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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1939

Page

2

Lebrun Visit To English Ruler On Oversea Broadcasts

New York March 20 The state visit of President and Mrs Albert Lebrun of France to the king and queen of England following the latest German coup will trigger overseas broadcasts. The highlight is Lebrun's luncheon address at 9 15 am Wednesday to be transmitted via WEAF NBC.

New. York Albert Lebrun France England Europe Lebrun WEAF NBC al Pearce Margaret Speaks Phil Spitalny Eddy Duchin Marek Wesber WABC CBS Eddie Cantor Cavalcade of America Howard and Shelton Clark Gable Guy Lombardo WJZ Jimmy Kemper Robison Cleveland

Wins Prize the forum Nathan Straus on Low Rent Housing

A forum discussion features Nathan Straus addressing low rent housing and court topics. The article previews what to expect on Tuesday, including potential rulings and related debates on public housing policy.

Forum Nathan Straus MBS

Radio Schedule Listing for WMMN and Networks

Central West Virginia station WMMN and networks NBC CBS and others air a full day of programs from 5:30 PM to midnight. The lineup includes sketches, variety shows, news, dramatic readings, concerts, and musical acts featuring many named performers and orchestras.

Radio Schedule Fragments Tie France Leader Air Times

Broadcast log notes 9:55 a.m. rival of President Levrun of France in London. Weap NBC lists 1:30 p.m. program on Federation of Women’s Clubs and 3:15 Ma Perkins. 6:15 Malcolm Claine stories. WABC CBS 3 Music Hour at 5. Senate questions at 6:00. 6:30 Rep T V Smith and Sen Taft discuss The Courts.

NBC Jack Armstrong MBS Jack Annie Tom Mix CBS WLW Don, Winslow of the Navy Don WGR Dick Tracy Bill Edwards WEAF Malcolm Ciske Howie Wing Wdz Patricia Gilmore WSM Dick "Racy WMMN Del WHK Amazon Ray Collins Amos 'N Andy WJZ WOBI WJR Norma Hutton Watts Cbs—Lum Abner WHP Mary Smith Kline WOR Foreman WPAR Honolwu Vienna Eddie Cantor Jimmy Kemper Asher Little Jimmie W8m Jamup Honey Cklw—Medical Society WHAS Carson Robinson Bucka al Pearce Cbs—Cavalcade of America Mbe Ernie Fiorito Lukewela Royal Hawai Guy Lombardo Itrue Palse Charlie Gook Dick Stable Mitchell Grand Columbia National Radio Forum KYW Civic Symphony Orchestra Our America CKLW Doc Sunshine Ruby Newman Kapers Spotlight Sammy Kaye MacFarland Twins Amos WJTN Paul Sullivan Buddy Rogers Nbc—Mcfarland KDKA WKBW LeBrun Sisters Horace Heidt Wilson Humber Orches Cab Calloway Buddy Fisher Clyde Lucas Carlos Molina KDRA al Kavelin WBT WSB Art Gillham Pres. Levrun France London Weap-Nbc Federation of Women's Clubs Ma Perkins Malcolm Claine Wabc-Cbs Senate Rep T. V. Smith Sen Robert A. Taft

Shrine Heads Hold Meeting in Charleston For Shrine Directors

Charleston hosts the 21st annual convention of the Shrine Directors Association of North America. About 1,500 expected, with 600 delegates and visitors arriving Wednesday night for a three day program. Beni Kedem Temple hosts Shriners from the United States and Canada. Special trains from San Diego and Boston bring attendees. Governor Holt and Mayor Dawson greet delegates. Friday features stunts and a parade, officers elected Saturday. Lex Lord of San Diego is president, with Andrew Rahn imperial potentate and Governor Price imperial recorder among attendees.

Charleston Shrine Directors Association of North America Beni Kedem Temple Shriners United States Canada San Diego California Boston Mass Homer A. Holt D. Boone Dawson Lex Lord of Directors Association Andrew A. D. Rahn Imperial Potentate James H. Price Virginia Imperial Recorder

Minister Richmond Dies at 76 in Hinton

Funeral services are held for Rev. David G. Richmond a 76 year old retired Baptist minister who died at his Meadow Creek home after a long career spanning nearly fifty years.

Death of Ex-Deputy Sheriff Harry Lewis Near Martinsburg

The coroner ruled death from causes unknown for Harry Lewis aged 55, a former deputy sheriff. His body was found along the highway east of Martinsburg on Saturday night.

Martinsburg Harry Lewis

Strike Halts All Trucking in Rhode Island

About 3,000 truck drivers walked out in Rhode Island halting freight movement with few exceptions. Union leaders say wage demands average nine cents an hour and plan a broader 10,000-driver strike in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut as talks broke down. Local deliveries and beer hauling were unaffected. Seaboard Freight Lines had signed a wage deal.

Providence R. L Rhode Island Massachusetts Connecticut Seaboard Freight Lines Pruck Joseph Prior Truck Drivers Union Satin

France calls recall troops to boost army strength

Reports say France may start recalling troops to raise the army toward a total near 1,000,000 as diplomatic policy tightens with Nazi Germany’s seizure of Czechoslovakia. Dalacier allegedly urged 125,000 fortress troops and an additional 240,000 men, with parliament sessions noted as the chamber of deputies and senate met.

France Nazi Germany Czechoslovakia Dalacier Deputies Senate

Daladier gains sweeping powers as cabinet meets

After a Sunday senate session Daladier outlined the first decree laws to be sent to the president for signature and put into effect. Diplomatic circles warned Romania as a potential European flashpoint with London Moscow and Paris planners coordinating staff talks to back Rumania and a broader stop Hitler conference eyed with Poland and others.

Daladier Senate Elysee Place Romania Paris London Rumania Poland Greece Turkey Yugoslavia

Balm suit filed in Middlebourne against Fred O'Brien

A $10 000 breach of promise suit was filed in Middlebourne on March 20 against Fred H. O'Brien by a plaintiff seeking redress for alleged broken marriage promises. Details show court action initiated and amount claimed.

Sistersville Dorothy Tallman Middlebourne Fred H. O'Brien

Gift Coupon for World’s Greatest Literature Volume

Coupon entitles holder to any volume in the 42 volume set. Coupon appears with offer of 39 cent gift price and mailing steps to Grafton Sentinel Office. Address requests to the World’s Greatest Literature Department in Grafton West Virginia for postage and handling.

Grafton Net

Office Cat Triggers Burglar Alarms Twice in City Warehouse

Richmond police rush two squads to a candy company warehouse after a burglar alarm. They find only the office cat both times. In Martinsburg, Carroll W. Wilson 21 dies in a crash near Purcellville, and Bernice Heidman 21 is injured. Wheeling: Elizabeth Eggleston Lyons 75 dies after long residence in the city.

Richmond Ind Martinsburg Marcia Carroll W. Wilson Purcellsville Bernice Heidman Tus

Playing Probabilities in a Bridge Hand

In a 1939 Barclay bridge column, analysis discusses how weak hands provoke short-suit feuds against no trump, and how length-showing leads hint at re entries. The text walks through a sample deal with spade and club plays, evaluating position of high cards, finesses, and potential double or redouble decisions by North and South.

Panther East South Mast West North King Vearurts Syndicate, Inc

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