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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1939

Page

2

Networks Are Keeping Busy In Overseas Crisis

New York reports renewed European activity as American networks rush to manage overseas broadcasts. A dozen pickups arrived from capitals with more expected daily, though scheduling remains difficult. Programs yesterday were largely satisfactory. two cancellations followed poor signals from Paris and another location. NBC and CBS announced a broadcast of Adolf Hitler's Tannenberg speech and a pope address for the first World Congress of the Christian Youth Workers union in Rome. Kay Kyser Tonight featured on schedule.

New York America Paris Adolf Hitler Tannenberg NBC CBS Pope Christian Youn Workers” Union Rome Kay Kyser

Love Conquers All Radio Schedule Overview

List of daytime and evening radio segments across WEAP NBC 7 WABC CBS T stations. Includes 1:30 family program, 8 name quiz, 8:30 George Jessel, 9 Kay Kyser college show, 10:30 Barker contest, 7:30 Phil Baker, 8 drama Lost Colony from Roanoke Island, 9 Army maneuvers, 9:30 deadline.

WEAP NBC Tommy Dorsey George Jessel Kay Kyser WABC CBS Phil Baker Paul Whitman Roanoke Island

Radio Schedule Ledger at 6 to Midnight Hour

Radio listings show WMMN and networks airing multiple programs from 5:30 P.M. to midnight, including news, concerts, dramas, quizzes, and variety shows. Notable names include CBS Uncle Jonathan WJZ Easy Aces Amos ’n’ Andy and Paul Whiteman with Chesterfield Pleasure Time, plus NBC Kay Kyser and CBS Stadium Concert. The schedule also features sports scores, weather, and signoffs across stations like WMMN, KDKA, WHAS, WGY, and WLW.

CBS Uncle Jonathan WJZ KDKA Chet Smith Cherniavsky Lowell Thomas Judith Arient Ar—Buck Rogers Amos 'N Andy WARE Waring Chesterfield NBC Mr. Keen Sons Dragoa WSM Human Nature WGAR Carl George WGY WOR Wama Reveler MBS WGBI Johnny Messner CRLW Adz Jimmie Allen Honolulu Ransom Sherman Bob ‘Hawk Voice of Social Justice WPAR Venetian Singers Tommy Dorsey Goldman K.A Hobby Lobby King's Sfishway Paul Whiteman Chesterfield Pleasure Hour Hilda Andrews Wenan_Nationa Council of Social Agencies Mps WHAM George Jessel Merry Maes Percy Faith CKLW WHK WHP Grofe WMMN Count Bassie Orch Amos N’ Andy Sketch Fred Waring Chesterfield Pleasure Time KYW Edwin C. Hill Lawrence Welk Dick Jurgen WGA Bob Kelley WLW Benny String International News Artie Shaw Harry James Jan Savitt Guy Lombardo Ekoka Ws5m Evening Fantasy Harry James & Orches Walsh Buddy Fisher Frankie Hasters Orches Charlie Barnett Orcit Paul Pendarvis Kdka—Dance Orchestra Wayne Mack

Winter Over the Unemployed radio program listing

Programs for Thursday across NBC CBS and MBS chains show a mix of music drama and news. Notable items include WJZ NBC 7 30 pm Ransom Sherman hosts and 9 pm Army maneuvers with 9 36 pm national symphony and 8 pm horse and buggy segments. Bayreuth festival features on MBS chain.

Howard Hunter WJZ NBC Ransom Sherman Hobby Lobby Mrs. Guest National Symphony Mbs-Chain Goldman Percy Paith WEAP Pepper Young Canada CBS Chain Clyde Barrie Wjz-Nbc Plattsburg MBS- Chain Bayreuth

Price on Lepke's head doubles in FBI bid

New York August 23 The price on Louis Lepke Buchalter’s head rose to 56000. The FBI disclosed a willingness to pay 25000 for information leading to his arrest. New York City through District Attorney Thomas E Dewey had already offered 25000 dead or alive, while the PEI reward stood at 5000. The funds come from a confidential congressional appropriation controlled by J Edgar Hoover.

Federal Bureau of Investigation City of New York Thomas E. Dewey Lepke PEI FBI Bureau Congress J. Edgar Hoover

Frozen Sleep Method Used to Control Cancer

In Springfield Massachusetts 53 year old man undergoes five days of frozen sleep at St John’s hospital under Drs Alex Jones James Graham and Henry Ashauer. The patient with prostate cancer lay unconscious in an ice packed bed with a six degree temperature drop for five days. X ray checks will occur days later to assess tumor response while doctors note possible heart benefits and potential broader use.

Springfield St. John’s Hospital Alex Jones James Graham Henry Ashauer Jones

Braden Resigns as WV Retail Beer Dealers Leader

Van E Braden submitted his resignation as president of the West Virginia Retail Beer Dealers Association. Members said the action would be formalized at a Charleston meeting on September 11 by the organization.

Parksburg van E. Braden West Virginia Retail Beer Dealers Association Charleston Organizat

Jewelers Show Off Shock-Proof Watches From Top Brands

Skaggs & Company Exclusive Jewelers features a selection of shock-proof watches across Hamilton Elgin Bulova Longines and Benrus. See the latest models and styles in a display highlighting durability and precision.

Hamilton ELGIN Bulova Longines Benrus Skaggs & Company

Braden cuts ties with retail beer business

Braden explained he no longer is connected with the retail beer business, noting a change in his professional focus after a son's involvement.

Braden

Dr Rankin Missing after Home Return and Fatal Drowning

Dr Rankin who had been in an oxygen tent was later found missing. His car was seen near Albright bridge and divers recovered his body about 14 feet deep under Route 26 a short distance from the bridge. Prosecutor Snyder and police led countywide searches.

DR. Rankin Fairmont Snyder Blanch Rankin Wolfe Albright Bridge

Hay Fever Sympton Relief Potas a Fras Sold Here

Potas aFras promises rapid relief from hay fever symptoms. It claims to stop choking and gasping, dry eyes, and nasal irritation, with quick, easy, cheap use. Exclusive sale at Malone's Cut Rate Drug Store on Main Street.

Malone Cut Rate Main St Adv

Noted Preston County Doctor Rankin Dies By Own Action

A body found in water after six hours led to an inquest being deemed unnecessary as death appeared self inflicted. Dr Rankin, famed for charity to patients and locals, was born July 1872 in Clearfield Pennsylvania. He graduated from the University of Maryland Baltimore in 1907 and practiced in Tunnelton for 22 years before based in Kingwood since 1929.

Preston County Dr. Rankin Clearfield University of Maryland At Baltimore Tunnelton

Course Opens Morgantown Technical Discussions

Morgantown opens a course on August 22 focusing on technical discussions of past year's developments. Participants include local experts and educators examining advances, results, and implications across disciplines. The program aims to summarize progress and project future directions for regional stakeholders.

Morgantown

Gas measurement short course at West Virginia University

A four day meeting on natural gas measurement began yesterday at West Virginia University. The event gathers professionals to discuss standards procedures and emerging techniques in gas measurement.

West Virginia University

Charleston approves heavier vehicle ban on New Kana River Blvd

The city council amended Charleston's traffic ordinance to bar vehicles over 5,000 pounds gross weight from the New Kana River Boulevard, which is currently under construction.

Charleston Kanawhat River

Legal Notice Publication in Taylor County Court

Rules were held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Taylor County West Virginia on the first Monday in August 1939 in a chancery case where Charles Bunner and Emma Bunner sue Lewis Bunner Nettle Bunner Harter Bunner and Kathrin Bunner all defendants seeking chancery relief and publication ordered.

West Virginia Circuit Court Taylor County Charles Bunner Emma Bunner Lewis Bunner Nettle Bunner Harter Bunner Kathrin Bun

Gift Coupon For World’s Greatest Literature Volumes

Coupon offers a single volume from the 42 volume set with 39 cent gift price. Mail orders require 6 cents extra for postage and handling. claims and orders directed to the World's Greatest Literature Department.

Grafton Sentinel

Partition Suit Targets West Virginia Real Estate In Grafton

The suit seeks partition of Lot 12 Block 13 on the Rector Plat and parts of Lots 48 on the Jaco Plat and Lot 2 on a Paterson Plat in Grafton Taylor County. If partition is impossible, the estate may be sold with proceeds distributed to entitled parties. The case also addresses dower rights, lien questions regarding Charles O King on Otha Bunner’s interest, and general relief. Defendants Otha Lula George and Kathrin Bunner, nonresidents, must appear within a month of first publication. Publication in the Grafton Sentinel was ordered for four weeks.

Grafton Taylor County West Virginia Rector Jaco Paterson Charles 0 King Otha Bunner Lula Bunner George Bunner Kathrin Bunner Grafton Sentinel Frank M. Hollis Nellie Tucker G. W. Ford Plaint

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