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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1933

Page

2

Radio Schedule Highlights for Wednesday Evening

An extended listings page shows NBC WESF CBS and NBC WIZ networks with hourly programs from 5:30 PM to midnight. Notables include The Flying Family, Jacqueline Solomons, Bing Crosby, Burns and Allen, Sherlock Holmes adventures, and orchestras led by Vincent Lopez and Mark Fisher, among others.

Nbc-Wesf Flying Family Paul Wing Meyer Davis Andy Jerry Waddie Jacqueline Solomons Ray Knight Elvin Allman Goldbergs Fannie Brite Josef Shevinne Cole Pine Carveth Wells Vincent Lopez Ralph Kirberg Don Erwin's Don Pedros Nbc-Wiz Network Amos ‘N' Andy Griffith's Hollywood Martha & Hal Master Singers Chorus Frank Libuse Mark Fisher

Penny Plans Beer for Dining Car Service

Philadelphia officials say Pennsylvania railroad may sell beer in dining cars. Next July marks 21 years since beer and liquors were banned on the system. The decision hinges on actions in 13 states the railroad serves, with passenger traffic reps monitoring legislation.

Penny Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Trafic Department

Constance Bennett Holds Record of Success in Films

Opera House shows Constance Bennett in Rockabye as her latest success. The actress, active for five years since Cythera, has starred in numerous titles and maintained a consistent box office appeal across her career.

Constance Bennett RKO Pathe la Bénnett Joseph Hergesheimer Hollywood Mon Clay Sally Irene Mary Delux Miss Bennett

Lawson Theatre Presents Lawyer Man Starring Powell

Warner Bros. Picture Lawyer Man arrives at Strand Theatre for today and Thursday. William Powell, famed for Ladies Man, notes he never wore the role in real life and preferred a tougher part. As an East Side New York lawyer he faces political fights and personal clashes in a thriller packed with clashes and courtroom battles.

William Powell Warner Bros Strand Theatre Powell East Side New York

The Bluffer and a Timid Child: Hidden Fears in Speech

A lecture profile on how timid children cope with shocks and defend themselves. It warns that aggression can mask fear and urges parents to read behavior for genuine feelings, noting the risk of amplifying fear through forceful response. Also mentions a sensational ad and local timber economics at Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

Actress Cries As Shaw Dismisses Play As Piratical

Culver City Calif March 29 One of George Bernard Shaws caustic remarks left star actress Ann Harding in tears and briefly halted filming after he called a play she appeared in possibly piratical. The exchange occurred on a Metro studio set with Alice Brady Myrna Loy and Robert Montgomery present. Harding said the comment was rude and uncalled for. Shaw later toured the set and joked with Harding about Hedgerow Theatre, leaving her shaken. Shaw and Mrs Shaw then made a forced beach landing near Malibu during a flight from Sea Simeon to Clover Field. The landing was perilous but successful and the party included George Hearst publisher. The pilot was praised for the safe evasive action.

Culver City Calif George. Bernard Shaw Ann Harding Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio Shaw Miss Harding Alice Brady Myrna Loy Robert Montgomery Harding Hedgerow 1S Uttle Theater Jasper Deeter Santa Monica George Bernard Shaw California Malibus Mrs. Shaw George Hearst San Francisco Sea Simeon Clover Field

Turner Explains R F C Wage Cut

Charleston March 29 A belief that 30 cents an hour encouraged workmen to leave legitimate labor for relief work was exhaustively examined by Turner in explaining the recent wage adjustment at the Relief Fund Corporation proceedings.

Charleston

State RP cut lowers hourly pay for R P C workers

Major Francis W. Turner, acting director of public welfare, explained the rate drop from 30 cents to 22 1/2 cents an hour after a state unemployment relief administration meeting. Delegations urged reductions. a poll showed 41 counties favored it. The change raises hours for the same monthly relief, not total monthly income, and Governor Kump's salary cut is unrelated.

Francis W. Turner Public Welfare State Unemployment Relief Administration Turner

Two Young Men in Mayor's Court Today

City patrolmen Demoss and Mo ran arrested George Smith aged 30 and Hubert Prichard aged 22 on West Boyd Street last night shortly before midnight and lodged them in jail for alleged drunkenness. A bottle containing a gill of moonshine liquor was found on Smith's person when searched. This morning arraigned before Mayor King both pleaded not guilty and the trial was postponed until tomorrow. The young men are from County town.

Mayor’s Court Demoss and Moran George Smith Hubert Prichard West Boyd Street Smith King

Get License To Practice Midwifery In State

Charleston March 29 Dr. W T Henshaw state health commissioner announces that since the start of 1933 the State Health Department has granted licenses to 344 midwives to practice in the state. Of the number 1 was new and 313 were renewals. Licenses are granted by the department only on the order of local physicians and a dollar is charged to renew. The health department records show 429 licenses issued in 1932, up from 307 in the year prior. The following are licensed to practice in the county: Mrs. Dora B Doll, 223 Thayer Street Gratton. Mrs. John Griffith Flemington. Mrs. Mary McCoy Wendel.

Charleston Mar W.thenshaw State Health Sioner State Health Department Health Department Dora B. Doll Thayer Street Gratton John Griffith Flemington Mary McCoy Wendel

Funeral Services For Mrs Kinsey Planned At Webster

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 30 PM from the Webster Baptist church for Mrs J W Kinsey with Rev Hugh Pigott of Fairmont officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Surviving relatives include brothers Howard and Thomas Waller of Webster and a nephew George Kinsey of St Charles Street.

Webster Baptist Church J. W. Kinsey Hugh Pigott First Baptist Church of Fairmont Church

British War Debt Settlement Dominates March Cabinet

London braces for a decision on final settlement of war debts owed to the United States as Norman Davis arrives as special ambassador. Cabinet discussions aim to avoid reviving German reparations tied to Lausanne terms, with action expected in parliamentary circles. Also noted are rail freight risk rules and fishing temperature data from Virginia Cape trials.

London Norman H. Davis United States Europe Rosevelt Davis United States

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