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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1939

Page

2

Tandon Knox To Broadcast In 1936 Campaign

Republican tickets plan broadcasts this month with Col Frank Knox first at 10 30 pm from Pierre South Dakota and Alfred Landon set for 9 30 pm January 21 from Topeka. Tonight air shows include a Newark flight sequence for Howie Wing and a card of boxing and radio concerts.

New York Frank Knox NBC Pierre S. D Alfred M. Landon WEAF Arkansas Press Association Topeka Howie Wing Wabc-Cbs Newark N. J WJZ Fred Apostoli Billy Conn Lucille Manners Guy Lombardo Uncle Ezra Orson Welles WABC CBS Jack Haley Burns and Allen

Radio Schedule Highlights With Arts and Music

A concise radio guide lists Counsellor at Law for two hours, Artie Shaw orchestra on WJZ NBC 7 at nine, Warden Lawes drama at 8:30, Chicago Jamboree at nine, a plantation party at eleven, and a final dance.

WJZ NBC Artie Shaw Orchestra Warden Lawes Chicago WLW Amos ‘N' Andy Artie Shaw CBS CKLW The Answer KDKA WGBI Jimmie Fidler Lum and Abner WSM Robert Hood Bowers Four Stars Watt Revelers Henry Busse Bert Lytell Edka—Duquesne Glee Club WGY Carson Robinson Abe Lyman Cbs—Playhouse WMMN Royal Entertainers WPAR WGR John Sturgess WOR Mal Hallett MBS Dick Jurgen Moonbeams WSB Georgia Ambassadors Old Sage

Christian Jew Plans Series of Meetings at First Brethren

The Rev. Herbert H. Amster, now of Washington DC and dean of the Bible Institute of Washington, returns to start Sunday January 8 at 10:30 am with nightly services at 7:30 pm through Wednesday. Born in former Austria, he addresses the Jewish world situation and Bible prophecy. Church located at 55 W St Charles St and Highway 50.

Herbert H. Amster First Brethren Church Amster Washington, D. C Austria Bible Institute of Washington American Board of Missions To the Jews Brooklyn New York W. St. Charles Street Highway 50

Noble Lentz Found Dead in Charleston Bedroom

Noble Lentz aged 58 was found dead in his Charleston bedroom from a bullet wound. Coroner James E. Roberts ruled the death a self inflicted incident related to personal safety concerns.

Charleston Noble Lentz James E. Roberts

Evening Radio Schedule Summary World WEDD to Midnight

Radio listings show a dense 12 hour sequence across NBC CBS and local stations with diverse programs. Notable figures include Malcolm Claire Dorothy Rochélle Artie Shaw and Jimmie Fidler. Programs span sketches orchestras dramas news and dance orchestras with many named bands and venues.

NBC Cbs—News Manhattan WJJZ Alma Kitchels WSM Dick Tracy WHP WENR Malcolm Claire WOR Uncle Don CBS Howie Wing WJZ Dorothy Rochélle WHK Junior

King of the Sierras at Dixie and Blondie at Strand

The Dixie theatre opens King of the Sierras a wild horse epic featuring Rex and Sheik with a dramatic Arizona roundup storyline. At the Strand Columbia presents Blondie a family friendly comedy with Benny Singleton and Dagwood misadventures amid a gold digger plot and furniture schemes.

Dixie

Kate Wiggin Classic Comes To Screen At The Opera House

The film adapts Kate Douglas Wiggin’s Mother Carey’s Chickens with Anne Shirley Ruby Keeler and James Ellison leading a cast that includes Fay Bainter Walter Brennan Ralph Morgan Frank Albertson Jackie Moran and Donnie Dunagan. Set in early 1900s New England the story follows a widow her two daughters two sons and their devoted family through love sorrow and joy as the beloved novel is brought to life on screen.

Kate Douglas Wiggin Mother Garey Rebecca Sunnybrook Farm Mother Carey Mrs. Wiggin Rachel Crothers RKO Radio Carey New England Fay Bainter Walter Brennan Ralph Morgan Frank Albertson Jackie Moran Donnie Dunagan

Blondie Characters Delight Strand Theatre Audiences

Strand Theatre to millions of readers who followed Blondie Dagwood and Baby Dumpling in comic strip adventures, the familiar characters drew cheers and laughter from the audience as new scenes played out on screen and stage alike.

Strand Theatre Columbia Blondie Benny Singleton Penny Arthur Lake Dagwood Larry Simms Elsie Baby Dumpling

Donat Targeted for The Citadel Film Role

Dr A J Cronin wrote The Citadel with Robert Donat in mind as the ideal star if adapted. The Citadel reaches the screen with MGM filming it as its second British production after Yank of Oxford, continuing a successful run.

A. J. Cronin England America Robert Donat the Citadel Oxford

The Citadel shines at Strand with Donat in lead

Robert Donat stars as Dr Andrew Manson in the film version of The Citadel to be shown at the Strand starting Sunday. Rosalind Russell plays the doctor's wife with a cast of about one hundred speaking parts featuring Ralph Richardson Rex Harrison Emlyn Williams and Penelope Dudley Ward under King Vidor's direction. The article recalls Cronin's search for a secluded home where he wrote the novel that became the film.

Robert Donat Andrew Manson Mgland Cronin Sussex Downs

Sub chasers shine in film yet shaped WWI sea war

The tiny wooden 110 foot sub chasers, once mocked by the navy, proved pivotal in Atlantic convoy routes for the AEF. They joined Brindisi operations and British support to assaultDurazzo, overcoming mines and U boats in a decisive October 2 1918 battle.

Atlantic Brindisi Durazzo

Submarine Patrol Heralds Postwar Chasers at Annapolis

Four postwar sub chasers depart Annapolis dock to reenact the Durazzo episode for 20th Century Fox. The Strand opens Sunday with a cast including Richard Greene Nancy Kelly Preston Foster George Bancroft Slim Summerville John Carradine Joan Valerie Henry Armetta Warren Hymer Douglas Fowley J Farrell MacDonald and Maxie Rosenbloom.

Annapolis 20Th Century-Fox Strand Theatre Richard Greene Nancy Kelly Preston Foster George Bancroft Slim Summerville John Carradine Joan Valerie Henry Armetta Warren Hymer Douglas Fowley J. Farrell MacDonald Maxie Rosenbloom

Sinners In Paradise at the Opera House this weekend

Universal's drama Sinners In Paradise stars Madge Evans John Boles and Bruce Cabot with a large supporting cast and director James Whale. Nine airliner castaways encounter a doctor and his Chinese servant on a remote island as moral choices unfold amid romance betrayal and danger.

Universal Paradise Opera House Madge Evans John Boles Bruce Cabot Marion Martin Gene Lockhart Nana Bryant Charlotte Wynters Milburn Stone Morgan Conway Donald Barry Willie Fung James Whale Orient

Ex-convict Lee Shears Arrested On Similar Charge

Charleston deputies report Acme resident Lee Shears jailed less than two months after completing a four year prison term for auto theft on another similar charge. Deputy Pete Thomas and Deputy Robert Slack said he was taken into custody in Charleston.

Charleston Lee. Shears Acme Pete Thomas Robert Slack

Legal Notice to creditors of W L Hyson estate

Notice to all persons having claims against the estate of W L Hyson deceased to exhibit them with vouchers verified to the undersigned at his office in the Taylor County Bank building Grafton WV on or before July 10 1938. The notice requests patience and details for all claims to be presented within the deadline.

W. L. Hyson Taylor County Bank Grafton Taylor County West Virginia

Estate beneficiaries urged to attend sual day hearing

WILLIAM P. SAMPLES, Commissioner of Accounts for Taylor County, notes that by law beneficiaries may be excluded from estate benefits if not present. All beneficiaries are notified to be present on sual day to protect their interests. Dated January 6, 1999.

William P. Samples County of Taylor

Commissioner’s Notice of Robert Wood Estate

Creditor claimants and beneficiaries are notified to exhibit their claims with vouchers to the Taylor County Barn Building in Grafton West Virginia by July 10 1989 or be excluded from benefits. Estate recipients must appear January 6 1930 and January 13 20.

Robert Wood Taylor County Grafton West Virginia William P. Samples County of Taylor

Commissioner Notice of John Moats Estate

Notice to all claimants to present claims with vouchers verified before J Guy Allender Commissioner of Accounts at his office in Grafton West Virginia by July 10 1999 to avoid exclusion from benefits. Beneficiaries are to appear to protect their interests. January 6 1939.

John Moats Grafton Taylor West Virginia J. Guy Allender Gan

Miner Killed by Slate Fall at Red Oak Mine

Gienn Bennett, 27, is killed by a slate fall in the Red Oak Smokeless Coal Company's mine near here. The accident occurs in Bergoo on January 6. Authorities investigate cause and assess safety measures after the fatal incident.

Bergoo Gienn Bennett Red Oak Herer

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