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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1939

Page

7

New York Radio Salute Expands New Year Schedule

New York stations extend New Year Eve broadcast time for WEAF NBC with Curtain Calls of 1938 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. The changes shift One Man's Family to Sunday 8:30 p.m. and move George Jewel’s Friday guest show to the old-time slot on Thursdays. Listings cover WEAF NBC WABC CBS and local programs with multiple time shifts and station affiliations.

New York Wjz-Nbc Charley McCarthy George Jewel WEAF NBC George Jeasel Europe WABC Eas Lucille Tanner George Jess Guy Lombardo Los Angeles Philarmonic CBS Prof. Quiz Kate Smith al J Isoi Johnny Beg Nisy WJZ Ste Day Robinson MBS Wal Benny Venuta WABZ New Years Stock Exchange

Chaney to Lead New Army Defense Unit in Promotion

Brigadier General design slated for James E. Chaney who commands Mitchell Field New York to head a combined air defense unit. The unit will integrate aircraft, pursuit squadrons and air craft warning services to boost efficiency. Music listings follow with radio and event notes including Indianapolis symphony and opera broadcasts.

James E. Chaney Mitchell Field Nv Y Army Defense

Injuries Fatal in Montgomery Truck Collision

Victor Morrison, 20, died from injuries after a truck struck him in Montgomery. He had been hit the night before at Smithers. Glenn Allen Cash, 23, of Montgomery, is to be arraigned today on a charge of failing to stop after an accident, state trooper F R Armstrong said.

Montgomery Victor Morrison Smithers Glenn Allen Cash F. R. Armstrong

Radio Schedule Highlights From WMMN and KDKA Listings

Central West Virginia station WMMN outlines a full day schedule featuring NBC and CBS programs including The Lone Ranger, Ed Wynne Hill appearances, and Golden Serenaders. KDKA presents Tom Mix adventures, News, and Record Review with a variety of early to late shows in a dense lineup.

WMMN Happy Haylicheck NBC the Revelers CBS KDEKA MBS

Nighttime Radio Lineup Shuffles Across Networks

A dense radio schedule lists 8:15 through midnight airings across KDIKA WMMN KDKA NBC CBS MBS KDEA and more. Programs feature orchestras led by Abe Lyman George Jessel Patton Lewis Jr Lombardo and Duchin with channels CBS NBC MBS MBS and others offering variety shows news and musical performances.

WMMN CBS Hedda Hopper Hollywood NBC Bobby Park Orb KDKA Winifred McDonnel Kaltenhorn Lowell Thomas MBS Fulton Lewis, Jr International News Guy Lombardo Grand Central Station Raymond Gram Waverly Root Griff William Mischa Mischakoff

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