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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1938

Page

2

Freedom of the press forum and radio schedules in Chicago

June 28 program features G A Borgese and S E Thomason debating press freedom on WEAF NEC at 8 30 with Italian literature professor T W Smith also on the panel. NBC and NBC network listings show a slate of evening programs from 6 45 to 11 00 including Fibber McGee Vox Pop and Rudy Vallee. Wednesday plans preview National Education Association events and a high school meet of the air on WABC WJZ and WEAF with topics on democracy and physics highlights.

Chicago G. A. Borgese S. E. ‘Thomason The Chicago’Times T.W. Smith Weap-Nec Plan Spelling Bee Steel Workers New York Wjznbc Paul Wing Associated Press Sixth Avenue WEAF NBC NBC; 6:45, the Roving Pros Wayne Kingwaltz Vox Pop Fibber McGee Bob Ripley Dick Himber Orches Trat Pitnernthe Yinane Heidt Walter Kelsey Rudy Vallee National Education Association WABC CBS WJZ A. H. Compton Pop Hatters Cbswabc al Bernard Minstrels Massachusetts Seabiscuit

CCC Enrollments Planned In Taylor County

A Civilian Conservation Corps enrollment in Taylor county is scheduled on July 11. E. A. Lipscomb, county director of Public Assistance, invites youths, especially those with relief status, to contact him. Selected boys will be sent to Fort Knox, Kentucky.Applicants must be 17 to 23 years old, at least five feet tall and weigh at least 107 pounds.

Civilian Conservation Corps Taylor County E. A. Lipscomb Department of Public Assistance Fort Knox

Radio Schedule Fragments Highlight 1940s Programming Lineup

A dense roster lists radio programs across stations NBC CBS and more with show titles hosts and performers such as Carter Johnson White, Boake Carter, Lew White, Perry Como, Jolson, Donohue, and Melton. The schedule spans afternoon to late evening with music variety news and dramas.

Social Security Numbers Issued for Wage Credits

Clarksburg June 28 The Social Security board announces that over 39 million account numbers have been issued to workers nationwide. Kenny of Clarksburg explains the purpose of numbers for crediting wages to old age insurance accounts. Employers must report taxable wages for all workers including seasonal hires and assign numbers to new employees at the local office.

Clarksburg Te Sol Security Board West Virginia Oemond Kenny United States Bureau of Internal Revenue Social Security Board

Jefferson Fruit Products names receivers at Kearneysville

Judge Decatur H. Rodgers of Jefferson county court appoints Milton W. Burr and John Y. Mc Donald as receivers for Jefferson Fruit Products company located in Kearneysville.

Webster Grafton shoppers and visitors noted

Webster Melvin Wewlon shopped in Grafton on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Clarence Hinkle and Harry Walters visited the Mises Inn and Clara Warder Friday evening. Mr and Mrs Sherman Hasel don of Grafton were visiting her husband Melvin Revlon, Jeff Jones and James Godwin Saturday visitors in Graf fet Prairies. Newlan returned to Webster home after time with grandmother Mrs Lulu Smith of Grafton. George Felton and daughter Pearl shopped in Grafton on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Carl Smith and family of Knottsville visited Mrs Smiths mother Mrs Hattle Sinsel Sunday.

Webster Melvin Wewlon Grafton Clarence Hinkle Harry Walters Mises Inn Clara Warder Sherman Haseldon Melvin Revlon Jeff Jones James Godwin Graffet Prairies Newlan Webster Imome Lulu Smith George Felton Pearl Carl Smith Knottsville

Slayer Gets Lengthy Term For Fatal Shot Over Song

A 24 year old man pleaded guilty to shooting his uncle Clarence Walker during an early morning party at the Reveal home last September after dispute over a "Dad dy Dear Old Daddy" song. He received a 15 year sentence in the penitentiary and told Judge D Jackson Savage the term seemed a little long. The bullet hit Walker near the heart and he died soon after.

Hill Billy Clarence Walker Walker Reveal D. Jackson Savage

Anna Hahn Final Appeal From Ohio Poisoning Case

Mrs. Anna Marie Hahn of Cincinnati Ohio appeals her death sentence by electric chair for the murder of Jacob Wagner amid allegations the introduction of autopsy and body-part evidence deprived her of a fair trial. The Ohio Court of Appeals ruled the trial fair. the Supreme Court resets action until October.

Washington Anna Marie Hahn Cincinati Ohio Supreme Jacob Wagner

Coal Commission Fixes Date for New Hearing

The Coal Commission announced a new hearing date in Washington on July 13 for soft coal producers in 12 western southern and southwestern states. The proceeding aims to determine weighted average production costs from information gathered to aid the board in proposing minimum prices for each area.

Washington The Coal Commission Producers’ Board

Red Haired Contained Entry Denial Over Marriage Claim

Mrs Heusser said Betty Blanchard introduced her to her father and that Blanchard proposed marriage two weeks earlier. Blanchard denied the proposal and said he would not marry but would remain hospitable to an unwelcome guest as he kept anyone from entering the house.

Blanchard O’brien

Thornton Guests and Local Visits Highlight Week

Rev James Mar quess was a Sunday guest of Mr and Mrs C A Painter. Miss Isabel of Terra Alta returned home after visiting at the Painters for the past week. Clark Bailey of Brannonville spent Sunday with his son Warren Bailey. Miss Rebecca Bailey and Maurice Butler of Oakland Md visited Grafton. Mrs Warthen Batley spent Saturday in Clarksburg visiting her parents. The Ladies Aid of Thornton M and church meets July 7 at Mrs Margaret Hedrick's home. Mr and Mrs Floyd Durrant shopped in Grafton Saturday night. Miss Doris Boyles of Great Cpon visits aunt Mrs Hay. Miss Mary R Painter returns from Wheeling after staying at Mr and Mrs Oliver Bebbler.

Thornton James Marquess C. A. Painter Isabel Terra Alta Ee C. A. Painter Clark Bailey Brannonville Warthen Bailey Rebecca Bailey Maurice Butler Oakland Grafton Warthen Batley Clarksburg George Wolfe Parsons Harge

Liquor Sale Charged In City Police Court

Lightner and Ella Still appeared in city police court to answer charges of selling liquor unlawfully. Two other persons arrested on the same charge remained in jail.

Parkersburg Sune Lightner Ella Stillae

Aged Engineer Dies in Charleston This Thursday

An elderly engineer is reported to have died this Thursday in Charleston. Authorities have not released many details, and funeral arrangements are pending.

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