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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1941
Page
5
New York reports Jack Benny will broadcast next season under a one year extension dating from June. The star reaches eight years with the sponsor and ten behind the microphone. Reported pay is about eighteen thousand dollars weekly for the entire show. Dizzy Dean on Air tuning details listed for several networks and times.
A partial listing shows CBS programs Real Isse War a Peace, Bob Hope and Dizz with Dean, First Nighter at 8:30, Invitation to Learning at 10:15, NEC Blue 8 Ben Bernie quiz at 10:30, Our New American Music, Morgan at 7:15, and Upton Sinclair’s feature On Conquered Peoples of Europe at 10:45.
Charleston officials explore relocation of the state home for Negro aged and infirm at Huntington after an inspection by Governor Neely. He and Arthur B. Koontz also visited the Negro children's home at Huntington where land may serve as a new site for the aged home. A slum clearance project necessitates the move with projected cost between 60 900 and 100.00 dollars.
A dense broadcast grid lists WMMN-Fairmont and other networks detailing hourly programs from 5:00 to midnight. It names shows, hosts, orchestras, and guests including Irene Wicker, Tom Mix, Fred Waring, and Gene Krupa across CBS NBC MBS and WOR lines, with sports, news, and music segments throughout the day.
Hollywood discusses a 20th Century Fox re creation of Americas first nationwide radio broadcast. The film uses head masks and voice imitators to stand in for Mirthful stars while noting early broadcast history from KDKA to 1926. Also includes a courtroom testimony scene involving Clyde Jarrett and Charleston Housing Authority.
An advertisement promotes Adlerika as a safe remedy for post meal gas pains. It cites a testimonial from S. R. Minn and urges readers to obtain Adlerika from Grafton Drug & Chemical Company.
A Southeast Surgical Congress report shows a cancer patient living year without the stomach after removal and reconnection to the small intestine. Doctors note digestion can occur in the intestines and stress prompt diagnosis, regular exams after age 35, and awareness of cancer signs for early treatment.
Huntington March 11 The Works Progress Administration announced an allotment of 8647 dollars for the re indexing of Kanawha county court records. The county court as sponsor will contribute 1968 dollars.
Edgar Kennedy, famed for his slow burn humor, praises Baby Sandy as the new Universal star in Sandy Gets Her Man at the Opera House. The cast includes Stuart Erwin Una Merkel William Frawley Jack Carson Wally Vernon and Edward Brophy. Kennedy notes Sandy’s surprise finishers steal scenes while reflecting on his long career from boxing champ to Keystone films.
Property listings show several 6 room homes including 344 W Washington St for 200 down and 18 monthly, 31 W St Charles St for 140 down and 12.60 monthly, 451 West Wilford St for 135 down and 9.50 monthly, and 206 Chrisiana St for 100 down and 6.89 monthly. Parrish Agency Inc. phone 701.
Classified ad notes rapid expansion of a large servicing group seeking men 18 to 26 who are single and mobile. Applicants must be clean cut Americans in good physical shape with practical education and references. William Love of Davey Tree Expert Co will interview at Hotel Graton Grafton on Thursday March 13 between 12 noon and 8 PM.
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