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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1936

Page

2

Wool Pool Set for Friday at Old Musgrove Mill

Taylor county wool pool to be held Friday at the old Musgrove Mill in Fetterman. County Agent James L. Copeman urges participating farmers to bring wool early for weighing and grading. Col. E. L. Shaw to lead a wool grading and weighing demonstration. Only consigned farmers may participate. price this week not announced.

Taylor County Musgrove Fetterman James L. Copeman Col. E. L. Shaw

Aged Sea Captain Plans His Wedding Under Sea

A 73 year old sea captain, John C Benson, intends to wed underwater with his 57 year old bride, Mrs. Elizabeth Pardee of Chicago. They will wear diving suits and begin an aerial honeymoon flying from Point Barrow, Alaska, to Hamerfest, Norway, his birthplace.

Seattle John C. Benson Elizabeth Pardee Chicago Point Barrow Alaska Hamerfest Norway

Radio Broadcast Schedule Highlights and Entrants

Listings of orchestras singers and programs across stations WJZ WGN WMMN WLW NBC CBS etc from June 8 to June 12 detailing schedules 4:00 to midnight with programs including Rosemary Lane Benny Goodman Mary Pickford Amos n Andy Vox Pop and Republican Convention coverage. Multiple ensembles and entertainers listed with times and stations.

WMMN Wbc Dowling Ray P.M. Dooley Helen Ward Benny Goodman CBS Mary Pickford al Lyons KDKA String Sym WLW NBC Amos 'N Andy KMOX Sally Schermerhorn WHAS Edwin Hill Con WJZ Tony Russell Jimmie Mattern Jack Randolph Ren Vivian Della Chiesa Sopra WOWO WSM Leo Reisman Phil Duey Johnny Three Edward G. Jackson Phillips Lord I Kmox Lazy Dan Crime Clues Joe Larosa Betty Allen Joe Torchia Joey Chuck WGN Rubinoff WCPO WWVA Wiz Edgar A. Guest Welcome Valley Ken Murray M. c Russ Morgan Phil Regan Wayne King Tom, Dick and Harry Kappa Sigma Pi Voice of the People Walter O'Keefe Deane Janis Glen Gray Ben Bernie Bendy Rubin Keller Sisters Lynch Harmony Happy Hevlichek Keeper of the Keys Nemo Eddie Orches Mario Braggiotti Barry McKinley March of Time Wave—Rubinoff Transradio Wwoxy Juan Hardrigo Amos Willard Robinson Dream Ship WGBF Nano Rodrigo Bob Crosby Leroy Smith Wicpo Griff Williams Virginia Lee Jesse Crawford Stasia WLAC Henry Busse Shandor Jimmie_ Dorsey Enoch Light Frank Daley WAVE Jack Campbell Johnny Lewis Phil Levants Xavier Cugat Wagon Wheel Joe Sanders Judy WCKY WJR Solay WTAM Hart Smith Sophie Tucker Philip Crane Bob Nelson Fletcher Henderson Orch

Easterner Is Landon's Pice Landon VP Hope Grows

Governor Styles of New Hampshire added to the list of Republican vice presidential possibles. Clarence Beck said he spoke with the 38 year old New Englander and found him receptive. Speculation rose whether this indicated an eastern running mate for Landon amid western preference among others. Beck noted Bridges would forego senate plans for a number two role. News also reported active campaigns for Col. Arthur W. Little and J Leonard Replogle with Edge nominated by New Jersey. Other names such as Wadsworth Hast ings and Steiner circulated. The choice remains tied to the presidential nomination with delegates still undecided.

Cleveland H. Styles Bridges New Hampshire Clarence V. Beck Kansas New Senate London Arthur W. Little New York J. Leonard Replogle Palm Beach Fla Florida Replogle Edge New Jersey Walter W. Edge United States Wadsworth Hastings Delaware Steiner Oregon

Two Escaped Inmates Still At Large In Minnesota

NORWOOD Minn June 9 Police said two of ten escaped inmates from the St Peter state asylum remain at large after an automobile chase through heavy woods. They forced a ditch escape after gunfire. One man is identified as Wilbert Jorissen 23 linked to a torture robbery. The pair were first seen in Waconia and had abandoned a stolen car before hijacking another and fleeing toward Norwood.

Norwood Minn St. Peter Wilbert Jorissen Waconia

4-H Leaders Gather For State Leadership Course

Three hundred seventy five volunteer 4-H club leaders from 61 counties convened at Jackson's Mill for the Leadership Training School. C. H. Hartley, assistant director of the state university extension division, oversees the sessions.

Jackson's Mill C. H. Hartley State University Extension Division

Well Struck Near Charleston Gas Well Delivers 100000 CFM

W E Spalding of Libby Owens Ford Glass reports a new gas well on the city outskirts yields about 100000 cubic feet daily. The discovery was announced in Charleston on June 9 as the plant leadership confirmed the find and its potential impact on operations.

Charleston

Italian Americans Donate Jewelry for Italy drive

Italian Americans surrender jewelry to support Italy's campaign in Ethiopia. At a rally the crowd received rings and cash gifts totaling 107 dollars along with a miscellaneous collection of jewelry.

H Duce Ohio Valley Italy Ethiopia

Cut In Ohio County WPA Rolls Is Probed

The Ohio county board of commissioners asked federal authorities to investigate reductions in Ohio county WPA rolls. They complain the administration discriminated against the Northern Panhandle. Representative Robert L. Ram and Senator M. M. Neely acknowledged the commissioners' resolutions.

Ohio County Wheeling Ohio County Board of Commissioners WPA Panhandle Robert L. Ramsay W. Va M. M. Neely

Lost girl found in Chicago after nine days search

Dorothy Blumenstine a 14 year old girl from Washington Michigan vanished for nine days as 500 volunteers searched her. A Chicago Times reporter located her revealing she came to Chicago on impulse to work and feared parental reprimand plans to return home were dropped.

Chicago Dorothy Blumenstiine Chicago Timess Emil Blumenshine Washington Dotrothy

New Berry Eating Champion Emerges in Ozark News

Everton, Missouri reports Bus Kennedy aged 71 as the new Louisiana shortcake eater, claiming to have eaten a ton of strawberry short cake across tame and wild berry seasons. Kennedy aims to leave a lasting mark by consuming more Ozark delicacy than any other man.

Everton, Mo Bus Kennedy Ozarks

Tally Sheet Shows GOP Convention Choice at 601 Votes

The tally sheet records the GOP convention choice reaching 601 votes, signaling a clear preference within the party. Key participants and local party divisions are noted, with observers tracking alignment and potential implications for future primary contests.

Roosevelt Hoover May Be Air Rivals Again

New York June 9 The president and former president are slated for same-night radio broadcasts. Roosevelt will speak at the Arkansas centennial on WJZ NBC and WABC CBS around 7 if the Republican convention isn’t in session. Hoover will address the Cleveland assembly about 8, with network commentaries and out-of-session speakers to avoid conflict.

New York Roosevelt Arkansas Wjz-Nbc WABC CBS Hoover Cleveland Assembly Cleveland

Writer of Dardanella Killed In Cafe Brawl

Johnny Black, 45, author of Dardanelle, died from a skull fracture received in a cafe brawl over 25 cents at the cafe he ran in Hamilton. The death occurred today as police investigated the incident.

Hamilton Johnny Black

Learn Beauty and Barbering Courses Advert

Shortage of skilled operators prompts accelerated training ads. Women enroll in beauty courses while men study barbering. Write today for booklet from Moter System at 111 W Fifth Street Cincinnati Ohio. May 25 to June 25.

Fifth Street Cincinnati Ohio

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