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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1939

Page

2

Social Security wage statements poster due soon

A Social Security Board poster will appear in post offices nationwide notifying wage earners that statements showing wages credited to their old-age insurance accounts are available. Raymond Kenny in Clarksburg announced posters will also be shown at Employment Service offices, Railroad Retirement board offices, and union halls.

Grafton Social Security Board Raymond Kenny Clarksburg United States Employment Service Railroad Retirement Board

Nations mobilize industry for wartime emergency plan

The resources board details a master plan to mobilize the nation swiftly in case of war with about 10,000 industrial plants assigned to produce shells parts and gas masks. The board includes Stettinius Karl Compton Walter Gifford Harold Moulton John Le Pratt and Robert Wood, linking major firms and research institutions in a coordinated effort.

Munitions ‘Agency War Department America New Resources Group Stettinius Resources Board Karl T. Compton Inusetts” Institute of ‘Technology Walter’ S.gifford American Telephone S and Telegraph Company Harold G. Moulton Brookings’ Institution John le Pratt General Motors Genstar Robert B. Wood Bears, Roebuck and Company

Debendarfer to Manage Tourist Cottage End of Business

Debendarfer will continue to manage the tourist cottage end and plans to move his family to Grafton. He recently purchased a residence on Maple Avenue. Cozy Rest has grown to become the leading enterprise of its kind in West Virginia and among the best in the country.

Dudley Debendarfer Grafton Maple Avenue West Virginia

Saturday’s Heroes at Opera House tackles college sports profits

A stirring RKO drama presents professional college athletics as it follows athletes facing salaries and recognition. The film blends humor and romance while criticizing amateur myths and offering a suggested path to pay for players without turning the tale into a tract.

RKO Radio Opera House

Breed of the Border Plays at Optra Hou

Stirring drama and strong action mark Breed of the Border as it unfolds at Optra House with a daredevil automobile race. The piece features tense chases and expressive performances driving the crowd into a roar.

Optra Hou

Breed of the Border at the Opera House

Mono gram presents Breed of the Border starring Bob Steele in a fast moving modern thriller at the Opera House. Speed Brent and Chuck recover the lost bonds after a judge is shot by a gang member, with Steele delivering a high speed car sequence and strong cast including Marion Byron and Ernie Adams.

Breed of the Border Monogram Bob Steele Opera House Mike Joe United States Speed Brent Chuck Marion Byron Ernie Adams Wilfred Lucas George Hayes Henry Roquemore Fred Cavens Robert Cord Perry Murdock R. N. Bradbury

Palm Beach jail bound man tied to beach cottage crime

A man described as a daring egotist and movie talent scout was arrested after confessing to a series of crimes in Palm Beach area. He allegedly held two young women since Monday, shot one and stabbed another, with one victim released after exposure and threats. Police traced multiple aliases and a former federal theatre post in Miami.

Lieut Melchen Miami Jefferson Thomas Ashwell Caid Jeferson Federal Theatre Miss Bolton Platt Ruth Frances Miss Dunn Boca Raton

Actress Susan Hayward Faces $100,000 Breach Suit

Detectives traced over 150 false clues in a nationwide search for two missing girls with FBI help. Susan Hayward, 22, a rising star, is named in a $100,000 breach of contract suit filed in New York by Walter Thornton, operator of a model bureau, claiming he made her famous.

Federal Bureau of Investigation Susan Hayward New York Walter Thornton

Hunt Soldier Case Involving Army Sergeant

On page Oued Kane, Frank Japcynski a sergeant in the medical corps of the 124th regiment and with a 12 year service, was sought for questioning. Sergeants Albert Freeman and John Tillman reported hearing a woman scream from the officers quarters. They found a man pulling a girl by the hand on the first floor. Freeman challenged the man who fired a pistol three times and fled in dim light.

Rom Page Oued Kane Frank Japcynski 124Th Regiment Albert Freeman John Tillman Lad Sergt. Freeman

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