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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1935

Page

7

State Road condemns land for Taylor County road project

Legal notice for Project No 3508 in Taylor County West Virginia states that on December 28 1935 at 10 oclock the State Road Commission will seek court orders to appoint commissioners to determine just compensation for parcels of land in Taylor County including a 1.86 acre right of way for a public road. Property owners named include O J Fleming Florence Fleming Curtis D Fleming Leota Fleming Minerva Cork Minor S Fleming Gertrude Fleming Sigel Fleming Lulu Fleming Leota Fleming Johnson Nor Johnson and James Fleming Heirs among others. Parcels descriptions and plats are on file with the Taylor County clerk and circuit court. The commission will also request authorization to enter upon and use the lands. Signed by Burr Simpson commissioner with James C Holt attorney for petitioner. 6-13-20-27.

Taylor County West Virginia O. J. Fleming Florence Fleming Curtis D. Fleming Leota Fleming Minerva Cork Minor S. Fleming Gertrude Fleming Sigel Fleming Lulu Fleming Leota Fleming Johnson Nor Johnson Westginia Com'ion West Virinia Taylor State Road Commission of Survey James Fleming Lucy Fleming M. Werner A. H. Grimm James Fleming County Court Circuit Court Burr Simpson

Radio Listings Night Schedule Dense with Programs

A dense log of radio programming shows hourly listings across stations NBC CBS WGN WLW KDKA and others. Programs include Irene Wicker the Singing Lady Jack Armstrong Santa Claus Workshop Amos ’n’ Andy and The Lone Ranger with multiple orchestras dances dramas and sketches scheduled from 5:30 P.M. to Midnight featuring a mix of music talk and dramatic performances.

NBC Tom Mix CBS Jack Armstrong WGN Irene Wicker WENR WCKY Buddy Ginger WHAS Robert Koch Clara WLW Animal News Club WBBM Buddy and Armchair Melodies Russell Brown Edith Ka Soes WEM Larrie Sallie Dick Fidler Bobby Benson Sunny Jim Singing Lady WHAM Terry and Ted Bob Newhall KEDKA Dan and Sylvia Wj2z Lum Abner Sket Frances Adair Soprar KDKA Bob Crosby Orchestranset Royal Ente Sam WAVE Gordon Robinson WCPO Galvano Cortez WSAI Nbc—Court of Human Relations WGBF Fred Waring WSAT Rheiny Gay Nighter Francis X Bushman Richard Himber Stuart Allen Nickelodeon Mills Bros Art Kassel Grace Dunn Hal Totten Mary Eastman KMOX Harry Willsey Myrt Marge WSM Amos 'N Andy WJZ Dorothy Lamour Leonard Keller Orches Ink Spots Billy Shaw Buzz Adams Beauty Box Theater Jan Garber Jesse Crawford Sandor Luigi Romanelli Leon Belasco Veloz && Yolanda

Senator Norris backs Roosevelt but declines renomination

Senator George W. Norris announced his support for President Roosevelt's re election. He said he will not seek renomination and hinted he might run as an independent if he pursued a bid. He declined comment on a Nebraska draft move.

Washington George W. Norris Roosevelt Norris Nebraska

Rescue Crews Struggle In Fatal Mine Blast

Rescue teams labored through the night to reach entombed miners after a blast wrecked lighting and transport systems in the surrounding mine. Superintendent Featheringham said access was impossible until hours after midnight and Morrow reported the men were killed at their work site with one minor burn and no rock fall signs. The blast occurred about 8 o clock last night.

Robert Featheringham Morrow

Pigeons Beat Radio for Studio Messages in Bounty Film

Director Frank Lloyd proves carrier pigeons relay studio messages faster than radio during Mutiny on the Bounty shoot at San Miguel Island. Pigeons carried scenes messages three hours quicker than radio. Mutiny on the Bounty opens Sunday at the Strand.

Frank Lloyd San Miguel Island San Miguel M-G- M San Francisco Los Angeles Lloyd

Sweepstake Annie showcases Parisian and American fashions

Marion Nixon and Vera Engels star in Liberty Pictures Sweepstake Annie at Strand Theatre. The film follows Annie Foster, a working girl who wins 150000 and buys a lavish wardrobe from a top modiste. The wardrobe department supplied models worn by professional mannequins. In a related note, Federal Judge William E. Baker sentenced Howard E. Watson and James M. Myers to two years in the Northeastern penitentiary for liquor possession.

Marion Nixon Vera Engels Liberty Pictures Strand Theatre Miss Nixon Miss Engels Annie Foster Miss Nion Liberty Elkins U/P William E. Baker Howard E. Watson James M. Myers Northeastern Penitentiary

Don’t Give Up the Ship Melody in Shipmates Forever

New Dixie features a rallying refrain Dont Give Up the Ship sung by Dick Powell and 30 Midshipmen in a key scene. The Cosmopolitan production Shipmates Forever stars Powell with Ruby Keeler Lewis Stone and a strong supporting cast at the Dixie Theatre Sunday through Tuesday.

Midshipmen Annapolis Dick Powell Dixie Theatre Powell Annapolis Cadets Ruby Keeler

Townsend plan backers praise new pension proposal

A speaker described the Townsend pension scheme as a potent reform promising rapid membership growth from 100 to 5000, with one million new members since April and 200 enrollments per hour. He criticized current administration and past parties, claiming Townsend’s plan would outshine the social security bill and resist presidential candidacy.

Townsend Plan Thornton United States

Townsend plan would grant 200 to elders in state

A speaker praised the Townsend plan promising $200 monthly to Americans over 60 while excluding noncitizens. He argued the program would honor elders, citing support from railroad interests and church members, and urged church leaders to back it as a path to secure aging days. State police later arrested Earl Taylor and Harry Meyers for an armed robbery.

Townsend Dr. Thornton West United States Charleston Earl Taylor Harry Meyers G. B

Fragmentary crime note mentions assault and tying a relative

An unclear OCR fragment references an attack on Garbet and a person named Luind tied to a bed by their son. No further details, dates, or locations are readable. The text suggests a violent incident but lacks complete facts or context.

Indo-Vin touted by Mrs. Josie Rittenhouse for lasting relief

Mrs Josie Rittenhouse of Fairmont West Virginia says she was relieved from constipation for over a year after taking Indo Vin She reports improved energy and regular bowel movements with no need for laxatives. Indo Vin is available at Grafton Drug and Chemical Co and local druggists.

Josie Rittenhouse Fairmont W. Va Josie Grafton Grafton Drug & Chemical Co

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