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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1936

Page

2

First Steps in New Farm Conservation Program This County

Taylor county farms begin a work sheet survey under the National Agricultural Conservation program. No contracts or obligations exist with the worksheet. The effort aims to assess soil-depleting leases, determine farmer payments and eligibility, and guide soil-building practices. Community committees assist, gathering 1935 crop and land data. Patronize Sentinel Advertisers.

Taylor County National Agricultural Conservation Program James L. Copeman Mr. Copeman

Nightly Radio Schedule Highlights Across NBC CBS and Local Stations

A dense listing of 6:00 p.m. through midnight program blocks across NBC CBS and local stations including WJZ WGN WLW KMOX WCPO WHAS WSAI WAVE WSM WJR WGY and others. Programs feature orchestras, variety shows, dramas, news commentary, operatic and musical acts, and comedic sketches with noted performers and conductors.

NBC Amos 'N' Andy CBS Kaltenborn WJZ Easy Aces Sketch KMOXE WGN Palmer House WHAS Ether WSAI Omar Mystic Sally Schemerhorn NBEC Edwin C. Hill WMMN Eleana Moneak Tony Russell WAVE WCPO Daring Sisters WLW Sam and Abner Kate Smith Jé Miller WGY Tom Powers Boake Carter KDKA Dan Sylvia WSM Jimmy Matterr Tom, Dick and Harry WSR Jack Randolph Good Times Society WCKY Art Corner WHIO Marvelle Roy Shields Jack Hylton Sammy Fuller WGBF Wire—Rubinoff Florence Fisher Ted Weems Phil Levants Pratt & McNeil KMOX Jimmie Mattern Dream Weaver Wszz Charles Dornberger Tommy Dorsey Earl Hines Jesse Crawford WENR the King's Jesters Stasia Abe Lyman Wiz—Shander Bobby Meeker Benny Goodman WWVA Ruby Newman Henry King Wuz George Olsen Dante Kmox—King's Orchestra. Wir—Solay Violinist. 12:00—Midnight, Kmox Phillip Cane Wave—Club Hollywood Whas—Dance Orchestra Bob Nolan

Chambers quits as board head after quarrel in Charleston

James A. Chambers resigned as president of the state board of control amid a dispute with Governor Kump over loyalty in the Democratic primary. He said no man or group could coerce him and that Holt’s camp accused him of siding with Via and Bittner. Chambers planned to finish state institution matters before returning to Huntington.

Charleston James A. Chambers Board of Control Chambers Kump Iitner Homer A. Holt L. R. Via Huntington Holt van A. Bittner United Mine Workers Pruntytown Mr. Via X x T Ernest L. Bailey Mr. Bailey Via Bittner Zang

Statement of Out Campaigning and Alleged Coercion

A speaker contends he had not pledged to the Van Bittner group and refused coercion. He claims accusations are false except a remark that Bailey was a fine gentleman. He says he withdraws amid hurt feelings and unjust criticism while Chambers accuses John Baker White of pressuring state institutions to align employees for Attorney General Halt.

van Bittner Bailey Chambers John Baker White

Yost Prompts Reply in West Virginia GOP Row

Huntington dispatch reports Natalie Sutherland Walker accuses Lena Lowe Yost of seeking personal honors and patronage while Yost denounces women in GOP as menaced by servitude. Walker cites Yost’s 1920 1932 RNC tenure and alleged monopolization of party honors. In Logan, Trooper Kelly charges Andrew G. Davis with reckless driving after a Greenville elementary pupil is critically injured. Davis posts 1000 bond.

Huntington Natalie Sutherland Walker State Republican Executive Committee Lena Lowe Yost Logan L. W. Kelly Andrew G. Davis Greenville Ralph Hammonds Davis

Evacuation Ordered as Ethiopian Tribes Threaten City

American minister to Ethiopia Cornelius Van H. Engert ordered the evacuation of the American legation in Addis Ababa as tribesmen rioted and threatened to destroy the city amid advancing Italian forces. Mrs. Engert remained with her husband during the crisis.

Cornelius van H. Engert Ethiopia Addis Ababa Engert U. S

Earle warns Pitt leader over state funds stalemate

Governor George H. Earle warned Pitt leaders that if he must cut the university's million dollar state appropriation he will move funds to other institutions. He demanded alumni elect 15 of 30 trustees and noted scholarships would shift to Penn State Temple or Penn if funds were withdrawn. A legislative committee last year urged alumni board representation amid probes of academic freedom at Pitt.

Pittsburgh George H. Earle University of Pittsburgh Pitt Omicron Delta Kappa John G. Bowman Pennsylvania State College Temple University University of Pennsylvania

Three Blind Girls To Star in Radio Drama

Three blind women from the Light House players of New York City will perform a one act radio play. Lilian Hillman Ruth Askanis and Rose Licarsi memorize their parts as they would on stage. Seeing male lead Lyons Wickland, who acted opposite Mae West, will star in Afternoon, airing via CBS on May 14.

New York Stoue New York City Lilian Hillman Ruth Askanis Rosé Licalsi Lyons Wickland Mae West CBS

Keyser Garden Club Plans Mineral County Flower Show

The Keyser Community Garden club meets today in Keyser to arrange for the Mineral county flower show.

Keyser Mineral County

Holt Campaign Attacks Neely and Bittner in Clarksburg Rally

Senator Rush D Holt urged support for Ralph M Hiner for the Democratic nomination and harshly criticized Senator Neely and Van A Bittner. He warned the race hinges on resisting a political dictatorship and denounced politics used to weaponize human misery during wartime. Holt appeared despite a throat infection against medical advice.

Clarksburg Rush D. Holt Ralph M. Hiner Hiner Tourisquere M. M. Neely van A Bittner United Line Workers Neely Holt van A. Bittner Senator Neely West Virginia

Soap thefts signal river swimmers at capitol

Charleston May 7 report quotes Lawrence Cunningham superintendent of buildings and grounds warning soap thefts from capitol lavatories mark opening of swimming season. He notes the pattern as a sign burliness to river swimmers who come here for soap.

Charleston Lawrence Cunningham Capitol

Jury Shortfall Prompts Court to Draw Additional Jurors

Only 25 of 50 jurors drawn for the spring term reported. Judge Thomas R. Shepherd ordered 16 more jurors to report today to fill the panel for circuit court.

Morgantown Ballot Question on Water Plant Purchase

Morgantown voters will decide in the June 2 municipal election whether the city will buy and operate the Morgantown Water Company's plant. The city council ordered the ballot printed to seek public approval for the water plant purchase and operation.

Morgantown Water Plant Morgantown Jon Morgantown Water Company

Upton Chosen President of Monongalia Teachers

Morgantown May 7 The Monongalia County Teachers Association elected Arthur V Up ie principal of Morgantown High School as president. Joseph Rosier president of Fairmont State Teachers College addressed the annual meeting.

Morgantown Monongalia County Teachers’ Association Arthur V. Upie Joseph Rosier Fairmont State Teachers’ College

Traffic drive cuts WV April deaths, says police official

West Virginia state police Col. P. D. Shingleton reports the April traffic drive reduced fatalities to 30 from 37 a year earlier. The first quarter totals show 111 deaths, down from 148 in the same period last year.

Charleston P. D. Shingleton West Virginia

Armstr ong graduates list Baccalaureate and normal diplomas

Dr Armstrong reports the graduation of thirty two students from the normal school. Baccalaureate degrees go to Earl Burner Philippi Alvin Clark Weston Elizabeth Gandy Fortesque N J William Lambert Philippi Edwin Robinson Mount Clark Robert Senior Simpson Elbert Stemple Moatsville. Normal diplomas awarded to Anna Se Brownton Juanita Baughman Philippi Chester Cole Clarksburg Frances DeMoss Grafton Benjamin Findley Simpson Sara George Be ington Oswald Gwinn Beckley Leonard Hall Belo Edith Javvis Nellis Warren Kennedy Philippi Virginia Lake Simpson Christine McDaniel Philippi Mary Frances Maynard Barrett Joe Piccolo Brownton Dorothy.

DR. Armstrong Earl O. Burner Philippi Alvin Clyde Clark Weston Elizabeth C. Gandy Fortesque N. J William Lambert Edwin C. Robinson Mount Clark Robert Paul Senior Simpson Elbert Stemple Moatsville Frank Annese Brownton Juanita Elizabeth Baughman Chester Hoff Cole Clarksburg Frances Elinor Deardorff Winfield Barbata Frances DeMoss Grafton Benjamin Flavius Findley Sara Dorinda George Beington Oswald M. Gwinn Beckley Leonard Hall Belo Edith Javvis Nellis Warren B. Kennedy Virginia Lake Christine Elinor McDaniel Mary Frances Maynard Barrett Joe Piccolo Dorothy

Notice to Creditors of the Estate of Sarah Ray Deceased

Legal notice directs all persons with claims against the estate of Sarah Ray to exhibit them with vouchers to the Commissioner of Accounts in Grafton West Virginia by November 2 1936 or be barred. The notice bears date April 29 1986 and is signed by J Guy Commissioner of Accounts.

Sarah Ray Grafton Taylor County West Virginia Guy

New Way to Hold False Teeth in Place

A brief ad advertises Fasteeth a fine powder to keep dentures firm and comfortable with no taste or sensation. It promises to sweeten breath and is available from druggists in three sizes.

Local graduates and names listed for civic diploma fusion Lake Simpson

A fragmentary list of individuals including Elizabeth Rexg Queen Philippi Mildred Lee Robinson Mount Clare Laula J Leech Galloway Hazel Sherman Belington Dora Sinclair Newburg Carrie Small Independence Maxine Sny der Doris Stalnaker Pauline Stalnaker Philippi Janice Stansberry Neva Stinespring Richwood Brett Strader Philippi Geraldine Sturm Philippi Charles Summers Philippi Mary Swisher Romney Lindsey Wolfe and others, suggesting a fused diploma or recognition event.

Queen Philippi Elizabeth Rexgrode Charleston Mildred Lee Robinson Mount Clare Laula J. Leech Galloway Hazel Virginia Sherman Belington Dora Lucille Sinclair Newburg Carrie Small Independence Maxine Inez Sny Doris Doreen Stalnaker Philip Pauline Stalnaker Janice Stansberry Va Stinespring Richwood Brett A. Strader Geraldine Mae Sturm Philipp Charles Robert ‘Summers Mary Anna Swisher Romney Lindsey Allen Wolfe Fusi¢Ye Lake Simpson

More Detective Stories in the American Weekly

Exciting details of adventures featuring the French detector and the Bertillon system are recounted in the American Weekly. The magazine, sold with the Baltimore American every Sunday, offers these tales from a former associate of the master.

Bertillion Master Mind Big Baltimore American All Newsdealers Ndv

Start a course of S88 Blood Tonic for well being

The ad asserts digestion can be aided by a simple regimen of S88 Blood Tonic to address pale tiredness weight loss and fatigue. It claims blood cells weaken and anemia risk, urging a trial as a safe non organic remedy.

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