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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1932

Page

2

Radio Program Listings by Major Networks

Radio schedule listings show hourly programs across WEAF NBC WABC CBS and WJZNBC stations with shows from Mountaineers to orchestras and talk segments, including Time standards and program changes. Several To Be Announced slots and a mix of comedy drama music and educational segments fill the evening lineup.

WEAF NBC Mountaineers Mary and Bob Russ Columbo Dornberger Ralph Kirberg Hamp Simon's Wabc-Cbs Jack Miller Joe Palooka Myrt and Marge Mills Brothers Sylvia Froos Morton Downey the Club Lyman Orchestra Kate Smith Ben Bernie Crime Club Musicale Fast Freight Shilkret's Orchestra Funnyboners Convention of Religious, & Educational Associations Pancho's Stern's Coon-Sanders WJZ Ray Perkins Amos 'N Andy Just Willie Stebbins Boys Jones and Hare Sisters of the Skillet Koestner Orchestra John Fogarty Tehor Paris Night Life McCrary Brothers Studio Ensemble Hines Orchestra Milwaukee Orchestra Johnny Davis Agnew Orchestra

Stage Comedian Joins Radio Broadcast With Olsen Trio

New York May 2 stage comedian Jack Benny joins George Olsen on WJZ NBC at 8 30 pm for a master of ceremonies stunt. The program will air weekly for a while with Ethel Shutta, Olsen’s wife, as soloist.

New York Jack Benny Radio Tonight George Olsen

Kidnapped Mexican Titan From Exposure

Buffalo, May 3. Pedro Salinas a 30 year old Mexican from San Antonio Texas said he was kidnapped almost a month ago from Texas and thrown naked from a car a few miles south of Buffalo He was taken to a hospital in serious condition suffering from exposure Police were planning to question him after his recovery while they sought a sedan with three armed men and license plates from Texas Oklahoma or New York

Buffalo N. Y Texas Pedro Salinas San Antonio Salinas Oklahoma New York

Administrator's Sale of Thayer Household Goods in Grafton WV

The late Franklin T. Thayer's household goods and personal property will be sold at public auction at his home No 207 Maple Avenue Grafton West Virginia starting at 1 PM Saturday May 7 1932. D LATHAM Administrator.

Franklin T. Thayer Maple Avenue Grafton West Virginia

Many Changes in Membership Next Congress

Washington reports a record turnover in both chambers with reapportionment set to cost 27 House seats and reshape districts by next March. Incumbents face primaries in many states as several retire and new candidates seek seats, including possible bids against Senators and a looming debate over salaries cuts and major policy bills.

Washington House Senate Capitol Hill Pennsylvania Nebraska Illinois Hoover Recontruction Finance Corporation Beck-Linthicum Charles A. Crisp Georgia Phil Swing Joe Crail California Ralph Horr Jones Aldrich Rhodesand Effigene Wingo Arkans Charles Brand Ohio Moriton D. Hull Ilinois Indiana Alabama South Dakota Maryland Tydings Patterson Allgood Chindblom W. F. Hull Johnson Igoe Kunz Norton Golder Magrady Chase and Sullivan

Navy bill filibuster blocks Senate vote on Hale bill

Washington May 3 A senate filibuster prevented a vote on a motion to take up the Hale bill to build the navy to the limits allowed in the Washington and London naval treaties.

Washington Senate London

Village cancels taxes for 1932 in Cass City

Cass City Michigan May 3 The village council votes to eliminate the collection of village taxes for 1932 with a treasury of 19 503 90 dollars enough to cover normal expenses for several years and reflects village life compensations.

Cass City Mich

Bribery and character ethics noted in early schooling

A reflection on how offering rewards to children forms attitudes toward duty and affection. Jane resists bribes, illustrating a stance that rewards can undermine genuine motivation and standards. The piece argues such tactics risk cheapening effort and affection, affecting lifelong values. It also mentions awards for American biography, verse, and music scholarships.

Jane

Daily Cross Word Puzzle Across Clues and Wordplay

Fragmented clues and garbled entries describe a daily crossword with mixed terms. Rows list across numbers and hints, including spelling, language twists, and peculiar phrases, suggesting a puzzle page with irregular OCR results.

Notable Journalism and Literary Awards of 1931

A Chicago Tribune cartoonist John T. McCutcheon won the $500 prize for best American newspaper cartoon of the year with A Wise Economist Asks a Question printed August 19 1931. General John J Pershing received the $2000 award for best book on US history. Pearl S Buck’s The Good Earth won the $1000 prize for best novel by an American author.

Henry F. Pringle New York Theodore Roosevelt Geo. Dillon Ernst Bacon San Francisco Frank PR ‘Ley Brooklyn Selma Hi Jonathan’ D. Springer Port Chester Columbia School of Journalism United States John T. McCutcheon The Chicago Tribune John J. Pershing France Pearl, S. Buck

Opposition to Bill Sparks Bipartisan Vote Split

The debate centers on a bill opposed by the Treasury Secretary who says his views were not sought. On roll call, most Republicans backed the measure while only three Democrats—Douglas of Arizona, Huddleston of Alabama, and Williams of Texas—defied the administration. Goldsborough argued that debt payments require a higher price level to avoid bankruptcy and unjust debtor hardships.

Secretary of the Treasury Douglas Arizona Huddleston Alabama Williams Texas Goldsborough Sabena

Widow pension bill passes House for widows and orphans

Washington May 3 The House passed a pension bill for widows and orphans of world war veterans. The measure, expected to exceed 100 million dollars in five years, goes to the Senate after an overwhelming 316 to 16 vote. The plan would also cover aged dependent parents, a provision cut from the bill.

Washington House Senate Frank T. Hines

Claims Passage of Bonus Is Assured

Kansas City May 3 D D De Coe commander in chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars said legislation by the present congress approving full payment of soldiers adjusted compensation certificates was assured He arrived from Washington where he attended hearings on the proposed bill He said we have enough votes in the house to pass the bill or a substitute over the president s veto and we lack only three in the senate There are enough doubtful ones to swing the tide

Kansas City D. D. DeCoe Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United

City Firemen Elect Captain Bennett

City firemen last night elected Robert Bennett captain of the volunteer group. The drill on Maple avenue showcased hose lines, a fire plug connection, and the pump on the truck as Mayor C. O. King watched with 15 men present. The group discussed Memorial Day lunch stands, buying uniforms, and two new fire publications for the hall. Mayor King became an honorary member. George L. Jolliffe received a five-tube radio for the hall. Safety Chief McGee to visit for first aid instruction related to the mine safety car.

Robert Bennett Maple Avenue C. O. King Trek R. C. Hebb King Fire Department George L. Jolliffe McGee

Wellsburg Moose Home Mortgage Burn Planned

Grafton Moose and State Organizer Logan travel to Wellsburg next Sunday for exercises marking the burning of the mortgage on the Wellsburg Moose Home. The ceremony was corrected from Montgomery as reported yesterday.

Grafton Moose Logan Wellsburg Montgomery

New Chancery Suit Filed In Estate Dispute

A chancery action is on file in the circuit clerk’s office. A summons was issued Saturday and returnable at May rules. The suit is Tona Adams versus Harry Friedman, administrator of the late L. C. Bennett’s estate, with no particulars yet filed.

Tona Adams Harry Friedman L. C. Bennett

Hoover Wins Over France in Maryland Primary

Baltimore May 3 President Hoover carried Maryland in the Republican presidential preference primary by about 10,000 votes over former Senator Jospeh J France in the first clear clash between the two. With 1,262 of 1,365 voting places reported unofficial totals show Hoover with strong organization backing. Williams and Clark lagged in the senatorial race with Williams 15,984 and Clark 23,418.

Baltimore Hoover Maryland Joshe J. France Iit Wallace Williams Linwood L. Clark Williams Clark

For Rent Classified Rates With Word Based Charges

Sentinel ad rate card explains two cents per word for the first insertion and one cent per word for each additional insertion. Minimum 45 cents. Each initial and each figure count as one word. Ads must stay within proper classification and errors reported immediately.

Sentinel

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