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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1935

Page

2

Alumni Banquet and Events Planned by Local Group

More than 100 reservations are set for the alumni banquet at Andrews Methodist Episcopal church parlors with President Joseph L Evans Jr of the G H 8 alumni group announcing full program details. Dr H Y Clark of Glenville State College will speak and Attorney Ward Lanham of Fairfield will be toastmaster. The evening includes an Alumni High School basketball game dedicating the field house and an Alumni dance featuring Sammy Kaye and His Orchestra with Tommy Ryan highlighted as a featured vocalist. Deputy District Attorney George Johnson commented.

Clark H. Y. Clark Glenville State College Grafton High School Ward Lanham Pairmont Sammy Kaye Tommy Ryan Hig Ryan

Radio Programming Schedule Highlights From Evening Lineup

The listing details a dense 1930s radio schedule with multiple stations and performances. Notable entries include NBC broadcasts of Mid-week Hymn Sing and The Studio Party, CBS parades of youth and Lavender and Old Lace, WGN Christmas carols and Amos ’n Andy, and WCPO dance parades and Sunset Royal Entertainers, among many others. The schedule spans from 5:30 P.M. to 1:18 A.M. with a mix of music, drama, sketches, and orchestras across WAVE WCPO WENR WCKY WOR CBS NBC WLW WJZ KMOX WLW WABC WBBM WGN WHAM WSAI KDKA WGBF and more.

WCPO WENR WCKY Buddy Ginger WOR Jane Wicker CBS Jack Armstrong Tito’ Guizo NBC Clara WLW KMOX Aimne T Oxay x WABC Buck Rogers WBBM Buddy and WGN Hele Nugent Kathryn Palmer Joyce Almand Arthur Billings Hunt Lowell Patton Parade of WJZ Don Lang Russell Brown Edi Karen CPM Nbc—News Ray Murphy Nat'l Com Amer. Legion KDKA Singing Lady WHAM Jerry Ted Bob Newhall Flash Gordon Lowell Thomas Wsm WEAF Billy and Betty Asher Little Jimm Emox Jimmy Allen Easy ‘Aces Amos 'N’ Andy Myrt Marge Palmer House Ensemble England Buckfast Abbey the Stroker Rube Goberg Vera Vancy Edgar A. Guest Welcome Valley Lawrence Tibbett Dom Voorhees Wayne King Vvcpo Parisien Ensemble Veloz Yolanda Orches Francis Craig Orcestra NSM Nils T. Granlund Harry Salter Tom Howard George Shelton Caravan Waller O'Keefe Deane Janes Glen Gray Ben Bernié Anid All the Lads Marie Chamilee Wsai—World Revue Helen Hayes Victoria Regina Mark Warnen Billy Rose Jimmy Durante Donald Nevis Gloria Grafton Fred Waring Sunset Royal WSAI Eddy Brown Sigmund Romberg Deems Taylor Helen Marshall Morton Bowe Geo. Britton Wendell Hall Jubilee Singers Ray Heatherton Lucille Manners Harry Willsey Rheiny Gay Cleveland Symphony Orche Wdz Chile Hollywood Horace Heldt Mourt Wsm—Dance Orchestra Bethlehem Stanley’ High Hayden Planetarium WGBF St. Nbc Trinity Church San Francisco Kay Kyser

Bond Appeals Drunk Driving Charge in Local Court

Cecil Bond arraigned before Justice Ona C. Jefferys on drunken driving. He sought a appeal after a guilty finding and posted 200 bond for next circuit term. Attorney Jed W. Robinson argued Bond was Hill not intoxicated at arrest. police testimony upheld magistrate. Bond fined 25 dollars plus costs, license revoked, car impounded six months. parents provided security.

Cecil Bond Justice of Peace Ona C. Jefferys Bond Jed W. Robinson Hill

The Mystery Of Miss Todds Death In San Francisco

Details emerge about the death of film star Miss Todd from carbon monoxide poisoning after a party at Wallace Ford's home. The man from San Francisco and ex husband Pat Di Cicco are central to a plan that included a vacant chair beside Miss Todd. Margaret Lindsay is named in the evolving account.

Thelma San Francisco Miss Todd Lupino County Pasquale Pat) di Cicco Miss Lupino di Cicco Margaret Lindsay di Ciéco di Cieco

Black assailant uses public safety item at Founders Hall

A violent incident on a suburban campus led to a fatal injury when an assailant wrapped a public safety item in holiday wrapping and attacked Mrs. Ginder during dinner at Founders Hall. John Ginder, a naval lieutenant, pursued but was confronted as the suspect leveled the weapon. The dinner group included Lt. Ginder’s wife, his five-year-old daughter, his mother-in-law, a cousin, and a housekeeper. Justice William R. Emerich set a two minute hearing and held the suspect without bail in Delaware County court.

Founders’ Hall Ginder John Ginder Fort Mifflin Philadelphia Crittenden William R. Emerich Crittersden Delaware

Pope urges modern church ties with laity and science

The pope contends priests must be healthily modern, at home in all times and places, welcoming progress that serves healing and initiative. He calls for close cooperation with the laity and support for true science within church life.

Compromise Bill Debated By Veterans Groups And Congress

The draft discusses compromise by full treasury payment in 1938 with about 97 percent if certificates are cashed immediately. The Patman bill gains backing from Veterans of Foreign Wars, while the Vinson bill is favored by the American Legion as groups seek to unite behind a single legislative measure.

Treasury Patmand Veterans of Foreign ‘Wars Vinson American Legion

No Change Burden Questioned Relief Role in Cities

The exhaustion of private resources among many jobless had adversely affected relief efforts in cities, raising conjecture about whether the federal government would shoulder more of the burden. The press

President discusses unemployment figures and debt status

The president questioned unemployment totals above five million, noting difficulties in classifying workers with resources seeking part time income and arguing the true debt is far less than treasury sums. He contrasted debt by netting cash on hand against outstanding obligations, revising the December 20 figure downward by about 2.3 billion dollars.

Somat Treasury

Mary Taylor and Mate in County Bastile

Mary Hunter Taylor joined her jailed husband Isaac in the county bastile after city police arrested them for causing a disturbance at the Latrobe Street home of W. R. Phillips. Before Mayor E C Waugh she pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and fighting and was sentenced to ten days in jail.

Mary Hunter Taylor Isaac Bastile Dower Latrobe Street W. R. Phillips E. C. Waugh

Two Drunks Fined In City Police Court

Two men appeared before Mayor E. O. Waugh on intoxication charges from downtown streets. One paid a five dollar fine, while the other returned to jail to arrange payment. A. Asland paid the fine for drunk enness on Latrobe Street at 9 p m. yesterday, and "Bunk" Ridenour, accused of a similar offense, remained in jail.

E. O. Waugh A. Asland Latrobe Street Bunk”Ridenour

Aged Lady Bartlett Dies in Williamstown

Mrs. Doro tha Bartlett 82 early pioneer of Taylor county died yesterday morning in Williamstown. Funeral services set for 10 30 tomorrow at Simpson Baptist church with private home services for family. She leaves twelve of sixteen children, fifteen grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and two sisters. Funeral arrangements by Bartlett Funeral Company of Grafton.

Dorotha Bartlett Taylor County Willams‘town Simpson Baptist Church Joseph Vickers Williamstown Bartlett Simpson Mr. McClure Belington T. P. Lake Hattie Keller Clarksburg Guy and Selvey _ Bartlett Clarence Bartlett Brydon Bryan Bartlett Carolina Mine Russell Bartlett Webster Harry Hubert Bartlett Steubenville Ebbert Rhoda Walter

Army Provides aid to ill elderly couple for Christmas

An old Mrs Campbell couple, aged, received aid after they could not secure provisions for Christmas. A visitor noted the family was caring for a long illness spanning 19 months and faced difficulties obtaining a Christmas dinner. The aid included staples like jelly, tapioca, and milk provided by community members.

John Campbell

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