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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1936
Page
2
County agent James L. Copeman urges farmers to use rye as a temporary fall and winter pasture. Rye grows quickly in spring and can be grazed before permanent pastures, protecting soil and providing protein and minerals for ewes, calves, and dairy cows. Broadcast sowing in corn aids early growth and soil protection.
New York reports the third high definition television demonstration of the year was arranged today at Philco Radio and Television Corp in Philadelphia. The work builds on Philo T. Farnsworth’s early laboratory research and subsequent private studies over two years.
A dense grid lists NBC CBS and regional stations with shows, hosts, orchestras, and segments from afternoon to after midnight. Notable entries include Amos ’n’ Andy on NBC and WSM. Johnson Family sketch on WLW. Peters of WJZ. Dorsey and Bernie's outfits. and multiple hour by hour musical acts, news briefs, and dance orchestras across stations WMMN WCPO WLW KDKA WGN WAVE WJZ WSM and more.
A revolutionary Greyhound super coach will visit Grafton Thursday from about 9 20 to 11 30 a m at the Greyhound terminal. Visitors can inspect the vehicle and ask questions about its modern features. The coach, part of Capitol Greyhound Lines, will run Cincinnati to Washington and then on to St Louis, marking a nationwide rollout this summer.
Ray Evans of Bluefield, 47, was chosen to represent West Virginia at the national safety conference in New York on August 31 after driving 500000 miles without an accident or traffic violation. Robert Taylor of Wheeling, 33, earned second honors with 270000 miles without incident. Judges from the State Automobile club and state safety agencies announced the results in Charleston.
Hundreds of Cumberland Valley volunteer firemen gathered in Martinsburg for the 35th annual Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s association convention. Sessions covered business memorial and banquets with equipment demonstrations and parades planned for the next day. West Virginia’s related meeting opens Thursday with C F Reininger as president and $3400 in prizes to be awarded to both associations.
Washington Aug 11 The American Federation of Labor leaders led by John L Lewis moved to organize steel workers and mass production employees into vast unions ignoring an AFL executive council verdict that 10 unions be suspended by Sept 5. The Lewis faction vows to continue and not disband, highlighting a clear split within the federation.
Madame Wheelbarrow, a traveling health seeker, arrived in Grafton yesterday in her wheelbarrow to push the national safety conference in Detroit. She plans to visit Henry Ford, who she says buys antiques, and travels the country selling books about her life. She favors train travel through West Virginia to spare her health from mountain climbs.
James R. Kerr, 65, a veteran of the Spanish-American War, died at the Beckley residence of his brother. The notice notes his service and his peaceful passing at home. A funeral plan was not disclosed in the readable portion.
Aug 11 reports say seven year old Jack Utterback was struck by an automobile driven by Earl Wingrove of Waverly. Police reported the incident occurred in Parkersburg and identified the driver.
An advertisement by Union Drug Company touts Dr Edim’s Adla Tablets for quick relief from a tender stomach and pains after meals caused by acidity indigestion and heartburn with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
Fay F. Baker department chief of staff filed application for a past with the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Bridgeport. He announced officers will be elected this week.
Classified ad offers for rent include a four room house with bath at 315 W Washington St and another two room light house. Contact phone 36 R for quick rental.
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