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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1935
Page
2
Rome reports the war ministry declares every fascist youth at 18 becomes a soldier with military duties until conscription age 21. About 500,000 youths in preliminary training are cited, with strict military jurisdiction.
A dense radio schedule lists NBC CBS and local stations with program lineups from 5:30 p.m. to midnight including news, drama, music, orchestra shows, and comedies across KDKA WGN WLW WJZ WSM and others. An advertisement promotes genuine RCA tubes at reduced prices with an extra 10 percent off when purchasing a set.
A cryptic message from a club member declares a man buried four years ago has resurfaced in a back room and asserts a need to prove he was not murdered. The note promises simultaneous clue reveals to all members, challenging others to solve the mystery. Fraternally Yours Y Mason Err
The Case of the Curious Bride, a First National mystery thriller featuring Perry Mason, is shown at the Strand Theatre tonight. A young bride faces murder charges after her first husband’s body turns up with a fatal stab wound as Mason investigates a plotted deception involving a wooden cigar store Indian.
Western fans flock to the Opera House tonight and Thursday for The Desert Trail starring John Wayne. The rodeo star faces feminine complications in a witty rivalry with a debonair gambler. Eddy Chandler adds humor while Mary Kornman and Carmen La Roux play the leading ladies in lively supporting roles.
A Gaumont British production opens at the Opera House tonight for a two day run. The feature promises a spectacular spectacle, with comedy as a key element amid the listed program.
Jack Hulbert stars in a principal comedy role in a musical screen farce now headed for American screens. His portrayal as a god with mischievous exploits borders on Munchausen style fantasy, delivering broad humor and hysterics for audiences worldwide.
The piece avoids pure slapstick and relies on help from the British Admiralty. The Admiralty supplied the fleet of dreadnoughts and aircraft and naval experts for the humorous screen production.
Classified Sentinel rates set at two cents per word for the first insertion and one cent per word for each additional insertion with a minimum charge of 45 cents. Only proper classifications allowed and errors reported immediately. Example ads list rentals, female help wanted, sale items, and a 1929 Ford for sale with contact details.
President Roosevelt argued against allowing tax deductions for charitable gifts by corporations. He cited gifts aimed at building goodwill, noting a Southern utility president who ordered subscriptions to drives to buy influence. He also warned dividends recipients should choose their charity rather than corporate officers directing gifts.
Harrell, receiver for First National Bank of Belington and Citizens Bank, reports ongoing liquidation from the local office. The Belington bank has paid a partial 6.23 percent dividend, with about 1,000,000 of assets liquidated so far. Debtors’ properties are scarce, loans have been secured via federal agencies, 2,200 depositors remain, and the receiver’s offices have moved to the second floor with rental income from the first floor.
Two employees Mrs. L. BE. Poling secretary and E. H. Cook book keeper assist in liquidating both banks and cutting expenses. Cards of thanks express gratitude to Rev. W. C. Jones Bartlett Funeral company and friends for donated cars and floral tributes after the death of their wife and mother Mrs. G. N. Walters and family.
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