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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1938

Page

2

Plan Reunion Via Networks Plans For Gettysburg Anniversary

New York supe 6 2 reports plan to link veterans groups the Grand Army of the Republic and the Union Confederate soldiers for the Gettysburg 75th anniversary from June 29 to July 6 with drama parades banquets concerts and talks. Roosevelt will speak Sunday after July 3 with an hour planned. Tonight’s radio schedule includes WEAF NBC 6:15 Uncle Ezra Burns and Allen Margaret Speaks returns The Planets Marek Weber concert and more.

New York Supe Grand Army of the Republic Getty Gettysburg Roosevelt WEAF NBC Uncle Ezra Burns and Allen West Margaret Speaks the Planets Marek Weber Pletcher Henderson WABC CBS Eddie Cantor Dick Himber Warwood Phil Pick Pat Joan Crawford Carl Wentzel Bernie Cummins Germany

Jockey Broadcasts and TV Lineup Tangle in Daily Schedule

The page lists a jumble of radio and TV entries including races with Jimmy Valentine and a Pal, interviews, and programs like What to Expect, Science in the News, Tours in Tone, a Story of a Song, and a Farm and Home Hour. Times range from 1:30 p.m. to 4:20 p.m., with stations WA BC CBS WJZ and NBC-6 NBC-1 and various hosts Betty and Bob.

Milesday Wiiz NBC Jimmy ‘Valentine Pinneynterviews WEAF Betty Bob WABC CBS WJZ Music Guild

Stop-and-go light urged for Blueville intersection

E I Headley of Blueville, chair of the Patent teachers association safety committee, asks the State Road Commission to install a traffic light at the U S routes 50 and 119 junction. He cites more than six automobile crashes in the past year and over $6,000 in property damage reported at the intersection.

U. 8 Blueville State Road Commission E. I. Headley Patent Teachers Association Safety Committee Aca

Radio Schedule Highlights From Evening to Late Night

A dense rundown lists NBC CBS and local stations airing a mix of news, sketches, orchestras, and variety shows from 6:45 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Details include performers such as Lowell Thomas Amos n Andy Jack Fulton Eddie Cantor and Bob Crosby, plus instruments and program blocks across WJZ WCBS WGN WHAS KDKA WLW and more.

WJZ Lowell Thomas News Comementator NBC CBS Sum & Abner Buddy Clark Frank Novak Secuan—Popare the Sailor Just Entertainment Jack Fulton Andrews Sisbers Carl Hohengarten Wrigley WBC Uncle Burn’s GBS Boake Carter WMMN Doris Rhodes WCAU Larry Taylor WGBS Ws5b Sandy McKenzie Cantor Eddie Cantor Deanna Durbin Fairchild and Carroll Berti Gorron Walter King Benny Goodman Edgar Fairchild MBG Loné Ranger OKLW Kathleen Stokes KDKA WENR WLW Felix Knight KYW WGY Paul Sullivan Burns and Allen Tony Mar Ray Noble WDKA Stevnie Bottle Boys WESG WBL WIBX Vic Meyers Jack Quinlan Firestone Pick Pat Jack Marshad WOR James Melton W—Boots and the Bachelors the aPlanets Public Alleory Ruby Ham—Roches MMN Shina Ful Seth Bay State “Artillery CKLW Francis B. Sayre MBS Salon Group Paul Martin WGBI WHP Master Singers WPAR Wayne King Grofe Dick Jergen WJB Nat'l Forum WSM Burns& Allen Eyw—Phil Civic Symphony WBEN Bennett & Wolverton WLM Amos 'N' Andy Jimmy Valentine Wdz Opera Lub & Abner Ray Kinney WJR Kresap Erion Billy Swanson WFBL WGR Royal Worth Ws5m al Donohue Dick Casparre WBT S. C. Economic Association Fletcher Henderson George Hamilton King H. Middleman WSB Art Gilham World In Review Carl Rvazza Orches Melody Men WTAM WSYR Vox Pop Bob Crosby Bernie Cummins Orchestra Witz Lang Thompson Orchestr

Lucretia School Honors Roll and A Averages

Seventeen students earned perfect attendance as Lucretia School released its honor roll for the term. Principal Walter A. Wood named pupils across grades one through seven for perfect attendance and A or better averages, listing multiple students by name and grade.

Lucretia @chool Walter A. Wood Honpr Junior Cline Billie Nestor Teddy Nestor Rob Si Poling Paul Poling Stephen Joe Blondel Wood Biya Nestor Elsie Mae Shahan Bille Sevier Maudia Ruth Satterfield Daniel Satterfield Maxine Cline Nestor Lloyd Nestor Gerald Poling Glen Arthur Robert Hathaway William Farrence George Edgar Taker Ruby Mason Ruby Nestor Richman Mary Jane Woodyard Helen Miller Kermit Dillon Job Kisor Elva Nestor Betty Joan Kirkpatrick Creed Richman Paul Nestor Mary Jane Kirkpatrick Donald Wood Elyise Sevier Betty Jean DeMoss Newton Camden Marjorie Sevier Beryl Williams Beryl Kirkpatrick Kenneth Hovatter Charles Kiser James Sevier Stephen Mason Blondel Wood

State Insurance Men Hold Annual Meeting in Parkersburg

In Parkersburg on June 6 the State Association of Insurance Men opened a two day session with President W E Ingersoll of the board of commerce addressing the opening. A discussion of state fire rates and insurance laws is planned as a main feature. Insurance Commissioner Harlan Justice and Auditor Edgar B Sims's office will speak tomorrow.

Parkersburg W. E. Ingersoll Board of Commerce State Association of Insurance Men Harlan Edgar B. Sims

Markers Unveiled at Huntington Union Mission

Relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Patterson unveiled markers at the Huntington Union mission honoring the late Samuel Patterson and his wife and the late Miss Columbia Tiernan who named the mission as beneficiary in their wills.

Huntington Samuel Patterson Huntington Union Mission Columbia Tiernan

Coal Man L. P. Phillips Dies After Illness

Funeral services were held yesterday for L. P. Phillips a 26 year old coal loader from Hope Montana. He was stricken with apoplexy while working in the mines and had loaded 15 tons of coal the day before his illness ending a 50 year career in mining.

Mt, Hope L. P. Phillips

New York Socialite Violet Cruger Faces Los Angeles Grand Jury

Mrs Violet Cruger a New York society woman testifies before a county grand jury in Los Angeles. She alleges a trader she became engaged to swindled her of 183000 in cash and securities entrusted for investment after her marriage engagement. She previously held assets including jewels valued at nearly a million dollars and an income of about 3000 weekly from her late husband.

Los Angeles Violet Cruger New York

Market Report for Hogs Cattle Calves and Produce

Pittsburgh market data from June 6 shows hogs 3150 head with 2400 direct, most lower on select grades. cattle 1050 with mid and higher grades up, calves 700 steady with vealers 8.50-9.50. sheep 600 mostly steady with spring lambs 10.00-50 and slower demand. Produce demand moderate with apples steady and assorted basket prices for Georgia Henry Clays, New York Baldwins, and Winesaps listed.

Pittsburgh U.S Doe Road Pa. Dept Georgia Henry Clays New York Baldwins Virginia Staymann

North Philippi Store Robbed After Window Break In

North Philippi June 6 Howard Campbell's store was broken into during the night. Cash register opened and about 20 dollars taken. Entry gained through a window near the cash register. No merchandise reported missing. Local officers pursuing clues with no arrests yet.

Philippi Howard Campbell North Philippi

Seminole Medicine Man Osceola Cleared In Tribal Decree

Miami Fla June 6 word was awaited from the Everglades as Seminole Indians defend old John Osceola in the killing of Johnny Billy. Osceola testified the tribal decree ordered Billy slain for drunkenness and assault on women. A white jury exonerated him and tribal leaders confirmed the account at the green corn dance.

Miami Fla Everglades John Osceola Johnny Billy Bill Osceola Billy O. B. White

Negro sought in fatal shooting in Beckley

Con servator Clyde Goodwin said William H. Hensley a negro was being sought for questioning about the fatal shooting of Charlie Harris a negro after an altercation Friday night in Beckley authorities reported.

Fiduciary Notice for Final Settlement in Snider Estate

Notice from Commissioner of Accounts that the account of John W. Snider as Executor of Elizabeth Snider deceased is before the Commissioner for final settlement. Dated June 6 1938 and issued by J Guy Allender Commissioner of Accounts. June 6 13.

Commissioner of Accounts John W. Snider Elizabeth Snider J. Guy Allender

Guardian for George Flaharty settlement notice 1938

The undersigned commissioner of accounts gives notice that the following fiduciary account is before him for settlement R. R. Redinger Guardian for George Flaharty. Given under my hand this gth day of May 1938. WILLIAM P. SAMPLES.

Commissioner of Accounts R. R. Redinger George Flaharty William P. Samples

Mission Society to Meet at Fork Ridge Church

Society women of the northern panhandle association plan a meeting tomorrow at Fork Ridge church in Marshall county. Mrs Nellora Clough Marting of Granville Ohio will speak.

Moundsville Women's Baptist Mission Society of the Northern Panhandle Association Fork Ridge Marshall County Nellora Clough Marting Granville Ohio Willi

Truce sought in big strike near Pittsburgh

Federal mediator and union leader renewed efforts to halt the strikes of 1400 bakery truck drivers and 1000 freight truckers amid dwindling bread supplies. A night-long confab of 57 freight lines and Teamsters representatives failed to reach terms for an armistice.

Pittsburgh A. P. of L. Teamsters Union Edward L. Murphy Cleveland International John, & Mane Pennsylvania Motor Freight

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