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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1932

Page

2

Nighttime Radio Listings For Saturday June 11

TV and radio schedules across NBC CBS networks list program blocks from 5:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. featuring orchestras, dramas, comedy, and variety shows including The Goldbergs, Amos n Andy, Dance Hour, and Duke Ellington ensembles among others with notes on to be announced segments and concert programs.

Nbc-Weaf Ely Albertson Russ Columbo Merle ‘Thorpe Jack Pettis Ralph Kirbery Rogers Nbc-Wjz Hap Tulliver Lopez Orchestra Amos 'N Andy Danger Fighters Selvin's Orchestra Jingle Joe Lee Sims McCravy Brothers Slumber Music Teepee Singers Harry Reser Lew Conrad Charlie Agnew Harry Richman Seth Parker Ted Black Charlie Kerr NBC WJZ the McCragy Brothers William Stoess Jane Garber

Mad Genius Tsarekov Shown by Barrymore at Opera House

John Barrymore stars as Tsarekov in Warner Bros dramatic spectacle The Mad Genius at the Opera House tonight. The ruthless ballet mastermind seeks to craft a perfect copy of his talent by bending youth, aided by Marian Marsh and Donald Cook with supporting cast Boris Karloff and others under Michael Curtiz direction.

Tsarakov Imperial Ballet Nina Berge Fendor John Barrymore Tsarekov Warner Bros Opera House Marian Marsh Donald Cook Jeads Charles Butterworth Luis Alberni Carmel Myers Andre Luget Boris Karloff Frankie Darro Mae Madison Michael Curtiz

Priest Told to Quit Soliciting Funds on Summit Mountain

A man claiming to be a priest solicited funds for a supposed children’s refuge near Summit Mountain by Uniontown. Mayor Charles C. King ordered him to stop after Patrolman Homer Selvey halted the solicitor at a West Main Street Bluebird store. He could not produce a bishop’s letter, and the mayor warned locals that only credentialed Catholics may solicit funds.

Summit ‘Mountain Uniontown Charles C. King Homer Selvey Bluebird West Main Street Wheeling King Okeh Tthe

Sky Bride thrills marked aviator romance in Sky Bride

Strand Theatre presents Sky Bride a romantic adventure turned aviation melodrama starring Richard Arlen Virginia Bruce Jack Oakie and Charles Starrett from Jack Blythe story with Rob Robinson supervising air stunts and a cadre of licensed film pilots including Ira Reed Earl Gordon Clint Herberger and Jack Rand.

Paramount Jack Blythe E. H. Robinson Stephen Roberts Richard Arlen Virgina Bruce Jack Oakie Charles Starrett Robert Coogan Texas Arlen Air Captain Robinson Kelly Field Lindbergh Robinson Robbie Art Goebel California Hawaii Clover Field West Hollywood Black Cats Goebel Frank Clark Ira Reed Earl Gordon Clint Herberger Oo. C le Boutilliere Jack Rand Hollywood Association of Motion Picture Pilots Anip

Sky Bride star Richard Arlen dazzles as flying daredevil

Richard Arlen, ex Royal Flying Corps member, stars as a daredevil pilot in Sky Bride. He operates a flying circus akin to the Black Cats. The film comes to the Strand Theatre for three days starting Sunday.

Richard Arlen Royal Flying Corps Strand Theatre

Children’s Secret Trouble Aled by Hidden Childhood Pain

A reflection on a young woman who died by her own hand leaves behind a harsh account of childhood. She endured abuse after theft of meat, was beaten by a teamster, faced brutality from housekeepers, and suffered silence. The piece argues children hide painful truths to cope, risking isolation and despair.

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Kirkland Denied Parole From Prison

Pendleton Ind June 14 Virgil Kirkland Gary Ind denied parole from a one to ten year Indiana reformatory sentence for the death of Arlene Draves. The board, meeting as a pardon and parole panel, ruled automatically due to one year served. He faces nine more years unless future action changes the outcome. Miss Draves died after a drinking party in Gary. Experiments by civil engineers at Iowa State College show curing methods affect concrete water tightness.

Pendleton Ind Virgil Kirkland Gary Indiana Reformatory Arlene Draves Kirkland Reformatory Trustees Pardon and Parole Board Reformatory Iowa State College

St Pauls Lutheran invites all to Sunday services

Rev. E F K Boot, pastor, leads 9:15 Sunday School with song service by the orchestra and classes for every family member. 10:30 Morning worship, 6:30 Luther League topic Getting the Most Out of Our Leisure Times, 7:30 Evening worship sermon Truth Seed. All are invited to attend all church services.

W. H .Ghafferman Luther l League

First Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule

Frank J. Turvander leads services and activities at First Presbyterian. Sun services at 9:30 and 10:30 with Sunday school and session meeting. Weekday programs include vacation church school, Brotherhood on Tuesday, luncheon Wednesday, choir rehearsal, missionary society, and daily sessions through Friday. Verse: I was glad when they said unto me, let us go unto the house of the Lord.

Johnnw. Ault, Jr Earl Wilkinson Missionary Society

Methodist Protestant E L Arnold Pastor Service Schedule

The article lists church events at Methodist Protestant with E L Arnold as pastor. Sunday includes 9:30 Sunday School led by C C Richman, 10:30 morning worship and sermon, followed by delegate election with C C Richman and Mrs Russell DeMoss as nominees. Other activities: 6:30 Christian Endeavor, 1:30 Evening worship, 1:30 Monday Third Quarterly Conference, 7:30 Wednesday Prayer meeting. Lost Creek district conference Thursday and Friday with missionary department Thursday eve and young people Friday eve. Public invited.

C. C. Richman C C. Richman Russell DeMoss Christian Endeavor Clarkssburg Lost Creek Missionary

Andrews church Children Day Program and Services

Andrews M E church presents a morning and evening program featuring children in songs and readings. Sunday School at 9 30 supervised by Mrs Ona C Jefferys, with promotion of training class children. 10 30 Confirmation and Communion, preparation class for church membership. 7 30 Children’s Day with drills songs and recitations. Acting director D Grant Smith. organist Miss Lee Murphy.

Andrews Church Andrews Ona C. Jefferys D. Grant Smith

St Matthias Episcopal Row Service Schedule

Arthur J. Toerey serves as rector at St Matthias Episcopal Row. Church school at 9:20 with W. C. Pen as superintendent, followed by Holy Communion and sermon at 10:45. Come and worship with us.

St. Matthias Episcopal Row Arthur J. Toerey W. C. Penbroke

St Pauls M E Church Events with Pastor Boone

St Pauls M E Church led by Pastor French Boone hosts 10:00 worship and Children’s Day program themed Memories of America. At 11:00 Sunday school overseen by J H Maysellis, with Epworth League at 6:30 focusing on worship of God.

America

West Main Street M E Church Service Schedule

The West Main Street M E church led by Pastor French Boone lists Sunday school at 10:00 and worship service at 7:30 with J Lee Evans and Abe Tackett noted in the assembly details.

J. Lee Evans Epworth League Abe Tackett The Assemble

First Baptist Church Sun Services and Pageant

The First Baptist Church led by Rev. F Herod offers 9:30 Sunday School and 10:30 Morning Service with a Children's Day program. The Junior Y P A directed by Mrs. Herod presents a pageant Revel of the Sunbeams to back an offering for the Sunday school and a 7:30 Evening Service features The Worth of Recreation.

Les Y. P. A

First United Brethren Invites Worship Services

The church led by Pastor Lois R. Lunader offers Sunday School at 9 30 with J W Martin as superintendent. Classes for all ages. Sermon by the pastor. Christian Endeavor at 6 45. Evening worship at 1 45. Wednesday prayer service at 1 30. We invite you to worship with us.

J. W. Martin Christian Endeavor

First Church of Christ invites for Bible School and services

The First Church of Christ with Minister B. E. Hanes invites all to a Bible School Children’s Day program at 9 20 am, preaching at 10 30 am and 8 pm. Youth attendance this quarter doubles last year. bring friends and neighbors to services.

Bible School

SQUEEZE-OUT ON MARKET 5 TOLD SENATE

In Washington on June 11 two witnesses described a drastic short selling campaign against Radio-Keith-Orpheum. Ernest Stirn from Milwaukee testified he and his family lost thousands, calling it an inside rigging operation aided by attorney William J. Morgan. Morgan linked the drive to Michael J. Meehan at the New York Stock Exchange and noted a November 12 completion and a $11.5 million acquisition by RCA of R K O, squeezing many stockholders. The committee labeled the action drastic and referred to a potential deeper probe by the steering committee.

Washington Radio- Keith-Orpheum Corporation Senate Ernest W. Stir Milwaukee University of Chicago Norbeck Lamb Stirn William J. Morgan Wisconsin Blaine Wis Morgan Cou Tens Mich New York Stock Exchange Michael J. Meehan Hiram Brown Radio Corporation of America Radio-Keith-Orneum Corporation Oncof R.K. O. Corporation Keith-Albee Orpheum Banking Committee

Zabala Wins Chicago 15 Mile Marathon in Record Pace

Juan Carlos Zabala of Argentina won the national 15 mile marathon in Chicago during an Olympic test, finishing in 1 hour 20 minutes 37.4 seconds. He nearly matched the world record set in 1902 and surpassed the American mark of 1 hour 23 minutes 4.40 seconds, missing the world record by 37 seconds.

Chicago Juan Carlos Zabala Zabala

Kentucky Veterans Return Home After Fatal Crash

World War I veterans from Kentucky began heading home after a truck crash on Laurel Mountain killed one Black veteran. Wesley Wilson of Louisville drove the damaged Ford, while 13 of the 47 Kentuckians moved on to Washington, with others returning to Lexington or hospital.

Kentucky Autel Mountain City Scott Lexington Wesley Wilson Louisville Wesley Laurel Mountain Grafton Washington

First Pentecostal Assemblies of God Services Invite

Albert D. Skymer pastor leads a church schedule with Rev. Matthew Skidmore in charge. Sunday School at 9:30 with Mrs A Hoffman assistant. Evangelistic service at 7:30, prayer meetings Tuesday and preaching and prayer Thursday at 7:30. Invitation to worship in the old fashioned way.

First Pentecostal Assemblies of God Albert D. Skymer Matthew Skidmore A.hoffman

First M E South Rev A E Knicely Pastor Services

The notice lists Sunday School at 9 30 with J E Keene r as superintendent and a 10 45 sermon by the pastor on the first Sunday of the month. A 1 30 sermon by the pastor occurs on the first and fourth Sundays. Young Peoples service is on the first and eighth Sundays. Mrs Dessie Hall is superintendent of the 7 30 Wednesday prayer meeting. Charles F Hall leads the service. All are invited to attend.

J. E. Keener Young ‘Peoples Dessie Hall Charles F. Hall Teader

Youth Day Events At Local Church

Warren M E F J Frye presides over church services including a 9:30 Sunday school, a 11:00 special sermon on youth opportunities. Children’s Day program led by Mrs Edna Comedy and Prof Napper, public invited. Annual banquet and prize contest set for Friday June 17 at 8 p.m with dinner by Mrs Edna Comedy and Mr John Boston Sr for one hundred guests.

Homer Howell Edna Comedy Napper John Boston

Judge Lively Seeks Reelection to State Supreme Court

Charleston June 11 Judge Frank Lively of the state supreme court of appeals announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for re election He is a Charleston resident and was elected to the appellate bench in 1920 for a term ending December 31 1982 His term is the only one expiring this year in the five judge court

Lively Charleston Frank Lively State Supreme Court of Appeals Judge Lively App Jpellate

Grafton Army Veterans Arrive in Washington on Bonus Trip

The Taylor county detachment of World War veterans reached Washington near Bolling Field and Anacostia Park after a trouble free ride from Winchester. They planned to press for cashing bonus certificates with Congressman Bachmann this afternoon and will tour the city on Sunday before marching up Pennsylvania Avenue Monday. The group will return to Grafton by Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning. Hack Culbreth of the Charlotte club leads batting at over .400 with 46 hits in 114 at bats. A burglar, after robbing a Kansas City home, asked L. G. Buford for crossing a garden gate during flight.

Taylor County Washington Bolling Field Anacostia Park Winchester Hale and Bachmann D. C Pennsylvania Avenue Grafton

Methodists Meet Tuesday in Simpson Church

The Grafton group of Methodist churches in the Morgantown district meets Tuesday afternoon and evening at Simpson Methodist church. The program centers on stewardship with talks by Rev. Lonnie L. Rekert Rev. N. L. Carey Rev. French Boone and Rev. Lloyd Myers. Rev. P. W. Arbogast delivers the sermon at 3:00 PM and a recreation period follows at 4:00 PM. A banquet at 5:45 PM precedes an evening session led by Rev. Eugene Dick with special music by the Simpson Choir and a youth oriented address by Rev. Wolfe.

Cuit Ncludes Tunnelton Fairemont Samuel C. Jones Andrews Church Lonnie L. Beckett N. L. Casey Tunnelton Station French Boone St. Paul's West Main Lloyd Myers Knotts~ville P. W. Arbogast Newbury Simpson Church Atlantic City Methodists Eugene Dick Arbogast E. Utterback Simpson Section Simpson Choir Wolfe Harry Flesher, Jr Pruntytown Epworthians Grafton Morgantown Simpson Methodist Church Fairmont Cy Jones Lonnie L. Reckert N. L. Carey P. W. Arcogast Lession Husgene Dick Utterback Methodists of Grafton Bowor's League Oy Simpson Epworth

Daily Cross-Word Puzzle Across and Down Clues

A scrambled grid of cross word clues lists Across and Down entries with varied wordplay including themes and partial answers. It includes sections for visiting people, French terms, fabrics, prayers, lawgivers, poets, measures, and other common crossword clues, all presented as a single puzzle page readout.

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