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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1939

Page

2

Singing Lady Busy with Two NBC Proms in One Day

Stefie Wicker, the singing lady, plans to perform in two broadcasts Sunday. She will open and close her own program, rush between WEAF NBC's Jack and the Beanstock and WJZ NBC's Blue Bird where she has three roles, then finish the Beanstock and return to wrap up. Evening listings include Golden Gloves finals and shows on WABC CBS and WOR.

New York Stefie Wicker Weapnbc Golden Gloves Finer WEAF NBC J. P. Thomas Gene Krupa Fred Allen Kay Kyser College WABC CBS Jim McWil

Thursday radio schedule hints at varied programs

A readable snippet lists broadcasts on multiple stations with times and shows. Notable items include Atlantic Flight liams quiz, Paul Whiteman band, Theater of stars, Eddie Guest program, Easy Aces, Hobby Lobby, Horse and Bogey days, Ransom Sherman presents, and Public interest in democracy. A Thursday WEAF NBC slot is also noted at 1 30 p.m. with Words.

Liams Paul Whiteman Eddie WJZ NBC Ransom Sherman WEAF WHP Mary Nicholas E. G. Lowman WPAR Hail West Virginia Wj2z Hobby Lobby CBS Texaco Star Theater WLW Town Hall Baptist Chair Old Sage WSYR Marty Glickman Wings For the Martins MBS Faith Rhythm Rendezvous WMMN International News Raymond Paige Kay Kyser College of Musical Knowledge Ore Waz Ranson Sherman

World War II Era Radio Schedule Tallies

Central West Virginia station WMMN dominates the night with 5 000 watts at 890 kc. The schedule lists continuous programs from 5:30 P.M. through midnight featuring WMMN and many networks including NBC CBS and WLW. Notable acts include Jack Armstrong Smilin Jack Sophie Tucker and Amos n Andy along with orchestras and drama readings.

WMMN West Virginia Bill Edwards Howie Wing NBC Malcolm Claire WSM Dick Tracey WPAR Watts W4z Golden Serenaders Weap Rose Marie Lyon & Marlowe Dolores Asher Little Jimmie Sophie Tucker WIZ Lowell Thomas Black Flame Amazon CKLW Jimmie Allen WSB Amos 'N' Andy Wd2 WGR George Hamilton Orche Dorothy Rochelle Mr. Keen Persons CBS Ask-It-Basket Jim Williams

Radio Schedules Fragment From Aged Page

A fragmentary radio guide lists programming and personalities including Ma Perkins at 6, Eugene Conley as tenor, music hours and opera selections. It mentions amending the Wagner Act and features broadcasts from WABC CBS WJZ NBC MBS with speakers like Thomas J. Watson on Latin American trade.

Ma Perkins Eugene Conley Wabccbs School of the Air C. E. Hoffman Wjz-Nbc MBS Thomas J. Watson

Committees and Officers Recap for Event Organization

A damaged list shows committee roles for George D Vogel and others with names including Gordon Rosier Florence Wilkinson John Evans S M Zinn H C Compton James Holt Thomas Cummings E N Lock Ona Jefferys A A Miller J W Moss B M Zinn Ray Wiseman Ed H Hostler Max E Ray Howard W White Roy Z Burnside Torlock Rasmussen Daniel McVicker Harry S White F D Robinson William Grimes J C Helms H A Walls Walter A Wood and more. Emergency chair Virgil O Poe leads a small team with Ray Wiseman Harry Batson A T Miller and Ernest.

George D. Vogel Charles EF Burke Charles H. Turner A. N. Peters Fred Floyd Gordon Rosier Florence H. Wilkinson Johm T. Evans S. M. Zinn H. C. Compton James F. Holt Thomas Cummings E. N. Lock Ona C. Jefferys A. A. Miller J. W Moss 8. M. Zinn E.N. Lock Ray Wiseman Ed H. Hostler Max E. Ray Howard W. White Roy Z. Burnside Torlock Rasmussen Daniel McVicker Harry S. White F. D. Robinson William Grimes J. C. Helms H. A. Walls Walter A. Wood W. £. Hardin F. R. Frasher Ona C. Jefferys Ed N. Lock Clniman H. B. Scranage E. G. Kuhn Charles E. Burke H.C. Compton, Jr James C. Holt Ona C. Jeffery Automobiles Howard Withers L. L. Shriver Brooks Martin

Gift Coupon for World’s Greatest Literature Volumes

Gift coupon valid for any one volume of the 42 volume set of World’s Greatest Literature. Coupon with 3 percent gift-price points to claim a volume at Grafton Sentinel Office. Mail orders require postage and handling charges to the World’s Greatest Literature Department.

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Duce Warns France on Africa at 20th Anniversary

Ambiguous OCR fragment notes Mussolini era tensions with France over Africa and Mediterranean interests. It references warnings by the Italian leader, alleged accusations, and diplomatic exchanges, with garbled names and places preventing precise attribution.

Duce France Africa

Notable Names Listed for Reception Committee Roles

A list of individuals including Roy Z. Miller Ed N. Burnside and John Edwards Jr appears as reception committee members with chair John Edwards Jr leading the group along with Judge Herbert W. Dent and Dr. D. C. Peck. Other names include O Fleming G T Bartlett O E Wycekcl W J Hussion and Lloyd Shriver.

W. J. Frey E. N. Lock

President Roosevelt to visit Alabama institutes en route Warm Springs

President Roosevelt will speak briefly to students before visiting the Alabama Polytechnic Institute in Auburn. On the way to Warm Springs he will stop at Opelika, Alabama, to receive updates on congressional developments and foreign affairs while remaining informed of ongoing matters.

Ington Auburn Alabama Polytechnic Institute Warm Springs Opelika Ale Roosevelt

End of the Spanish Civil War Tests U.S. Recognition Timing

The closing phase of the Spanish Civil War presents the administration with two questions. First, when to recognize the Franco victory. Second, how to respond to the new regime and its implications for foreign policy and aid.

New York Renaissance Clinches Pro Basketball Title

CHICAGO March 29 The New York Renaissance the Harlem team known as the Rens won the first world series of professional basketball defeating Oshkosh Erie Sheboygan and others in finals to claim the national championship. The victory caps a three day run with 11 top clubs in contention.

Chicago New York Rens

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