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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1938

Page

2

Drama Battle Renewed in Radio Theater Clash

New York reports on a renewed drama battle linking urban stage stars and rural producers. Pulitzer winners headline broadcasts on WJZ NBC and CBS networks with "Craig's Wife" and "Four Corners Theater" while the night’s schedule lists varied programs from Edwin C Bill to Gang Busters and Opera premieres.

New York Big City Wjz-Nbc New York State Utica F. D.sevelt Parley WEAF NBC Edwin C. Bill Tammy Dorsey Tunes Fred al- Ten Kay Kyser WABC CBS Ben Bernie Grace Moore St. Louis WJZ Harriet Parsons Boston Chicago Minstrels

Roosevelt to Speak at Naval Academy Graduation on WJZ

WJZ will carry CBS coverage at 11 a.m. Thursday of President Roosevelt addressing the U S Naval Academy graduation in Annapolis. The program outlines the national leader’s remarks and ceremonial proceedings from the academy.

A P Wire Moves to Huntington Bureau

The Associated Press West Virginia news wires will be filed from the new Huntington bureau for the first time, while the Pittsburgh bureau continues to handle northern state coverage. Ernst Agnew becomes chief correspondent in Huntington, with two editors on duty.

Huntington West Virginia Associated Press Hunt Bureau Pittsburgh Tri-State Membrs Ernst Agnew Charleston

Death of Huntington High cheerleader after fifth operation

Stanley P. Marsh an 18 year old head cheerleader at Huntington High School died from peritonitis after a fifth surgical operation. He was to graduate Thursday night.

Huntington Stanley P. Marsh Huntington’ High School

Nighttime Radio Schedule Highlights with Webcast Notes

A dense listing of radio programs across CBS NBC and local stations detailing entertainers, orchestras, dramas, and musical programs. Notable names include Jack Felton tenor, Bernard Melton, Amos n Andy sketches, James Melton tenor, Chandu the Magician, and Larry Clinton Orchestra. Multiple time slots from 1:15 P M to 11:30 P M EST cover variety shows, dramas, and concert broadcasts nationwide.

CBS Just Entertainment Jack Felton Andrews Bisters WLW NBC WGAR Black Flame WPAR Amer Uncle Ezra Edka Mr. Keen Boske Carter WSM Jack’s Mountaineers WMMN WRK WSB Jimmy Kemper & Co Wiz—Science Barry WGBI Hail West Virginia Roy Shields Wings Over the World KDKA James Melton Samuel the Answer Bernie Ant Tommy Dorsey Troma Martenton Lee Roy qaz_pa McKinley WEKBW Bran Burrouse Betty Louise Myers Stamp Chesterfield Lawrence ‘Fibbett Andre Kostelaneta Town Hall Lawson Iman Johnson Boston CKLW WFBL WGR Kay Kyser College of Musical Knowledge Lucky Strike Cigarettes American Legion WIBX Jack Shannon MBS WHP Orch Xavier Cugat We the Youth Jack Fulton Wrigley's Amos Andy WJZ Ben Cutler KYW Dreamers WCAU Jeno Donath WENR Globe Trotter Lum Abner Nbc—Dance Orchestra Larry Clinton Muny Opera Nbc—Dance Jack Coffee WHK Evening Fantasy Red Nervo H. Middleman Victor Smith Paul Sullivan Fletcher Henderson Ina Ray Hutton WSY CBLW Buddy Rogers Bs 4 Miller’s Orchestra HY Terk Siriaas Orebeates

Coffin maker eyes movies heads to Hollywood

Hugo Oklahoma June 1 55 year old Ches Hunter a former farmer and deputy sheriff carved a pine coffin in three months and three days before pushing it on a cart toward Hollywood in pursuit of movie fame He left Idabel with his wife and five children to seek fortune carving canes and figures to pay expenses while his bunion pained him and his wife opposed the trip.

Hugo Okla Ches Hunter Hollywood Idabel

Is Epilepsy Inherited and Curable

A booklet presenting Tacoux doctors opinions on epilepsy asks readers to request free copy from the Educational Division at 551 Fifth Avenue New York NY Dept J-740.

Tacoux Othey Fifth Avenue New York N. Y Dept. J

Goodbye Quote Reveals Resolve Despite Hidden Tears

A speaker declares commitment despite emotional strain saying farewell and admitting episodes of crying that he cannot suppress, yet he vows to persevere and not withdraw from the action.

Fire Department Buys Safety Net Gear in June Purchase

Fire Chief Hartinger said the department bought a safety net ladder oxygen mask from funds raised by a citizens committee. June 1 announcement notes the purchase and ongoing fundraising for equipment.

WELCH H B. Hartinger

Bitter party split rocks Des Moines primary race

Town Treasurer Leo J Wegman released what he called the substance of a telegram to Harry L Hopkins praising WPA chief for backing Otha Wearin in the Democratic senatorial primary. Gov Krascher protested Hopkins stance, fueling a high stakes contest as Wearin battles Senator Gillette. The dispute drew national attention and spurred replies from Wheeler and others on the senate floor.

Des Moines Leo J. Wegman Harry L. Hopkins WPA Otha D. Wearin Nelson G. Krascher Hopkins Wearin Guy M. Gillette Wheeler Mont Senate Brael

McCormick Bridegroom Nurse-Bride Idles Sister Home

Pasadena report notes Harold Fowler McCormick, a 66 year old convalescent millionaire, as part of a brief society mention detailing a nurse-bride and a sister’s home scene from June 1 in Pasadena California.

M'Cormick Bride Pasadena Calif Harold Fowler McCormick

McCormick’s Third Wedding Ends Romance Span

Sixty watchmen patrolled the grounds last night to enforce privacy for McCormick's third wedding, the culmination of a June and December romance. He was formerly married to Edith Rockefeller, with whom he had four children, and to Madame Ganna Walska. McCormick met Miss Wilson, a nurse to Jean Harlow, at a Pasadena musical.

McCormick Edith Rockefeller Ganne ‘Walska Miss Wilson Pasadena Jean Harlow

Trial of Jury Cases Is Started In Barbour Co

PHILIPPI The petit jury reported to Judge Herbert W. Dent for duty Tuesday and the trial of civil docket cases began. Pampito Ricotellio vs Carney Boggess on appeal involves potato transactions. evidence finished, jury to decide Wednesday. Allie W Steagman vs RW Johnson on appeal defense not yet completed when court adjourned for the day. The docket expects completion this week and 31 criminal cases set for trial starting Monday, June 6.

Jane

Miner Frank Ello Dies In Jamison Mine Fall

Funeral services were held today for Frank Ello a 45 year old immigrant from Italy who was killed when he fell from No 8 mine of the Jamison Coal and Coke company in Farmington. Ello arrived in the United States over eighteen years ago.

Farmington Frank Ello Jamison Coal and Coke Company United States Italy

Truckers Strike Halts Pittsburgh Freight Movement

Western Pennsylvania truck drivers walk out at night as 1 000 long freight haulers join the stoppage after last minute talks failed. Co J Madigan says trucks will not operate without union consent to negotiate. Union leaders cite a five cent per hour wageIncrease and warn 35 bakeries within sixty miles of Pittsburgh may close, with 1 400 inside workers idle.

Pittsburgh Western Pennsylvania Ind Co. J. Madigan Cleveland International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Stablemen & Helpers AFL Ralph E. Thorn American Federation of Bakery Drivers’ Union

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