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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1936

Page

2

Marionette Show Friday Night at St Augustine School

The upper classes of St Augustine Parochial High School will stage Snow White and Rose Red as a marionette show in the school auditorium on Friday night. Puppets were crafted by the Sisters of Divine Providence and student directors lead the performance. Admission is 25 cents with tickets available from any St Augustine student.

St. Augustine's Parochial High School Sisters of Divine Providence St. Augustine

Scott's Scrapbook Reveals Sailors' Snug Harbor Fortune

Retired sailor Captain Robert Randall left 7000 and a 21 acre Staten Island farm in 1801 to found Sailors' Snug Harbor. The estate grew into millions, funding a home for aged mariners. Over time the fortune expanded beyond its original purpose.

Robert Randall Snug Harbor Staten Island N.Y

Gov Davey seeks action on unemployment insurance program

Gov. Martin L. Davey urged the Ohio legislature to reconvene to enact unemployment insurance. He noted he cannot summon lawmakers from a summer recess and warned Ohio could lose 12 to 15 million dollars if the state does not conform with the federal Social Security plan before January 1.

Columbus Martin L. Davey Ohio Davey

State Officials Seek To Change Federal Highway Match Order

Charleston December 2. Attorney General Homer A Holt and Road Commissioner Burr H Simpson departed for Washington to urge federal officials to rescind an order that requires West Virginia to match 1.3 million dollars in federal highway aid. A prior request to allocate the fund without a match was denied.

Charleston Homer A. Holt Burr H. Simpson Washington Simpson

100 High Schools Are Asked to Debate Meet

Ronceverte December 2. Richard C. Brand debate coach of Ronceverte High School announced that 100 high schools in the state were invited to participate in the second annual Greenbrier Valley debate tournament December 5. The debate motion asks if all electric utility should be governmentally owned and operated.

Ronceverte Richard C. Brand Ronceverte High School Greenbrier Valley

Man Hits Bus Window After Missing Vehicle in Youngstown

An unidentified man in Youngstown reacts with anger after missing a city bus. He allegedly hurled a stone at a moving bus, smashing a window before fleeing the scene. The incident was reported by the driver.

Youngstown, O Here

Radio Schedule Highlights From Diverse Stations

A dense listing of 5 to 12 minute broadcasts across stations WMMN NBC CBS WGN WLW WCPO WAVE WHAS KMOX WJZ WLS WIRE WJR and more. Programs include orchestras choirs drama sketches and variety shows with names like Eddie House Carol Deis Midge Williams and Franklyn MacCormack. Performances span 6:00 to past midnight with multiple hour blocks and notable acts such as Nino Martini Duke Kostelanetz and Benny Goodman.

WMMN WLW Amos Andy WJZ CBS Franklyn MacCormack Jack Fulton WCPO Silver Shears Whas—Rubinoff NBC Uncle Ezra KMOX Popeye the Sailor Hornberger KDKA Jimmy Kemper & Co Manhattan Four Aland Connie WSM Lum Abner Mario Cozzi Christine Johnson Frank Parker Ann Leaf WGN WHIO Johnny Lewis WIRE WSAI U. P Lucky Strike Cigarettes Harry Smith Bradford Roy Shields Vivian Della Chiesa Robert Gately the Republican Party Hamilton Fish Bennie Goodman Amos 'N' Andy Jnr Billy Mills Wave—Stoopnagle Budd Southernaires WJR Johnny Hamp Louisville Benny Goodman Ink Spots Wave—Madrid Queen Coral Room Wowo WKRC Ross Pierce Ozzie Nelson Orches Shandor Jester Pillars

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