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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1937

Page

2

Dillon Seeks Union Books In West Virginia Drive

Dillon, the AFL representative from Toledo, arrives to press for the old state federation’s books. He plans a loyalty convention and requests that John B. Easton turn over records. Green will send Dillon to Charleston to recover funds amid a reorganization push.

Francis J. Dillon Toledo William Green American Federation Labor Dillon John B. Easton A. F of L. Books Old State Federation Committee For Industrial Organization West Virginia Industrial Unions Counci Easton Green Charleston

Grafton Office Turns Over Preston Co Work Files

Fractured skulls were suffered by Sherwood Oldaker 18 hurt in a coasting accident and Kiffer Hayes of Summit Point Doddridge county who slipped and was crushed under a log he was carrying for firewood. The Grafton office turns Preston County work files to Morgantown branch. Preston will join Morgantown district.

Grafton Clarksburg West Virginia Employment Service Preston County Kingwood Morgantown Taylor and Barbour Sherwood Oldaker Kiffer Hayes Summit Point Doddridge County

Stroke Fatal in Beckley Engineer at Glen Rogers Mine

Fred J. Bonham aged 49 died in a hospital after suffering a stroke. He was an engineer at the Glen Rogers mine.

Radio Script of Evening Programs with Music and Talks

A station list outlines nightly broadcasts across networks and local stations from 6:00 P.M. to midnight. Entries name programs by time, station call letters, and performers or show titles including Rakov, Angelo, Lind, and mentions of orchestras, drama, and variety acts. The schedule maps a panorama of music, comedy, and talk across major stations like WJZ, KDKA, WLW, NBC, CBS, and MBS, with many entries noting specific performers and show names.

Wenr—Jr Doris Kerr WJZ Rakov WEK WLW Angelo WMMN Stag Corner WOR Uncle Don All NBC KDKA WGR Jimmy Valentine WGBI Bill Pierce WHAS Jack Armstrong WPAR Watts Bob Byron WEAF Billy and Betty WSM Asher Little Jimmy Amos Andy CBS Happy Havlcheck Mr. Keen Hollywood George McCall WHP Famous Actors’ Guild Gilenn Darwin U. S. Navy EDKA Pittsburgh Varieties Vivian Della Chiesa Phyl Coe WBT Jack Randolph DGBI Robert Hood Bower Tonic Time WMAQ Doctor Dollar Russ Morgan MBS Richard Himber Margaret Dunn WWVA Ferde Grofe WGN Jack Ward al Jolson Wayne King Cugatse Charlene Plantation Whittall Stradivarius Paul Whiteman Victor Arden Ore WOOR Kidoodlers Wenr Eddie Varros WEKBW Lois Maddox WKBW Monte Christo WSB WJR Tommy Dorsey Glenn Miller King CKLW KDEA WTIC al Donohue Leighton Noble Jimmy Dorsey Don Bester al Donahue Art Kassel Richard Himbers Orches Trump Davidson H. Middleman Streamline WTAM Blue Baron

Virginia Snowstorm Wrecks Roads Halts Work and School

Snow and sleet covered Virginia with icy roads blamed for two deaths in traffic accidents. About 1,500 miners and 2,000 schoolchildren were sidelined as the storm extended across the state. Temperatures dropped to 24 to 30 degrees.

Richmond Virginia

Plan Military Rites for West Point Graduate Reese

Clark sburg December 14 The body of Eugene V Reese 26 year old graduate of West Point will be sent to the military acad.

Clarksburg Eugene V. Reese West Point Military Acad

Man Killed in Clarksburg Car Crash. Wife Injured

An automobile collision near Clarksburg fatally injures Reese and injures his wife. Police say the crash occurred yesterday evening on a rural road as the couple traveled home from a visit. No other details were released.

Emy Reese Clarksburg

Boy 8 Hurt in Train Collision Near Tip Top Va

Barno Mitchem, eight, suffered serious injuries when his grandfather R V Compton's car collided with a train at a crossing near Tip Top Virginia. Compton says he misjudged the train's speed.

Bluefield Barno Mitchem Tip Top R. V. Compton

Coal for Quick Service Announcement

Baker Coal Company advertises quick service coal supply running from November 16 to December 16 with contact at 474.

Baker Coal Company

King of the Royal Mounted Traps Outlaw Scheme

The pursuit centers on Dubreel who alone knows the Checkboard outlaw’s identity. A trap at Welden King’s fails when Dubreel is killed, altering the pursuit and leaving the outlaw at large.

King OF the Royal Mounted Dubreel Welden King's

Missionary Dies in Pittsburgh After 30 Years Service

Dr. R A Hutchison longtime general secretary of the board of American missions of the United Presbyterian church died last night in Pittsburgh. He served 30 years guiding mission outreach and church work. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the church officials.

Pittsburgh R. A. Hutchison Board of

Elijah Perry Dies After Yearlong Illness at Vienna

Elijah Perry aged 65 died at his Vienna home after nearly a year of illness. Local residents recall his longtime work and quiet nature. Funeral arrangements are pending with Vienna funeral home.

Parkersburg Elijah Perry Vienna

Ellers Taxi and Transfer Moves Special Hauling Service

Grafton West Virginia based Ellers Taxi and Transfer advertises moving and hauling services with dependable taxi and moving specialties. Contact numbers 811-Res and 895-M at 26 East Main Street.

East Main St Grafton W. Va

Ryder Given Another Term

New York reports Receiver's Attorney David Leavenworth pushing for purchasers of an eight hundred dollar button hook and a twenty five hundred dollar item as Harold Russell Ryder, once a famed "boy wonder" of Wall Street, faces prison after a judge sentenced him for long-term crimes. Ryder, who spent years in scandals, received a sentence of five to ten years plus seven years on a parole term, with the state to provide basic needs during confinement. Previously, he pleaded guilty in 1930 to larceny tied to Woody and Co. collapse.

New York David Leavenworth Harold Russell Ryder Wall Street Haber Charles C. Nott Woody and Co

Suspect in October Pleads Guilty to New Charge

A man linked to a previous case was arrested in October and pleaded guilty to a fresh charge. The report notes eighty three investors accusing films linked to a substantial sum.

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