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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1929

Page

2

Radio Program Schedule Highlights Across New York and Beyond

A dense listing of radio programs and times across multiple stations including WEAF WJZ WABC WOR WBAL and others. It catalogs show names hosts orchestras specials and broadcast times in a period voice with various programs such as Harbor Lights Neapolitan Nights Flying Stories and News and instrumentals plus band concerts and dance hours. The entry reflects era broadcasting structure with recurring segments and station identifiers.

WEAF New York Eskimos Harbor Lights Hello Mars Bil Scotti's Hotel Dance Orchestra WABU Sergi Kotlarsky Milthilde Harding Paul Whiteman Sajon Jesse Crawford Hix Bag of Tricks

Some Mother's Boy at Opera House Tonight and Wednesday

Patrons see Ragart feature Some Mother's Boy highlighting maternal love over a youth with a criminal past. Mary Carr stars as the mother with Jason Robards as the youth, Joryna Ralston as romance, directed by Duke Warne for Trem Carr. Also screening Ain't 1 The Truth with Poodles Haneford. Radio listings note upcoming wedding of Reginald Barker and Nona Claridge in Riverside, California.

Mary Carr Jason Joryna Ralston Duke Warne Ragart Poodles Hanneford Schenectady WHAI Los Angeles Reginald Barker WEAF Nona Claridge Geiger Frank WEA

Bert Lowe Orchestra Plays At 7 30 This Evening

Radio listings show Bert Lowe's Orchestra scheduled for 7 30 with WIZ coverage and 10 00 post game hours. Programs include Cincinnati and Cleveland regional segments featuring Gene Ford and Glenn, Crosley Review, and dance acts.

R—Wbhal Baltimore WIZ Baltimore City Park Band WOX Wjit Detroit Gear Girls WJZ Shadowland WBY Springfeld Bert Lowe's Orchestra New Seares Gentrat Southern Cincinnati Satow Ohio Soliivans Gene Ford Glenn Crosley

Zex the Instant Relief for Indigestion Ad

Noted claim of instant relief for all forms of dyspepsia from Zex compound of Pepsin and Magnesia. Prominent assertion that it acts as a life saver by cleansing bowels and relieving indigestion. Available at all drug stores with price listed. Ad notice dated August 3, 1A.

Keel Zex

Murphy Address on Good Citizenship at Montrose Reunion

E T Murphy president of the Murphy family spoke at Montrose West Virginia on August 11 about Good Citizenship. He traced the Murphy lineage and urged obedience to laws, support for churches, and adherence to religious and civic duties, invoking the Declaration of Independence and scripture Be ye not deceived God is not mocked to emphasize accountability.

E.T. Murphy Murphy Montrose West Virginia Allegheny Mountains Clemtown Elam Murphy Elam Murphy's E. T. Murphy Wilkie Murphy Peath Mrat M. W. Murphy United States Moses Israel Egypt Pan Gool

Senate finance committee revises tariff bill details

AP brief notes changes from the House bill in the tariff revision. Phoenix race coverage highlights Miss Marvel Cragson and Jost competing with Mrs. Florence Davies and Mrs. Louise Thaden leading at the end of the second lap. C. L. Silvis of Oreka Island becomes Illinois governor’s cabinet member. French car taxes account for one third of its cost.

Associated Press Washington — Senate Finance Committee Phoenix Ariz Jost Arizona Florence Davies Louise Thaden C. L. Silvis oRek Island Illinois Department of Welfare

Bryan's Daughter Granted Divorce in Beverly Hills Case

Grace Bryan Hargraves, daughter of the late William Jennings Bryan, was granted a divorce from Richard L. Hargraves of Beverly Hills California on cruelty grounds. A property settlement exceeding 10000 dollars was arranged for Mrs. Hargraves who also received custody of their four children. The wife testified that Hargraves called her names and ignored her for weeks at a time. They wed in 1911 at Lincoln Nebraska.

Los Angeles Grace Bryan Hargraves William Jennings Bryan Richard L. Hargraves Beverly Hills Cal Hargraves Lincoln, Neb

Fire delays Paris liner sailing from Havre

Fire last night damaged the Paris liner interiors at Havre worth about 3 000 000 francs. The sailing this afternoon was canceled delaying over 1 000 American passengers for a week or more as alternate steamers are full. The blaze started in the third cabin likely from a short circuit and spread to the smoking room grand staircase and information bureau.

Havre France Paris New York

Actress to Marry in Los Angeles This Month

Norma Terris stage and screen actress will marry Dr. Jerome Wagner of New York after his telephoned proposal from the east. Mary Elizabeth Eaton and Millard Fillmore Webb filed intention to wed. Eaton is 26 and Webb 24.

Los Angeles Norma Terris Jerome Wagner New York Mary Elzabeth Eaton Millard Fillmore Webb

Night ride ends in crash near Valley Inn

A driver recounts a late night trip to Valley Inn that ended when slick grass caused the car to slide into a ditch and strike a gas line. The vehicle was pulled free by a wreck crane, then the party headed back to Grafton, fogbound and seeking rest after a perilous detour.

Rosier Grafton

Swiss Aviators Reach Atlantic Flight Milestone

Libson and Kaesar, aged 21 and 22, continued their transatlantic test flight after 11 to 12 hours with an estimated 90 mph leg. They passed Terceira Island and faced about 2400 miles to New York and 1250 miles to Cape Race, Newfoundland, aiming for Halifax 560 miles more before refueling. The youngest duo yet to attempt the record flight.

Page One Libson Terceira Island New York Cape Race Newfoundland Halifax Nova Scotia Kaesar Lueseher

Airplane to test 18 hour New York flight plan

Plan Air Servior LA Aug 20 reports feasibility of an 18 hour cross continental passenger run. Captain Roscoe Turner to fly tomorrow with three passengers on a three stop flight via Albuquerque Tulsa Cincinnati with seven minute refueling breaks at each stop.

Los Angeles Cal New York Roscoe Turner Albuquerque N. M Tulsa Okla Cincinnati

Delinquent Tax Lists Explained by Auditor Office

The auditor explains 1928 delinquent real estate taxes must reach the auditor by September 1929 from sheriffs. Taxes unpaid after one year may be sold at sheriff’s sale with redemption options for buyers and the state. Personal property lists go back to sheriffs for collection, while real estate lists progress through the auditor to schol lands if unpaid.

W. J. Mays Taylor County

Demand for test flight delays Mercury race entry

Washington reports that Assistant Secretary Ingalls announced no Mercury race entry to England for the Schneider Cup until a satisfactory test flight is achieved. Lieut Al Williams had pressed testing on the Severn at Annapolis, but repeated delays have blocked progress and the ship would enter the race with no further tests.

Washington Ingalls Naval Aeronautics al. Williams Mercury England Williams Severn River Annapolis

Cop In Jail Bed Prank Ends With Release Of Inmate

A jail prank backfired when a man slept in a bed set up by a courteous street cop only to awaken and demand release. Chief Homer Selvey and Deputy Linn Mays ordered the inmate freed after inquiries found the officer asleep, prompting cheers as he left. Also reported, Rear Admiral Albert P. Niblack, 70, died in Nice, France, after a week of critical illness. he directed Monaco's hydrographic bureau.

Wallace Henderson Homer Selvey Linn Mays Niblack Nice France Albert P. Niblack Aiblack International Hydrographic Bureau Monaco

Zex Pepsinated Magnesia Ad Vert Dispel Dyspepsia

An advertisement explains that Zex Pepsinated Magnesia neutralizes excess stomach acid and relieves wind and gas. It claims to flush the bowels, leaving the stomach wet and clean and promotes convenient use. Price 60 cents and available at all drug stores.

Pell Enigma: Seven Men Fail to Name Firing Suspect

A garbled synopsis describes Roger Pell's death with seven men tied to the case. It hints at love, betrayal, and an attempt to uncover the shooter. Names and details are unclear but the core event is Pell's fatal shooting and a stalled effort to identify the culprit.

Roger Pell Tom Grenofer Veronica Seabroke Pell Fred Ars Fae Eer Ant ‘Steces Marling Wayng

The Inquisition at Newplace Abbey Chapter Seven

Inspector Wayne leads seven men under suspicion after Roger Pell is shot. As he questions each, Marling the clergyman offers to be searched, and the group splits into tense factions. The inspector orders a full room search while Grenofen recounts events, hinting at a hidden truth behind Pell's death.

Qyne Roger Pell Inspector Wayne Mr. Fotherbury Newplace Abbey Scotland Yard Fotherbury Mr. Wayne Professor Laxton British Museum Mr. Pell Laxton Pell Wayne Enen Wayne J Morrow Co

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