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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1932

Page

7

Radio Schedule Wednesday June 29 Big Evening Lineup

Aspirated Press lists NBC WEAF CBS WJZ broadcast times for June 29 with multiple programs including Dinner Music, The Goldbergs Sketch, Bing Crosby, Guy Lombardo, Crime Club, Sherlock Holmes, Vox music and various orchestras across three networks and late night dramas.

Nbc-Weaf Black Orchestra D'Avery Paris Pirates’ Club The Goldbergs Old Counsellor Victor Young Orchestra Shilkret Schab Nellie Revell Russ Columbu Charlie Agnew Cbs-Wabc Vaughn de Leath Stern's Orchestra William Hall Morton Downey Lanny Ross Bing Crosby Irving Kaufman Sam Kate Smith Guy Lombardo Crime Club Shilkret Orchestra Adventures In Health Barlow Symphony Charles Carlile Ozzie Nelson Redman’s Orchestra Duchin Orchestra Isham Jones NBC WJZ Lowell Thomas Amos 'N Andy Jane Froman George Olsen Whispering Jack ‘Smith Victor Arden Tish McCravy Brothers Summer Symphony Frankie Masters Cab Calloway Joe “Moss

Fay Wray Biography Snapshot at Opera House

Fay Wray a five foot three inch Alberta born actress with blue eyes and light brown hair rose from school plays in Hollywood to leading roles in The Street of Sin The Legion of the Condemned and co starring with Gary Cooper She stars opposite Richard Barthelmess in The Fingers Points at the First National picture now showing at the Opera House.

Fay Wray Alberta Canada California Arizona Salt Lake City Utah Hollywood Hollywood High School Hollywood High Miss Wray Emil Jannings Legion of the Condemned Gary Cooper Pet @er Legion Captain Thun- Ben Richard Barthelmess Opera House

Whist League Opens Joint Convention in Cleveland

Three hundred expert players from across the country attend the annual congress of the American Whist League, held jointly with the Women’s Whist League in Cleveland. The event gathers onlookers and delegates for the national whist gathering amid a busy convention atmosphere.

Cleveland

Nighttime fears in a frightened child prompt mothering

A girl who endured three major operations began waking with screams claiming a knife at her throat. Her mother comforted her nightly, easing fears and eventually restoring full sleep. The piece notes such fears stem from illness or trauma and stresses balancing security with fostering independence.

Rosier and Dewey Nominated for NEA President

Joseph Rosier president of State Teachers College Fairmont West Virginia and John Dewey education professor at Teachers College Columbia University were nominated for National Education Association president yesterday in Atlantic City New Jersey.

Atlantic City N. J Joseph Rosier State Teachers College Fairmont W. Va John Dewey Teachers College Columbia, University National Education Association

Federation leader calls era a racketeering age

Abraham Lefkowitz of Corona, New York, vice president of the American Federation of Teachers, told the federation's annual convention in Chicago on June 29 that the present era is a racketeering age. He said the system serves the manipulators rather than the productive many.

Chicago Abraham Lefkowitz Corona N. Y American Federation of Teachers Reubven Reuben New York al Smith Maryland Ritchie

Insull Said Living Quietly in Paris

Paris reports Samuel Insull, Chicago utilities magnate, has been living quietly in Paris for a week. Passenger lists of steamships arriving recently do not include his name.

Paris Samuel Insull Chicago

A Real Bargain Oil Portrait Offered for One Dollar

An oil colored portrait is advertised for $1.00 with a note about a corner stone theft at a church in Jerona Mass. The incident cites a thief who took the cornerstone, suggesting a crime connected to a religious building and a local sale listing.

W. R. Loar & Son Jerona Mass

Convention Flashes Show NY Leaders at Hot Dog Stand

Chicago June 29 Alfred Ey notes a light moment as former New York governor and presidential candidate joined Representative O Connor of New York for a hot dog break. A tongue slip by Temporary Chairman Barkley drew laughter as Louisiana plans clashed with Minnesota seating. Mrs Long and other wives moved through the scene, while Frank Hague criticized Roosevelt supporters amid convention bustle.

New York O’connor

War spy freed in ruling on custody in New York

Nancy Taylor, 19, watched from a box as talk of a candidate’s daughter surfaced. Magistrate Benjamin Greenspan ordered Captain Fritz Joubert Duquesne released, ruling the state had no legal right to detain him longer.

Nancy Taylor New York Benjamin Greenspan Fritz Joubert Duquesne

Women shaping Democratic convention as nominees loom

At Chicago's Democratic gathering, women play key roles in floor debates and committee work as candidates and wives rally for their men. Rep. Mary Norton and Mrs. Nellie Bush push for female seconders and vice presidential possibilities while Mrs. Isabella Greenway eyes a nomination, and Mrs. Jean Springstead Whittemore aids platform drafting. Mrs. Carroll Miller emerges as a leading seconder, with organizers across states weighing policy and party unity.

Josephus — Daniels United States International Suffrage Alliance A. Mitchell Palmer Washington, D. C Lazt Wilson Platform Committee Fider Huey Long Louisiana Woodrow Wilson Mary T. Norton New Jersey Smith Ring Henry Moskowitz Norton Roosevelt Carroll Miller Pittsburgh al Smith Nellie T. Bush Arizona Isabella Greenway Franklin Roosevelt Jean Springstead Whittemore Porto Rico Maryland Virginia West Virginia W. D. Brown

Walsh Sounds on Tariffs and Civil Strain

Walsh sharpens attack on Europe debtors and tariff walls. He denounces fiscal policy as subservient to the wealthy, notes reduced taxes amid prosperity, and warns of a heavy public debt burden and credit strain. He cites agricultural neglect and failed relief attempts amid wartime pressures.

Europe

Prayer Opens Convention and Economic Debate Rages

The convention opens amid remarks on a controversial history and the economy. Walsh criticizes wealth concentration from 1920 to 1929 and calls for Jeffersonian policies, while debates on a supply bill and a concurrent resolution continue amid concerns of government employment cuts and staffing rules.

Dustry Walsh Jefferson United States

Economy Bill Confronts Adjournment and Deadlocks

Congress faces slow progress on unemploy ment relief and other appropriation bills as deadlines loom for fiscal year end. Conferees agreed on a 30 million emergency relief fund for states but remain divided on key provisions. Senate approves a billion dollar Treasury Post Office bill and sends to conference while two other supply measures inch forward amid deadlocks.

Ers Congress Senate Treasury Post Office House War Department Agriculture Jones

Three Boys Involved In Looting Two Homes

Three boys, described as small chaps, were charged with looting two homes and stealing furnishings valued around 70 dollars. Prosecutor James C. Holt planned actions with the boys and their families, and officials traveled to Philippi to consult Judge Warren B. Kittle about reform school or parole dispositions. One lad faces a term at Pruntytown reform school, while others are to be paroled to their parents.

Reform School Pruntytown James C. Holt Henderson Philippi Warren B. Kittle Dennis Eagan Latrobe Street Eagan City Park Jack Berkley Washington Street High Schoool

Family theft case leads to state custody decision

A loader of household goods including linens and towels was stolen and one boy fled through a rear window. City officers led by Chief Henderson and patrolmen Demoss Moran Maske and Helms located the stolen items in several places and rounded up the youngsters. The boy’s father surrendered him to the officers and urged the state take custody.

Jared Henderson Jhief Demoss, Moran, Maske and Helms Berkley

High Waters Halt Highway and Rail Traffic

Southern West Virginia faced widespread disruption as heavy rains caused bridges to wash out highways to flood and railway lines to be blocked. The Virginian Railroad report cited two feet of water and washouts near Page and Deepwater with Roanoke Charleston trains stranded. C&O lines in Logan County also damaged with two bridges washed out and debris jams prevented passage. Flooding affected Fayette County as well with a school and four company houses swept away and road pavements eroded.

Charleston West Virginia Virginian Railroad Page Deepwater Page Round House Pssenger Roanoke Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Guyan Division Buffalo Logan County Amde Kisler Braeholm Guyan Rum Hutchinson Coal Company Fayette County Koppers Coal Company Magram’s Branch Chesapeake and Ohio Road Commission Manuarly Cotton Hill Beckwith

John Hanley Retires With Rail Honors

John Hanley Sr. of Dewey Avenue, a veteran B and O conductor on the Parkersburg branch, retires after 66 years and five months of service. Born August 13, 1859, in Davidson's Run West Virginia, he began as a trackman, later in transportation as brakeman, then freight and extra passenger conductor. He married Lydia G McDaniel of Philippi in September 1900.

John Hanley Dewey Avenue Parkersburg Baltimore and Ohio Magazine Hanley John ’ Hanley Davidson's Run W. Va Broad Tree Heegan Transportation Department Monongah Parkersburgh Andi Lydia G. McDan Iel Philippi

Infant Dies At City Hospital In Cleveland

A baby born to Mr and Mrs Barry White of Cleveland died shortly after birth at City Hospital this morning June 20. Burial was held at Bluemont Cemetery this afternoon. The mother is reported to be doing satisfactorily. A government monopoly is maintained on cigarette papers in Alabama.

Ims Barry 5 White Cleveland Thhe City Hospital Burla Bluemont Cemetery

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