Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Grafton Sentinel in Grafton, West Virginia

We have 4,406,501 pages in West Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1939

Page

2

Rail Problems Highlighted In National Broadcast Schedule

A New York report outlines overseas broadcasting growth after the Hitler speech. NBC reorganizes with A H Morton becoming vice president in charge of television. Hoover is set to speak tonight on railroad problems and other programs air across WJZ NBC WEAF and WABC including Guy Lombardo and Eddy Duchin performances.

New York Hitler NBC A. H. Morton Hoover WJZ Radio Forum Burton K. Wheeler Wormes J. Stanley McLean Canada WEAP Herbert Hoover WEAF Prontiers al Pearce Margaret Speaks Eddy Duchin Marek Weber WABC CBS Eddie Cantor Cavalcade of America Howard and Shelton Radio Theater Guy Lombardo Jimmy Kempi

Where Fliers Crashed and Broadcast Schedule Echoes

Radio listings reveal a dense day of programs including True or False at 10:05, Hymns of all churches at 3:30, Vic and Sadie at 4:45, and The American Farmer with Taft and Smith at 5:30. NBC CBS and other chains air features from the National Catholic School of Social Work to the League of Nations pavilion at the world fair, with high school awards and Descriptive Program from France noted.

Primrose Quartet National Catholic School of Social Work NBC Federation of Women’s Clubs Vic Sadie CBS Chain Curtis Senator Taft Rep T. V.smith Wijz France CBS MBS League of Nations Ssecretary Wallace WPAR WIBX WMMN Cbs—Radio Theatre WJJZ Hour of Charm WGBI WGR WHP Bill Sherman Columbia Workshop WJZ National Radio Forum Eddy ‘Duchin Mbs—Symphony WLW Fed. of Nat'l Radio Forum WENR Jay Mills Mitchell Grand Tanaris Eewin C. Hill

Night Radio Schedule with WMMN and Networks

Radio grid lists WMMN and networks NBC CBS WJZ WHP and more from 5:30 PM to 11:30 PM. Programs include news sketches concerts band orchestras and variety acts across multiple stations and time slots with noted performers such as Sophie Tucker Eddie Cantor Jimmy Kemper and Ozzie Nelson.

NBC CBS MBS Smilin’ Jack Sophie Tucker Wdz Douglas Man Vaughn de Leath Dick Tracy Milt Herth WJR Sidewalk Snoopers WOR Uncle Don Keene, Inc Sport Edwards WEAF Malcolm Claire Aren's Storios Howie Wine WJ2 Patricia Gilmore WSM Wwammn Eddie Cantor del. Courtney Orches Bob Trout WJZ Ray Perkins Ci Dian KDEA Chet Smith Enoch Light Lowell ‘Mamas Her Amos Andy Tom & Abber WGY WGBI Pet_ Revue Caravan Jimmy Kemper Starian Frankie Master Ted Weems Eddy ‘Rogers Lee Shelley WHAS Eady Rogers Orel Scklw Shepfield

Russian flier crash ends world fair bid on Miscou Island

In a fogbound flight from Moscow to New York two Soviet aviators Brig. Gen Vladimir Kokkinaki and Maj Mikhail Gordienko were forced to land on Miscou Island New Brunswick. Kokkinaki fainted at the controls due to lack of oxygen and the plane pancaked on landing. They were treated by Dr Louis Specter and later flown to New York aboard Vanderbilt’s transport. Dictator Stalin sent felicitations.

Moscow Kokkinaki Gordienko Miscou New Brunswick New York New York World’s Fair Vladimir Kokkinaki Mikhail Gordienko Floyd Bennett Airport Miscou Island M. B Moncton N. B Harold 8. Vanderbilt Louis Specter Brooklyn

Daniel Roper Named Minister to Canada

President Roosevelt sent Daniel C. Roper former secretary of commerce to the senate as minister to Canada. Roper has been out of office since mid December and moves from government work into a new field of public service in the diplomatic post.

Daniel Roper Canada Washington Roosevelt Senate Daniel ‘C. Roper Commerce Roper Commerce Department Harry Hopkins

Fire at Twentieth Street Baptist Church Ruled Incendiary

A small fire at the Twentieth Street Baptist church in Huntington was called plainly incendiary by Fire Inspector Harry Damron. Leaves from song books and sandpaper were stuffed in a corner of the church roof and ignited, starting last night. The incident follows other fire-hunting efforts in the area, with local officials noting the motive appears deliberate.

Huntington Twentieth Street Baptist Church Harry Damron

Skaggs & Co Gifts for Young Men in Elgin

Skaggs & Co offers curated gift options for young men in Elgin. Quality selections emphasize practical style, durable materials, and timely availability for birthdays and special occasions. The store highlights affordable classics alongside notable items for graduation and hobbies.

Elgin Skaggs & CO

Two Are Ready After Route 50 Car Accident

H B Wilson of Blueville faced a Saturday U S route 50 crash plea of guilty to reckless driving before Justice A B Knabensime. Trooper G F Randall testified. A companion, H Brian Wilson, a State Road Commission inspector, was fined $10 and costs for intoxication in a public place.

H. B. Wilson Blueville U. S White Justice of the Peace A. B. Knabensime G. FP. Randall H Brian*Wison State Road Commission

Roosevelt to discuss Hitler address in fireside chat

Reporters heard that some legislators expect President Roosevelt to address Hitler's speech in a fireside chat. Germany offers peace assurances to nations that request them with concrete proposals to the Reich as part of the 10 year non aggression pledge.

George Lees Roosevelt Hitler Priday Reich George

European crisis cited as possible general conference urged

The representative and Nye backed George's view that further peace proposals would be ineffective. They suggested a general European conference could foster real understanding. The tense European situation highlighted the ban on arms shipments to belligerents remains in force, with only the cash and carry provisions expiring.

al- Nye George Great Britain

Telephone 1888 Heavy Blasts Cause Rock Throws Around City

Mayor E O Waugh reported rocks from a hospital site blasted loose and hurled toward Knotts Avenue area. Residents in several blocks witnessed a hail of stones, though damage was avoided. Contractors promised lighter charges to slow delays in excavation at the Greenbrier site and Skaggs & Co with Sterling Gorham items mentioned.

Page Withers E. O. Waugh Gillispie Knotts ‘Avenue

Champion's bridge advice from Chartes Goren unfolds

In a Barclay on Bridge column, advice from champion Chartes Hl Goren of Philadelphia emphasizes simple habits of mind. The deal analysis shows how playing East holding the first spade can secure a plus overtrick through a hold-up strategy. The piece notes a youth learning from the lesson and poses a planning question for 3 No Trump if West leads clubs.

Chartes Hl Goren Philadelphia North Vulnerablen & T South West East Mr. Goren Boni King Postures Syndicate, Soc

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Virginia Science Jerry Music Jimmie Allen Cbs—Cavalcade of America Paul Martin Name Three Bob Hawk West Virginia University West Virginia Employment Seevice Firestone Margaret RCA Crosley Muggs Skeeter Lander Cantus Rhinelander Byswallves Rietwood Etta Ketta THEFS Dizzy Dame Miles MGS BY Paul Robinson Eve Kay Big Sister Les Les Forgraye Russ Fliers Gotham Barium Reduction Corp'n Charleston Britain L. D. Delaney General Electric Appliance W. Main St Grafton Sentinel Grafton, W. Va tern—Greenbrier Gorham Sterling Pat Barclay Shepard Barclay
Search Courier

Search the Grafton Sentinel Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Grafton Sentinel?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication