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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1933

Page

2

Radio Schedule Day March 22 on NBC CBS Networks

AP listings show NBC WEAF and CBS WABC radio programs for the day with a lineup of orchestras, soloists, sketches, and drama from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM through midnight, including Meyer Davis Orchestra, Fannie Brice, Josef Shevinne, Vincent Lopez, and Mansfield Orchestra with time slots and program notes.

Nbc-Weaf Meyer Davis Back Andy, Jerry Eddie Jacqueline Solomons Ray Knight Elvin Allman the Goldbergs Fannie Brice Josef Shevinne Pianis Carveth Wells Nellie Revell Vincent Lopez Ralph Kirberg Don Erwin Don Pedro Cbs-Wabc Mansfield Orchestra

Telephone sales lure out-of-town customers growth

Selling out-of-town customers by telephone grows more popular daily as businessmen learn it is quick sure easy and cheap. When you can't go in person go by telephone. Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. Grafton Banking and Trust Building.

Radio Schedule Fragment Echoes A Lost Ad Line

An irregular text fragment lists 1940s radio times and programs from NBC and WJZ including Burns and Allen Bing Crosby Kate Smith and Sherlock Holmes adventures, interspersed with garbled phrases and ad-like wording. The readable items show a late evening to midnight lineup with orchestras, vocal acts, and serials.

Wheeling Post Office Site Delayed by Protests

Washington reports that plans for a new Wheeling West Virginia postoffice building are on hold. Representative Ramsey says objections from individuals and organizations caused the delay as the joint inter departmental committee’s March 2 site choice is questioned. Opponents favor keeping the current post office and adding an extension if needed.

Washington Postoffice Wheeling W. Va Ramsey

Head Play Eyes Kentucky Derby Bid From Tennessee

Tennessee owner Willie Crump enters Head Play in the 59th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 6. The orange chestnut colt, bought for 550 dollars as a juvenile at Lexington auction, is trained for the blue ribbon race by Crump under his wife’s ownership.

Kenneth Gregory Nashville Tenn Lexington Willie Crump Tennessee Head Play Crump

WVU wrestlers to compete at Lehigh meet in Bethlehem Pa

West Virginia University will be represented by four wrestlers at the National Intercollegiate wrestling championships at Lehigh University in Bethlehem Pa on March 24 and 25. Captain Floyd Schwartzwalder at 155 pounds Dick Chittum at 125 Bob Ward at 145 and Albert Gwynne at 175 travel from Morgantown Thursday under coach Denny Myers.

Morgantown West Virginia University Lehigh University Bethlehem Denny Myers Floyd Schwartzwalder Dick Chittum Bob Ward Albert Gwynne

Willy's Daughter Set to Wed on March 30

Paris reports Virginia Willys Patterson Ellis, daughter of John N. Willys, engaged to Joe de Landa of a Spanish-Mexican family. The wedding is planned for March 30 at Casa Florencia in Palm Beach, Florida, with Mr. Willys hosting at his Palm Beach home.

Columbus Ohio West Virginia New Jersey American Bowling Congress Paris bin McFadden Virginia Willys Paterson Ellis Paterson de Aguirre John N. Yy, J Willys

World Economic Conference Delayed For US Budget Action

The world economic conference may wait as the United States moves to secure its budget by fastening the strap on its wallet. Officials signal readiness to defer discussions until funding is assured.

World Economic Conferenc Uncle Sam

Ohio Solons Vote On Liquor Soon

Columbus dispatch reports Governor George White urged speedy enactment of Ohio liquor control. Lawmakers indicated the measure will not be voted on before Thursday as Congress completed federal 3.2 percent beer legislation. The governor plans to send the measure to the assembly without waiting for Roosevelt's signature.

Columbus George White Ohio Congress Roosevelt

Bridgeport Farm Home Burned Loss Set at 3000

A fire destroyed the Duthie heirs farm dwelling one mile west of Bridgeport with an estimated loss of 3000 dollars. The blaze started in an incubator in a downstairs room where young chickens were hatching. Mr and Mrs Arthur Peet and family occupied the home. Peet left for work at the Weirton Steel Company plant and noted the night cold had caused the gas to be turned up in the incubator before leaving.

Bridgeport Duthie Heirs Arthur Peet Peet Weirton Steel Company

Separate rooms ease frictions in large families

The text discusses chronic family struggles with children of different ages and the need to protect older siblings possessions. It advises creating safe, lockable storage and high or locked desks and shelves for older children, suggesting separate rooms to prevent breakage and reduce sibling tension.

Big Sister Big Brother

Lupe Velez Adopts Niece. Plans Single Motherhood

Opera House star Lupe Velez has adopted her sister’s four year old daughter Joan del Velle, declaring she no longer needs marriage. Joan will live with Velez in Beverly Hills with a private English governess and nursery, joining the actress and her pet Isetle dog in a quiet home. The child’s arrival follows Velez’s role in The Half Naked Truth at the Opera House this week.

Lupe Velez Joan del Velle Mexico City Beverly Hills Miss Velez Mama Lupe Opera Joan Juanita Mexico Lupe Nina

Senator Sandridge Named Uncommittee In West Virginia

Charleston March 22 President Mathews of the state senate named three senators Reynolds Helmick and Sandridge to serve on the joint legislative committee for West Virginia participation in the century of progress exposition in Chicago. Speaker Hiner has not named house representatives nor has the governor named the three citizens called for in the resolution creating the committee.

Charleston Mathews State Senate Joint West Virginia Chicago Reynolds Mercer Helmick Tucker Sandridge Barbour Hiner House

Blond Venus at Strand Theatre Shows Dietrich in New Heights

Strand Theatre presents Blond Venus starring Marlene Dietrich in her fifth Von Sternberg film. Dietrich portrays a loving mother who battles police and hardship while pursuing a career abroad and rekindling an old flame with Cary Grant. The romantic melodrama follows her flight from her husband and mutual passion through city to city, ending with happiness.

Marlene Dietrich Bieture Josef von Sternberg Strand Theatre Shanghai Express Morocco Blue Angel Dickie Moore Herbert Marshall Gary Grant Venus New York Cary Grant Dietrich

Convict Fire Bug In Logan Fire Case

Charleston March 22 state forester J W K Hooliday reports the conviction of Paul Keresztuk for starting a forest fire in Logan. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail. The fire burned over seven acres of land owned by the Bone County Coal Corporation.

Charleston J. W.K. Hooliday State Forester Logan Paul Keresztuk oBone County Coal Corporation

Doctor Godsby resigns as McKendree hospital superintendent

Charleston on March 22 reports Dr M V Godsby has tendered his resignation to the governor effective immediately. Dr H N Reeves, a hospital staff member, is named acting superintendent.

Charleston M. V. Godsby McKendree State Hospital H. N. Reeves

Film Praise Highlights Human Depth and Performances

The story unfolds with a deeply human portrayal that showcases sincere emotion. Herbert Marshall and Cary Grant provide superb support while Josef von Sternberg’s inspired direction ties the film together with a vivid, deeply felt vision.

Herbert Marshall Cary Grand Josef Vor Seg

Child Labor Law Ratified By Ohio Legislature

Ohio legislators ratified a federal child labor amendment. The Senate approved 26 to 2 and the House earlier passed it 112 to 2. The measure, first offered in 1925, had been defeated then.

Columbus Senate House

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