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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1936

Page

2

Coal Operators Conclude Parley Talk On Stabilizing Prices

At White Sulphur Springs a coalition of 15 coal operators from Charleston and nationwide groups met to seek an internal stabilization plan after the Guffey act. They aim to find middle ground on district price setting while avoiding a federal price fixing measure, with further talks possible if no accord is reached. Conference leaders include C C Dickinson of Dickinson Fuel Co and Charles O Neill of the National Coal Association.

White Sulphur Springs Dickinson Charleston Charles O'Neill National Coal Association New York

Theft Alleged In Mount Hope Auto Theft Case

Deputy sheriffs charged Dick Allen, 18, with the theft of an automobile in Mount Hope on December 28. Police allege the suspect took a vehicle and investigations continue to identify additional details and accomplices.

Mount Hope Dick Allen

Radio Schedule Highlighting Nighttime Orchestras and Programs

A dense listing of radio broadcasts across stations WMMN WGN NBC CBS KDKA WLW and more detailing 6:00 to 11:45 PM offerings. It names performers orchestras bands dramatizations and serials including Uncle Don Gentile Lone Ranger Fibber McGee and Molly Helen Hayes in Bambi Jimmie Allen Buck Rogers and varied musical acts. The schedule emphasizes entertainment and variety programming with multiple repeaters and cross-network exchanges.

NBC John Guerney CBS News of Youth KDKA WGY Grace Scotty WLW Vicki Chases WGN Buddy and Ginger WMMN Geo. Hall Orch Kelloge Wor—Jr WJR Jimmie Allen WHAM Stasia P.M Studio Theatre Cbs—Renfrew of the Mounted Lowell Thomas Billy and Betty WCAU Amos Andy Franklyn Fulton Billy Mills WJZ Mary Small Lum Abner Goose Creek Parson Connie Gates WGAR WOR WHP WSM Lawrence Goodmans Boake Carter Ralph Kirbery Sam John Herrick Marion Jim Jordan Ted Weems Helen Hayes James Meigham Horace Heirts Lysbeth Hughes King Sisters Lone Ranger Wlw—Follies Jack Pearl Baron Muenhhausen Clift Sharlie” Hall Morton Bowe Suzy Aloy & Boris Stooges Edith Wright Jack Leonard Esquires Tommy Dorsey Orc Clifton Utley WGR Rhythm In Red Stuart Allen la Rue Brown WMMM Dr. Karr Wayne King WCKY National Radio Forum Jerry Cooper Sally Singer the Debonaires Ray Black CKLW Julie Wintz WBBM Jack Randolph Anson Weeks Ozzie Nelson Queen Africa Phil Plant Roger Pryor Ray Nobles Geo. Olsen

Holt replies to regulars over patronage at Capitol

Senator Rush D Holt challenged Senate regulars over patronage cuts saying some leaders seek favors for friends rather than jobs for the unemployed. He noted Carl Hayden hinted at likely removal of three patronage posts and cited three appointments affected, including two policemen and an elevator operator in the Capitol. Holt, a young Democrat, has clashed with the administration over relief efforts and failed to unseat Senator Neely.

Weston Rush D. Holt Senate Holt Carl Hayden Ariz Capitol M. M. Neely

Man Struck by Train in Wheeling

In Wheeling on December 28 a train hit George Lee, 30, of Triadelphia. Doctors report his condition as serious.

Wheeling George Lee Triadelphia

Dog Caught Between Buildings Freed After Eight Hours

In Decatur Georgia a stray dog panicked by firecrackers squeezed into a narrow space between two brick buildings. Firemen and police failed to rescue him from above, so workers tunneled through a wall for eight hours before freeing the frightened animal.

Decatur

$100,000 Spent in State To Prevent Woods Fires

Washington dispatch notes the forestry service annual report shows West Virginia spent 51846.57 for forest fire protection with funds from federal state and private sources totaling 98 898.92. The federal government furnished 27 100, the state 51 521.67 and private sources 20 277.25.

Washington Forestry Service West Virginia Bureau

Man Killed in Auto Crash Near Workville

Relatives identified a man killed in an automobile accident as Steve Orban of Monclo West Virginia. He was struck by a car on Christmas night while enroute to his uncle's home in Tiltonsville Ohio.

Workville Steve Orban Monclo W. Va Tiltonsville, O

Quick Delivery Service At Latrobe Street Station

A 24 hour service advertises quick delivery options at Pure QL gasoline station on Latrobe Street. Customers are urged to call 9678 or leave orders at the station location for rapid fulfillment.

Latrobe St

Woman Discovers Wax Model Placed in Bed

San Diego story notes Mrs. Camille Jordan found a wax model head of Jesse James in a neighbor’s cottage doorway ajar. Police questioned a frightened stranger, then rolled the dummy onto the floor and concluded it was planted to scare away thieves.

San Diego Calif Camille Jordan Jesse James

Beef Hide Buyers Advertise High Cash Prices

A local ad states high cash payments for beef hides calf hides and horse hides. The message also notes purchases for Wendelson Junk Co. and invites sellers to bring hides for prompt payment.

Wendelson Junk CO

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