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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1932

Page

2

Radio Program Listings On NBC CBS And WJZ Networks

Saturday schedule details multiple networks with operas, orchestras, and talk segments across stations NBC WEAF WABC and WJZ listing times from 5:00 to 11:30 with ensembles bands choirs and dramatic pieces.

Nbc-Weaf Kremlin Cleveland Donald Nevis Orchestra Gems Harry Richman Seth Parker Teddy Black Charlie Kerr CBS WABC Little Jack Eton Boys Chicago ‘Knights Theo Earle William V. Hall Jack Denny the Gauchos Ann Leaf Ozzie Nelson Gus Arnheim California

Italy Delegates to Legion Meeting Headed By Woman

Rome Aug 27 A delegation from Trely's department of the American Legion to the Portland national convention will be led by Mrs Julia Wheelock of Newark New Jersey who was legion post commander for three terms Other members named include Amerigo Vitelli Ricardo Zucchi Rev John Maynard and delegates Carmine Casolini Felix Martini and Giuseppe Spinucci The Legion notes many Italian born veterans in the US have not claimed pensions or bonuses and will assist them in securing rights The Italian legion numbers 750 members mostly naturalized Americans keeping adopted citizenship

Rome Trely Department of the American Legion Portland Felix Martini Giuseppe Spinucci Italy Legion Italian Legion

Older Than His Years Peter at Six Wears Twelve Jeans

Peter at six is described as physically six but wearing twelve year old clothing. He is athletic and independent yet emotionally childish, with an intelligence akin to an eleven year old. He seeks parental comfort for minor hurts and often acts out when overstressed, creating strain for family and peers.

Peter

Policeman Cashes Check to Pay Speeding Fine

Evanston Illinois August 27 a policeman showed duty and kindness by cashing a one dollar check for Allen Eddy of Maywood after a magistrate ordered a seven dollar fine for speeding. Eddy could raise only six dollars the officer covered the remainder and let him go.

Evanston Henry Witt Allen F. Eddy Maywood Eddy Witt

Cumberland College Row Produces Notable Leaders

Lebanon Tennessee August 27 Cumberland University in the Cumberland mountains has produced 47 college and university presidents in its 90 years history two United States supreme court justices nine United States senators and 59 congressmen as graduates highlighting its long impact on national leadership.

Lebanon, Tenn Cumberland: University Cumberland Mountains United States Supreme Court United States

Texas Democrats Nominate Governor in Runoff Battle

Dallas reports a heated Texas gubernatorial runoff pitting former Governor Miriam A Ferguson against Governor Ross S Sterling. Speaker John N Garner stayed neutral while Republican committeeman R B Creager urged Garner friends to back Sterling. If precedent holds, runoff winner becomes Texas governor with Republicans hoping to elect Orville Burlington of Wichita Falls.

Dallas Texas Miriam A Garner Sterling Orville Bullington Wichita Falls

Remembering Parents and Family in Final Reverie

A reflective poem in first person laments the passing of parents and siblings, noting the survivor’s long life, aging with a loyal partner, and hope for reunion after death. It frames grief as a moral lesson and a longing to live by the Golden Rule until meeting again in the beyond.

Remington Rand to Buy $4.5 Million in Materials

New York Aug. 27 James H Rand Jr president of Remington Rand Inc announced immediate purchase of 4.5 million dollars worth of raw materials and supplies for use the balance of this yearhoping it may turn the tide in the right direction.

New York James H. Rand, Jr Remington Rand, Inc

Garner Mails His Acceptance Speech

New York reports Speaker Garner accepted the Democratic vice presidential nomination. He sent a 2500 word letter with a postage stamp, defying precedent by mailing his formal reply. Barkley and Garner’s communications were released from Democratic national headquarters.

New York Garner Barkley Kentucky Wroe Washington Gov. Roosevelt Uvalde Texas

Youth Sells Teeth for Wedding Ring in Ambridge

Ambridge Pa Aug 27 Love found two ways J M Clere an Ambridge jeweler handed over a wedding ring for a gold plate and artificial teeth A youth asked How much is this one Five dollars replied the deal in a curious wedding ring trade described in the local brief

Ambridge J. M. Clere

Bridegroom Buys Ring With Teeth in Odd Trade

A bizarre scene unfolds as a youth removes his teeth and asks the price of gold. The bridegroom-to-be pays two dollars with three one dollar bills and the teeth, while Clerc wraps the ring.

Clerc

Fascists Dead to Be Exalted in New Chapel

Rome reports plans to exalt fascist martyrs in October on the tenth anniversary of the party’s rise to power. About 500 heroes are named. 40 died abroad, six in America. A votive chapel will be dedicated in Littorio Palace on October 27 with tens of thousands of supporters expected. Mussolini asserts the martyrs’ significance and vows ongoing veneration. The deaths largely occurred during 1919 to 1922 in clashes with communists.

New Chapel Italy Rome America Salvatore Arena New York Littorio Palace Fascist Party Mussolini Modena

Fighter Fined in Acting Mayor Court for Street Fight

Sylvester Smith, colored, was fined ten dollars in Acting Mayor W P Withers court this morning for fighting on the street. A similar charge against James Wintree, colored, was dismissed. Commissioner Withers is acting mayor during Mayor C O King’s absence on a visit to Ft Wayne Indiana with his family.

Sylvester Smith W. P. Withers James Wintree Withers C. O. King Ft. Wayne Ind

Override Veto Passes Bill on Huntington Land Strip

Charleston reports the Senate decisively overruled the governor's veto to withdraw a narrow land strip from Huntington to enable improvements on the Midland Trail with federal aid funds. The House had previously passed the measure despite the veto, citing it as valid under the special session call.

Charleston Senate Huntington House

Chemistry professor at Marshall College dies

Huntington August 31 1971 Dr Edwin Parkhurst Phelps 43 professor of chemistry at Marshall College died here He came to Huntington from Maine in 1925 The body will be sent to Mount Vernon Maine for burial

Marshall Collvnge Huntington Edwin Parkhurst Phelps Marshall College Maine Mount Vernon

Andrews M E Church Invites to Services and Dedication

Pastor Andrews M E Samuel Charles Jones D D invites attendance at 9 30 Sunday School with Ona C Jefferys superintendent A M Morning worship at 4 30 with sermon The Lost Sheep preparing for sanctuary dedication Paintings by Doctors A R and Paul P Warden completed in memory of wife and mother Board of Stewards meeting Monday evening all members urged to attend.

Andrews Ona C. Jefferys A.R Paul P. Warden Soord

Matthias Episcopal church service notes

Rev. Arthur J. Torrey serves as pastor with a 9 30 church school led by W C Pem, a 10 45 morning prayer and sermon. A small church with a big welcome.

Matthias Episcopal Arthur J. Torrey A.M W. C. Pembroke

First Church of Christ Announces Home Coming Plans

Pastor B E Hanes leads services on the 2nd and 4th Sundays with 9:30 Bible school and 10:30 sermon by Rev A F Hanes of Brownsville Pa. Evening sermon at 9:00. Members urged to attend morning service where Home Coming on Sept 11 will be finalized. Proverbs verses urged for families.

Bible School J. A. Keller O. F. Sterling Dorsey Mcintosh A. F. Hanes Brownsville

First United Brethren Church Service Schedule

Rev. Lois R. Luzader leads 9:30 Sunday School with J. W. Martin as superintendent. 10:30 morning worship with a sermon by the pastor. 7:45 unified service led by Richard Martin. 1:45 Wednesday prayer service. Last Sunday of the conference year urges members to attend and close the year successfully.

J. W Martin Richard Martin Ser Ivice

Paul’s Lutheran tohold Blueville service and picnic

At 9 45 under the canopy of heaven at the Black and White service station Blueville the Sunday school W H Shafferman superintendent will meet 11 00 morning worship follows the Sunday school hour Sermon is I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes Unto the Hills After worship the church will share a picnic dinner Bring your baskets and join worship and fellowship You are invited to attend all church services

Blueville W. H. ‘Shafferman Sunt

First Pentecostal Sunday School Picnic Plans

The First Pentecostal Assemblies of God announces a Sunday School picnic led by Pastor Albert D. Skymer. The event, scheduled for September 6 on Labor Day, includes a 9:30 AM Sunday School session with Mrs. A. Hoilinin assisting.

First Pentecostal Assemblies of God Albert D. Skymer A. Hoilinin Labor Day

Festival Princess Woods Appointed To Forest Festival

Festival Princess Miss Woods daughter of Supreme Court Judge Homer B. Woods. Appointed by State Senator Thomas J. Davis of Harrisville to represent the Third Senatorial District at the Third Annual Mountain State Forest Festival. Student at Southern College Peters burg Va. Morning worship 10:30 service Evangelistic service 1:30 with special message on signs of the times Is the World Getting Ready for the Antichrist 1:45 Tuesday Prayer meeting 7:45 Thursday Preaching and prayer service Attend in the Old Fashioned Way.

Miss Woods Supreme Court Homer B. Woods Thomas J. Davis Harrisville Southern College Pet Lersburg

First Presbyterian Announces August Schedule and Sermon Plan

The First Presbyterian Church lists Rev. Frank J. Turvander as pastor. Church school at 9:30 led by Mrs. John W. Ault Jr and Mrs. Earl Wilkinson as superintendents. No morning worship for the last two Sundays of August. Trustees meeting at 1:30 Tuesday. Choir rehearsal at 8:15 Wednesday. A church for everybody with a welcome for all.

John W. Ault Earl Wilkinson

First M E South Invites Attendance for Weekly Services

The First M E South invites parishioners to 8:00 Tuesday cottage prayer meeting 9:30 Sunday School 10:45 sermon by the pastor on the first Sunday each month 7:30 sermons on the second and fourth Sundays Young Peoples service on the first and third Sunday nights Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 led by Charles F Hall and Joseph Jones with Mrs Dessie Hall and J Kee noted among organizers.

J. H. Kee Young Peoples Dessie Hall Charles F. Hall Ing Joseph Jones

St Pauls M E Church Service Schedule

Rev French Boone pastor guides 10:00 worship and sermon at St Pauls M E Church. 11:00 Sunday school with J H Maysellis as superintendent. 1:45 Monday Official Board meeting. 1:30 Wednesday Prayer meeting. Friendly welcome to all.

J. H. Maysellis P.M

Reverend French Boone Leads Sunday Services at First Baptist

Rev. French Boone serves as pastor at First Baptist with 9:30 Sunday School and 1:30 worship service. J. Lee Tevans is superintendent for the Sunday program, with a 6:30 Epworth League meeting. Find your church home.

J. Lee Tevans Epworth League

Church Schedule Highlights Morning Worship Evening Service

The notice outlines a church program with a 10:30 morning worship and 8:00 evening service. It mentions a daily life assistance sermon by the pastor, an engaging song service, and a picture talk by the pastor. A 8:00 Wednesday midweek service and Bible study is also listed.

Warren M. E. Church Celebrates 47th Anniversary Services

The Warren M. E. Church, led by Rev W J Frye and Rev O Carter, held a week of Bible institute activities with Dr W Harris. Daily services included 9:30 Sunday School 11:00 morning service 3:00 special service, 8:00 evening service. A Sunday six o clock prayer service and a closing anniversary night invite local and white friends alike.

Church Warren M Biblical Institute W. Harris O. Carter Pittsburgh

Mystery over Montague Norman’s U S Bank clash

London papers speculate on why Montague Norman governor of the Bank of England appeared in the United States scene. The Associated Press photo caption hints at intrigue surrounding his pretence and motives amid financial circles.

Montague Norman Bank of England United States London Associated Pieoe

Knottsville Schools Set Opening Date For Sept 12

Knottsville district announces start of the term on Monday Sept 12 delaying from Labor Day. Walter Rogers board member says rural schools will begin together with Millersville easing tension over local teaching changes. Contracts not yet signed, Myrtle Anvil to teach, several districts defer to Sept 12 while Court House date undecided.

Oll Knottsville Walter Rogers Educaton Millersville Myrtle Anvil Court House

Eva Tanguay Faces Eviction as Fortune Fades

Eva Tanguay, famed stage and vaudeville star, is critically ill in Los Angeles and facing eviction as the remnants of her fortune are used to nurse her back to health. Her sister, Mrs. Walter Gifford, says securities losses and bank failures have wiped out much of her wealth. See and Fifty per cent more votes were cast in the 1932 Texas Democratic gubernatorial primary than for the prohibition repeal question.

Los Angeles Eva Tanguay Texas

Daily Cross Word Puzzle Clue Grid Summary

Puzzle header reads a jumbled cross word with scattered clues and partial solutions. It lists numerous definitions across topics such as weapons, animals, languages, and geography, including references to a Turkish regiment and a medicinal plant.

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