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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1938

Page

2

Cheerful hospital vet Eddie Strang faces third Christmas in hospital

In Pittsburgh a 16 year old patient named Eddie Strang, a long time osteomyelitis victim, endures his third Christmas in the hospital. He keeps busy with bedside school and crafts while awaiting potential return home in a few months. His mother Mrs. Laura Strang hopes this will be his last Christmas away from home.

Pittsburgh Edward Strang Eddie Children’s Hospital Laura Strang Baltimore and Ohio

Snowstorm Strikes Midwest Causing Traffic Deaths

A brief heavy snowstorm swept into Chicago from the north last night. It caused two traffic deaths, led to several flight cancellations and delays, and brought sub freezing temperatures to the northern tier from the Rockies to the Atlantic. Early readings ranged from 12 above in the upper Midwest to 2 above in Sault Ste. Marie, with Detroit at 14 and Des Moines at 20.

Illinois Indiana Missouri Chicago Rockies Atlantic Seaboard St. Paul Minneapolis Duluth Detroit Des Moines Denver Bismarck N. D Sault Ste. Marie Mich

The Arkansas Traveler at Dixie theatre features Bob Burns

A wandering printer becomes editor of a country newspaper to aid a distressed owner and battle crooked politicians. Bob Burns and Fay Bainter star, with John Beal and Merle Oberon in a color season lineup. The film charts Burns’ roam from humorist to reformer amid Small Town America.

Bob Burns Arkansas Traveler Paramount Dixie Theatre Sage of van Buren Fay Bainter John Beal Jean Parker Lyle Talbot Dickie Moore Porter Hall Irvin Cobb Alfred Santell Cocoanut Grove Wells Fargo Burns America Miss Bainter Beal

Gallantry rides the range in The Mysterious Rider

The Mysterious Rider opening tonight at the Dixie presents Zane Grey and Harry Sherman’s western drama. Douglass Dumbrille stars as a avenging father who returns from exile to save his daughter and pursue rustlers with aid from her sweetheart Russell Hayden amid night desert scenery shot at the University of Arizona desert preserve near Tucson.

Paramount the Dixie Zane Grey Harry Sherman Douglass Dumbrille Russel Hayden West Desert University of Arizona Tucson Palin

The Cowboy and the Lady Strands Sunday at Strand

Samuel Goldwyn presents The Cowboy and the Lady a romantic comedy starring Gary Cooper and Merle Oberon opening Sunday at the Strand. The film follows a cowboy who mistakes the senator’s daughter for a servant in a light stylish comedy with romance and psychological reads.

Samuel Goldwyn Gary Cooper Merle Oberon Patsy Kelly Walter Brennan H. C. Potter United Artists U. S Gary Alley Lady X Alexander Korda

Lights, Love, and Masks in a Merle Storyteller Scene

A dialogue recounts Merle and Oberon in a playful masquerade as a servant girl. Goldwyn doubts the disguise will fool Cooper, who adores Oberon and believes her every word.

Merle Goldwyn

Insurgent Offensive Breaks Catalonia Fronts in Four Places

Zaragoza dispatch reports the Insurgent high command says government lines in Catalonia have been breached in four locations by initial attacks. The disclosure follows months of prep for a major Franco offensive aimed at ending the civil war now entering its 30th month, with leaks to Barcelona triggering spy hunts and delays.

Zaragoza Spain High Command Catalonia Francisco Franco Franco Barcelona

Longtime county clerk Bennett retires after 18 years

Spain and partly because of bad weather. Bennett, who has served as clerk of nine county courts and seen about 50 different county commissioners sit on the body, retires after 18 years in public office. He notes relief checks originate in his office and his staff has grown to three full time deputies. Frank M. Hollis Jr. becomes circuit clerk, taking over with 12 years service and starting a new six year term January 1.

Bennett Mr. Bennett Goley Jin Frank M. Hollis, Jr Hollis

Aged Lady Dies in Clarksburg Home

Mrs. Elizabeth Katherine Turner aged 67, a longtime member of a pioneer Harrison County family, died at her Clarksburg home today. Funeral arrangements are pending as the community mourns the loss of a respected local figure.

Clarksburg Elizabeth Katherine Turner Harison County

Skaggs & Co Gifts For Christmas Sale Notice

Glad to show you our gifts for Christmas, whether you buy or not. Skaggs and Co invites shoppers to browse a festive display and discover suitable gifts across multiple departments. Local store banner promises value and greeting season attention.

Skagggs & CO

Deanna Durbin in That Certain Age at Opera House

Deanna Durbin stars in That Certain Age, showing Sunday at the Opera House. The child prodigy rose to fame after Three Smart Girls and was later teamed with Adolphe Menjou and Mischa Auer in 100 Men and a Girl before returning for this Christmas picture.

Deanna ‘Durbin Opera House Universal Studios Stonkowski Adolphe Menjou Mischa Auer Alice Brady Eugene Pallette

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