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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1932

Page

2

Roosevelt taps John Mack to nom for Roosevelt in Chicago

Roosevelt chooses John E Mack of Poughkeepsie to place him in nomination at the Chicago Democratic convention. The former nominee placer and longtime ally is slated to deliver the speech, with state’s party leaders weighing Mack as a key delegate and supporter amid ongoing platform talks and shift hopes.

Roosevelt Mack Albany N. Y John E. Mack Poughkeepsie Franklin D. Roosevelt New York Chicago John Democratic National Henry Morgenthau Dutchess County United States Robert F. Wagner John F. Curry Tammany Hall Curry Wagner New York City

Prohibition Plank in Republican Convention Sparks Debate

Byron Price analyzes how the 1932 Republican plank on prohibition split party loyalties and how Democrats will likely push for repeal or compromise. He notes the big city influence on the Democratic platform, the chance of a wet versus dry appeal, and the convention’s narrow attention to the repeal issue amid broader party dynamics.

Roosevelt Campaign New York Congress Farley Edward J. Flynn Bronx Samuel J. Mahony Democratic Union Jean Springstead Whittemore Porto Rico California Texas Oklahoma Missouri Illinois Ohio Virginia Maryland New Jersey Necticut Zone New York Sylvania W. York Asylvania Farley Lot Ssary Jon Flynn Byron Price Chicago Hoover-Curtis Neitheir Party Dethovius Ventura Thomas Jefferson Asa Pate

West Virginia’s Birth in the Union and its Founders

A historical recount of West Virginia’s path to statehood from secession debates in 1861 through the Wheeling conventions, Pierpont and Boreman’s roles, the creation of a new government, and Lincoln’s 1862 final recognition. The piece highlights key figures like Arthur Boreman, Francis Pierpont, Gibson Cranmer, and the early assembly at Wheeling, along with the 1863 emancipation clause and the state’s admission on June 20 1863.

Pierpont Boreman Alexandria Virginia Arthur I. Bore Man Joseph H. Diss Debar West Virginia Fort Sumter Lincoln Clarksburg Wheeling Hanawine River Wayne County Washington Hall Richmond John Wmoos Wood County B. Waggener Mason Marshall Dent Monongalia Gibson L. Greamer Ohio Arthur I. Boreman Gibson Cranmer General Assembly Francis H.pierpont Marion County Daniel Palsley Mason County James 8. Wheat Western House of Representatives Washington Alleghanies ORF Mouitains South Carolina Letcher Ktilitary West ‘Virginia Peter G. van Winkle James Paxton Ohio County Elbert H. Caldwell Marshall John Hall Ephraimi B. ‘Hall Milton Willey Unio Senate Jacob Beeson Blair Abraham Lincoln West Iornia

Mansfield visitor attends funeral services for Guy Higtmohd

Mrs Buc Paynter of Mansfield visits her nephew Guy Higtmohd at 304 Water avenue for several days to attend funeral services on Sunday afternoon. Grace and Nnes Sharps student nurses from Monongahela county hospital Morgantown enjoy a two week vacation at home on Webster. Mrs George W Foster of Clarington WV visits the city briefly with relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs Howard F Taft Byrd Ferguson of Davis OK and Meinnall Ohio attended school for 12 years, weekend visits at Maple avenue home before a college lecture toward job applications.

Buc. Paynter Mansfield Gusag Haymound Water Avenue Guy Dy Higtmohd Grace Nnes Sharps Monongahela County Hospital Morgantown Webster George W. Foster Clarington W. Va Howard F. Taft Byrd Ferguson Davis Oklo Meinnall Howard H. Holt Apphitor Jobs Maple

Radio Airing Schedule for June 20 from Coast to Coast

The page lists a full day of radio programs across CBS NBC and network slots starting at 5:08 pm with Morton Downey and continuing through past midnight. It names artists and shows such as Richard Crooks, Kay Donna, Cab Calloway, Bing Crosby, Kate Smith, Minstrels, Olsen’s Music, and the Sodero Concert Orchestra among others.

D'Avrey Paris The Goldbergs Richard’ Crooks Gypsies Orchestra Parade’of States Kay Donna Russ Columbo Vincent Lopez Cab Calloway Ralph Kirbery Buddy Rogers Reser's Cbs-Wabc Morton Downey Lanny Ross Biasy Aces Bing Crosby Irving Kaufman Sam Kate Smith Serenaders Street Singer Lanin’s Orchestra Shilkret Orchestra Barlow Symphony Jay C. Flippen Charles Carlile Obble Sissle Orchestra Isham Jones Joel Reichmen Nbc-Wiz Network Ted Black Lowell Thomas Amos 'N Andy the Jesters Stebbins Boys Jones & Hare Morgan L. Eastman Orches

City to enforce 60 minute parking rule on Main Latrobe

City police will begin earnest enforcement of the 60 minute parking limit on Main and Latrobe streets announced by Chief Wallace N. Henderson. The rule targets vehicles in business areas with exceptions for merchandise transport and shopper needs. Fines range from 1 to 50 dollars.

Main Latrobe Wallace N. Henderson Washington Court House Latta Cae Tae Ae

Taxi! opens at Opera House with Cagney and Young

James Cagney stars in Taxi! at the Opera House with Loretta Young in a new character type for Cagney as a taxi driver. Sabotage and violence threaten the lovers but the story moves toward legal justice. A brisk urban romance filled with action, humor, and the star pair.

James Cagney Loretta Young Cagney Warner Bros Opera House Trust Miss Young Loretta

Daily Crossword Puzzle Clues and Jumbled Fragments

A compact cross word style item with across clues and scattered garbled text listing Egyptian, Roman and Hebrew terms, a Philippine reference, and a Scandinavian length measure. The fragments hint at puzzle clue answers and wordplay from a newspaper page.

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Cagney Shines In A Lively Warner Bros Musical Drama

Cagney, in a revelation as a comedian, lifts the film to a special production level with strong pantomime. The cast, including George E. Stone and Dorothy Burgess, supports well. Roy Del Ruth directs with intelligent handling while the studio earns praise for a top notch entertainment and drama.

Cagney Warner Bros Edward G. Robinson Young George E. Stone Orothy Burgess Lelli Bennett George MacFarlane Landau Rubey Glasmond John Brightys Kenyon Nicholson Roy del Ruth

A Little Joke About Kindergarten Feelings

Nellie Wolffheim recounts a four year old Gert and his friend Steffie who hear a joke about going to the bank. The prank leads to a temper tantrum and reveals how parental jokes can deeply affect a child. Such tricks foster lasting mistrust and hostility toward the parent.

Nellie Wolffheim Gert Steffie

Miss Olive Reddick to Graduate at Radcliffe College

Miss Olive Reddick of Grateton West Virginia will be among 15 women to receive the Doctor of Philosophy degree at Radcliffe College Commencement in Cambridge Massachusetts June 22. Dr George T Vincent former Rockefeller Foundation official will deliver the address.

Oliver. Reddick Grateton West Virginia Radcliffe College Sanders Theatre Cambridge Mass George ™ Edgar Vincent Rockefeller Rae Adam. Comstock Miss. Reddick Ohio Wesleyan University Columbia Uae Ae Frederick St. Meallon

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