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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1931

Page

7

Kick In shines with Clara Bow in a fresh dramatic turn

Review highlights Clara Bow in Kick In as a vivid departure from flapper roles, portraying a fighting, loving victim of circumstance who battles the law to keep her lover. Regis Toomey, Wynne Gibson, Juliette Campton, and a strong male supporting cast star under Richard Wallace. The piece also notes John Arledge’s rise, his Texas roots, and his journey from grocery business to film promise in Daddy Long Legs with Janet Gaynor and Warner Baxter, directed by Alfred Santell.

Clara Bow Regis Toomey Ant Wynne Gibson Paramount William Powell Juliette Campton Leslie Fenton Donald Crisp Paul Hurst Richard Wallace Ruth Chatterton Willard Mack John Arlege Warner Baxter Janet Gaynor Strand Crockets Texas University of Texas Young Arledge Los Angeles Alfred Santell Fox Films John Arledge Miss Aynor Una Merkel Claud Gillingwater Kathryn Williams Louise Closser Elizabeth Patterson Sheila Manners Sonya Levien Jean Webster Janet Gayner Rio Grande Santell Kingdom Come Miss Gaynor Hollywood

Ten Cents a Dance at Opera House

A film review notes the 1931 drama Ten Cents a Dance shown at the Opera House starring Barbara Stanwyck under Lionel Barrymore's direction for Columbia Pictures. The piece explores why women work as dance hostesses in urban nightlife, tying the plot to the era's city life and the popular song it’s based on.

United State Opera House Barbara Stanwyck Lionel Sbarrymore Columbia, Pictures Columbia Picture

Clara Bow Featured In Kick In At The Strand

The Strand screens Kick In introducing a new Clara Bow described as a dramatic, fiendishly fiery star. The piece recalls her early roles and hints at a transformative performance that blends past glances with fresh screen presence.

Wings No Limit Clara Bow

Goldbergs Debut On WEAF NBC Daily Series

Radio listings announce the Goldbergs dramatic sketch joining WEAF NBC at 6:45 starting July 13 with Mollie Goldberg as lead. The show becomes a Tuesday night program after August 4 and runs alongside Amos n Andy and other NBC WABC WJZ music and talk schedules through late June and July.

C. E. Butterfield Associated Press New York the Goldbergs Tueday Weaf-Nbc Gertrude Berg Mollie Goldberg Amos ‘N* Andy WJZ Nation Interlochen Mich NDC Claude G. Bowers Democratic National Committee London NBC Wabc-Cbs Lawrence P. Jacks Machester College University of Oxford

Crossword Puzzle and Radio Program Guide Collected

Readable clues for a daily cross word with many numbered entries and a listing of radio programs from WABC CBS WHAF NBC WJZ NBC WEAF NBC and WATC CBS. Mentions Jane Eyre Show Boat John Comerford Rudy Vallee and local church officers at a convention closing.

William Wirges Lewis Whafnbc Jane Eyre Hank Simons WATC CBS John R. Comerford Youngstown, Ohio Steel Mills WJZ NBC Rudy Vallee WEAF

Luther League Pageant Characters and Cast

The Luther League pageant featured Evelyn Wittman Katherine Rightmire Mamie Ware and others as disciples with Bess Robey playing Faith and Eleanor Cline as Evangel. Mrs Henry Runge directed the production and Ada May Withers provided vocal accompaniment. Prior to the pageant Morgantown’s Alex Zeck sang The Good Shepherd.

Sler Evelyn Wittman Katherine Rightmire Mamie Ware Bess Robey Faith Margaret C. Barnes Hope Eleanor Cline Dorothy Nye Henry Runge West Washington Street Ada May Withers Alex Zeck Morgantown Sheps Herd

France approves naval program cuts amid debate on giant cruiser

Paris reports the chamber of deputies approved a modified 1931 82 plan, cutting about 24 million dollars from the budget while sending the 23,000 ton supercruiser proposal to naval experts. A Socialist effort to table the issue failed as votes tallied 410 to 168 and 455 to . Soybeans sown with corn boost yields in South Carolina by about 20 percent this year.

Paris France Germany Deutschland Chamber of Deputies

Lack Men to Sail Frigate Old Ironsides

Washington reports a plan to sail the rebuilt U S Constitution was dropped due to a lack of sailors and the high cost of full sails. Assistant Navy Secretary Jukneke said the ship will be towed to Boston for an exhibition cruise starting July 1, with only show sails and no trained crew available in the navy.

Washington Nor Sweden

Californians Begin Drive For Hoover

Northern California Republican leaders opened a dinner in San Francisco to back President Hoover for renomination and reelection. Senator Samuel M. Shortridge said California backs Hoover to the utmost and will lead the way for states to unanimously renominate him at the national convention next year.

San Francisco California Hoover Samuel M. Shortridge

Believe Pair Thrill Victims Found in Quarry Search Expands

New clues link Thelma Woods and Earl Truesdale to a gang seeking thrills. Authorities broaden the hunt for Truesdale, suspecting burial away from the quarry pool where Woods’ body was found. Police drain the pool as the May 30 dance disappearance prompts renewed investigation.

Lina Thelma Woods Earl Truesdale Truesdale Miss Woods

Hoover Back Finds Crush of Business

President Hoover, returning to Washington after four speeches in the central states, faces a heavy mail load and multiple issues including war debt reparations and departmental finances. He plans to finish reviews before July 1, abandons Rapidan trip, and holds talks with GOP leaders in several states. The report also notes 1930 Georgia cotton production cost averaging 14 cents per pound.

Washington Hoover Central States Rapidan Camp White House West Virginia Ohio Indiana Maynels Varwas Georgia

Girl Market G Will Be Ret

The jury in a sit case failed to reach a verdict after 24 hours and faces retrial set for July 13. Prosecutors prepare for a second trial by dispatching a letter. Lydia Nitto, born in Ti, testified she was 22 though witnesses said 17. The matter involves Pantages theaters and three co-defendants.

Ain Diego Agra Ander Ole Courts District Attorney's BER Td America Geno Ani Lydia Nitto Miss Nitto

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