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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1935
Page
7
Promoters hail The Scoundrel as a top on air talent and invite listeners to see them live at the Strand Theatre tonight. The event promises a high energy performance with likely fan turnout anticipated.
Leon Schlesinger four star western presents John Wayne in The Man From Monterey at Strand Theatre for three days. Duke the white horse shows near human intelligence under Wayne's training. Ruth Hall Donald Reed Nina Quartero Luis Miberni head supporting cast with Mack Wright directing. Radio fans can enjoy Hugh Cross Georgie Porgie Boys with Shug Fisher on WLB KDEA WLW WWVA stage.
The Strand Theatre announces Noel Coward’s film debut in The Scoundrel, a Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur story. Coward, famed English actor author and composer, is presented as the season’s most important motion picture event with a premiere tonight.
The production presents an actor in a new role in The Scoundrel opening tonight at the Strand Theatre with previews of bitter sweet and This Year of Grace in prior productions.
The Monster from Frankenstein appears in The Bride of Frankenstein at the Opera House this Sunday. The Universal production by Carl Laemmle Jr. follows the creature’s escape from a burning mill and its reign of terror across the countryside in a sequel described as extreme in ghastly thrills.
National Housing Day sees more than 1,000 houses begun nationwide on June 15. Wallace N Henderson of the local FHA office in the courthouse reports broad participation across states including California and Michigan. In Taylor County 26 repairs were undertaken last week, totaling 111 since start, with $70,884 value. Canvassers visited 56 tenants and 122 property owners to secure repairs pledges, bringing total owner contacts to 310. June 27 marks the first anniversary of the Federal Housing Act, as PHAs push to reach $100 million in title one loan applications. West Virginia pledges total about $7.56 million.
Workmen this morning secured the iron stop sign at the Main Latrobe junction after it was torn loose by a vehicle. Three long bolts were used to reinforce the sign and prevent a repeat incident.
In resumed talks China signals acceptance of broad conditions while rejecting specifics. The political council outlines seven unsettled points, including troop withdrawal north of the Yellow River and disbanding Kuomintang groups in Hopei, with further details to be sent to Nanking for diplomatic handling via Akira Ariyoshi, Japan’s ambassador.
Mrs Daisy L Poe and B O Patrolman D G Brown both of Blueville fought over a line fence boundary in front of Justice Ona C Jefferys. After a two and a half hour trial the matter ended in mutual dismissal with both sides represented by Eugene Summerville and W P Samples.
An illustrated piece in the June 16 American Weekly reveals how magicians perform many illusions. The magazine is distributed with the Baltimore Sunday American. readers are advised to buy from news dealers or newsboys.
The text indicates demands seeking settlement through diplomatic channels if China favors them. It notes the Japanese army’s stance on Nanking’s perspective remains unannounced, creating an unclear position on how the two sides may proceed in these matters.
Governments of Argentina Brazil Chile and Peru hailed a peace protocol ending the Chaco conflict. Foreign Ministers Elio and Riart signed for their nations at Casa Rosada in a ceremony led by President Justo. Military and neutral representatives prepared to enforce the protocol by air.
Mr. August F. Coffman of Clarksburg West Virginia reports severe gas and bloating after meals. He says Indo Vin cleared poisons from his system reduced gas and abdominal discomfort and regulated his bowels, eliminating heart palpitations. Indo Vin available at Grafton Drug Chemical Company and other local druggists.
Elks prepare for a celebration featuring a class of candidates for initiation and a drill team from another lodge to perform degree work. Dr. Cook and Chairman Tucker are tasked to arrange this portion. A local historian, Charles Brinkman, will prepare and present a history of the lodge during the event. A social session is planned after the lodge and initiation activities.
Tomorrow night the annual Play day exercises sponsored by the Elks will be held at the B&O station square. An elaborate program has been prepared under Attorney Ole E Wyckoff with musical numbers from the Women's Music Club chorus the American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps and the Grafton High School Band. Services begin promptly at 7 p.m.
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