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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1932

Page

2

Radio Schedules for WEAF WABC and affiliates

Radio program listings from Associated Press style schedules for WEAF and WABC with times and performer lineups. Features include Mountaineers June Parsell Sonata Recital and various orchestras, bands, and drama segments across 5:30 PM to 11:15 PM slots.

WEAF NBC June Parsell Goldbergs Lawrence Tibbett Radio Forum Kay Donna Centralto Russ Columbo Denny Orchestra Calloway Orchestra Ralph Kirbery Rogers Orchestra Larry Funk

Strand Theatre Believes It Or Not Minstrel Show

Van Arnam's Minstrels head the Strand tonight and Tuesday as the only minstrel attraction in the world described as advanced yet traditional. The 22 white performers excel in song, dance, and comic bits led by Billy Henderson, a famed blackface comedian. Look for the big parade at high noon.

van Arnam Strand van Amam Billy Henderson

Athletics Release Two Players From Philadelphia Club

The Philadelphia Athletics announced the unconditional release of shortstop Joe Boley and catcher Buckey Hammond. The moves leave the club to adjust its roster as the season progresses.

Athletics Philadelphia Philadelphia Athletics Joe Boley Buert Buckey Hammond

Tageter’s Sale of Real Estate in Taylor County WV

Legal notice announces a public auction of sixty one lots and a dwelling in Walnut Hill Rosemont Taylor County West Virginia with unsold portions of five more lots. Property sold subject to half oil and gas rights. Terms require half cash or more with note and vendor’s lien as security. Sale set May 18 1932 at 11 A M at Taylor County Courthouse Grafton WV. Trustee William B Gibson. May 9 16.

Grafton West Virginia Walnut Hill Rosemont Taylor County E. K. Way William B. Gibson

Sale of Real Estate and Personal Property in Taylor County

Special Commissioner announces public auction on May 23 1932 at 1 p m at the Taylor County courthouse for Parcel No 1 in Grafton and Parcel No 2 in Tunnelton WV including a dwelling and two lots. Parcels include specific trusts stocks bonds and notes. Terms offer one third cash and balance on six and twelve month credits. Fiduciary notices follow.

McGraw and Yates Grafton Taylor County West Virginia Yates Avenue William B. Cruise Anne E. Cruise Gibson Street Tunnelton Preston County Tygart Valley’ Tracton Company Grafton Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Thornton Fire Brick Company Tygart Valley Traction Company

Bankruptcy notice in United States District Court West Virginia

Gerald N. Smith doings as Smith Auto Co. of Grafton is adjudged bankrupt on January 18 1932. Creditors meeting set for May 14 1932 at 10 am at O B Wyckoff office Grafton. Creditors may prove claims appoint a trustee inspect the debtor and authorize sale of personal property. Dated May 4 1932. Commissioner P Samples.

District Court of the United States West Virginia Gerald N. Smith Gerald N.smith Smith Auto Co Grafton Taylor and District Smith , Auto Co C. E. Wyckoff W. Va G. W. Ford ,Esq

Talks on parenting and fostering social sharing habits

The excerpt argues that only children tend to be self centered and cling to parental affection, hindering later attachments. It recommends early nursery school, visiting cousins, and substitute siblings to cultivate sharing, social attitudes, and intelligible adjustments with peers and adults.

Go Uauer Cununda

Warden Announces Early Release of Albert Fall

Santa Fe reports Warden Ed Swope of the New Mexico state penitentiary said Albert B Fall would be released from prison sometime after noon today.

Santa Fe N. M Ed Swope New Mexico State Penitentiary Albert B

Don't Sleep On Left Side Gas Hurts Heart Adlerika Ad

An old newspaper ad urges readers to try Adlerika from Union Drug Company to relieve stomach gas and nervousness, promising relief and sound sleep after a single dose. The copy targets restless sleep caused by gas on the left side and claims quick comfort.

Union Drug | Company Adv

Methodist Church Backs Racial Equality Plan at Conference

Atlantic City May 9 The Methodist Episcopal Church endorses strict racial equality by declaring delegates cannot be barred by color in hotels or public facilities when quadrefinial conference meets. Dr Ernest F Tittle advocates joining federal and ecumenical efforts against segregation. The conference also urges raising 1 million dollars to rescue the World Service program from financial peril.

Atlantic City N. J Methodist Church, South General Conference Methodist Episcopal Church Ernest F. Tittle Evanston, Ill Federal Council of Churches Congresstion Christian Church

Left surge routs Tardieu in French runoff election

Paris May 9 Premier Andre Tardieu's government of the Right Center was routed as Left and Radical-Socialist gains totaled 151 seats for Edouard Herriot and 129 for Leon Blum.Calls for nationalization of railways and insurance accompanied the shift as talks of a Left Center government emerged amid mourning for President Doumer.

Paris Andre Tardieu Chamber of Deputies Chamber Edouard Herriot Radical Socialists Leon Blum Hiad Paul Painleve Paul Doumer M. Blum

Stage Debut for Mrs Lamont Jr as Actress in Denver

The debutante daughter-in-law of Secretary of Commerce Mrs Robert P Lamont Jr makes her first acting appearance in Denver after minor amateur roles. In global politics a new Chamber of Deputies will convene in June with Radical Socialists leading, followed by Socialists and Communists in a 599-seat parliament after the first ballot. The election produced shifts with Communists and Independents gaining and disturbances flaring in Oran and Bordeaux.

Robert P Lamont Jr Secretary of Commerce Denver Chamber of Deputies Moscow M. Raelle Douai Oran Algeria Bordeaux Jean Deschael Paul Deschaneu

Hoover and Mills Push Economy Drive in Senate

A White House meeting with Secretary Mills and eight appropriations leaders focused on cooperation to pass the economy and revenue measures. Hoover urged nonpartisan budget discipline and speed, seeking a $237000000 savings to balance the 1933 budget, while Senate tax plans faced possible precedence disputes.

Senate Appropriations Committee Mills Hoover Finance Committee Senate Finance’ Committee House Senate Watson Indiana Appropriations Committee White House Jones Washington Hale Maine Oddie Nevada Keyes New Hampshire Steiner Oregon Dale Vermont Dickinson Town Davis Pennsylvania

Classified Classifieds with Cash Copy Rates

Sentinel ad rates and formatting rules describe two cent per word for first insertion and one cent for each additional insertion, 45 cent minimum. Ads limited to proper classification. Sample items include WANTED cleaning, RENT a small house with yard, HELP WANTED male salesmen for shirts, and LOST leather billfold with cards. Return details provided.

Sentinel F. & F. Shirt Co Broadway N. Y. City Aran

Daily Cross-Word Puzzle Solution From Saturday

Puzzle solution list with scattered clues and partial answers including references to Inallan and various word fits. The readable section shows downs and across hints with partial fills and stray letters, reflecting a scrambled OCR of a Saturday crossword page.

Grafton Drum Corps Places Fifth in Parkersburg Contest

Grafton drum and bugle corps finished fifth in a Parkersburg contest at Sta dium Field amid post corps participation. Fairmont won, Tarentum second, Piedmont third, Martins Ferry fourth, with Clarksburg sixth, Moundsville seventh, and Charleston eighth. The event joined the West Virginia American Legion mid year conference, attracting many Legionnaires and featuring maneuvers and music.

Grafton Parkersburg Stadium Field Fairmont Tarentum Piedmont Martins Ferry Clarksburg Moundsville Charleston West Virginia Department American Legion Wood County

New Chancery Suit Filed in Circuit Court

Guy McCartney sues Dr. O S Campbell in a chancery action filed today with Circuit Clerk Frank Hollis Jr. Attorney Eugene Sommerville represents the plaintiff and the basis of the action is not disclosed.

Frank Hollis, Jr Guy McCartney O. S. Campbell Eugene Sommerville

Stampeding Cattle Wreck Movie Town at The Lash

At the Opera House tonight and tomorrow the film The Lash shows a stampede of several thousand longhorns through a Malibu Rancho town set for a Western. Fourteen cowboys spent hours rounding up the herd after the staged scene damaged the town. Mary Astor Marian Nis James Rennie and Arthur Stone star in this early California days tale.

Richard Barthlemess Opera House Malibu Rancho Frank Lloyd Mary Astor Marian Nis James Rennie Arthur Stone Bar Imess Colo California

Lightning Kills Two Caddies and Golfer at Nashville Course

A lightning strike at Shelby Park municipal course in Nashville kills three players, caddies Roy Wooddell and Elliott Shelley aged 28 and 17 and Roy Pugh 14, injuring two others Paul Swan and Ernest Criswell. Survivor quote recalls impact.

Nashville Tenn Shelby Park Municipal Cours Roy Wooddell Elliott Shelley Roy Pugh Paul Swan Ernest Criswell H.C. Bratton Bratton

Sunday Movies Draw Light Attendance

Bishop Moore pleads for united Methodism at the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Baltimore. The San Francisco bishop, A J Moore, urges avoiding north south divisions as the church discusses the newly liberalized Sunday observance affecting the coast.

Atlantic City N. J United Americ Methodism Methodist Episcopal Church Baltimore A. J. Moore San Pit Cisco M. E South

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