Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Grafton Sentinel in Grafton, West Virginia

We have 4,406,501 pages in West Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1938

Page

2

Tibbett Signed For Big New York Show

Radio listings detail Eleanor Roosevelt on WEAF NBC and Lawrence Tibbett joining a new WEAF NBC Sunday night hour with Carole Lombard and Cary Grant. Also notes broadcasts by Van Zell, Phil Baker return, CBS specials with new congress members, and daily tuning prompts across WABC CBS WJZ NBC radio.

New York Eleanor Roosevelt White House Gabriel Heatter Wabc-Cbs We the People WEAF NBC Lawrence Tibbett Carole Lombard Cary Grant van Zell Harry von Zell Fred Allen Phil Baker CBS Congress Fibber McGee Bob Hope WABC Edward G. Robinson al Jolson Benny Goodman Wm. McChesney Martin, Jr Wabccbs St. Nick Bob Trout WJZ Berlin

Radio Schedule Nighttime Listings Highlighting NBC CBS and Local Stations

A dense, era-style list of radio program slots across networks NBC CBS and stations WJZ WSM WLW KM etc. from 5:45 PM to midnight. It names sketches news hour dramas concerts orchestras dances corny variety acts and stars like Tom Mix Gray Gordon Jimmie Fidler and more with times and networks.

NBC WJZ Tom Mix Dick Tracey Cbs—News Gray Gordon WOR Uncle Don WSM CBS Howie Wing Malcolm Claire Dick Tracy WGBI WLW KDKA Chesterfield Daily Sports Adrian Rollini WGY Funny Bowers WMMN Lowell Thomas MBS Johnson WHK Black Flame Amazon WSB Easy Aces Amos 'N Andy Dream Shadows Jimmie Fidler Mr. Keen Helen Menken KYW Vivian Della Chiesa CKLW WPAR We the People Sunny Smith Minstrels Nadia Reisenberg Georgia Ambassadors Fibber McGee & Co Benny Goodman Orches Wwiz—Concert Orchestra Toronto Symphony Orch Gabriel Heater Eugene Conley Dr. Christian Jean Hersholt Bob Hope Jerry Colonna Jack Smart Orch Ancele Ezra Wdz Jack Berch Federal Symphony Orch WGR WJR Jimmy Kemper & Co Joseph Jastrow Lawrence Goodman John B. Kennedy Amos ‘N' Andy Chas Baum Melody Time Paul Sullivan Charles Baum Nbc—Dance Orchestra Morrey Brennan MSM the World In Review Lou Breese Phil Spitalny Glenn Miller Maurie Brennan Low Breese

Williams Refuses to Confirm Retirement Plans at 70

Oklahoma CityDec 20 A boisterous U S circuit judge Robert Lee Williams headlined remarks at a dinner amid intense speculation about his retirement The 70 year old veteran said he feels well and expects to live many years more but would not confirm any decision He had previously written to Attorney General Cummings that retirement would be agreeable and Roosevelt had hinted he would step down on his birthday but Williams refused to discuss future plans citing no comment tone remains defiant and humorous

Oklahoma City Robert Lee Williams U.S Roosevelt Oklahoma Williams Eastern Oklahoma Federal Court Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals Cummings Sally

Ford Explains Longevity Through Enemies

In a defiant remark, Ford attributes his long life to enduring many adversaries who kept him vigilant. he asserts their stirring of his liver symbolically reflecting constant opposition. The quote reveals a combative mindset and self-assertion amid controversy.

Mrs Roosevelt on Limits of First Lady Role

Mrs Roosevelt argues that a president’s term curtails a first lady’s personal life and interests. She notes that a longer tenure would force major changes and restrict young people from pursuing their paths.

Mrs. Roosevelt White House

Woman Accepts Director Post for Son's Firm

A Boston insurance company founded by the son of a government official offered a director position to a woman. She said she would serve only if no financial obligation or business knowledge was required and agreed to vote her son's stock as he advised. The exchange involved allegations about using official influence for favors.

Whitehouse Roosevelt and Sargent Boston Insurance Firm James

Motorship Stockholm Damaged by Fire at Trieste Port

The 28,000-ton motorship Stockholm, under construction for a Swedish American line at Monfalcone shipyard near Trieste, suffered serious fire damage late last night. Shipping circles warned the liner may be nearly a total loss, with origin of the fire undetermined.

Trieste Italy Stockholm Monfalcone Here

Aged Lady Dies in Basin Resident Alice McKinney Dies

Mrs. Alice McKinney aged 71 of Basin Wyoming county life-long resident dies yesterday in Pineville. Funeral arrangements and details are not provided in the brief notice.

Pineville Alice McKinney Basin Wyoming County

Home Improvements Funded by F H A I Financing

All family members gain from home upgrades funded by F H A I financing. The program covers repairs including furnace installation bathroom updates roofing asbestos or brick shingles and related modernization costs.

New streamlined locomotive unveiled by GE and Union Pacific

In Erie Pennsylvania on December 20 a new streamlined locomotive was unveiled after two years of GE and Union Pacific joint work. The project led by Owen D. Young and Gerard Swope showcased a 5000 horsepower steam turbine powered engine capable of 125 mph and drawing 15 standard sleeping cars, designed to do twice the work of a conventional loco.

Erie General Electrical Company Union Pacific Railroad General Electric Owen D. Young Gerard Swope

Last Rites Today For James M Leary At Parkersburg

Funeral services were held today for James M Leary 86 year old retired merchant a native of Front Royal Virginia who had been retired for the past 20 years

Parkersburg James M. Leary Leary Front Royal

Commissioner’s Notice to Creditors in Estelle E. All Estate

Creditors and beneficiaries of Estelle E. All estate are notified to exhibit all claims with vouchers verified to William P. Samples, Commissioner of Accounts, at the Taylor County Bank Building Grafton WV on or before June 19 1939. Beneficiaries must appear to protect their interest. Dated December 13 1938.

Estelle E Estelle Yates Taylor County Bank Grafton Taylor County West Virginia William P. Samples County of Taylor

Order of Publication West Virginia Divorce Case

In Taylor County West Virginia a divorce suit ALBERTA MAE SMITH petitioner vs ORVILLE E. SMITH respondent proceeding in chancery seeks divorce and infant custody. The defendant, not a resident, must appear within one month of first publication to protect interests. Publication ordered in Grafton Sentinel December dates listed.

West Virginia Circuit Court Taylor County West Va Alberta Mae Smith Orville E. Smith Chancery Grafton Sentinel

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tibbett Haag Radio Tube RCA Crosley Ford Edsel Ford National Economic Committee Washington Frank Cole Bridgeport W. VA B&o Newark Plainfield Izabeth Philadelphia Baltimore St. Grafton Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Wheatamin Love Drug Company West Main St Talon Etta Kett Ek Orretun Beatrici MS. Heckler Paul Robin Lg&t Vau 2 Frank M. Hollis, Jr Nellie Tucker W. Merle Watkins Muggs and Skeeter COAL Big Sister Pata Wally Bishop Les Forgrave I Morrisons
Search Courier

Search the Grafton Sentinel Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Grafton Sentinel?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication