Radio Schedule Highlights From Wednesday June 8
Eastern standard time programming lists NBC CBS and local stations with music variety, talk and drama. Notable entries include Gene Austin, Kate Smith, Olive Palmer, Pryor’s Band, Lanin’s Orchestra, Afroquartet and Amos n Andy among others with quarter hours and orchestra lineups across WXYZ and WIZ stations and a television cue for W2XCR.
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WEAF
NBC
WABC
CBS
Winegar's Orchestra
Roy Atwell
Crime Club
Kate Smith
New York
Verdinando Orchestra
Evangeline Adams
Pryor’s Band
Lanin’s Orchestra
Negro Quartet
Tremaine Orchestra
Pryor's Band
Osborne Orchestra
Ann Leaf
Ben Alley
Students Aid In Arrest Of Liquor Seller
Ann Arbor Michigan June 3 two University of Michigan freshmen freed after two days in jail aided police in arresting liquor seller Frank L. Smith carpenter accused of selling them liquor James L Slocum 19 of Pittsburgh Pa president of the freshman literary class and Lawrence L Heideman 18 of Laurium Mich were jailed then released on charges of possessing liquor and disorderly conduct police said the boys provided information leading to the arrest.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
Liberty
James L. Slocum
Pittsburgh
Lawrence L. Heideman
Laurium
Frank L. Smith
Palice
Officer Shoots It Out With Gangsters
Pittsburgh dispatch reports officer 0. W. Hopkins fired upon by robber suspects whom he sought to question. The confrontation occurred as police attempted to address a crime in progress, with no further injuries noted.
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Pittsburgh
W. Hopkins
Mirror shows both sides of face in shaded lighting
In a bedroom mirror scenario with ample light on both sides, you may perceive both sides of your face. The observation relies on balanced illumination and reflective angles in a private space.
Light Over Mirror Described as Good and Direct
The description notes a suitable light fixture hung directly over the mirror, emphasizing its placement for optimal illumination. No further context is provided.
Better Light Means Clearer Light Patrolman Shot in Clash
A negro patrolman was wounded twice in the right thigh after a gun battle with a gang. Thirteen shots were fired, suspects fled in an automobile, and residents found the officer in the street before he was taken to a hospital.
Card of Thanks for Fire Help in Blueville West Virginia
Mr and Mrs Wait Robinson and Family express heartfelt gratitude for the help and sympathy received after losing their home to a fire in Blueville West Virginia. They thank B&O Railroad shopmates, the Christian church and Ladies Aid of Blueville, and J Walters for financial aid and support, wishing friends peace and happiness.
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Blueville
Christian Church
Ladies’ Aid
J. Walters
Mr. and
Mia
Wait Robinson
Girl 17 radio star to graduate from college in 1931
Sylvia Altman a Buffalo native born in 1913 has been on the air since age 11 and will graduate from New York University in 1931 with majors in psychology music and English. She earned a Phi Beta Kappa key and held a merit scholarship while performing on NBC CBS and local stations. Her radio work includes piano soloist accompanist and a trio member on Madge Tucker's NBC programs along with vaudeville and concert appearances. Her mother is her closest supporter and mentor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jane Ja
Sylvia Altman
Sylvia
Buffalo
N. Y
New York University
WOAP
Waskinston
D.C
NBC
CBS
Madge Tucker
Cousin of Mrs. Lewellen Dies in Pennsylvania
Mrs Myrtle Lewellyn reported the death of her cousin Mrs Mattie Means Pennington in Greensboro Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Nathan Means a Knottsville farmer and died after ten days of pneumonia. Funeral services were held May 25 in Greensboro. She married Thomas F Pennington and later moved to Pennsylvania. She left many relatives in Grafton.
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Myrtle Lewellyn
Greensboro
Mattie
Pennington
Widow Lewellen Remains Bedridden After Husband’s Death
Mrs. Lewellen, widow of about 14 years, frequently visited by neighbors and two children, remained confined to bed by illness at the time of her husband’s demise and could not attend services.
Lutheran Church Renovation Underway on West Washington
The Lutheran church on West Washington street is being renovated with interior redecorating and vaulting revealed by wall cleaning. W. A. Rigden contracts the job to revarnish pews chancel railing and pulpit in annex rooms as the white interior is updated for the summer season and a June 182 event. The exterior pebble-dash finish will receive a new paint coat soon.
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West
Washington Street
W. A. Ridenour
Sentenced for Contempt in Kanawha County Court
Boyd E. Cain, a shorthand reporter for the public service commission, was sentenced by Judge Arthur P. Hudson in Kanawha County Circuit Court to an indefinite period in jail for contempt of court. He refused to pay alimony in a divorce action filed by Mrs. Margaret B. Cain, calling the court’s rulings arbitrary.
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Charleston
W. Va
Boyd E. Cain
Pilbie Service “Commission
Arthur P. Hudson
Circuit Court
Kanawha County
Cain
Margaret B. Cain
Married and Single Men to Play Game at Field
A five inning affair between the married and single men of the Baltimore and Ohio Association is set for Thursday evening at 1 o'clock at the Athletic Field. Last Saturday Grafton defeated Wendel 7 to 4 and Clarksburg beat Reppert 4 to 2 in two other games.
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Baltimore & Ohio Association
Grafton
Wendel
Clarksburg
Reppert
Committee Appointed to Draft State Highway Plan
A six member committee was appointed at Middleway to draft resolutions urging immediate construction of a state highway from Gerardstown through Inwood and Middleway to Charles Town. The meeting drew residents from Charles Town and Jefferson County, with Martinsburg residents opposing rushing the project. County courts of Jefferson and Berkeley counties reportedly agreed on the route, as speakers stated.
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Charles Town
Jefferson County
W. Va
Gerardstown
Inwood
Middleway
Jefferson
Dollar liner President Jefferson grounds near Shanghai
The Dollar liner President Jefferson ran aground on Ferry Flats in the Whangpoo river about three miles below Shanghai. It was refloated with the tide and continued to Manila from Yokohama with no damage reported. India plans to build 1201 16 steel fire towers to protect 35,000 acres of timber land.
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San Francisco
Dollar
President Jefferson
Whangpoo River
Shanghai
China
Manila
Yokohama
Dollar Line
India
Past Halfway Mark in Army Relief Drive
The Salvation Army fund drive in the city and county has surpassed the halfway point with 2171.59 collected of a 4000 goal for the next year. Baltimore & Ohio Railway departments reported multiple subscriptions from Bridge and Building, Track, and Grafton stores with numerous employees contributing sums from 25 cents to 15 dollars, plus additional town-wide gifts totaling about 29 dollars. Further gifts from local residents and businesses push the day’s total well above earlier amounts.
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Salvation Army
Baltimore & Ohio Rilroad Company
W. Department
J. B. Koch
D.poe
Z. D. Murphy
H. W. Murphy
J. Royte
PE. Turner
D. Robert McWilliams
D. R. McWilliams
W. D. Tee
Wie Haller
T. B.bilyson
B. B. Raymond
Grafton Stores Department
H.C. Miller
J. C. Miller
T. Ea. Nuami
L. H. Bolyard
H. Mason
H. R. Shaffer
A. L. Gainer
B. R. Black
Claude E. Shaffer
TR. Hovatter
Chester Shafter
Jas
EB. Setter
G. Miller
Clyde W. Barnes
EB Keetier
BLM
Heflin
H.R. Wicktam
W. H. Willhide
Grafton Paint Store
Harry M. Creenfield
Grafton Electric Co
Mrs. Bel.love
John A. Newcome
B. F. Martin
Love Cruz Co
T. C. Klein
Union Cigar Store
DeLuxe Restaurant
George Favish
J. C. Hanway
Evans’ Hardware Co
N. T. Biggins
R. H. Fuller
George Pappas
H. M. Murray
Clyde G.turner
Chas, Brinkman
American News Stand
Arcade Garage
Q. J. Morrison Store Co
A Friend
Lee Bennett & Son
W. B. Hart
E. F. Clark
W. N. Malone
Hugh L. Church
Gratton Feed & Storage
Union Drug Co
L. C. Phillips
Guy B. Bennett
John L. Wittman
Chas. Br. Burke
Lloyd
Shriver
A. Friend
B. B. Bryant
Road Improvement Schemes Approved in Britain
Britain approves road improvement schemes totaling 150 million dollars and in principle approves others costing 125 million dollars. The announcements reflect continued government investment in transportation infrastructure.
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Great Britain
Fined $25 On Home Brew Possession
Mitchell and Rosier pleads guilty to possession of home brew on Wilford Street after officers seized the fermenting batch. Mitchell testified he brewed it yesterday and bottled it last night during Rosier’s absence. Both men faced fines, with Rosier cleared on ownership charges.
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Wiliam
Mithell
Wilford Street
Dorsey Rosier
Wallace Henderson
Clarence Iilman
Homer Selvey
Mayer Charles
King
Fed Mitchel
Mr. Rosier
Mitchell
Rosier
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St. Louis
Nice
France
Fred.g. Nixon-Nirdlinger
The
Star Sling
WIZ
Hanéw’ Orchestra
Amos ‘N' Andy
Caravan
Phil Cook
Robert Ripley
Crusaders
Clara
Hal Kemp
Verne Buck
Mussolini
Italy
Monongahela System
Blueville, W. Va
Roxy
Harold Gatty
Eft
Wiley Post
Center
Roosevelt Field
Charles Hall
Oklahoma
Winnie Mae Clark
Lutheran Church
Neal Huey
Berkeley Run Springs
Simpson, W. Va
Zoric
Cleanin
Heinze
J.e,guth General Insurance
R. M. & M. Bank Ee
Busy Bee
Rasta F
Child
Peter
Scorchy Smith
Sam Hill
By.jobn
C. Terry
Shelson
Canyon
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