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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1937

Page

3

Private Carl W Edwards returns to duties after leave

Private Carl W Edwards of the U S Aviation corps stationed at Bolling Field Washington D C came back to his duties this morning after a three day leave spent visiting relatives and friends in the city Misses Doris and Laverne Headley have returned home on McGraw avenue after visiting their sister Miss Thelma Headley a graduate nurse at Emergency hospital Washington D C Archie Stavely returned yesterday afternoon to Oteen N C after spending the past week here with relatives D L Custer and family at Weirton are visiting Mr Custer's parents Mr and Mrs H A Custer of 68 Lincoln street After Christmas holidays in Columbus Ohio Anne E Cruise has resumed her vocal and instrumental music classes

Carl W. Edwards U.S. Aviation Corps Bolling Field Washington D. C Doris Laverne Headley McGraw Avenue Thelma Headley Emergency Hospital Washington, D. C Archie Stavely Oteen N. C D. L. Custer Weirton Custer H. A. Custer Lincoln Street Columbus Ohio Anne E. Cruise

New Year's Charity Ball at Field House on Riverside Drive

Crowds will attend the annual New Year charity ball hosted by the local Woman's club at the Field House on Riverside Drive from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with music by Ife Shay and his Sovereigns of Broadway and a formal patronage list of local dignitaries.

Riverside Drive Woman's Club Ife Shay Sovereigns of Bway Jon D. C. Peck E.R. Bucklew William Wilhide Clyde G. Turner W. E. Hardin Ava, Bolt C. C. Batson Merle Watkins E. F. Clark W. A. Beavers Jay Fleming G. T. Bartlett, Sr C. L. Ford Alice B. Holt

Born to the West at the Dixie theater opens tonight

John Wayne stars in Born to the West at the Dixie theater with Marsha Hunt and John Mack Brown among an strong cast. The film follows cowhands who stumble into a town, face crooked dealers, and end in a gun battle ending in a happy fadeout.

John Wayne Zane Grey Dixie Theatre Marsha Hunt John Mack Brown John Patterson Monte Blue Lucien Littlefield Nick Lukals Syd Saylor Wayne Saylor Brown Miss Hunt

Stomach Pains Relief Claimed By Adla Treatment

A customer reports stomach pains so severe they hindered work. After taking Adla tablets, pains vanish and appetite returns. A three week money back guarantee is offered. Grafton Drug & Chemical Co. and Union Drug Co. endorse the treatment.

Grafton Drug & Chemical Co Union Drug Co

Principal markets closed New Year's Day brief

Principal securities and commodity markets across the United States, Canada, and Europe will be closed Saturday for New Year’s Day. In New York most commodities operated on a half day, with the Chicago Board of Trade closing at 1 p.m.

New York United States Canada Europe Chicago Board of Trade Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company West Virginia

City Council Bans Sunday Movies in Kingwood

Kingwood city council vetoed a proposal to allow motion pictures on Sundays. The measure, debated last night, would have permitted Sunday showings, but was rejected by the council.

Kingwood

Receivership Process Revision Urged By F R

President Roosevelt called for extensive revision of the entire receivership process at a press conference. He cited high foreclosure costs in railroads under receivership and urged simplification by both state and federal levels to avoid stalling the housing program.

Washington Roosevelt

Bituminous Production Slashed as Stocks Peak

The Natural Coal Association reported bituminous coal production last week at 5.93 million tons, down from 10.01 million the prior week. Analysts credit unusually high output and stockpiles ahead of new government minimum price rules taking effect December 16.

Washington Natural Coal Association

Minister dies as federal bullets screens at Opera House

Rev Samuel Henry Berry 69 dies at Rotherfield church while Det 31 narrative unfolds. A G-man imprisoned to bond with the vice gang headed by Mrs Crippen, a humanitarian suspect, aids a jailbreak that reveals his identity and arms a final clash with federal agents in a harrowing climax. Zeiffie Tilbury stars as the ruthless queen of the underworld.

Federal Chuck Princeton Geman Samuel Henry Berry P&s Methodist Episcopal Rotherfield Fed Princeton Tommy Thompson Zeiffie Tilbury Underworld Milbur_ Stone

City set to launch new parking meter system this weekend

May or Fred T. Wilson stated the city will start the new parking meter operation this weekend, marking a rollout of meters across designated zones as part of the current municipal plan.

Fairmonta Fred T. Wilson

Robbery Report From Kanawha City Gas Station

Roy Kidd aged 20 reported two men robbed him of 29 dollars and 30 cents at a gasoline station in Kanawha City Charleston on December 31. The incident was recorded as a criminal report with no injuries noted.

Charleston Roy Kidd Kanawha City

Child Dies in Kingwood After Hopkins Hospital Return

Margaret Ellen Kercheval aged 13, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. P. E. Kercheval, died today in Kingwood. She had recently returned from Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.

Kingwood Margaret Ellen Kercheval P. E. Kercheval John Hopkins Hospital Baltimore

Thompson Excels as G‑Man Drama Stars Walker Romance

Thompson delivers another fine performance opposite Terry Walker in a Monogram film. Helen McKeller shines as a top yielding G‑woman while Matty Fain portrays the gangster with sharp edge. Federal Bullets, adapted by Karl Brown from Major George Fielding Eliot, marks the direction and production.

Bobby Breen Musical Show at the Opera House

Bobby Breen stars in Make Believe under RKO at the Opera House starting Sunday. The film features Straus songs written for the picture and Marion Claire making her screen debut opposite Basil Rathbone and Ralph Forbes in a light romantic comedy with a strong comic thread.

Bobby Breen Basil Rathbone Marion Claire Oscar Straus Birchlake Louis Alter Paul F. Weber Sol Lesser RKO Kurt Neumann Gertrude Berg Opera House Bobby Straus Miss Claire Ralph Forbes

Sophie Lang and Sandra Storme Star in New Stack Ad

Strand Theatre hails Gertrude Michael in her third Sophie Lang portrayal and Sandra Storme in her dramatic screen debut. The two young women shine in the new drama showcasing a jewel thief plot and stylish suspense from the studio lineup.

Bowman Larry Sophie Lang Gertrude Michael New York California Sandra Storme Larry Crabbe Lee Bowman C. Henry Gordon Gordon Barlowe Borland Miss Michael Miss Storme Hollywood Crabbe Charles Riesner

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