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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1932

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Radio Network Schedule Highlights Evening Programs

The listing outlines NBC WEAF CBS WABC and NBC WIJZ networks with time slots from 5:00 PM to 11:15 PM. Various orchestras, singers, and programs including The Goldbergs, Whiteman's Band, Ellington's Band, Cab Calloway Orchestra, and several “To Be Announced” slots are shown, indicating a varied early TV radio lineup for the evening.

Nbc-Weaf Clyde Doerr Lanny. Ross The Goldbergs Sketch Orchestra Cavaliers the Eskimo Leo Reisman Whiteman Buss Climb Vincent Lopez Ralph Kirbery Scottier Teddy Black CBS-WABC_ NETWORK John Kelvin Tucker's Orchestra Skippy Madison’ Singers Sid’ Gary Isham Jones’ Orchestra Connie Boswell Sam Symphony Orchestra Leon Belasco Shilkret Orchestra Adventures In Health Guy Lomibardo Little Jack-Little Barlow ‘Symphony Krueger Orchestra Nbc-Wijz Network Tranter Brothers Lowell Thomas Stebbins Boys Jones and Hare Leonard Joy Cab Calloway Orchestra Southern Symphonies

Norge Offers $25,000 Cash to puzzlers

Detroit reports the large Summers Contest with cash prizes of 500 dollars for winners across fifty divisions by population. All are eligible excepting employees of the sponsor and associated companies.

NORGE Detroit United States

American teacher killed climbing Mt Teros near Adana

James N. Nichols of Yakima Washington a teacher at the American school in Istanbul was killed while climbing Mt Teros near Adana. He and a companion lost their way and were swept away by a sudden avalanche yesterday killing Nichols.

Istanbul Turkey James N. Nichols Yakima Washington Erenoy

The Value of Physical Appearance in a Child’s Growth

The text argues parents should address visible physical defects to boost a child’s confidence and social opportunities. It stresses correcting crooked teeth, posture, overweight, and overall fitness through diet, exercise, and proper nutrition. It links appearance to psychological development and social ease.

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Total Annual Salaries Paid to Wva Employes Reported

The Charleston Gazette reports a compiled total of 2,897,518.08 dollars as the annual salaries paid to state government employees excluding heads of educational penal and eleemosynary institutions. Figures come from official data and exclude some outside Charleston heads and institutions.

W. Va Charleston Charleston Gazette Dta

Warren William Biography Opens With War and Broadway Rise

Warren William born in Aitkin Minnesota pursued marine engineering before theater, served in World War I, joined a touring Army theatre troupe in France, returned to stage on Broadway then moved to Warner Bros where he became a leading man in talking pictures. His notable films include Those Who Love and Twelve Miles Out.

Warren William Dolores Costello Warner Bros Aitkin Minnesota Warren France William America Richard Dix J. Love Erie Rachel Crothers Willie Alexander, Woollcott Barrymore John Drew Petruchio Drews Francine Larimore George Oboe Warner Brothers Talking, Pictures

Daily Cross-Word Puzzle Excerpt and Related News

Puzzle clues scattered with misprints and partial entries, followed by assorted brief news blurbs from Ambridge, Philadelphia, and Syracuse. Notes include employment shifts in steel and building trades, a fatal fire in Syracuse, a NYC holdup conviction, and New York defendants awaiting execution.

Squires Deny Court Racket in Virginia Beach Areas

Eight Princess Anne county magistrates deny charges they ran roadside courts near Virginia Beach and aided arresting officers in a racket. The Virginia Beach News claims the acts are untrue. Commonwealth's Attorney Paul Jr. says he has no concrete basis for an investigation and would advise appeals if a verdict is reached. The magistrates cover Lynn Haven Kempsville and Seaboard districts near Virginia Beach.

Notfoll Princess ‘Anne County Virginia Beach Act of Justice Commonwealth Atorney Paul Jr Alts ‘Ovelr Lynn/Haven Kempsville Seamoard

Triple Die in Sing Sing Execution As Fire Set Life Insurance

At Sing Sing prison last night two holdup men and one arsonist died in a triple execution. Luigi Raffa, 36, of New York, was the first to die after authorities cited his role in a Bronx bungalow fire that killed the owner for life insurance.

Syracuse N. J Louis Katoff Frank Mays New York Katoff Max Saldinger Bronx Mays Samuel Friberg Auburn Sing Sing Luigi Raffa Whith Earl Spencer Fox

Gambling Barge Destroyed Off San Pedro Coast

The Johanna Smith gambling barge, anchored about 12 miles off the coast near San Pedro California, apparently burned after an explosion aboard. Shore observers reported the barge burned to the water’s edge within about twenty minutes.

San Pedro Cal Johanna ‘Smith

Denmark authorizes long railway bridge to Europe line

A bridge over two miles long, anticipated as Europe’s largest, gains approval in Denmark along the main rail corridor linking Copenhagen to Berlin and western Europe.

Europe Denmark Copenhagen Berlin

Price trends lift purchasing power for farmers

The Associated Press notes price pendulum upward, boosting farmers buying power as wholesale commodity prices rise. American Steel and Wire resumes three open hearth furnaces in Duluth on March 15, returning August 1 with 200 workers employed. Washington reports a 0.3% weekly advance per Labor Statistics, signaling continued upward momentum.

Ascociated Press Chicago Duluth American ‘Steel and Wire Company Slice Washington Ian Accord Tates Bureau ‘of Ito

Prominent Mining Engineer Ends Life in Scottdale Home

Scottdale Pa July 22 G E Huttle 65 a leading mining engineer shot himself to death yesterday at his Scottdale residence. Huttle long served as chief mechanical engineer for the H C Frick Coke Corporation and was famed for inventions aiding mine ventilation and related problems. He was found with a gunshot wound.

Scottdale, Pa G.E. Huttle Scottdale Huttle H. C. Frick Coke Corporation

Earliest American history pushed back to 790 A D

Smithsonian researchers report a Pueblo Indian house near the Pecos River in eastern Arizona dated to 790 A D by the construction style. Dr. Frank H. H. Roberts Jr led the expedition and notes tree rings and roof timbers allow precise dating. The find challenges traditional timelines and suggests a flourishing southwestern culture centuries earlier than once thought.

Washington United States Smithsonian Institution Puerce Arizona England America Frank H. H. Roberts, Jr

Maryland 60 Day Duck Hunting Season Set

President Hoover increased Maryland duck hunting season from 30 to 60 days. The new period runs from November 16, based on a recommendation by Secretary Hyde noting better water fowl conditions after the 1931 drought.

Baltimore Maryland Hoover Hyde

Boy chained to post as punishment in sun

Portsmouth authorities said charges likely against Paul Kirby for disciplining his 23 year old son Andrew by chaining him to a post in the sun while he bathed, leaving the boy crying and sunburned after days of restraint. Deputy sheriff Everett Ridge released the boy on neighbors’ complaints.

Portsmouth Paul Kirby Andrew Everett ‘Ridge

Astors Help Young Relatives Enter Politics

Lord Astor and Nancy Astor hope their sons pursue British politics though not easy. Bill Astor is in Manchuria and David plans a solo trip to Russia this year. The Astors have aided other youths starting political careers.

Astors London Lord Astor Nancy Bill Astor William Astor Manchuria David Russias Astor

Filipino Silent Screen Stars Move into Manila Talkies

Manila studios wage shift from silent reels to talkies as stars like Nena Linda and Alma Bella loom against Hollywood influence. Producers estimate two feature romances cost about 30,000, with most silent films built under 7,500 dollars. Local actors, partly descended from American or Spanish heritage, work on a part time basis while equipment costs rise and plans advance for credible Philippine sound films.

Manila P.I Nena Linda Mary Walker Alma Bella Nty Fernandez Kipino Greta Gato Coast pBeNet Anil Huth Chatterton Ilippines Amell Byadr Hollywood California Jose Nepomuceno

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