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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1939

Page

3

Tarzan Finds a Son at Strand Theatre This Sunday

Tarzan finds a son in a new film at Strand Theatre starring Weissmuller and O'Sullivan. John Sheffield plays the baby, the plot centers on a found child in the jungle, with jungle action and animal sequences. The film features Cheeta and Ba by Bee, with native Swahili chants adding exotic color.

Africa Strand Theatre Tarzan Johnny Weissmuller Maureen O'Sullivan Edgar Rice Burroughs Junior John Sheffield Nc Ee New York England Jane Weissmuller Dra Sheffield Jungle Tree House Cheeta Quenne Baby Bee United States

Dixie Theatre Presents Young Mr Lincoln Tonight

The Dixie Theatre showed Darryl F. Zanuck's Young Mr Lincoln starring Henry Fonda to a packed house. The play follows Lincoln from New Salem to Spring to practice law, facing a lynch mob, defending two boys, and his romance with Mary Todd.

Dixie Theatre Darryl F. Zanuck Mr. Lincoln Henry Fonda Tole 20Th Century-Fox Lincoln New Salem Lamar ‘Trotti Blackstone Ann Rutledge T J Empiiane Maryid

Tea for Guests Hosted by Miss Martha Hopkins

Miss Martha Hopkins entertained Subdeb club members with a Friday tea at her Riverside Drive home from three to five. Guests included Monetta Gandee of Moundsville and Alice Walker of Baltimore, plus Jean Roger, Virginia Stout, Martha Kuhn, Connie Reed, Virginia Marshal, Barbara Gerkins, Tillie Deegan, Matilda Grow, Marjorie Lambert, and the hostess.

Martha Hopkins Hopkins Riverside Drive Monetta Gandee Moundsville Alice Walker Baltimore Honelta Gandee Jean Roger Virginia Stout Martha Jean Kuhn Connie Reed Virginia Marshal Barbara Gerkins Tillie Deegan Matilda Grow Marjorie Lambert

Reunions Fill August Calendar Across Several Counties

Aug 13 through Sept 3 feature multiple family gatherings from Kerns to Nicola and Murphy, with picnics, dinners, and programs listed. Presidents and secretaries named include James Able, Nicola family, and F B Murphy, spanning Bobtown Pa to Philippi and Marietta Ohio.

Kerns Brown's Chapel Weaver-Lambert Bob-town James Able Bob- Town Cooperative Traffic Committee Monongah Division B. and O. Railroad Grafton, Park Camp Civitan Fair Grounds Marietta Ohio Minter L. Wilson Morgantown Buckeye Lake R. E. Wilson Zanesville Nicola-Gutherie Grafton Park William Nicola J. Stanley Nicola Brown Brown Church Grafton-Fairmont Road Clara Fawyer W. F. W. Hall Woodford Mt. Olivet Philippi Sinclair-Maruess-Cornwell Webster Baptist Church W.T. Robinson A. G. Robinson

Knottses Welcome P J Knotts On Knottsville Road

Mr and Mrs W E Knotts announce the birth of a seven pound baby boy born last night at their home on Knottsville road. The baby has not yet been named and both mother and child are doing well.

W. E. Knotts Knottsville Road

Campbells Visit With Addison Resident Ended Week-Long Trip

R. L. Campbell returned yesterday from a week’s visit with C. R. McCullough, of Addison, Pennsylvania.

R. L. Campbell C. R. McCullough Addison

Chicago Mayor Calls for FDR Third Term

Urging a third term for President Roosevelt, Mayor Baward J. Kelly of Chicago addressed the convention of young Democratic clubs. He argued the nation needs Roosevelt’s leadership in the economic and social struggles, insisting the president must remain in power to guide postwar policy and labor gains. The convention, delayed by heat, continued with speeches and a demonstration as it weighs endorsing New Deal aims.

Urgh Baward J. Kelly Chicago Roosevelt Young Democratic Clubs Americ Kelly The Young Democracy America Paul V. HcNutt Iain Homer Mat Adamz Dlinois John

Adams Narrowly Leads as Opponent Withdraws Support

Neff of Staunton Virginia saw his closest opponent withdraw and endorse Adams. Harry Shank of Urbana Ohio remained the only other candidate in the race, keeping the field down to two contenders.

Neff Staunton Adams Harry Shank Urbana

WV youth arrested in Rockford slaying case

Detective Hal Campbell said 21 year old Oscar Clarence Nolan of Charleston West Virginia was arrested on a warrant for the slaying of 21 year old Glen Stover. Nolan admitted involvement in a street brawl but said a brick was hurled by one of his three companions and killed Stover last week.

Rockford Hal Campbell Oscar Clarence Nolan Charleston W. Va Glen Stover Campbell Stover

Rat Attacks Boy at Plant Knee Bite Incident

A 10-year-old boy, Jack Tharp, was treated for tetanus after a rat climbed his trouser leg at a garbage disposal plant where he was seeking fish bait. The rat nipped his knee as plant workers freed him, prompting emergency care.

Martinsburg Jack Tharp Jack

Falls Through Bridge Injures Coal Company Worker

Paul Wheeler aged 23 of Narrows Virginia was seriously injured when a side girder bridge near Springton collapsed under a lumber truck. He was taken to Bluefield hospital with a fractured thigh and leg.

Falls Throug Bridge Springton Paul Wheeler Narrows Kingston-Pocahontas Coal Company Bluefield

Fugitives questioned after prison bus escape

In Charleston West Virginia detectives questioned two captured fugitives John Gibson and Robert Walker about the Virginia prison bus escape. Other fugitives were recaptured in Illinois and Tennessee. two remain at large. Gibson and Walker will be held days before return to Petersburg Virginia. Meanwhile nine year old Billy Gray of Wheeling drowned at Crooked Lake while visiting relatives in Harbor Springs Michigan.

Charleston W. Va Virginia Edgar C. Bourne Twnsty John B. “Gibson Coeburn Robert Raymond Walker Richmondale Attrc Illinois Tennessee Atlanta Lewisburg Bourne Gibson Harbor Springs Mich Billy Gray Wheeling Crooked Lake Dan-Gray A

Hitler Met Ciano At Berchtesgaden Talks

Foreign Minister Count Gaetano Ciano of Italy visited Reichsfuehrer Hitler at the Berghof amid tight lipped talks with Joachim von Ribbentrop. Preparations for decisions on the European situation were discussed with Mussolini said to be in agreement with Rome and Berlin.

Hitler Theer Fuehrer Ciano Berghof Joachim von Ribbentrop Mussolini Salzburg Germany Galeazzo Ciano Italy Rome Berlin

Senator Nye Pushes Arms Embargo Revision Debate

Senator Nye urges repeal of the embargo clause of the neutrality law to curb arms sales to warring nations. He wants the issue as a central campaign topic and plans a coast to coast lecture tour. Other Republicans, including Borah and Johnson, also plan speeches on neutrality act revision this fall.

Nye Tion R Nye Borah Idaho Washington Johnson R Calif California

Conference sorts discussions after bloody Harlans strife

Governor reports that conference members returned home to discuss the latest developments in the ongoing dispute surrounding bloody Harlan's labor strife. Talks covered the July 12 clash between guards and miners and pending government charges against coal companies, with a pledge to avoid compromising justice.

Chandler Frank Murphy Harlan National

Mayo Doctors Propose Histamine Desensitization for Headaches

Mayo doctors say severe headaches may exceed migraines in pain. They advocate histamine desensitization, treating patients with small, increasing doses to build immunity, akin to pollen allergy therapy.

MAYO Horton

Opera House to Feature Little Women Sunday

RKO presents a radio drama adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women at the Opera House Sunday starring Katherine Hepburn. The production promises faithful period settings and costumes, recreating the Concord home life and the Sisters Meg Amy Beth Jo and their mother Marmee with romance tragedy and neighborly ties.

Paul Lukas Bhaer Frances Meg Joan Bennett May Oliver Aunt March George Cukor Opera House RKO Radio Louisa M. Alcott Katherine Hepburn Aly Alcott Concord Mass Fritz Bhaer Amy Little Beth Marmee Mr. Laurence Amy March Miss Hepburn Douglass Montgomery Lau

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