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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1928

Page

7

Radio Program Highlights and Listings for New York

By the Associated Press the schedule lists programs on WHAF and CRMS stations in New York with times from 6:00 dinner music to 11:20 Slumber Hour. Featured acts include Morley Singers Mediterraneans Eskimos and the Casinelli and Sevillanos.

Associated Press New York Morley CRMS WIZ Smalle and Robertson N. Y WABC Switch Tower United Light Co WGY Schenectady Eskimos

Fannie Brice on Stage Dream in 1920s Tale

In an apartment in the Bronze Fanny Brice raises her orphaned brother Paul and sister Audrey while dreaming of stardom. A theatre director Lazarus shows interest, but weeks pass without word as Fanny devotes herself to family life and preparing Audrey for her birthday and a hopeful future on the stage.

Fanny Brice Pail Audrey Fanny Thorne Lazarus Waldo Fanny Grice Fanby Meyer Mr.Lazarus Nias Grice Abe Thorn Daya Segards Jand Envarus Rothes Panny Phil Aud

Winter Shopping Ahead In Grafton As City Prepares

Snowy winter day dampens mood yet boosts store hours as merchants anticipate steady pre Christmas trade. Post office urges early mailing and clear addressing to avoid dead letters. Christmas trees rise in shops while prices stay reasonable, urging shoppers to buy early and enjoy the season without worry.

Pers Gratton Alphone Leuchardt Ecard Leathardt Vest

Prince George Hurries Home to King George’s Bedside

Prince George, youngest son of King George, hurries home to his father’s bedside amid royal household concerns as doctors advise rest. The family gathers, awaiting news on the monarch’s condition and potential official statements.

Prince George King George

Stormy Waters at the Opera House

A dramatic Tiffany-Stain picture titled Stormy Waters lights the Opera House for two nights. Eve Southern Malcole McGregor and Roy Stewart lead a skilled trio with Southern praised for a stunning portrayal of a man destroying a woman. The story, adapted from a Jack London tale, promises strong emotional impact.

Stormy Waters Tiffany-Stair Opera House Tomiorrow Eve Southern Malcole McGregor Roy’ Stewart Setor Jack London

Stomach Ailment Cure Promises and Sea Drama Review

An ad touts Dure's Mentha Pepsin as a remedy for indigestion promising quick relief and a strong stomach with a money back guarantee. The page also reviews a melodramatic film where Robert, a sea captain, guides David through love and deception, praising performances by Malcolm Ale Gregor and Roy Stewart under Edgar Lewis’s direction.

Dure Dave Robert David Feemes Malcolm Ale Gregor Roy Stewart Edgar Lewis

HYJACKER TRADE ROUTE SHARED ACROSS BORDER ROUTE

A hijacking story traces smugglers delivering liquor from Mestco across the Rio Grande near El Paso toward the Winkler county oil fields. The hijackers seized the liquor and ears before releasing the original owners to seek civilization, outlining a bold cross border criminal scheme.

Mestco Rio Grande el Paso Winkler County Civilizatio

Christmas Seals Aid Tuberculosis Fight In Taylor County

Help fight tuberculosis this year by buying Christmas Seals. Your help is solicited by the Taylor County Tuberculosis Association Committee.

Taylor County Tuberculosis Association

Slayer Defenbaugh Begins Prison Term After Court Mandate

After surrendering and reporting to start a 12 year sentence for mine slaying, Ophia Defenbaugh faces delay as the mandate arrives late. The case notes misspellings of his name and the court records, and officers forward the papers to Taylor county for record. The piece also mentions a gray metal premium in steel increasing strength and hardness.

Jerem Supreme Court Opha Sidney H. Sommerville Moundsville Sentinel Defenbaugh Ophia Defibaugh Ophias Dephen Baugh the Sentinel Opha Defenbaugh Sandy Combe I. M. Robinson Defenhaugh Taylor County Circuit Court

Prosecutor Keyes Faces Bribery Charge in LA County

Los Angeles county prosecutor Keyes is charged amid a bribery investigation. The case centers on alleged improper influence and payments linked to official actions. Authorities pursue the alleged scheme as legal teams prepare for court proceedings.

Keyes Los Angeles County

Hoover tours Uruguay as diplomat and party plans loom

A farewell banquet in Montevideo drew a notable gathering of Uruguayans and North Americans as Hoover argued that national greatness comes from spirit and character rather than size. The visit aims to bolster friendship with Central and South American nations, with plans for cabinet makeup and farm relief ahead of a new congress session.

Daneiro Hoover Florida Vanstons Congress

Exploration Gear Stolen in Wacky Mixup Probe

Local mystery centers on missing equipment amid odd clues referencing explorers and possible misplacement. Authorities say items vanished from a storage area while witnesses recall garbled phrases about who took what. Investigators pursue leads as community buzz grows.

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