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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1932

Page

2

Radio Program Schedule for Saturday Evening

A dense listing from August 20 outlines NBC CBS and ABC network programs with start times from 5:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. including Dinner Music Opry House Tonight Harlo stories and various orchestras, choirs, and dramatic offerings across stations WEAF WARC WJZ WABC.

Nbc-Weaf Opry House Donald Nevis Concert Orchestra Roliicker the Goldbergs Light Opry Company Russ Columbo Merle Thorpe Paul Whiteman Rogers Orchestra Gerun NBC WJZ Gasperre Amos Andy Frankie Master Ray Knight Selgin McCravy Brothers Sodero Denny's Orchestra Charlie Agnew Kremlin Cleveland Orchestra Gems Harry Richman Seth Parker Teddy Black Charlie Kerr Cbs-Wabc Jack Little Eton Boys Chicago Knights Theo Earle William V.“Hall Lewisohn Jack Denny the Gauchos Ozzie Nelson Gus Arnheim California Melodies the Pickens Sisters the Commodores New York Orchestra Mr. Malik William ‘Stoess

Sanjurjo Tried to Preserve Order During Spanish Revolt

Gen Jose Sanjurjo a monarchist by background rose to command the civil guards in Seville and later faced backlash after condemning outbreak violence in Castiblanca. Though loyal to the monarchy he helped uphold public order and advised avoiding politics, a stance that softened after his public rebuke of unpatriotic actions and his role in guarding Morocco. Born March 28, 1872 in Zaragoza.

Alcala Zamora Victoria Escoria Castiblanca Sanjurjo Spanish Morocco Sanjurjo Wis Huelva Zaragos

Ouster Fight Over Miss Auvil Simmers At Millerville

The Millerville ouster push against Miss Myrtle Auvil centers on a three year old corporal punishment dispute rather than the current whipping case. A petition with disputed signatures seeks her removal while asserting incompetency over a prior incident. J B Auvil, her father and board member, withdrew during hearings but remained in the room as the board considers continuing with her as teacher. Millerville averages about 26 students with seven graduates in two years.

Millerville Myrtle Anvil Knottsville Board of Education Miss Auvil Wesley Chapel School House J. B. Auvil Board of Education Theouster Wesley Chapel Miss Anvil Clarksburg Taylor County Work

Women Quarrel Ends in Slaughter Near Hamilton

In Hamilton Ohio a quarrel between two farm women led to one woman stabbing and killing the other. The killer then buried the body in a shallow grave she dug. The confessed slayer surrendered at police headquarters confessing, I have killed a woman.

Vanderbilts seek divorce in Nevada state court

New York August 20 The News reports Cathleen Vanderbilt Cushing heiress to the Vanderbilt estate, aged 30, is in Nevada pursuing a divorce from Harry Cook Cushing III. The brief item notes the pending action and location.

New York Cathleen Vanderbilt ‘Cushing Vanderbilt Nevada Harry Cook Cushing

Cushing retires to Surrey from Wall Street after decade

The article notes that Cushing left a Wall Street brokerage two weeks ago and moved to Surrey England. It also mentions Mrs. Cushing as the daughter of the late Reginald C Vanderbilt and a direct descendant of Cornelius Vanderbilt, linking the family to prominent American capitalists.

Per Cushing Wall Street Surrey England Reginald C. Vanderbilt Cornelius Vanderbilt

Older Four-H Members Meet in Knottsville

Older Taylor county Four-H club members gather at Miss Myrtle Anvil's Knottsville home to form a county club organization for Four-H pins. Officers elected last Saturday are Evelyn Miller Route One president, June Bosley Simpson vice president, and Ethel Scranage Pruntytown secretary. The movement aims to boost county club work as part of a state-wide effort, with about 14 eligible members in Taylor county.

Taylor County Myrtle Anvil Knottsville General County Club Evelyn Miller Route One June Bosley Simpson Ethel ‘Scranage Pruntytown

StovEblast burns Ellers during Tucker county camping incident

Emory Ellers proprietor of a local taxicab firm is recovering at home after a gasoline camp stove exploded at the Tucker county site on Wednesday. He suffered burns to the face arm and ankles while leaning over the stove to move a fish. The group broke camp after a Davis physician treated his injuries and returned to Graf.

Emory Ellers Jenningston Tucker County Ellers Pat Ellers Jet_vo Davis Grafn

Santa Claus Robbery Report From Local General Store

Santa Claus reports a burglary on August 20. Thieves took about $50 in merchandise from the village general store that also houses Coe. No suspects listed. Local authorities investigate the theft.

Santa Claus

Sunday Service Notices Requested for Friday Submission

Pastors of local churches are asked to ensure their Sunday service announcements for Saturday’s Graf ton Sentinel are delivered to the office on Friday to improve handling of news material.

Grafton Sentinel

Methodist Protestant Service Announcement

Rev. BE. L. Arnold presides at all services with Sunday School at 9 30 led by C. C. Richman and a 10 30 morning sermon. Evening worship follows at 7 30. Adjoined session of the Fourth Quarterly Conference Monday marks year end. All invited to worship.

A.M C. C. Richman Fourth Quarterly Conference

First United Brethren Church Seeks Worship and Study

A note from First United Brethren lists Rev. Lois R. Luzader as pastor and outlines a 9:30 Sunday School led by J. W. Martin Superintendent with classes for all ages. An afternoon unified service is led by Miss Camille Hugill at 1:45 PM, plus a Wednesday service and prayer time inviting all to come and worship.

First United Brethren Lois R. Luzader J. W. Martin

First Pentecostal Assemblies of God morning and evening services

Services schedules for the First Pentecostal Assemblies of God led by Rev. Albert D. Skymer include Sunday School at 9 30 with Mrs A Hoffman, Morning Worship at 10 30, Bible study on Song of Solomon, Evangelistic service at 7 30 with topic Substance or Substitution Which, Prayer meeting Tuesday 7 45 and Thursday preaching and prayer.

First Pentecostal Assemblies of God Albert D. Skymer A. Hoffman

Old Fashioned Prayer Services At Andrews M E

Members and friends of Andrews M E attend services in the Old Fashioned Way. The schedule includes 9:30 Sunday School led by Ona C. Jefferys, morning worship at 10:30 with a sermon on Christ and the Open Door, and music directed by C O Reynolds. A painting in memory of Mrs D Grant Smith features in the service. A nominating committee meeting chaired by H C Compton follows.

Andrews Ona C. Jefferys C. T. Morehead Arthur G. ‘Yates Clara Crabtree Virginia Hanway Christ Andrews Sanctuary George Blaney D. Grant Smith C. O. Reynolds H. C. Compton

St Pauls Lutheran Service Schedule Promotes Family Worship

Rev E F K Roof leads a Sunday program at St Pauls Lutheran with a 9 15 Sunday school under Supt W H Shafferman a 10 30 morning worship on the sermon Trust a 630 Luther League meeting. The pastor will preach at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Newburg at 800 pm inviting all to attend.

W. H. Shafferman Luther ‘League

Warren M. E. Church Announces 47th Anniversary Services

The Warren M. E. church schedules 9:30 church school 11:00 morning service with Dynamic Faith and 8:00 evening service featuring What Hath God Wrought. Officers and members invite the public to attend the 47th anniversary events led by Dr W H Harris president of the Baptist Minister.

Warren M. E. Chute W. H. Harris Baptist

Anniversary Sermons Mark Fortieth Year Church

The church will hold a Sunday evening service on August 28 at 8 o clock with a sermon by Rev Harry McDoun all son of the church and songs and prayers led by Rev O Carter Evangelist singer. Mrs Julia Trimble life member to recount forty seven years of service for uplift in the city. Church decorating underway with B Harris leading the men and E Jones leading the women. Biblical Institute promised to aid all attendees.

Ial O. Carter Harry McDounall Julia Trimble B. Harris E. Jones Biblical Institute

First M. E. Church South Invitation Schedule

The First M. E. Church South invites readers to a Cottage prayer at 8:00, a sermon by Pastor A E Knicely, 9:30 Sunday School led by J E Keener, and sermons on the first Sunday morning at 10:45 and on the second and fourth Sundays at 7:30. First and third Sunday nights feature Peoples’ service with Mrs Dessie Hall. Charles F Hall serves as lay reader. Josep Jones listed.

J. E. Keener Dessie Hall Charles

First Church of Christ Preaches Sundays at 9:30 and 10:30

The First Church of Christ led by Pastor B B Hanes offers Bible school at 9 30 with J A Keller and others as Supts and a 10 30 worship service with communion.

First Church OF Christ Christian Church B. B. Hanes Bible School J.A. Keller O. F. Sterling Dorsey McIntosh

First Baptist Church Weekly Schedule and Pageant

Rev F C Herod leads First Baptist with 9 30 Sunday School 10 30 morning worship sermon on The Pauline idea of the church 8 00 evening service an original pageant Arming the Christian Soldier 7 30 Monday Life Service League meeting on the parsonage lawn guest speaker G T Bart

Life Service League

Midweek service and Bible study schedule

The notice lists an 8 00 Wednesday midweek service and Bible study. a 5 00 Friday picnic for Senior BYPU at Park. and a 2 30 Saturday junior BYPU meeting on the parsonage lawn.

Sunday church services and events schedule

Sunday schedule lists 9 30 Sunday school 10 30 preaching by pastor 6 30 Christian Endeavor led by Troy Nicola president No evening preaching due to pastor leaving for conference Readers are invited to attend any service

Christian Endeavor Troy Nicola Pres

St Pauls M E Parish Announces Sunday Services

St Pauls M E Rev French Boone pastor 10 00 worship service and sermon 21 00 Sunday school J H Mayselis superintendent 130 Wednesday Prayer meeting special services for children We invite you to these services.

J. H. Mayselis

West Main Street M E Rev French Boone Pastor

The West Main Street M E Church led by Rev French Boone invites parishioners to Sunday school at 10:00 led by Supt J Lee Evans. Epworth League gatherings at 6:30 and worship service at 7:30, welcoming all to fellowship.

J. Lee Evans Epworth League

William J. Cook Dies Longtime Wheeling Steel Leader

William J. Cook, dean of iron galvanizing in America, died at age 69 in Wheeling. He served over 50 years with Wheeling Steel Corporation, was a director of the Wheeling Corrugating subsidiary and of Citizens Mutual Trust Company, and held influential roles in the industry.

Wheeling William J. Cook America Wheeling Steel Corporation Wheeling Corrugating Citizens Mutual Trust Company

New Lindbergh Baby Birthplace Listed in New York

A birth certificate for Col and Mrs Charles A Lindberghs second son lists the birthplace as the New York apartment of Mrs Dwight Morrow mother of Mrs Lindbergh. The child was born Tuesday morning and no name was entered on the certificate.

New York Charles A. Lindbergh Dwight Morrow

Attending Physician Mentioned in Parent's Condition

The report names the attending physician as MM Hawkes. The mother and others were understood to be doing well following the incident.

MM. Hawkes

Hidden burdens behind a tired child at school

Alice Judson Peale argues that fatigue in well physical children often stems from emotional conflicts and excessive school demands. He urges adults to seek underlying anxiety jealousy and fear, suggesting confidence and open talk can help children unburden and benefit from guidance.

Alice Judson Peale

Bandits Seize $2900 Payroll at Country Club

Rockville Maryland police hunted two young men after they grabbed a $2900 payroll from the Congressional Country Club secretary near the entrance. The robbers fled in the club secretary’s car, muting the scene just after Miss Fannie Lytle arrived. The report also notes Mrs. Marion Scot of Cumberland visited her cousin Mrs. Om Leng in Rockville Avenue this week.

Rockville Maryland District of Columbia Congressional Country Club Fannie Lytle Marion Scot -of -Cumbersland, Md Om Leng Avenue

Daily Cross Word Puzzle Solution Clue Pack

Readable crossword clues and partial answers from a Saturday puzzle. Includes across and down hints with mixed garbled text and several intact items referencing lamination, constellations, metals, rivers, and places. Contains multiple weak fragments and scattered proper nouns. readable entries include river and sea names, social terms, and numeric references.

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