged preparedness and defense.

Bluefield W. Va American Legion Sons of Legionnaires West Virginia Legion Legions Portland Ore Legionnaires Princeton Mercer County Memorial Albert C. ‘Cox Raleigh Cox Hugh the Scott Shot

Lutheran Day at Mountain Lake Services Speaker and Music

Dr. Carl C. Rasthussen of Luther Place Memorial Church Washington D C will speak at Lutheran Day services Sunday afternoon at Mountain Lake Institute Music directed by Miss Sara B Huff will feature period German musical influence linked to Reformation church music A large choir is planned with special choirs for anthem and solo work all Guth-

Carl C. Rasthussen Luther Place Memorial Church Washington, D.C Mountain Lake Institute Sara B. Huff Miss Huff

Storekeeper Inspires Movie Plot in Appalachian Tangle

A storekeeper inspires a dramatic film plot as pastors and church choirs urged to attend. The report notes operators in the Appalachian region struggled to control production amid mounting tensions and a summoned congregation.

Storekeeper Appalachian

Film Shown To Judges In Sherman Act Coal Suit

Asheville August 10 A seven reel film depicting coal mine operation in Kentucky was shown to three federal judges in the United States suit against Appalachian Coals Inc The government seeks to dissolve the selling agency alleging it is a restraint of trade Walter D Barrington of New York explained industry functions as the film played H W N Eavenson of Pittsburgh defense witness discounted monopoly claim noting outside tonnage and coal from non member sources

Asheville N. C Kentucky United States Appalachian, Seals, Inc Walter D. Barrington New York Applachian Coals, Inc H. WN. ‘Eavenson Pittsburgh

America and Hungary Shine in Gymnastics

At the Olympic Stadium in Los Angeles on August 10, United States and Hungary dominated events in Indian club, horizontal bar, and pommel horse. George Roth led Americans with 26.9 points in dumbbell swinging while Frank Hawboldt won pommel horse with 96.9. Stephlen Pelle of Hungary won horizontal bar with 58.3 points, aiding his lead in the all around.

Olympic Stadium Los Angeles United States Hungary George Roth Frank Hawbold Stephlen Pelle Pelle

Three Die In Fire After Gas Explosion in Chicago

A Chicago apartment fire sparked by a gas leak killed three residents, John Miller aged 37, John Buzaris 47, and Adele Cook 30. Firemen reported glass injuries to others. the blast followed a gas leak and shattered windows. A separate note mentioned patent grants per capita in 1931.

Chicago John Miller John’ Buzaris Adele Cook

Firemen Hold Meet Aug 13 in Keyser West Virginia

The Vigilant Rel M Hose Fire Company No 1 hosts the fourth annual West Virginia Volunteer Firemen Association convention in Keyser August 13 and 14. About twenty fire companies plan to send delegations and accommodate around a thousand visitors. The two day program features executive sessions, athletic events, parades, band concerts, banquets, dances, contests, and other amusements with speakers including George S. Watson of the Washington Fire Department and L V Carpenter of West Virginia Gaiety.

Kegeber Hose Fire Company No Keysery W. Va West Virginia Volunteer’ Firemen’s Association Keyser Association George S. Watson Washington , Fire, Department L.,v. Carpenter West Virginia Gaiety

Edith Rockefeller McCormick critically ill in Chicago

Chicago August reports Mrs Edith Rockefeller McCormick, famed as the world level wealth, gravely ill at the Drake hotel. Attendants say chances are very doubtful though no immediate danger point expected for weeks. Her three children Fowler and Muriel McCormick Hubbard near, Mathilde McCormick Oser abroad, Swiss architect Edward Krenn her business associate and escort.

Chicago Edith Rockefeller McCormick Gold Coast Drake Hotel North Side Society Edward Krenn McCormick Fowler McCormick Muriel McCormick Hubbard Mathilde. McCormick Oser Cherbourg France New York John D. Rockefeller Harold FcCormick

Barkley Retains Seat in Kentucky Democratic Primary

Louisville Aug 10 Alben W Barkley incumbent senator won the Democratic primary completing 3045 of 4195 precincts with 96259 votes against George B Martin 42719 and a few thousand for Dr J F Wright. He advances toward a possible return to the Senate facing a Republican opponent chosen Sept 7 at a state convention. Victory also favored seven Democratic and one Republican incumbents seeking renomination.

Louisville United States Senate Alben W. Barkeley U. S George B. Martin Martin ‘Sertt Barkley Martin J. F. Wright Congress Cchosen

Big German raid shocks Hamburg harbor area

In Hamburg a massive operation involved 1,500 police amid political clashes on Reeperbahn waterfront. The raid yielded arrests and some weapons but few firearms. The chaotic scene reflected broader unrest in the harbor district with serious brawls reported.

Hamburg Germany Hambute Sind

Puzzle Fragments Reveal Aged Riddles Across Clues

Puzzle text fragment lists Across and Down clues with partial hints and garbled names. It references ancient terms, a poem, and scattered clues such as Oriental salutation and various wordplay items. The readable parts show a puzzle solution style from a newspaper page segment.

May Succeed Jimmie If Governor Roosevelt Finds Cause

Governor Roosevelt would decide if Mayor James J. Walker of New York should be removed from office. If removal occurs Joseph V. McKee would assume the chair as president of the board of aldermen. Also Associated Press reports Communist candidate Foster for president was fined 20 dollars for obstructing traffic and causing a disturbance after pleading not guilty, bail set at 500, and arrest during an attempt to address about 300 people without a permit.

Roosevelt James J. Walker New York Joseph V. McKee Gbove Board of ‘Aldermen Associated Press V. Foster Foster

Union Leader Is Arrested at Ward Mining Camp

Charleston August 10. Frank Keeney president of the West Virginia Mine Workers and companion Robert Patton were arrested by state police at a Ward Mining Camp meeting. They await disposition on charges of disturbing the peace inciting to riot and carrying weapons. George Scherer secretary says the charges stem from Saturday's Ward meeting. he denies any riot occurred. The Mine Workers are independent and unaffiliated with other unions. The warrant was sworn by Garland Smith. Saeco

Charleston Frank Keeney West Virginia Mie Robert Patton Ward Here Kanawhat County George Scherer Scherer Keeney Patton West Virginia ‘Mine Workers Garland Smith Saeco

Purposeless play in an eight year old girl echoes parental influence

A caregiver notes an eight year old's lack of purposive behavior despite access to toys and guided activities. The analysis traces the root to the mother's sense of futility and statements about life as mere time passing, stressing how parental attitudes shape child development.

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Gunman terrorizes Cleveland neighborhood

Gunman Henry Acree, 48, fired on storefronts and homes in the East 55th Woodland area for about 30 minutes before a police squad captured him. The panic left streets deserted as residents and shopkeepers sheltered indoors. Acree, brother of William Acree, is tied to William Knezulus, sought as a robber accomplice to Detective Buettner. Ohio State University experts estimate the 1932 corn crop at roughly 64 percent of 1981 output.

Cleveland Woodland Avenue Henry Acree William Acree William Kn John Buettner Ohio State University Ohio Ae

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