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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1936

Page

2

Farewell to Mrs Wade A life of faith and service praised

The community mourns Mrs Mary Wade wife of Rev George Wade. A devoted mother and Christian, she endured illness with grace. The funeral at Bartlett Funeral Home featured Rev Frank L. Shaffer and music by Mildred Bartlett. Interment followed at Walnut Grove cemetery with relatives from Uniontown, Fairmont, Clarksburg and Flemington in attendance.

Mary Martha Wade Ploy Sallie Wade Washington Dunnington Shields D. Grant Smith Wade Bartlett Funeral Home Frank L. Shaffer Uniontown Clarksburg Wad Ade Methodist Protestant Church Ted Webster Walnut Grove Cemetery Fairmont Flemington

Radio Schedule Highlights From Major Networks

A dense 24 hour listing shows broadcasts across CBS NBC and ABC affiliates with musical acts, orchestras, and sketches. Notable names include Eddie House organist, Tony Russell singer, Vivian Delle Chiesa, Lawrence Welk and Ruth etc. Various stations like WLW WJZ KDKA WMMN WCPO WAVE WGR.

CBS Eddie House WJZ Easy Aces NBC Amos 'N' Andy KMOX WLW Jack Randolph Renfrew of the Mounted WGN Boake Carter WCPO Asher Little Jimmy Vivian Delle Chiesa Sopra WOWO Happy Havlichek WSM Leo Reisman Phil Duey Johnny Edward G. Jackson Phillips Lord Lazy Dan Ruth Rubinoff WWVA Wayne King Wwowo WMMN Tom, Dick and Harry The Voice of the People WGBF Fats Waller Lawrence Salerno WGAI Caravan Walter O'Keefe Deane Janis Glen Gray Dance Inc Blackstone WHIO WSAI Johnny Lewis Meredith Wilson Lietrich Wire—Hughes Barry McKinley Wave—Rubinoff WGY John Sheehan Shep Fields Jack Shannon Night Skies WMAQ WJR Vianese Maids WLAC Frances Hill Clyde WHAS Vincent Lopez Orch Henry Busse Geo. Givot Shandor Jimmie Dorsey Enoch Light Harold Greenmyer Hawaii KDKA King’s Jesters Orville Knapp Tommy Tompkin WCKY Solay WTAM Hart Smith Fletcher Henderson SBS Maurice Spitalny Orthes Ravazza Rhyth Rangers

Haile Selassie Plans Speech Before League

In Geneva on June 29, spokesmen said Emperor Haile Selassie would address the League of Nations assembly in an eleventh hour appeal for justice. The assembly meets tomorrow at Geneva’s municipal auditorium. Selassie, called Signor Tafari by the Italian conquerors, prepared his appeal in his hotel suite.

Geneva Haile Selassie League of Nations Assembly Selassie Signor Tafari

Fire on Charleston boardwalk extinguished with little damage

A passerby flicked a cigarette onto the boardwalk near the state house starting a small blaze. A crew summoned by Superintendent Lawrence Cunningham put out the fire with minimal damage reported.

Charleston Statehouse Lawrence Cunningham

Ex Cop Reports Cow Theft Near Home in Adamston

K Blair Bartlett a former city policeman reported the theft of his cow from a lot in Adamston near his home in Clarksburg on June 30. The incident was filed locally with police and awaits investigation.

Clarksburg K. Blair Bartlett Adamston

Guaranteed Treatment For Tender Stomach

Dr Edim adla tablets promise quick relief from a sore stomach and indigestion with heartburn. If not satisfied, money back guarantee offered by Union Drug Company, advertising regional drug product.

Edim Union Drug Company

Wheeling Plans Centennial Gala and Belt of Invites

Wheeling will host a gala from August 17 to 22 to celebrate its 100th birthday, dispatching goodwill messengers to 100 cities within 100 miles and promoting invitations through eastern states and the Great Lakes region. The city traces to 1769 with Ebenezer Zane and Fort Henry, and notes include Washington family burials, Route 40 origin, and the Baltimore and Ohio railroad end.

Wheeling Great Lakes Middle West Dallas Ebenezer Zane Fort Henry Lawrence Washington Brother Lof Washington Baltimore and Ohio

Highway Opening Broadcast From Laredo Bridge

Opening ceremonies for the Pan American highway linking Mexico and the United States will air on WJZ NBC channels Wednesday morning at 10. Speakers include Vice President Garner and Josephus Daniels. The event comes from the international bridge center at the Rio Grande in Laredo Texas with bands from the Mexican city police and an American military unit.

New York Mexico United States Wjz-Nbc Garner Josephus Daniels International Bridge Rio Grande River Laredo Tex Mexico City

Attorney Takes Punch At Insulting Witness

Kansas City report details a courtroom incident where David PF Carson strikes witness Toplikar after an exchange about credibility. The punch knocks him from a chair before the court resumes with another eyewitness.

Kansas City, Kas David PF Carson Pene Son Toplikar

Water Shortage Halts Centennial Plans in Meigs County

Meigs county postpones its planned July 13 centennial celebration due to a prolonged water shortage and drought that has persisted since April. Officials say the event will be moved to autumn if rainfall returns. otherwise a partyless birthday will be observed in Decatur, Tennessee.

Meigs County Decatur Tenn

Mechanics Strike Beckley Union Rep Objects Low Wages

In Beckley on June 30 union representative W. Isley said about a dozen automobile mechanics struck, arguing they cannot work for 52 54 or 56 cents an hour while furnishing their own tools, noting that common labor earns near the same with no tool costs.

Beckley W. 3. Isley

Work Urged For Safe Home Wiring By Contractor

J A Dehlinger an electrical contractor at 125 West Main street urges careful wiring of homes and buildings to save costs long term, noting that naive connections can cause fires and heavy property loss if connections are not checked thoroughly. Now is a good time to act.

J A. Dehlinger West Main Street

Deblinger's Electric Shop Serves Local Needs In Six Years

The electric shop invites customers to call 618 J for complete electrical contracting. Deblinger's has built a strong patronage by delivering quality work without overcharging over the past six years. They offer Westinghouse and Universal washers and Gates paints and enamels, aiming to be a full home improvement store.

Dehlinger's Westinghouse and Universal Washers Deblinger’s

Workers Back On Jobs At Remington Factory

Middletown Connecticut police chief said 21 workers returned to the Remington Rand plant after a month long sympathy strike. The move ends a lengthy labor dispute and resumes normal production at the Middletown facility.

Remington Middletown Conn Charles A. Anderson Remington Ranc,, Inc

California Sportswear Company seeks women of standing in Grafton

Advert shows job opening for a woman of good social standing to display fine sportswear in Grafton and surrounding towns with interviews in Grafton and an air mail address in Sunland California Box 176. Also notes rental ads and a found clothes listing with phone contact 723-J.

California Sportswear Company Graftor Grafton Air Mail Sunland Calif

To Settle an Estate 6-room House for Sale at 241 W Boyd

Probate notice offers a 6-room house with bath located at 241 West Boyd Street. Asking price 1400 dollars with flexible terms. Encourages interested buyers to write Charles Haddix at 843 North 6th Street Steubenville Ohio for a personal appointment.

Bath W. Boyd Street Charles Haddix 6Th St Steubenville Ohio

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