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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1939

Page

2

Flag Day Radio Program Planned Across Networks

New York reports a special hour long all American flag day tribute to be broadcast Wednesday night with Améritia Bar association support and Hollywood players. Don and Robert Young host. Alfred E. Smith address scheduled for Ross House Philadelphia on WOR MBS at 7 pm.

New York Presta Améritia Bar Association WJZ Don Robert Young Hollywood Smith Alfred E. Smith Ross House Philadelphia Wor-Mbs Weaf-Nebc al Pearce Mar- Meret Spéciks al Roth Marek Weber Wabc-Cbs Eddie Cantor Kostelaneta Ckeete Howard Shelton

Oil boom fuels Centralia growth and church income

In Centralia Illinois oil prosperity reshapes the town. James Shanafelt, a 71 year old farmer, bought new cars and upgraded his home as oil revenues flood into local institutions. The one acre church yard yields royalty funds and the nearby Youngs Chapel expands with oil income. Population rises as business booms and housing demand outpaces supply in oil counties.

Casey Dempsey Centralia James Oliver Shanafelt Jim” Shanatfelts Illinois Shanafelt Young Young School Lake Centralia-Salem Mt. Vernon

Chiropodists Of State Reelect Dr Crosby

Dr E K Crosby of Wheeling was reelected president of the West Virginia Chiropodists association at the close of the 26th annual convention in Fairmont attended by about 60 delegates. In Morgantown students began registering for the 41st session of the WVU summer school, with enrollment expected around 1,000.

Fairmont E. K. Crosby Wheeling West Virginia Chiropodists’ Association Crosby Morgantown West Virginia University

Radio Schedule Highlights From with NBC CBS and WSM

A dense log lists to midnight programming across networks NBC CBS and regional stations. It notes Jazz, orchestras, and sketches from 5:30 PM to midnight including Ray Perkins Johnson family Amos and Andy and Buck Rogers features plus Eddie Cantor Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey performances.

Wyemin NBC Ray Perkins WLW CBS WGAR Buck Rogers WMMN WJZ Lowell Thomas MG8 Orphians Amos Andy WSM Jan Savitt WHP Lurh Abner Ken Martin Eddieé Cantor MBS KDKA KYW Sherry Lee Selene CKLW Jimmie Allen Voice of Firestone WMMM Joe Riffes Orch P. I E—Nat Radio Forum Auhtor Magnolia Blossoms Mitchell Grand WPAR Wbal—Dance Orchestra Guy Lombardo Mitchell Gran Detective O'Malley Russel Dasher Social Security Columbia Workshop al Donahue Eddie Cantor Kyw—Civic Symphony WGY Wbt—Novelteers WCAU Jwjr Richard Himber WSYR Jack Marshard Nbcjet Rines Amos ‘N' Andy Barry Winton Dream Shadows Edwin C. Hill Jeéo Rines tLuth & Abner del Courtney Horace Heidt Glenn Miller Doc Stnshine WGR Ait Moriego Gee, Olson Ore Tommy Dorsey George Olsen George Walsh Jack Teagrdén

Hin ton mayor race set with four council seats on ballot

Democrat Julian Fregeking faces Republican W F Zickafoose in Hin ton tomorrow as voters select a mayor. Four council positions are also on the ballot in the June election.

Yor H. IN Julian Frégeking W. F. Zickafoose Hinton Citizens

Fisherman's Wharf shines with Bobby Breen at Opera House

The Opera House presents Bobby Breen in Fisherman's Wharf with Leo Carrillo Henry Armetta Lee Patrick and the seal Slicker. Breen's rough, lively new role showcases his vitality in a San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf setting. A lighthearted review notes the film's unique locale and Breen's stronger screen presence.

Bobby Breen Fisherman's Wharf Bobby Leo Carrillo Henry Armett Lee Patrick Slicker Dating Seal Carrillo San Francisco Breen Golden Gate Bay Area

British film crowds in London mock impact on relations

Continentom Page One notes Indians and train robber themes in movies like Jesse, Stagecoach, and Union Pacific draw standees in London. Interviewed Britons dismiss possible effects on Anglo American ties, comparing reception to a film star’s. A clerk in Sunday best quips about F D R and local interest.

Great Britain Jesse Stagecoach Union Pacific London

Prominent Wheeling DAR Leader Dies at 78

Mrs. Robert J. Reed, 78, wife of a noted physician and longtime chairman of the West Virginia Society of Colonial Dames, died yesterday. She helped organize the kings daughters in the state and led the WV branch and the national DAR. She also served as national vice president general.

Wheeling Robert J. Reed West Virginia Society of Colonial Dames Order of Kings Daughters West Virginia Reed Daughters of the American Revolution

Helen Keller To Speak At Lions Convention

BECKLEY June 12. Helen Keller will address members of 43 Lions clubs Friday at a convention session. Keller, renowned for her achievements despite blindness, comes to the event amid a gathering of Lions Club delegates.

Helen Keller Convention of Lions

Opening of New Bridge Set for July Fifteenth

Representatives from Maryland and West Virginia communities set July 15 as the tentative opening date for the New Shepherdstown bridge over the Potomac. A descendant of James Rumsey, linked to early steamboat claims, is to cut the ribbon and open the bridge to traffic. Rumsey’s trials occurred nearby.

Hagerstown Maryland West Virginia Shepherdstown Potomac River James Rumsey Rumsey

McCartney Estate Suffers Civil Chancery Action In WV Courts

In Taylor County West Virginia the Circuit Court faces a chancery dispute over the estate of SarahiO McCartney with C Wayne Gall as administrator. The case names James McCartney Stella McKeen George McCartney Lillian Gall Delbert McCartney Hobart McCartney Lester Menear Alma Grimes and GT Bartlett as defendants. Creditors of the deceased and holders in judgment or otherwise on the real estate are summoned to respond under the decree referenced in the filing.

C. Wayne Gall Sarahio McCartney Tn. Chancer James McCartne Stella McKeen George McCartney Lillian Gall Delbert McCartney Hobart McCartney Lester Menear Alma Grimes GT. Bartlett Sarah O.mccartney

Notice to creditors in the McCartney estate case

Legal notice from the Circuit Court of Taylor County West Virginia requiring all claimants against Sarah O McCartney to present their claims for adjudication by July 7, 1939. Claims relate to debts secured by her real estate in Grafton and Taylor County. Commissioner in Chancery William P Samples signs the notice.

County of Taylor Sarah O. McCartney Taylor County Bank Grafton Taylor County West Virginia William P. Samples Chancery

Notice of Elizabeth C Malone estate creditors and beneficiaries

The commissioners notice requires all creditors and beneficiaries of the Elizabeth C Malone estate to file verified claims with vouchers at the Grafton Banking and Trust Company Building in Grafton West Virginia by December 8 1939 or be excluded from benefit. Beneficiaries must appear on the deadline to protect interests. Given June 5 1939 by JOHN K BURDETT Commissioner of Accounts Taylor County West Virginia. June 5 12 198

Elizabeth C. Malone Grafton Banking and ‘Trust Company Grafton West Virginia John K. Burdett Taylor County Li O. Bice Lb. O. Bice Grafton Banking ‘Tind Trust Company West Vitetriif Fune

Gift Coupon for World’s Greatest Literature Volume

Coupon offers any one volume from a 42 volume set with a 39 cent gift price. Include 6 cents postage if ordering by mail to the World's Greatest Literature Department at the Grafton Sentinel Office in Grafton West Virginia.

Grafton Sentinel

In' Tit Court Case Involving Whitehair Heirs

In chancery Herbert Evans as administrator of N B Whitehair deceased sues Melvin C Whitehair Nellie Whitehair Albert N Whitehair John E Whitehair Salathiel Whitehair Artie Post G T Bartlett and Cleo Wyckoff. All creditors and holders of liens by judgment or otherwise on the real estate are notified to appear and answer per decree as required.

Herbert Evans N. B. Whitehair In Chancery Melvin C. Whitehair Nellie Whitehair Albert N. Whitehair John E. Whitehair Salathiel Whitehair Artie Post G. T. Bartlett Cleo Wyckoff Refandants N. B

Notice of indebtedness liability limit by wife for husband

A widow notices that she will not be responsible for any debts contracted by her husband J. Newton Larew. Ethel Larew of Newburg R-1 signs the declaration with dates June 5, 12, and 19.

J. Newton Larew Ethel Larew Newburg R-1

Notice to creditors in Taylor County West Virginia

Public notice in Taylor County Bank Building Grafton West Virginia warns creditors of N B Whitehair real estate debts and liens. Claims must be filed for adjudication by June 26 1939 to avoid exclusion from benefits. Commissioner of Chancery signs this June 5 1939 with June 12 placeholder note.

PibneraRy Norick Notice final settlement order

The accounts of W. H. Pitzer guardian for Mary Margaret Pitzer infant are before the commissioner for final settlement. John K. Burdett serves as Commissioner of Accounts. Taylor returns the notice dated June 5 and 12.

W. H. Pitzer Mary Margaret Pitzer John K. Burdett Taylor County West Virginia

Notice to Creditors and Beneficiaries of Li O Bice Estate

To the creditors and beneficiaries of the estate of Li O Bice deceased. All must exhibit claims with vouchers verified and presented to the undersigned at the Grafton Banking and Trust Company Building Grafton West Virginia before December 6 1939. Beneficiaries must be present on that day to protect their interests in County West Virginia.

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