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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1932
Page
2
A young woman with a striking personality resents any inquiry into her plans or thoughts. From childhood tied to a nightly confession by her mother, she fears revealing even private thoughts. Adolescent rebellion hardened into a rule: no one may question her about anything, though it makes enemies.
A fragmented radio program listing from NEBC WEAF outlines a late afternoon to evening schedule with "The Rhythm Boys" at 6:16 PM and various acts including Ralph Rivwery, Jane Froman, Ray Knight, and The Goldbergs. The text is garbled but preserves performer names, times, and a general lineup.
Mrs Mak West of St Louis Missouri writes she shed twenty pounds in four weeks after using Kruschen Salts, noting increased energy and no hunger. She recommends one half teaspoonful in hot water each morning before breakfast as a safe, harmless weight loss method and mentions Red Cross Pharmacy as a place to buy with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
A fragmented listing shows a dense schedule of CBS WARC NBC WJZ and SWABC network programs. Acts include orchestras such as Abe Lyman and Duchin, along with vaudeville and musical segments featuring Kasper groups, talkers, and dramatic offerings across a late afternoon to midnight block.
Charleston dispatch reports the state department of education disclosed that many county schools are moving toward a financial crisis. State aid clerk E. L. Bowman said most state aid districts expect closures in January unless action is taken.
Attorney General Mitchell urged quick action to change prohibitions, testifying with the brewing industry for a 3.2 percent beer law. Workshop hearings note a $6 barrel tax could fund brewery rehabilitation and jobs, while Hoover aides distance from the Democratic beet proposal.
Strand Theatre presents Tallulah Bankhead and Robert Montgomery in Faithless, the first on screen collaboration for the pair. The drama, based on Mildred Cram's story, follows two idle rich youths sinking into low mood amid economic hardship, with a strong supporting cast and direction by Harry Beaumont.
The Opera House presents Bird of Paradise, opening tonight, with imagery recalling coastal scenes and literary references to Robert Louis Stevenson and his poetry. King Vidor’s involvement with RKO is touched upon in the preview.
The Hawaii release highlights spectacular native boat scenes filmed on actual surf with a RKO unit. Dolores Del Rio Joel McCrea and Creighton Chaney star as production notes praise King Victor for inshore waters sequences shot from a moving canoe. The film screens Friday and Saturday nights at the Opera House.
Charleston December 8 Roosevelt won West Virginia with 405 124 votes to Hoover 330 731 while Governor elect H G Kump led Townsend 402 325 to 242 660 in the state returns Also list of other state offices shows Trent for Superintendent of Schools and Talbott for Treasurer leading their races with clear majorities.
Final county results show Holt leading Holt 392 500 and 331 527 for Lee with McLaughlin 385 042 and Gore 439 715. Howard M. Gore and J. B. McLaughlin win majorities while Harrison county completes the district totals for congressman Lynn Horner 52 287 and Wolverton 45 214. Secretary Sharp to issue certificates of election.
Baltimore December 8 Forty five prisoners deemed ring leaders among the 300 striking inmate workers at the Maryland state penitentiary were segregated under heavy guard in the west wing to break the five day walkout. Officials reported the transfer went smoothly though knives were found in six leaders quarters during moving.
Charleston reports the Public Service Commission will hold a Martinsburg hearing Friday on Dr. W. T. Henshaw's complaint that Charleston's water system lacks meters. Henshaw says no meters waste water and endanger health during shortages while the city cites funds as the reason. Chairman Coffman and Commissioner Nethken will attend. Henshaw is represented by Assistant Attorney General Elliott Nefflen.
Inga a doll in Santa's toyshop accepts a visit from a tiny old woman who offers a gold mirror. The witch uses the mirror to bewitch Inga, turning her beauty gray and ragged, revealing the danger witches pose to Santa’s magic world.
Sister Mary Angela Burns of St Joseph's convent Wheeling died suddenly. She taught music at St Joseph's and formerly led St Augustine's in this city. Funeral in St Joseph's chapel Friday with burial around Mount Cavalry cemetery. Survived by brother James Burns of East Orange New York and several nieces and nephews.
Cleveland December 8 James Paisley president of Valley Camp Coal Company and one of the nation s leading coal magnates left an estate appraised at 66 200 His probate filing indicates his estate is to pass to the J A Paisley Company owned by the family and his daughter Mrs Lillian Christian.
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