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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1936
Page
2
A promotional piece extols quality dry cleaning over low price. It argues real workmanship, pure fluid washing, and careful handling protect garments, urging customers to seek reputable service that values clothes over cutting costs. It highlights Home Laundry as a trusted choice for thorough, lasting results.
New York June 8. Networks will start the 1936 Republican National Convention broadcasts at 10 30 a m Tuesday. They will remain on air until a 9 p m recess for Senator Frederick Steiner to deliver the keynote address. The times differ from the originally announced schedule by half an hour earlier and an hour later.
A dense listing from WMMN and other stations details daily broadcast times and programs for June 8 to June 12. It maps NBC CBS ABC and local bands, orchestras, and singers with hour by hour slots including news, sports, music, and variety shows. It notes specific performers and stations such as WGN WLW WJZ WCPO and KMOX with titles like Amos n Andy, The Four Barbers, and Dance Orchestras.
Authorities hunted inmates after a riot at the Minnesota river asylum. Fifteen felons overpowered six guards on the second floor, used chair legs as weapons, sealed a ten foot steel wall, and fled down a fire hose. First floor guard Arthur Daniel son alerted staff as Frank Gibson, a murder suspect, escaped. None seriously hurt.
French miners union quickly ordered release after government devaluation stance boosted franc at market open. Labor leaders hailed a major proletarian victory as five demands were won: wage increases 7 to 15 percent, union rights recognition, collective bargaining, a 40 hour work week, and paid annual vacations.
Facing pressure from the people's front government heir to the Sarraut strike, employers signed the agreement but warned they retained all reserves regarding economic consequences.
Receiver J A Harrell of Belington WV invites bids for the western half of Lot 155 in Fetterman, Taylor County, West Virginia, known as the Frank M. Price property. The sale runs May 25 to June 25 with a request for immediate bid submission. Includes a storefront dwelling and lot, care of First National Bank. Also notes list several local sale items including used Singer sewing machines and a house trailer. Repairs offered for washers and sweepers.
A note highlights the First Baptist church session with ten speakers in the morning on the subject Teaching About Jesus. The convention theme is Goals in Christian Education and the event is part of a long running WANTED TO RENT notice seeking an unfurnished 3 or 4 room apartment near Grafton, ensuring water gas and electricity for adults. Box H Sentinel.
Notice issued by Commissioner of Accounts John K Burdett on June 1 and 8 1936 names Ira Kelley administratrix of Otto B Kelley deceased and Mrs Sarah Vanway executrix of the will of David M Vanway deceased.
The annual union Baptist Sunday school convention will be held in Belington on Friday June 12. President H. M. Queen announced the one day event with two sessions, morning and afternoon, opening with the president's speech.
Handsome economical and convenient new Spark Let Syphon mixer features chrome plating that resists tarnish. Described as a perfect mixer for any drink and very moderately priced, it promises durability for years.
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