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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1936

Page

7

Wallis Simpson guarded as crowds mob Cannes villa outings

Detectives were called to disperse crowds that surrounded the shop Wallis Simpson visited in Cannes after her hosts planned discreet teas and bridge parties at the villa to enliven her solitude. Notable guests included novelist Michael Arlen and Mrs. D. B. Merryman from Washington.

Simpson Michael Arlen Riviera D. B. Merryman Washington, D. C Cannes France Wallis Warfield Simpson Lou Vier Herman L. Ross

NBC Reaches Highest Number of Stations

New York Dec 16 NBC plans to reach 10 stations by January 1, the largest total in over a decade of broadcasting. Among the latest additions is KGHF of Pueblo Colorado, to join the WJZ group.

New York NBC KGHF Pueblo Colo WJZ

Smith Fights for Blanket Confirmation of Appointees

Smith pressed majority senators to approve Kump's nominees for party harmony, arguing as a senator from a district with knowledge of at least one appointee’s qualifications that the governor elect should face disapproval. The caucus disruption continued from page one.

Kump Smith Senate

Radio Program Schedule Highlights by Station and Host

A dense listing of nightly radio programming across stations WMMN KMOX WCPO WLW WAVE WGN WJS Z CBS NBC and others from 6:00 P M to after midnight. It catalogs shows hosts musical acts orchestras dramas and news segments including Santa Claus programs Beatrice Glass Easy Aces Amos n Andy and W2 11:45 P M etc.

Sallie WGN Buddy Ginger Wann—co Hall Nbc—Int'l Buenos Aires Wave Dorothy Adven Sunny Common Orphan Annie Beatrice Glass WLW Amos Andy CBS Franklyn MacCormack Jack Fulton Santa Claus Martha Nancy Eudie Elkins NBC Ancele Ezra James J. Braddock WCPO Hornberger WSM Freddie Rose Lum Abner Frank Parker Ann Leaf KDKA Chuckle Clint Boake Carter Landt White Welcome Lewis Julian Noa WJZ Mario Cozzi Jack Randolph Wayne King Ward Chesterfield Cigarettes Nino Martini Chesterfield Orch Andre Kostelanetz Fred Allen Portland Hoffa Peter van Steeden Fred Niblo Leopold Spitaney Orch Diamond City News WSAI Art Gilham WMMN Homer Rodeheaver WIRE Red Nervo Lucky Strike Cigarettes Roy Shields Meredith Wilson Orches Show Boat Whas—Rubinoff KMOX WJR Fireside Theatre del Casino Stasia WLAC WFBM Rubinosf Kdika Sammy Fuller Ink Spots Queen King Wave—Southernaires Wd2 Emil Coleman WCKY Coral Room Roger Pryor Ozz'e Nelson Edea—Shandor Jester Pillars

West Virginia Unemployment Bill Passes House

The West Virginia House approved funds of 200000 dollars for the unemployment compensation department and moved to transfer money from the labor department to a new bureau for employment services. An amendment risked making the law inoperative if federal action fails and pro-rating ensued.

McConihay Kanawha McCoshay State Labor Department West Virginia House Russell Mingo Bischoff Preston Board of Review McKinley Wood Senate Tuckwiller Greenbrier

Lawmakers Fast-Track County and State Salary Proposal

A special session set to review proposed salary increases for county state and municipal officials. Tuckwiller noted underpayment among county officials due to 1932 session cuts. The resolution awaits action later today amid broader regional turmoil.

Tuckwiller

Prisoner Repatriation Converts to Joliet Return

Deputy Sheriff Leonard Smith and Patrolman Clarence Hulbert left Parkersburg to aid in bringing George Shamblin, 24, to Joliet Prison to face an armed robbery charge. The officers state Shamblin will complete a term in Joliet for robbery tomorrow.

Parkersburg Leonard Smith Clarence Hulbert Joliet George Shamblin Shamblin

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