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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1932

Page

2

Evening Radio Schedule Across NBC CBS and NBC Units

Radio listings for Monday August 25 show programs across NBC WEAF WABC and NBC WJZ networks. Notable acts include Harriett Lee and Boys Mills Brothers Eddie Duchin Orchestra Ted Weems Orchestra and Jack Benny plus drama programs and orchestral ensembles.

Nbc-Weaf Donald Nevis Harriett Lee Boys Lanny Ross Gypsies Radio Forum Whiteman Orchestra Baron Lee Ralph Kirbery Buddy Rogers Orchestra Hotel Orchestra Cbs-Wabc Vaughn de Leath Punnyboners Myrt Marge Sid Gary Tito Guitar Sam Kate Smith Mills Brothers Lombardo Orchestra Barlow Charles Carlies Martin's Eddie Duchin Ted Weems NBC WJZ Graham Prince Orchestra Lowell Thomas Amos 'N Andy the Jesters Stebbins Boys Jones and Hare Orchestra Jack Benny Jane Froman McCrary Brothers Frankie Masters Glyde McCoy

Seventh graders pay for vandalized windows aid by trust

Alice Judson Peale recounts a seventh grade class that confronted a vandalism incident near a teacher's door. The boys admitted guilt, agreed to compensate, and handled the matter through collective responsibility with guidance from the trusted adult.

Veteran B and C agent Cecil H Towles died in Clarksburg

Friends here are advised of the death of Cecil H Towles veteran ticket agent for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad company in Clarksburg. The end came at Towles apartments in the Gore Hotel on Sunday afternoon but no further particulars are available here. Mr and Mrs Towles had visited friends here several times in the past.

Clarksburg Cecil H. *Towles Baltimore Ohio Railroad Company Towles Gore Hotel

Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood at the Opera House

Opera House to present The Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood with Sidney and Murray. The film follows the duo after prior adventures as they face Hollywood stardom and industry shifts, supported by June Clyde Norman Foster and others. Manager Brinkman promises surprises as cast changes echo talkies era.

Cohens and Kellys Hollywood Sidney Murray Opera House Cohens Cohen and Kelly Coheny Kellys Brinkman June Clyde Norman Foster Emma Dunn Esther Howard Dorothy Christy Edgwinn Maxwell Eileen Percy John Roche Luis Alberni Robert Creig

Grand Theatre Presents Claudette Colbert and Cast

A Grand Theatre program features Claudette Colbert and stars including Edmund Lowe Stuart Erwin Helen Steel Jak Craigen Sydney Parker Robert Strange George Meeker Alice Cannell Selena Royle Bob Cannell Curtis Cooksey Fitzpatrick Jane Weatherly Steve Edgar Nelson Babe Fred Stewart Spider Harry Ellerbe Will Geer McMahon in Donald MacBride Bill a busy ensemble shows.

Claudette Colbert Edmund Lowe Stuart Erwin Helen Steel Jak Craigen Boney Sydney Parker Cracy Robert Strange George Meeker Alice Cannell Selena Royle Bob Cannell Curtis Cooksey Fitzpatrick Jane Weatherly Steve Edgar Nelson Babe Fred Stewart Spider Harry Ellerbe Will Geer McMahon Donald MacBride Bill

Man and Boy Killed When Struck By Sled in Coal Load

Beckley August 29 A man and a boy were killed and two men injured when a handmade coal sled slid down a 1700 foot hillside near Dorothy striking them as they loaded vegetables on a truck at the mine. The dead are Zurdette Vaught 38 and Clarence Wright 7. Injured were Charles R. Wright 32 and Harold Holstein 30.

Edmund Lowe Abduction Romance Plays Grand

Edmund Lowe stars in a suspenseful romance with Claudette Colbert as a sharp woman who rejects romance then guides the man who pursues her. A dangerous lunatic plots a daring abduction by autogiro amid mystery and intrigue. Playing at the Grand today through Wednesday.

Edmund Lowe Claudette Colbert Stuart Ergin

Desperate man slain after murders tied to note

In Baltimore on August 29 a distressed man identified as William Moseley of Middleboro Kentucky killed Grace Gregory and Hileen Prichard by throat slashing with a razor after leaving a note to his father saying this is the only way out He then died from poison taken before leaping or falling from a railroad train A child witness Bobbie Evelyn Prichard reported the attacker shouted daddy done it and the man confessed to the police

Baltimore William Moseley Middleboro Grace Gregory Hileen Pritchard Thad Grace Bathmore and Ohio Bobbie Evelyn Prichard

Readjustment Newsprint Rates Sought by Examiners

Examiner John H Howell urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to readjust newsprint paper rates. The proposal calls for slightly higher rates in eastern official territory and the reduction of most current special rates, reshaping the rate structure amid pressure from paper users and publishers.

Washington Examiner John H.howell Interstate Commerce Commission Spe

Child found in dark room in Gallia County

A 3 year old boy was rescued from a dark dingy room in Gallipolis Ohio where he was half starved naked and speechless. Authorities said the Hochters who kept him should be publicly horsewhipped for neglect and faces possible neglect charges. Judge James Clark called the case the worst he had seen. The child will be examined and a hearing set today.

Gallipolis Sylvester Hochter Loren PF. W. Shane James Clark

Ma Ferguson Leads Texas Runoff in 1930s Polls

Dallas August 29 Mrs Miriam A Ma Ferguson once governor and twice denied a second term leads the Democratic runoff count with 919303 votes tabulated from 251 of 254 counties. Ferguson 459194 to Sterling 458? The congress at large race shows George B Terrell leading for place No 1 with 440735 and Pink Parrish 361790. Place No 2 Joseph Weldon Bailey 482100 ahead of J H Davis 335208 and Sterling P Strong ?

Dallas Tex Miriam A Ma” Ferguson Texas Ielievers Sterling Texas Election Bureau Ferguson Davis Sulphur Springs Sterling P. Strong Joe Burkett San Antonio Terrell Bailey Burkett Weis Strong Anti-Saloon League Moody

Smith Shuns Luncheon For Governor Roosevelt

Westhampton Beach, N Y Aug 29 CP Governor Franklin D Roosevelt was the guest at a luncheon and reception here, where Alfred B Smith declined an invitation. Roosevelt traveled from New York after a speech on Prohibition, while Smith remained away at Hampton Bays with his son in Rockaway. O Connor noted Smith had been invited but could not attend.

Westhampton Beach N. Y Franklin] D. Roosevelt Alfred B. Smith D. Basil O'Connor Roosevelt New York City Seagird New Jersey Frank Hague Smith Hampton Bays John Warner O'Connor

Ultra-Violet Fireworks Inside Body Pretend Health Pill

Philadelphia reports a new radiation based health pill concept from the University of Pennsylvania. Ultra violet light flares injected into the body are ignited by timed X rays, showing potential to destroy diseased cells. Researchers credit Dr. Aller and Dr. McDonald, with developments from cancer work at Penn.

Philasephia University of ‘Pennsylvania Chemical Society Den Filice University of Pennsylvania McDonald Aller Pennsylvania TRIS Theody

Roosevelt in New York with Traylor during Chicago nominating event

Smyth returned to Albany after attending an engagement in New York City with Melvin Traylor, a Chicago banker and a presidential nomination candidate at the Chicago convention.

Sour Island Smyth Albany Roosevelt New York City Melvin Traylor Chicago

Zelcher Wins Handicap Race to Cleveland

Zelcher of New York City won the William B. Leeds trophy event at Cleveland Airport finishing the four lap handicap race from Roosevelt Field. Only 16 of 21 starters completed the race. Johnny Wright of Utica took second in a mono plane, while M. Taylor of Little Rock won the amateur cruise trophy. The event featured a crash injuring Major James Lake and W D Guthrie. 25,000 spectators witnessed aerial thrills as military planes joined the races.

Cleveland Kelix ‘W. Zelcher New York City Roosevelt Field William B. Leeds Johnny Wright Utica M. Taylor Little Rock Ark Simon Pyres Charles Lanier Lawrence Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce Lawrence Leeds Wheeling W. Va James Lake Lake W.D. Guthrie Mich Mt. Clemens Marine Corps Qualtico Virginia Selfridge Field James N. Doolittle St. Louis Russell Boardman Harold Neuman Moline

Ten Men Trapped in Hetch-Hetchy Tunnel Cave-In

Livermore California August 29 ten men were reported trapped between double cave ins in the Hetch-Hetchy tunnel. The crew of sixteen was working to remove timbers and line the walls with concrete. Six escaped from one end. ten remained trapped between two cave ins with the tunnel open at both ends.

Livermore Calif Hetch-Hetchey Livermore Hills L. T. McAfee Crit Mitchel

Right 10 Invade Mines as 15,000 Strikers Face Illinois Line

A plan by the United Mine Workers to penetrate southern Illinois with organized pickets faces legal sanction after a committee led by William T. Roberts seeks approval. Sheriff officials and the national guard weigh action as nearly 15,000 strikers clash with deputies at the Franklin county line, with 100 clubbed and a few shot inside. A meeting at Enid, Illinois, will refine plans for the invasion, while a prehistory find from Tepe Hissar is noted.

National Guard John L. Lewis International Mine Union Franklin County The Ees Lewis Hit

Daily Cross-Word Puzzle List of Clues and Oddities

A garbled crossword style list with numerous across and down clues. The fragmentary text includes clues related to minerals, actions, places, people, and objects, interspersed with errors and misprints. It appears to be an OCR corrupted puzzle page featuring across and down item prompts and a final solution note.

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