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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1931

Page

2

Radio Program Schedule Highlights and Stations

Radio listings for WERSESWAY and WABC detail NBC CBS and WIZ networks with concertos talk shows news and guest lineups. Notable acts include Gene Austin Shilkret Larry Funk Maurice Ol dallene and Nellie Revell plus orchestras led by Vincent Lopez Don Bigelow and Osbourne with time blocks from 5 pm to midnight and a television block on W2XK with Audiovision Variety. The schedule notes last minute changes by stations and hour by hour programming across multiple networks.

WEAF NBC

West Virginia College Leaders Elected amid Changes

Salem College president Charledon-S. C. Bond named president of the West Virginia colleges association, succeeding W. H. S. White of Shepherd College. Eight examine for registered pharmacist licenses. Sedition arrests and riot incitement charged at Costanza mine, Warwood. Lipto fill vacancy as state public safety superintendent, Dr J B Stevenson appointed. Charleston tour to discuss state aid for schools announced by EB Bowman. Riley Jester wins $5,000 dam ages against Norfolk and Western for $25,000 jury verdict after auto collision with a locomotive. Lions clubs discuss fund to aid rehabilitating blind students at Rom ney.

Huntington Romney Lions Clubs David Littlejohn Charleston

Severe Earthquake Strikes Tokyo No Serious Damage

Tokyo reports a severe quake at 9 10 last night forcing tens of thousands to flee into streets and gardens. No major damage observed though scattered property disruption noted as residents seek safety. Among those present were Mr and Mrs Walter Woodyard of Knottville Pike.

Tokyo Ula Walter Woodyard Kniottsville Pike Parkerabnig

Honor Among Lovers at Strand shines Colbert and Marsh

Claudette Colbert and Fredric Marsh star in Honor Among Lovers at Strand. The review praises Colbert’s charisma and Marsh’s acting, recalling their past hits Manslaughter and The Royal Family of Broadway. Director Dorothy Argner delivers polished Western Electric sound. The piece hints at the film’s blend of romance and social tension.

Claudette Colbert and Fredric Marsh Strand Royal Family Broadway Fredrick Marsh Miss Colbert Marsh Dorothy Argner Claudette Colbert Paramount

Janet Gaynor's Rise From Chicago to Hollywood Fame

The text traces Janet Gaynor's youth in Chicago and Florida, her early dream to act after seeing Ruth Chatterton and Henry Miller in Daddy Long Legs, and her ascent from minor roles to stardom with The Johnstown Flood The Shamrocks Handi cap The Midnight Kiss The Return of Peter Grimm Street Angel 4 Devils Sunrise Sunny Side Up and The Man Who Came Back, culminating in worldwide recognition after Seventh Heaven.

Chicago Janet Gaynor Ruth Chatterton Henry Miller Daddy Long Legs Janet Judy Strand Theatre J Janet Miss Gaynor Florida California Hollywood Johnstown Shamrocks Handi ‘Eap Peter Grimm Diane Janet Gainer Warner Baxter Arizona

Doctors Wives cast features Gaynor with Harassed Physician

The domestically harassed physician in Doctors Wives is co starred with Miss Gaynor marking their first onscreen pairing. Una Markel Johnn Arledge Claude Gillingwater Sr Kathryn Williams lead a carefully chosen supporting cast under Alfred Santell’s direction at Strand Theatre for Sunday Monday and Tuesday showings.

Tion Miss Gaynor Una Markel Johnn Arledge Claude Gillingwater Sr Kathryn Williams Alfred Santell Directon

Flood

At the Opera House tonight Columbia presents The Flood a dramatic feature with a powerful climax as Mississippi floods push locals to flee. The plot follows Joan Marshall a Southern beauty fleeing a scandal aided by a bold engineer with strong emotional turns led by Eleanor Boardman and Monte Blue.

Columbia Opera House Joan Marshall Joan Eleanor Boardman Monte Bine David Newell James Tinling

President seeks punishment for aviators at Harding tomb

Overnight dispatches report President urges punishment for three aviators who flew over the Harding tomb during dedication exercises. Also in brief Washington hopes for fall’s pardon fade due to Hoover’s speech at the tomb dedication.

Columbus Harding Washington Hope Fall Hoover

Puzzle clues and notes blend across a cryptic crosswords page

A jumble of crossword fodder, proper nouns, and partial clues appears, mentioning Basle, Pentane, Timid Clamor, and other scattered terms. Observed fragments hint at a mixed reading of names, places, and phrases including Rome Holy See, Archduke Otto, Princess Marta, and invitations related to 20th century European affairs.

Rome Zita Hungary Otto Marta Italy

Flashes of Life London July Ball at Buckingham Palace

A July ball will be given in Buckingham Palace by the king and queen marking the first such event in seven years. Princes’ friends will be invited, golden thrones removed for the ceremony, and the royal courts area to host the gala.

London Buckingham Palace

Starr Faithful linked to sleeping potion in disappearance

District Attorney Elvin N. Ed wards and Stanley Faithfull refuse to abandon murder theory. Dr. Alexander C. Gettler finds trace of sleeping potion in Miss Faithfull's organs. Police seek Bruce Winston and Jack Greenaway for information on Starr's movements around June 7. Her blade found in water off Long Island Lose Beach on June 8.

Elvin N. Edwards Stanley Faithfull Alexander C. Gettler New York City Miss Faithfull Bruce Winston Jack Greenaway Edwards Starr Lose Beach Long Island

Hypodermic Needle Robberies Hit Pittsburgh Area

Pittsburgh police investigate multiple motorists robbed by assailants using hypodermic needles. Jack Hudsbath of Hillwood City was found unconscious near town after claiming two men rendered him unconscious in Niagara Falls bound car theft. Earlier victim Jack Oppenheim from Massachusetts reported similar attack. two suspects arrested as Elwood City plans to bring Hudsbath to Pittsburgh for identification.

Pittsburgh Jack Hudsbath Hillwood City Niagara Falls Jack Oppenheim Massachusetts Elwood City

All expense sightseeing trip to Chicago by Baltimore and Ohio

An overnight coach excursion offered by Baltimore and Ohio Passenger Representatives leaves Grafton at 12 55 PM on June 20th and arrives Chicago 8 15 AM June 21st returning from Chicago 5 40 PM June 21st arriving Grafton 12 40 PM June 22nd. The $14 25 price covers all expenses including meals, rail fare, and a full day of Chicago sightseeing with special train coaches. Additional railroad tickets cost $8 00 and tickets for sightseeing can be bought on the train.

Chicago Baltimore and Ohio Grafton Soldiers Field Stadium Edgewater Beach Evanston Wheeling ER. A. Hoffman Ws Va

West Virginia Druggists Open Convention in Wheeling

Nearly 200 delegates attend the opening session of the West Virginia Druggists Association in Wheeling. Mayor Thomas Beckett welcomes visitors and presents keys to the city, with remarks from Local officials. Roy B. Cook is scheduled to address later. wives are entertained at a bridge tea and will attend a dinner dance at the Wheeling Country Club.

Wheeling West Virginia Drugeis Magormans Thomas Beckett Herbert Baez Oliver Lieshar Goodyridents Roy B. Cook Toni

Boer Gangsters Shoot Three Wounding In Syracuse

In Syracuse on June 17 a fight over a missing truck led to three gun casualties. Raymond Johnson was shot in the spine and heart and not expected to live. Stephens Mezzatesta and Anthony Palerito were wounded in the legs and chin respectively. One man was held for investigation.

Syracuse Tren

Killed Chimney Swallows In West Virginia

Burnsville West Virginia June 17 Frank Allen fined 26 dollars arraigned before Magistrate W L McCoy after P E Rolyson district game warden arrested him and another youth for killing about 64 chimney swallows that had entered Dr W B Peck's home the other youth to be arrested on return to Burnsville.

Burnsville W. Va Frank Allen W. L. McCoy Allen P. E. Rolyson W.4. Peck Peck Rolyson

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