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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1928

Page

2

Radio Program Listings From June Four

Program grid lists evening schedules for multiple stations including WEAF WJZ WOR WEEI and WBZ with varied musical and talk offerings. Entries show network shows Eveready Hour Seiberling Singers Miners Dance music orchestras and special features across major cities such as New York Newark Atlantic City Philadelphia and Chicago.

WEAT New York Dinner Music Voters’ Service Soconyland Musical Miniatures Seiberling Singers Eveready Hour Chequot Eskimos

Instantly Banishing Sick Headache Aspirin Ad

An old advertisement touts Asner-Lax as a magical quick relief aspirin in laxative form. It claims fast relief from throbbing headaches, safety for the heart, and universal availability at all dealers with a guarantee if relief is not felt.

Eskimos and Orchestra Programs Across Cities Listed

Fragmented OCR item lists radio and studio program segments with bands such as Stromberg Carlson Sextet and Eveready Hour, mentioning Detroit Atlanta Jacksonville Nashville Louisville and Nashville stations, various times, and meal/entertainment events, likely a schedule page.

Southern WSB Atlanta Stromberg Carlson Sextet Seiberling Chequot Eskimos Feaure WSM Nashville Seiberking Singers Eveready Hour Eskimos

Talbott Re-elected WVU Alumni Leader in Morgantown

R J Talbott of Philippi was re-elected president of the WVU Alumni Association at the annual meeting in Morgantown. J B Bush of Charleston was named vice president, with RB Hennes reelected treasurer. New executive council members include Justin M Kunkle, W B Ruckey, and Charles E Hodges. Senator M M Neely gave the keynote, and a push for private endowments was approved to aid the university. A committee will coordinate gifts with Dr Turner and university leaders for the coming legislative session. Tomorrow 433 graduates will receive diplomas.

Morgantown W.va R. J. Talbott Philippi W. Va West Virginia University J. B. Bush Charleston Gary Hogg Harvey RB. D. Hennes F. Roy Yoke Tor Linue Justin M. Kunkle Uniontown W. B. Ruckey Vairmont Charles E. Hodges United States M. M. Neely John Roscoe Turner Talbott Turner State Board of Control

Moose June Jubilee Opens Registrations For Babies

The Moose June Jubilee offices report a rush of entries as mothers bring in babies for the beauty and physical examination contest. More than 600 babies are expected to enter, with hundreds already registered. Winners will be announced June 30 at the Athletic Field during the Brown and Dyer Exposition starting June 25.

West Main Street Brown and Dyer Willa Jean Bolling Thornton W. Va Robert Johnson

Orange Root credited for Rev Merrifield’s recovery in Cecil WV ad

An advertisement touts Orange Root tonic as a life restoring remedy praised by Rev James P Merrifield of Cecil near Gratton West Virginia. It claims the tonic improved his appetite strength and sleep after a period of weariness and nervousness. The ad notes growing sales in Grafton and urges readers to obtain three bottles and Nuggets from Gratton Drug & Chemical Company with prices listed.

Cecil W. Va E Root James FP. Merrifield Gratton Grafton Gratton Druk & Chemical Company

Orange Root Abr Pearl Street Local Names List

Long list of residents with ages and addresses, including Jackie Heath, John Paugh, Billie Preston, Alice Poling, Hetty Robinette, Herbert McCue, Winifred Brestel, Paul Phillips, Paul Defenbaugh Jr, Letty Fisher, Betty McCracken, Betty Mays, Lilly Holtz, Margaret Campbell, Dorothy Arnold, Kenneth Newton, Juanita Sert, Rose Mary Adams, Margaret Gilbert Horton, Rose Mary Sheets, Walter Murphy, Virginia Kalbaugh, Kathryn Rawivey, Audrey James, Carol Rogers, William Rosier, Eldin Rosier, Georgia DeMoes, Mary Kelley, Frances Waller, Jane Christin, Will Warder, Atwill Pitzer Jr, Helen Higgleman, Pauline Pritchard, Betty Brown, Mary Phipps, Lillian Shop, Mary Burton, Dorothy Hoban, Harold, Helen Frye, and others, with street addresses in Grafton and nearby towns. The item appears as a populated directory fragment from Orange Root area. The passage also contains a brief stray note about a church incident involving a bishop and a crime report.

Pearl Street Jackie Quentin Heath Rowlesburg John Paugh State Main Street Billie Alice Preston Francis Street Alice May Poling R. Ton Alice Lorain Teasley Owlesburg W. Va Hetty Lee Robinette Latrobe Street Herbert Graeme McCue Lincoln Street Winifred Brestel Grand Street Paul Junior Phillips Wendel Paul Defenbaugh, Jr Washington Street Letty Florence Fisher Worthy Maple Avenue Betty Lee McCracken Grafton Betty Jo Mays W. Washington Lilly Paul Holtz Love Avenue Margaret Virginia Campbell Ars W. Knotts Dorothy Louise Arnold Kenneth Marshall Newton Juanita Sert Theyer At Die Rose Mary Adams Maireet Gilbert “Horton Boyd Street Rose Mary Virginia Sheets Walter Ellis Murphy Virginia Bell Kalbaugh Thornton Kathryn Drene Rawivey William Dorsey Rosier Eldin Clay Rosier Georgia Gay DeMoes High Street Mary Alice Kelley Frances Joan Waller I Jane Christin Holt Apartments William ‘Thomas Warder Jerrys Avenue Atwill Pitzer, Jr W. Wilford Street Helen Marie Higgleman Pauline Pritchard Betty Brown Mary Mildred Phipps Beech Street Aletty Joan James Lillian Shop Mary Virginia Burton Flemington Dorothy Lee Hoban Harold (“Er Helen Ruth” Frye Graftonars

Reed’s State Cautinlled From Page One West Virginia voters rally for Senator Reed

The article notes a broad moral coalition in West Virginia backing Senator James A. Reed. It describes volunteers who went to the polls to support the Democratic nominee and protect the party from disruption over the nomination. It references Governor Smith’s allies and concerns within party leadership.

West Virginia James A. Reed Pam Smith United States

Strong Winds Reported In Transatlantic Flight Saga

The account describes Sam Chapman and Miss Earhart, with letters from a mother in Halifax, as the crew plans a landing beyond England. They aim to fly until fuel runs out, then descend, seeking a longer flight than any predecessor along the route.

Sam Sammel Chapman Reston Miss Earhart Atlantic

Return of Jerome Folds Betsy into Happy Family

Betsy and Major greet Jerome as he returns to claim Betsy and their baby Jerome Bonaparte. Betsy agonized by gossip over Betsy and Jerome’s marriage, but their reunion seals happiness. Jerome proclaims love, the baby resembles him, and the restored family savors a shared future as the chapter closes.

Ferome Bonaparte Betsy France Jerome Mary Betty George Benny Srong Eph Mme Cerse Napoleon

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