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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1936

Page

2

Farmers urged to sell game as cash crop nationwide

Washington reports the government urged farmers to treat pheasants quail and rabbits as cash crops. Col H P Sheldon of the Bureau of Biological Survey argued farmers should set cash prices similar to wheat or butter. A government booklet promotes fees and cooperative local plans with hunters paying at the door and cycling settlements among neighbors.

Washington Col H. P Sheldon Bureau of Biological Survey

Aged Peddler of Fish Leaves Large Fortune

New York police report Christopher Hassett a 70 year old fish peddler who died on Christmas Eve in a $2 weekly room left an estate near $100000 in cash. He had few visitors and no known relatives. police seek heirs.

New York Christopher Hassett Hassett

Heart Attack Fatal in Hinton Visitor Death

Mrs. Dorothy M. Garten, 50, died visiting a sick friend in Hinton. Doctors attributed the death to a heart ailment, noting the fatal heart attack as the cause.

Radio Listings Across Networks in Evening Schedule

A dense, era styled rundown of radio programing from 6:00 P.M. to midnight across WMMN NBC CBS WJZ WGN WLW KDKA WAVE WGY and others listing hosts, orchestras, sketches, and performances including Anne, Oliver, and multiple named musicians, vaudeville acts, and dramatic sketches with station and time details.

del Casino NBC Science In the News WJZ WLW WCAU Dick Tracy WGN Armchair Melodies Jesse Crawford CBS Alexander Core WGY Roger Sweet Jimmy James Tom Thomas Annette King Studio Theatre KMOX Renfrew of the Mounted KDKA Lowell Thomas Amos Andy WSM Louise Hammett WKBW Waring Ben Bernie All the Patsy Kelly WGR Bob Becker WOR Count Basie Gleason Jack Oakie Georgie Stall Benny Goodman Wham—World WMMN U. P Dr. Karr Armco AI Kavelin Dick Jergen Mark Warnow Bishop and the Gargoyle Jimmie Fidler WJR Mark Warnen WHAS Squire Sterling Anson Weeks Jack Fulton Milly Mils Johnny Hamp WTAM Les Brown WAEMN Tial Kemp Johnny Hamps Hi-Boys Hi-Boys, Songs. 11:30 P.m.wmmn Dick Fidler Freddie Martin West Coast

19 Year Old Barbour Co Girl Dies of Pneumonia

Yeaterday in Philippi West Virginia a 19 year old Barbour County girl Behan daughter of Thomas Behan and Edith Thompson Behan of Overfield died after brief illness of pneumonia at a local hospital Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 pm at Criss Church with burial in the church cemetery

Philippi Madelyn Behan Thomas Behan Edith Thompson Behan Overfield Barbour County Criss Church

Old Family Grudge Blamed in West Virginia Murder

Wayne West Virginia December 29 Thirty year old Charles Lewis is held without bond for the grand jury on a murder charge in the death of Etna Watts a 55 year old farmer who died of a slashed throat Watts body was found in a farm wagon in front of his house W B Smith county court commissioner made the discovery Assistant Prosecutor J T Lambert said no motive was disclosed but noted Watts and Lewis their earlier differences.

Seven Barbour Applicants Approved for Old Age Pensions

Seven Barbour county residents have been approved for old age pensions under the department of public assistance. The approvals were announced at state headquarters by county director Mrs. Sue Warne. The seven recipients include M. C. Anglin and Marcellus T. Crites among others who will receive monthly allowances.

Local council approves twenty one applications for Charleston action

John Clay Maxon and Leonard J Pitman along with Deliah Arbela Tenney are named among applicants. Twenty one additional applications have been approved by the local council and forwarded to Charleston for final action, it was stated.

John Clay Maxon Leonard J. Pit‘man Deliah Arbela Tenney Charleston

Flemington Woman Hurt In Automobile Accident

In Clarksburg five people were injured in two crashes within fifteen minutes. Mrs A G Lipscomb of Flemington was the most seriously hurt. Police said one serious injury occurred in the incidents and noted Ohio license plates on vehicles involved.

Flemington Clarksburg A. G. Lipscomb Bries Ohio

Aged Man Wounded in Accidental Pistol Discharge

Beckley report of an 85 year old man, Alfred W. Bennett, dying from injuries after an accidental pistol discharge while a construction site railroad project supervisor stated the incident on a sidewalk. Police ruled it accidental.

Beckley Alfred W A. B. McKinney Bennett Ballard

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