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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1939

Page

2

Networks carry Mussolini speech to Paris Daladier address

New York dispatch notes that home speech of Premier Mussolini broadcast early Sunday will be linked to Paris for Daladier remarks at 2:45 p.m. via WJZ NBC WABC CBS and WOR MBS with English interpolations and summary. A separate WABC CBS program features five speakers on American reaction to Nazi aggression.

New York Mussolini Paris William Green Elbert D Thomas Hugh Johnson Theodore Roosevelt, Jr Wythe Williams Weaf-Nec Johnny

Radio Schedule Highlights for Wednesday Evening

A radio programming list outlines shows on WEAF NBC WJZ NBC and CBS WABC. Programs include Benny Goodman swing Dr Christian Mr Keen Fisk Singers Vic and Sade Duke University Glee Club U S Marine Band and Club Marines with times from 4:30 to 11:30 p m and various feature notes.

We the People Benny Goodman Dr. Christian Wjz-Nbc Mr. Keen Inside Story Information Doc Rockwell Brain Trust Fisk Singers WEAF NBC Words Vic and Sade Wabccbs Duke University Glee Club Ford Frick WJZ Parm Home Hour U. S. Marine Band Club Marines

Radio Schedule Highlights From West Virginia Station

WMMN in Central West Virginia airs a dense 24 hour slate featuring NBC CBS and ABC offerings. Key names include Jack Armstrong Adrian Romini Lowell Thomas Amos and Andy and Benny Goodman. Listings cover music dramas comedies and news across 5 30 PM to midnight periods with multiple orchestras and variety acts.

WMMN Jack Armstrong NBC Cbs—News Rhythmaires WJZ Bob Causer WOR Uncle Don Sidewalk Snoopers WHP Bill Edwards CBS Howie Wing Malcolm Claire WGR Dick Tracy WGBI Cbs—Foundation of Democracy Adrian Romini KDKA WHAS Advs Jimmie Allen Black Flame Amazon WSB Ray Collins Easy Aces WLW Amos Andy Wjr—Musicale Hollywood Reporter Voice of the Motorist Polish Alliance Orches Dick Powell Martha Raye Ed Smith We the People International House Benny Goodman Caravan Fibber McGee & Co Doc Rockwell Brain Trust CKLW Toronto Symphony Orca International News Dr. Christian Jean Hersholt MBS Bob Hope Jerry Colonna Jack Smart Oren WPAR Drama Guild Charlie Cook Raymond Gram Smoke Dreams Buddy Clark Uncle Bara Lanny Grey Doc Sunshine WSM Jimmy Joy Ore Amaos Noble Sissie Magnolia Blossoms WCAU Paul Sullivan Joe Sander Red Nichols the World In Review Glenn Gray Ray Kinney WJ2 Happy Hauck Gilen Gray Sammy Kaye Jan Savitt al Kavelin WBT Whas—Dence

Bushel Of Apples Is Costly to Kansas Man

Emporia Kansas story reports W A Keller paid 151.25 for apples. While chasing after a $10 bill that fell from his hand, two peddlers drove off with his billfold containing 150. The incident occurred as he dealt with the merchants at his home.

Kansas Emporia, Kas

McLean to Speak Huntington Meeting Dinner Host

Robert McLean publisher of the Philadelphia Bulletin and AP president will speak at the meeting of West Virginia AP members in Huntington on April 11. C E Smith of the Fairmont Times will preside and Huntington Publishing company will host a dinner that night.

Huntington Robert McLean The Philadelphia Bulletin Associated Press West Virginia C. E. Smith Fairmont Times Huntington Publishing Company

Building inspector issues permits for $117000 in Charleston

Building Inspector George B. Hendricks issued permits totaling $117000 for March construction in Charleston. The package includes $112000 for four new fire stations and a training tower.

Picgs LP Charleston George B. Hendricks

Gift Coupon for World’s Greatest Literature Volumes

Coupon offers any one volume from a 42 volume set with a 39 cent gift price. Mail orders require 6n extra per book for postage and handling to the World's Greatest Literature Department at Grafton Sentinel Office, Grafton WV.

Grafton Sentinel

Death of Aged Philippi Man John B Switzer 89

John B Switzer age 89 died at his home 208 North High street Philippi Sunday night after several months illness. Born March 22 1850 in Pleasant Creek Barbour county he moved to Philippi at 17 and lived there 72 years. He married Alice Jane Woodford who died five years ago. A carpenter and cabinet maker he also co ran a general merchandise store with James Woodford. Funeral Wednesday at Mary's Chapel with Rev C C Perkins and Rev Arthur Lazenby officiating. He recalled Civil War skirmish near Philippi when a Union soldier was wounded and died at the Switzer home.

John B. Switzer North High Street Phillippi Simon M Lucy Ann Proudfoot Switzer Pleasant Creek Barbour County Philippi Alice Jane Woodford James Woodford Bigelow Lodge A. F A. M J. W. Mouser Mary's Chapel Switzer

Barbour County Farmer Claimed By Tuberculosis

Orburn Stalnaker aged 54 farmer of Philippi route No 5 died at his home on the Philippi Belington road Sunday after a two year illness of tuberculosis He was born June 24 1886 to W P Stalnaker and Cora M Bartlett Stalnaker Funeral services were held at Silent Grove Baptist church at 11 oclock this morning Burial was in the church cemetery He is survived by his widow Emma Horbert Stalnaker a son Rupert two brothers G G Stalnaker Belington and H D Stalnaker Philippi a sister Mrs Lydia Hoisberry Akron Ohio and a granddaughter 20 months old

Orburn Stalnaker Philippi Philippi-Belington Barbour W. P. Stalnaker Cora M. Bartlett Stalnaker Silent Grove Baptist Church Emma Horbert Stalnaker Rupert G G. Stalnaker Belington H D. Stalnaker Lydia Hoisberry Akron Ohio

Last rites held for 74 year old Nicholas P Per

Funeral services were conducted today for Nicholas P Per, aged 74, in Princeton. The obituary notes he was a longtime resident and member of the local community, with services attended by family and friends. No further details available in the readable text.

Princeton Nicholas P. Per

Perkins Family Ties Highlight Local Lumber Legacy

Kins, a former lumberman and brother of Col. C. M. Perkins of Washington and Walter Perkins, president of the Georgia Lumber company at Bluefield, figures in the region's industrial narrative.

Auto Workers Back Thomas at UAW Convention

Cleveland March 28 President Roland J Thomas won early control of the CIO United Auto Workers convention with most delegates approving a rules move to make officer elections the last order of business and to require officer reports from the floor The action aimed to challenge vice president Richard T Frankensteen a Thomas rival and Ford unionizer while other possible candidates included George Aides and Walter Reuth ee

Cleveland Roland J. Thomas CIO United Automobile Workers Convention Rules Committee Thomas Richard T. Frankensteen Thomas’ Post Frankensteen UAW Ford Motor Co Thomas and Frankensteen Geo. Aides Walter Reuthee

President of Detroit Pow West Side Local Convenes CIO Leaders

Detroit area union chapter calls a convention with key CIO figures including Director of Phy, Secretary James, Vice Presidents Phillip Murray and Sidney Huiman, General Col Lee Pressman, and many CIO organizers. Frankensteen retires in favor of Addes as the presidency shifts.

Detroit Conver Frankensteen Addes CIO Vention Phy James Phillip Murray Sidney Huiman Col Lee Pressman

Receiver Moved Fairmont in Alpha Coal Case Decree

Circuit Clerk Clarence Cut said Judge Walter R Hage removed John R Hallam as receiver for the Alpha Coal Company in a decree citing mismanagement. Thompson was appointed.

Fairmont Marvel Clarence Cut Walter R Hage John R. Hallam Alpha Coal Com Thompson

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