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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1932

Page

2

Radio Program Schedule From Associated Press Flash

A listing of NBC WEAF and CBS WABC network radio programs with times and performers including Dinner Music Musical Crossroads Pirate Club The Goldberghs Concert Prog K 1 Spy Story Southernaires Boston Symphony Orch Dance Hour Russ Columbo Orchestra Merle Thorpe Talks Jack Pettis Orchestra Ralph Kirbery Buddy Rogers Amado's Gaushos Jack Miller Belasco Orchestra William Tall Do Re Mi Frio Isham Jones Lyman Orch Lewisohn Stadium Concert Shilkret Orchestra Public Institute.

Nbc-Weaf the Goldberghs Southernaires Quartet Boston Symphony Russ Columbo Merle Thorpe Jack Pettis Ralph Kirbery Buddy Rogers Amado's Gaushos Cbs-Wabc Jack Miller Belasco Orchestra William Tall Isham Jones Lyman Orch Luwisohn Stadium Shilkret Orchestra Public Institute

Roosevelt Nomination Backed by Arizona Delegates

Arizona delegates voiced strong support for Roosevelt for President with John Greenway of Arizona among those seconding the nomination. The page lists a busy evening of NBC WJZ network programs and orchestral concerts from 9:45 to 11:30, including Irene Beasley, Redman's Orchestra, Stern's Orchestra, Goldman Band Concert, and the Pickens Sisters, ending with Jack Denny's Orchestra.

Urese Loto John Greenway Arizona Roosevelt Westphal Orchestra Irene Beasley Redman's Orchestra Stern's Orchestra Ballew Orchestra Sissie NBC WJZ Selvin Marie Pickens Sisters Sodero Jack Denny Charlie Agnew

Father Drowns Saving Child in River Rescue

In Weirton a Hollidays Cove mill worker, 35 year old Robert Woomer, died attempting to save his daughter and a companion from drowning in the Ohio River. The two girls, Margaret 15 and Patience 13, with Mary Edna McConnell 13, were swimming when Patience backed off. Woomer and onlooker H C Wilson jumped in as they fought a strong current. Wilson rescued McConnell while Woomer and his daughter disappeared. The bodies have not been recovered.

Wilson Woomer

Al Smith Continued From Page One In Roosevelt Support

The article recounts Al Smith’s stance to back the Democratic ticket in November and notes a stadium moment where Mayor James J. Walker urged Tam many leader John F. Curry to switch votes to Roosevelt for reputational reasons. It also recalls Samuel de Champlain as founder of Quebec and a key figure in early New France.

Stadium Land- Elide James J. Walker New York John F. Curry Tammany Roosevelt Reputaton Smith Samuel de Champlain Quebec New France

Church Weekday Activities and July Schedule

The church lists a July program with 9:30 morning sessions led by Supts Mrs. John W. Ault Jr. and Mrs. Earl Wilkinson, plus 10:30 worship and baptism. No July Wednesday luncheons. choir at 8:15. Tuesday picnic of Judson Mission Circle. Royal Ambassadors recreation at 7.00. Wednesday quarterly business meeting and finance committee session follow. Saturday Junior B P U meets at 2:30.

John W. Ault Earl Wilkinson Judson Mission Circle J. R. Hardie

Church of the Nazarene Parkview Service Schedule

Parkview Nazarene church lists W C Jones as pastor with 9 30 Sunday school led by G N Walters on Childhood and Education of Moses 11 00 preaching by pastor 1 00 NY P S led by Mrs Fred Breedlove 3 00 evangelistic service 8 00 Tuesday cottage prayer 8 00 Thursday prayer meeting 8 00 Friday choir rehearsal Come and enjoy these services.

G. N. Walters Moses Fred Breedlove

St Pauls Lutheran Church Service Schedule Announcement

St Pauls Lutheran invites all to 9 15 Sunday School led by W H Shafferman with song service, 10 30 morning worship with the Lord's Supper, and 6 30 Luther League meeting on freedom topics. Jetly Conference Supt Wolfe to preach. official members urged to attend business session. no vesper service.

W. H. Shafferman The Luther League Jetly Wolfe

First Church of Christ B. E. Hanes ministers preaching schedule

Preaching on second and fourth Sundays with Bible School at 9:30 led by J A Keller and others. Worship and sermon at 10:30 a m and 8 p m. Plan joint meeting with Elkins church this month. Wednesday prayer meeting. All welcome at this home-like church.

First Church of Christ B. E. Hanes Bible School J. A. Keller O. P. Sterling Jersey McIntosh Elkins Church

First United Brethren Church Service Notes

First United Brethren Church led by Pastor Lois R. Luzader offers 9:30 Sunday School with J. W. Martin as superintendent and Holy Communion, 9:45 evening worship, and a unified service by the Company E Society led by Harold Knight Jr. Young people participate. pastor to speak. No summer vacation. services both morning and evening throughout summer.

J. W. Martin Co. E. Society Harold Knight, Jr

Prominent Pentecostal Service Schedule at Local Church

Pastor Rev. Matthew Skidmore leads Pentecostal Assemblies of God services with E. D. Skymer listed. Sunday School at 9 30 with Mrs A Hoffman assistant, morning worship at 10 30, evangelistic service at 7 30, prayer meeting Tuesday at 7 30, Thursday praise service at 7 30. Invitation to attend in the Old Fashioned Way.

Matthew Skidmore A. Hoffman

Independence Sunday Service and Constitution Program

Andrews M E and Samuel Charles Jones D Minister lead a day of prayer for national righteousness and prosperity. Activities include 9:30 Sunday School with Supt Ona Jefferys, 10:30 Morning Worship on The New Birth of Freedom, and 7:30 Constitution Service with speaker Mrs Blanche M Picker, West Virginia W C T U president, inviting men and women to attend and discuss constitutional government.

Heavenly Father Andrews Ona Jefferys Constitution’ Service Blanche M. Picker West’ Virginia Woman's Christian 'Temperance Union

First M E South Rev A E Enicely Pastor Service Schedule

First M E South Rev A E Enicely presides with 9 30 Sunday School led by J E Kerrner superintendent 10 45 sermon on first Sunday and 7 30 sermons on second and fourth Sundays. Young Peoples service on first and third Sundays with Dessie Hall superintendent. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 1 30 led by Charles P Hall. Invitation to attend all services.

J. E. Keerner Serman Young Peoples Dessie Hall Charles P. Hall

First Baptist Church Schedule in Shev. Pastor Herod

Sunday School begins at 9 30 with all ages. Morning worship and Communion at 10 30 with sermon on Christian Liberty. Evening service at 8 00. A unique B P U program follows in the church.

Methodist Protestant Church Weekly Schedule with Communion

The Methodist Protestant church led by Pastor Arnold offers Sunday School at 9 30 with C C Richman as superintendent followed by Morning worship and Communion at 10 50. No evening service. A Tuesday Brotherhood meeting at 11 30 and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30. A welcoming home like church.

C. C. Richman the ‘Brotherhood

St Pauls M E Church announces worship schedule

The St Pauls M E Church invites the public to worship with a 10:00 service led by Pastor French Boone followed by 11:00 Sunday school led by J H Maysellis. 11:40 meetings of the official board. 7:30 Wednesday Third Quarterly Conference.

J. H. Maysellis

West Main Street M E Church Schedule Note

Church bulletin lists Sunday school at 10:00 worship service at 1:30 and youth league activities led by J Lee Evans with midweek services and quarter observations mentioned, reflecting a fragmented but readable church program.

First Brethren Rev L E Lindower Pastor Welcome

The notice invites a cordial welcome to all at First Brethren with 9 30 Sunday School 6 30 Christian Endeavor led by Troy Nicola and Alma Wilt.

First Brethren L. E. Lindower Ias Christian Endeavor Troy Nicola Alma Wilt

Warren M E F J Frye Ministers Calendar

Warren M E F J Frye ministers announce church activities with services on Sunday at 9 30 a m and 11 a m Holy Communion and an evening sermon on the Lord's Prayer Sermon topics include Blood and Thy Kingdom Come A church supper is planned Monday July 4 from 2 to 6 p m with Prayer and class meetings midweek Weekly district superintendent Dr C S Bridges will conduct the second quarter conference Friday July 8 Public invited to attend all events

Church School Warren M.E. Church Pastor's Aid Club C. S. Briges

Home homeless after blaze near Seneca Trail

A family of nine, including a three month old infant, was displaced when fire destroyed their two story frame home owned by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Haller near the Seneca Trail just outside Parsons toward Porterwood. The blaze left seven children homeless.

Parsons Ray Haller Seneca, Trail Porterwood

Heller Home Fire Claims Persian Cat

A kitchen stove started a fire in the Haller residence. Mrs. Haller, nearby washing clothes, noticed smoke as her infant was on the porch. The husband, returning home, saw the blaze. Entry was impossible due to heat and smoke. only two chairs were saved. A black and white Persian cat perished in the flames.

Pension cut for B. & O. men reaches pensioners

Veterans on the B. & O. system received notice of a ten percent pension reduction. General Manager Van Horn and Superintendent Kennedy signed the order. Some clerical cuts were made on the Monongah division but a few motive power workers have returned to posts in the Grafton terminal. Older workers hope furloughs will ease as the fiscal year begins. Also noted are Georgia Baptists pilgrimage to Buckhead church, radio link Manila to Aoilo, and John W. Gamble campaigning on a bicycle for probate judge.

van Horn Eastern Lines W. M. Kennedy Relief Department Monongah Grafton

Grand Theatre Shows Ben Hur with Sound in Revival

Grand Theatre presents the sound enhanced Ben Hur to run Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. Ramon Navarro stars with an Italian shoot spanning 6000 acres near Rome and scenes of sea battles chariot races and the Circus Maximus. The film features a famed love story and a strong cast including Frances X. Bushman and May Me.

Ramon Navarro Grand Theatre Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Grand ‘Theatre Circus Maximus Ramon Novarro Italy Hollywood Esquiline Rome Ben- Hur Esther Ben-Hur Gal-Leys Judea Messina Navarro Frances X Bushman May Me

Opera House Based on Notorious Lawyer Tale at the Opera House

A Warner Bros. picture adapted by Frank J. Collins from life incidents of a famed New York lawyer now dead. The late attorney was known for dramatic defenses and eloquence that swayed juries, yet he led a ruined life before dying broke after facing legal trouble. Also note R. O. Lancaster produced 23,372 pounds of pork over 129 days at 2.8 cents per pound.

Frank J. Collins Warner Bros Opera House New York R. O. Lancaster Vanceboro, N

Whitaker to face charges in baby kidnapping case

The article reports Norman Whitaker linked to the Lindbergh baby case in a prose photo caption. It states he and Gaston Means conspired to defraud Edward B. McLean of $104,000 and will be tried in Washington on conspiracy and grand larceny charges. Whitaker was arrested in New York.

Norman Whitaker the Fox Gaston.b. Means

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Alice Judson Peale Bryce Slater Associated Press AL Smith Eee BOS Ealesed Jed Grafton Printing Co Latrobe St W. Va First Presbyterian Frank J. Turvander Church of the Nazarene Parkview W. C. Jones St. Paul's Lutheran Rev E. P. K. Roof First United Brethren Lois R. Luzader E ‘Entecostal Assemblies of God Albert D. Skymer M.E South A. E. Enicely First Baptist Shev F. O. Herod E-L Arnold St. Paul’s M. E French Boone West Main St. M. E Sunnday School Lee Evans Warren. M. E. F. J. Frye Parsons Burns Franklin D. Roosevelt Capitol Albany Georgia Buckhead Millen Manila Aoilo P. I John W. Gamble Arkansas City Rea Erees Thomas J. Walsh Chicago William Laver
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