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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1936

Page

2

OPS Split on Coal Measure In White Sulphur Springs

Two major proposals for federal regulation of soft coal surface as operators meet in White Sulphur Springs. J D A Morrow and Charles P O Neil lead differing plans to price coal above production cost and modify antitrust rules. John L Lewis signals support for marketing terms if cutthroat competition ends, while districts push for fair advantages and unified action before Congress.

Guffey D. Pa Congress Supreme Court J. D. A. Morrow Pittsburgh Coal Company Charles P. O'Neil Pennsylvania John L. Lewis United Mine Workers T ‘E United Industry

Musicians Union elects Treadway to 34th term president

In Parkersburg on December 30 the Musicians Union chose Frank C. Treadway for a 34th consecutive term as president.

Parkersburg The Musicians Union Frank C. Treadway

Radio Schedule Summary of Evening Programs and Performers

A dense listing of radio time blocks across stations like WMMN NBC NBC KDKA WGN and WLW detailing programs from 6:00 p m to midnight. It includes songs sketches dramas orchestras dance tunes and serials featuring performers such as Midge Williams Beatrice Glass Franklyn MacCormack Richie Wilkins and Benny Goodman among others. The grid notes multiple networks including NBC CBS WJZ and WOR with varied content from children's programs to variety shows and musical recitals.

WMMN Buddy Clark NBC Animal News Club Wwlw Johnson Family WGN Armchair Melodies Studio Theatre KMOX Renfrew of the Mounted WLW Lowell Thomas Common Billy and Betty Uncle Ezra James J. Braddock CBS WSM Freddie Rose Boake Carter Mario Cozzi Christine Johnson WJZ James Wilkinson One Man's Family Anthony Smythe Cbs—Cavalcade of America Fannie Brice Victor Arden Lone Ranger Famous Actors’ Guild Ethel Barrymore Burns and Allen Jimmie Newell Henry King Wayne King Dr. Karr Lucky Strike Cigarettes Harry Smith Montreal Chamber Musicale WGAR Meredith Wilson Orches Roy Shields KDKA Billy Yates WGY Ethyl Barretti Fireside Theater Whas—Rubinoff Patti Chapin Kdka South Singers Phil Davis Wuau—Evening Musicale Amos Andy Franklyn MacCormack Jack Fulton Jnr Billy Mills Benny Goodman Ink Spots King Queen Freddy Martin Roger Pryor Emil Coleman Benny Meroff Ted Weems WENR Louis Panico WHK Otto Thums Vincent Lopez Gus Arnheim Shandor Bobby Hayes WLM Moon River

Prosecutor Holt Moves Office and Compliments Sheriff

After eight years in the prosecutor s office James C Holt retired and moved his office furniture and library to the Jarrett building for installation on the fourth floor He thanked the people of the county for support and praised Sheriff Lee E Bennett and deputies as well as state officers He endorsed his successor Francis L Warder and urged citizen cooperation in the new administration Elizabeth Stuck transitioned from secretary to the retiring prosecutor to the county clerk s office and Holt plans to practice law focusing on state and federal tax matters A Leuthardt former postmaster is mentioned in connection with the change

James C. Holt Jarrett Holt Lee E. Bennett Francis L. Warder Warder Miss Stuck Elizabeth Stuck Prosenter A. Leuthardt

Specialist in tax matters to maintain office with Mr Holt

A specialist in tax matters will maintain an office alongside Mr Holt, sharing responsibilities and client support in the same professional setting. The arrangement suggests a collaborative approach to financial advisory services and tax compliance.

Holt

Moonshiner Opie Kelly Shot During Raid Mystery

Pearisburg Virginia and West Virginia officers searched Big Stony Creek to locate the state of Opie Kelly with a bullet lodged near his heart after a raid on a moonshine still. Kelly, from Wayside West Virginia, was in critical condition as companions were nearby during the confrontation.

Pearisburg Virginia West Virginia Big Stony Creek Opie Kelly Kelly Waysville W. Va

French Premier Faces Franco British Non Intervention Debate

Hitler summoned Nazi leaders including von Neurath and von Ribbentrop to a conference as Spain's civil war tests non intervention. A spokesman warned reprisals would follow if a detained Palos passenger and freight were not released, after Bilboa harbor seizure.

Wieght Hitler der Fuehrer Baron Konstantin von Neurath Joachim von Ribbertrop London Bilboa Foreign Office Palos Koenigs

Bilboa Harbor Clash Signals Warship Tension

Berg appeared in Bilbo harbor as its commander pressed to release the steamer. Nazi warships warned they may search ships bound for Bilbao. A Nazi conference could signal an early reply to a French British note demanding halt to volunteer aid to Franco. President Mussolini's advisory on Spain coincides with Hitler seeking Italian premier input on Madrid assault.

Berg Bilbos Germany Bilbao Hitler Franco Mussolini Spain Atme Madrid

Burns Claim Continued From Page One Fire Tragedy

Frilled gowns and panic marked the Burns claim as flames raced through the hall. Mrs James Stewart's gown caught fire but the building remained unharmed. Escorts tore off coats to smother the blaze while guests fled the dance floor. Mrs Gayle died several hours after the incident.

James Stewart Jarony Gayle

Hyde in Command at Clarksburg Army Post

Major E A Hyde of Charleston will command the Clarksburg military area until April 4. Lieutenant Colonel Ford Richardson, assigned to the post, is ordered elsewhere until the April date. He succeeds Major E H Malone, transferred.

Clarksburg E. A. Hyde Charleston Ford Richardson E. H. Malone

Car Crash Near Charles Town Leaves Four Involved

Ronald Holster told investigators the steering mechanism jammed causing his automobile to plunge into a ditch with three other passengers. None was seriously hurt.

Charles Town Jefferson County W. Va Ronald Holster

Naval Building Progress Amid London Pact Fallout

The piece notes a $50 million naval build up and Britain planning keel layings for two battleships. It recalls the Washington treaty 5-5-3 ratio, seven US battleships now over-age, and Britain and Japan ship counts. It also discusses ending the Pacific fortifications status quo and implications for naval bases.

Great Britain United States Japan Britain Pacific Washington Far

Japan Navy Expansion Reported Amid Renewal Talk

The text notes a renewal of agreement discussions with no comment from officials and mentions a naval buildup including 95 aircraft carriers and ships. The figures total 288215, covering cruisers destroyers and marines, with details unclear due to fragmented OCR.

Kyo Japan Cortion

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