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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1938

Page

7

CBS and NBC Plan Dual Coverage of Poughkeepsie Regatta

NBC and CBS announce simultaneous broadcast plans for the Poughkeepsie regatta next Monday. CBS will describe from the boat train and finish line beat for varsity and freshman events, with NBC providing airborne and ground pickups for the varsity race. Inauguration of Ireland's Dr. Douglas Hyde is scheduled for overseas broadcast tonight from Dublin.

New York CBS Poughkeepsie NBC Ne. Additon W3z Douglas Hyde Ireland Wiz-Nbc Bettsda Dublin Rudy Vallee Bing Crosby Bob Burns Dick Himber Wabc-Cbs Dal Casino Kate Smith Bowes Benny Goodman Wdz miMlitzer

Actress Gloria Dickson Weds Pete West in Santa Barbara

Hollywood screen newcomer Gloria Dickson and makeup artist Pete West married in a private ceremony in Santa Barbara California, adding to a wave of high profile June weddings. Central Press reports the union as a quiet event with family and close friends in attendance.

Gloria Dickson Pete Westmore Hollywood Santa Barbara Cali Central Press

Robin Hood Dell concert series opens with broadcasts

Listing of Friday radio programs from various networks includes the first Robin Hood Dell concert from Philadelphia at 8:30. Schedule features Bailey Axton tenor at 11:45, Betty Crocker at 1:45, Stella Dallas serial at 3:15, Yale Harvard crew race, and multiple education and music programs on WOR, WABC, WJZ, and WNBC with Estonia festival and club matinee segments.

Nam Jack Sprigg Philadelphia Weafnbc Bailey Axton Betty Crocker Stella Dallas WABC CBS WJZ NBC Estonia

Nighttime Radio Schedule Highlights and Hosts

An extensive 1940s style broadcast timetable lists stations in EST with program blocks from 5:45 PM to 11:30 PM. Entries include Lowell Thomas commentary, Easy Aces, Amanda and Andy sketches, Fred Allen style notes, soprano Elvira Rios, Perry Como songs, Kate Smith Hour, The Shadow, Dinner Date, and Duke Ellington performances among others. Numerous orchestras, vocal groups, and news segments fill the evening, featuring WJ2 WSB CBS NBC MBS WGR WSM WJZ WLW and other outlets.

WJ2 Lowell Thomas WSB GBS Barry’ Woolls CELW Jimmie Allen WGR Sides Family Rohinson Keen A Carter Bob Edge Sidney Andera Watts Haeter del Casino Elvira Rios Perry Como WMMN Wgy—Science Forum Wibxx WISM Chuck Shank Howard Gale Paul Sullivan Rudy Vallee Kate Smith Okew Altred Wallenstein Onnette Quiestion Bee Weso—Swan WKBW Jack Quinlin WGBI Nbc—Rhythm School CKLW WENR Bernie WJZ Vivian Della Chiesa Syeer—Roets Apda Ae Saar Edka—Tornto MBS NBC Toronto Promenade Symphony Orchestra Kraft Music, Hall Wdz CBS Robin Hood Dell Be-Essiyd WHAS WSYR Amos Phipps Henry Weber WCAU Mac Parker Jeno Donath Just Entertainment Wrigley WSM Amos ‘N Andy Duke Ellington WGY Geo McCall Ink Spots Elza Schallert Jack Coffey KDKA WTAM Richard Himber Billy Swanson Happy Felton Royal Worth Cambrian Choir Richard_ Himber Orches Sammy Watkins WHK Sport Mike Bob Grant Kay Kysers Middleman Kyw Slumberland Reveries Jobel Trotter WLW World In Review WWVA Jack Spriggs Johnny Long Charley Barnett WJR Sweet Adeline Shell Fields Henry Sung

Joe Louis declares himself champion and reflects after Schmeling bout

In New York on June 23, heavyweight champ Joe Louis, elated by a one round knockout of Max Schmeling, says he is getting better and remains champ. Schmeling vows to return, while Louis dismisses a rematch and celebrates his status as champion.

New York Alexander Joe Louis Champeen Yankee Stadium Joe Max Schmeling Schmeling Braddock Bill Robinson Max Julian Black Chance Champion of Champions

Zo-ak Special Tonic for Men Ad Claims Boost

An old advertisement from New York promotes Zo-ak a special tonic for men. It touts quick acting vegetable stimulants and essential vitamins to restore virile vigor, with a money back guarantee offered by Grafton E Chemical Co. The copy emphasizes direct use and is dated by city ad references.

New York Grafton E Chemical Co Bel City

Classified FOR SALE Spring Chickens W W Carroll Route Blueville

FOR SALE Maytag washstand parlor set gas range table 406 Barrett Street 51944 Wilmette Street parlor set 3 sopikees aresser bedstead table and other articles 406 Barrett Street Maytag wastith 15 dollar etui parlor set eas range bedstead table and other articles 51944 WiMitt street

W. W. Carroll Blueville

Local minister operated on at Grafton Hospital

Rev Mrs Ethel Huber pastor of Assembly of God church on Beech street underwent a serious operation Wednesday morning for relief of intestinal adhesions. Her condition was reported good at the hospital following the surgery and she was recovering nicely in the late afternoon.

Ethel Huber

Aged Lady Dies in Princeton

Princeton notices the death of Mrs. Harvey Mullens a longtime Pineville native. She resided in Princeton for many years and passed away recently at age. The obituary records her as an elderly resident of the community with ties to Pineville.

Princeton Harvey Mullens Pineville

Grafton Electric Company Dissolved. Estep Takes Title

By certificate of state secretary Wm S O'Brien dated May 11 1938 Grafton Electric Company was dissolved. C H Estep successor takes title and possession and will continue the same business at the same location. On June 30 1938 assets will be divided among stockholders as provided in the resolution.

Grafton Electric Company O'Brien West Virginia Burstakt C. H. Estep C. H. ES Earl B. Jenkins

Trustee's Sale Of Albert L Reynolds Farm

Trustee's sale of Albert L Reynolds Farm, by deed of trust dated November 7 1932 to secure The Grafton Banking and Trust Company, to be held at the front door of the Courthouse in Grafton Barre at 11:00 A M on Saturday, 2 1038, describing real estate in Taylor district.

Albert L. Reynolds Lulu Reynolds Joseph A. Jolliffes Grafton Banking & ‘Trust Company Grafton W. Vas C. E. Law Barre Manta House Taylor

Descriptions of multiple Taylor County West Virginia tracts

A trustee sale notice describes parcel descriptions along Shelby Run in Taylor County WV. It details blocks bounded by Elizabeth Wolfe and Newton heirs with measurements, adjoining Parcel Nos 3 and 5, and larger tracts totaling about 46 875/1000 acres. It notes coal rights reserved and two prior deeds of trust securing debts to The Grafton Banking & Trust Company, with sale dates listed as June 9 16 23 30.

Zdimity West Virginis Shelby Run Som Jty Elizabeth Wolfe Elm Newton Heirs Albert L. Reynolds Floyd A. Reynolds Taylor County West Virginia Pat Os Alberta L. A. Bike A. W. Burdett W. W. Merle Watkins Truse Grafton Banking & Trust Company Collite Court Taylor Thomas H. Bartlett Peyfort Newton Coun Polit County Road Gertrude Binsel Sarah Chaddock Husband Beulah Lake

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