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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1932

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Radio Schedule Highlights May 4 On WEAF WABC And WJZ

Radio listings from Associated Press show the May 4 schedule across WEAF WABC and WJZ with time slots for orchestras, talk, interviews, dramas, and musical programs. Notable segments include Mendoza Orchestra, Shilkret Concert, Kate Smith, Crime Club, Sherlock Holmes, and Calloway Orchestra among others.

WEAF NBC Mountaineers Merle Thorpe Goldbergs Big Time Old Counsellor Mendoza Orchestra Shilkret Artists Musicale Nellie Revell Lopez Orchestra Ralph Kirberg Rogers Orchestra Agnew Wabc-Cbs Stern's Orchestra Myrt Marge Lanny Ross Easy Aces Morton Downey Sam Kate Smith Columbians Crime Club Shilkret’s Orchestra Dr. Bundesen

MacDonald to Undergo Another Eye Operation

London reports indicate Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald will have a second eye surgery. Doctors decided the operation is needed on his right eye four months after a glaucoma affected left eye was treated. Officials deny threats of blindness and say the health issue is being carefully managed.

London Ramsay MacDonald MacDonald

A Washable Nursery Reforming Childrens Rooms

By Alice Judson Peale the piece urges spotless nursery design with washable walls and rugs, light colors, linoleum floors, and easy care curtains. It recommends two sets of curtains, washable quilts, and furniture in washable finishes to maintain high cleanliness for a child’s play and learning space.

Mayors New Administration Cuts Shinnston Salaries

Shinnston city officials adopted a general salary reduction saving about 2400 dollars yearly. Mayor W. C. Wyatt and Fred Robey presided as new officials were sworn in. New appointees include Jack High Frank Haller Russell Smith and others with Harry Carder named chief of police and George Riffee as water board superintendent.

Shinnston W. C Jake” Wyatt Fred Robey Jack High Frank Haller Russell Smith B. Davis Harry Carder George Riffee Water Board Matt Kidd Jas. Jaynes Harry Nay Haran R. Harmer

44 Per Day Job Awaits Right Man At Cleveland

Cleveland May 4 There’s a 44 a day job here for a flyer to ascend 16500 feet daily in any weather to improve aviation safety. The current observer Ralph Wensinger plans to quit after losing 37 pounds and suffering headaches for days. He will resign after documenting air currents and atmospheric conditions.

Cleveland Ralph Wensinger

Taxpayers League of Taylor County Organizes

The Taxpayers League of Taylor County held an organization meeting at South Side School, presided by temporary officers with Frank M. Keane as president and C. S. Marshall as secretary. The tentative constitution and by laws were presented by H. Be Brestel, read, and adopted amid discussion. Attorney John L. Hechmer participated.

the Taxpayers League of Taylor County South Side Frank M. Keane C. 8. Marshall H. BE. Brestel John L. Hechmer

Hearings Concluded On Bonus Payment Debate In Congress

Washington reports that the House Ways and Means Committee closed hearings on the soldiers bonus payment plan. Rep Patman accused Secretary Mills of profiting from the tax provision aiding the revaluation of estates, a claim met with protests and later withdrawn. Mills declined further comment, and Rep Crisp noted Mills avoided commentary on the tax section.

Washington Mills Bilt Patman Tex House Ways and Means Democratic Republican Committee Texan Treasury Crisp Treadway Mass E. C. Alvord Revenue Committee Secretary of the Treasury United States Robert L. Owens Oklahoma Senate Banking Committee

Roosevelt leads Alabama delegates in primary returns

Delegates at large pledged to Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt won a near three to one lead as returns trickled in from Alabama's primary. A. E. Carmichael led Roosevelt on the ticket with 880 votes in 22 boxes. Hugo L. Black led the Senate race with 2,063 votes, followed by Kilby and Burns.

Montgomery Ala Franklin D. Roosevelt A. E. Carmichael Tuscumbia Roosevelt Hugh Mallory Selma Hugo L. Black United States Senate Black Thomas Kilby Anniston J. Morgan Burns Prohibition Charlie C. McCall Referendum Henry L. Anderton Birmingham Drys Anti-Saloon League New York The New Yorker

Taxpayers League Organization Plan Revisions

The group discussed revising the proposed constitution to prevent political activities that could cause dissension and weaken aims. An amplified committee will refine language and resubmit before a Rath Wewin meeting, then consider a county courthouse launch if membership grows.

Rath Wew Snd County Court House

Governor Rolph to return Gideon Bible to hotel

After arriving from a governors conference in Richmond Virginia Governor Rolph unpacked and found a Gideon Bible in his baggage. He plans to send the Bible back to the hotel as a courtesy and keeps the rest of the trip private.

Rolph Richmond

Rescue Efforts Continue After Boat Tragedy In Floods

The report notes that at least one delegate from each district remained sure amid the chaos as swollen waters claimed more workers. Thomas Mor tis, nearly drowned while bringing Slay ton’s body ashore, is improving with no serious ill effects expected. Glenn Ayers, who fell into the icy water when the boat overturned, has recovered.

Thomas Mortis Slayton Glenn Ayers

Bodies of two still missing after search

Elkins May 4 The swift muddy waters of the Tygart River kept the bodies of Virgil Nash and Leon Waugh missing after a Monday capsizing while hauling dirt for a greenhouse. An all day search by local officials and Aggregate residents under State Trooper Osborne used dynamite to dislodge snags but yielded no trace.

Elkins Tygart's Valley Virgil Nash Leon Waugh Olen H. Slayton G. H. Osborne

Wesleyan College Observes May Day at Buckhannon

Wesleyan College in Buckhannon observes May Day with an all day program. Seniors receive recognition services in the morning followed by rhododendron planting on the campus. The May queen is Miss Thelma McCoy of Connellsville Pa. A May Day pageant titled The Toyshop Romance by Annie Lorentz aluminus of 31 will be directed by Alice Nason.

Buckhannon West Virginia Wesleyan College Thelma McCoy Connellsville Toyshop Annie Lorentz Aluminus Alice Nason Department of

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