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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1939

Page

7

Plan Mother's Day Programs in New York Broadcasts

Mrs James Roosevelt 85 is set for two Sunday broadcasts from New York. At 1 30 on WEAF NBC she will host the Golden Rule Foundation program introducing 80 year old Mrs Elias Compton as this year's typical American mother with baritone John Charles Thomas. At 4 15 she will speak with Baroness de Watteville and Bunty Austin on moral rearmament week ahead of a rally. Also boxing tonight on WJZ NBC features Solly Krieger versus Billy.

New York James Roosevelt WEAF NBC Elias Compton John Charles Thomas Roosevelt Robert de Watteville Prance H. M Bunny Austin WJZ Solly Krieger Billy

Royal family notes and Preakness day broadcasts

The Queen Mother watches over Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose as parents travel to the U S and Canada. Listings include sports boxing and sailing events and a full slate of radio programs from WABC CBS WJZ NBC and other stations with concerts, plays, quizzes, and the Preakness preview and running at Pimlico.

Mary of England Elizabeth Margaret Rose U. S Canada Weaf Nbc Columbia

Tax Revision Ideas Stir Hope for Business Relief

Treasury input may shape changes after social security act amendments. Administration hints at undistributed profits levy remains, while a flat corporate tax, capital gains rewrite, and lower top individual rate are discussed to spur investment and growth. Sailors recount Edith C Rose distress and a calm sea near Yarmouth after a long row.

Doughton House Ways and Means Committee Treasury Coughton Roosevelt Capitol

Radio Listings From WMMN West Virginia Evening Schedule

A dense listing of radio programs and time slots across WMMN and partner networks. Includes NBC CBS and local acts with orchestras, news, dramas, variety shows, operas, and boxing commentary through midnight. Names like Burns and Allen, Jimmie Fidler, Guy Lombardo, and Ozzie Nelson appear among many stations and programs.

Jimimie Fidler WJ2 Jan Savitt CBS Lum Abner WGBI WOR WSM WIR NBC Metropolitan Opera Buddy Clark WLW Inside Stuffy Smith CKLW Jimmie Allen KDKA Buck Rogers Nbc—Cities MBC MBS Charlie Cook Richard Himber Orches WET MMN Burns and Allen Metropolitan Opera Camp Cklw—Board of Education WWVA West Virginia Niagara String Quartet Will McCune International Situation WPAR Wanda WJZ Paul Martin Will Osborne Donna Drake WMMN Guy Lombardo Madison Square Garden Grand Central Station Boone County WHP WIBX Wsyr—Journal NEBC Jery Cooper Robert L. Ripley Ted Fio-Rito WSB Jimmie Fidler WFBS Sun Dodgers WGY WMMM Ozzie Nelson Amos Andy Seger Ellis Mr. Dist Paul Burton KYW WCAU WJTN June Moody June Moody. 10:05 P. M. Wmmn—Edwin C. Hill del Courtney Lum & Abner WJR Beach Comber Wsm—World In Review Cab Calloway Woody Herman Burns & Allen Int'l Doc Sunshine WGR Manhattan WHK Suger ‘N’ Spice King Kimo Kalohi Hakatians Fireside Singers Horace Lapp Kay ‘Kyser Ernie Haist Blue Barron Internation Golden Gloves al Marisco Internation Kay Kyser Emerson Gill Leighton Noble Charles Barnett Seger Bilis International News

SINKING OF TWO COASTAL SCHOONERS IN FOG NEAR NOVA SCOTIA

In dense fog off the Nova Scotia coast the schooners Isabelle Parker of Boston and Edith C. Rose of Gloucester collided and sank. Survivor reports say Frank Nickerson, 62, of Argyle Sound, N S, was found dead aboard the Isabelle Parker. Captains Albert Hines and George Goodwin were last seen after the collision.

Nova Scotia Isabelle Parker Boston Edith C. Rose Gloucester Frank Nickerson Argyle Sound N. S Albert Hines George Goodwin

Time to Buy Real Estate Ad Copy

When the other fellow wants to sell you have the advantage. Six room house with bath on a fine lot near Walnut Street listed at 1800. 116 acres land near Thornton West Virginia half cleared timber no buildings priced at 750 or good bargains Parrish Agency Inc Telephone 701 Insurance Real Estate.

Bath Walnut Street Lurgan Thornton W. Va Parrish Agency, Inc

Skaggs and Co Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day

Skaggs and Co highlights thoughtful gift options for Mother's Day featuring locally sourced arrangements, jewelry, and home decor. Customers can choose personal touches such as custom engravings and paired gift sets, with in-store consultations available to tailor selections.

Public sale of Grafton real estate by deed of trust

Trustee W Merle Watkins will sell at public auction a parcel in Grafton Ward Lot 13 Block 6 McGraw and Yates Addition fronting 40 feet on Yates Avenue and 120 feet deep, plus part of Lot 8 Luzadder Plat bounded by Main Street and railroad line. Terms: one third cash, one third with interest in one year, balance in two years with notes and security. title retained by Trustee until paid. April 21, 28, May 5, 12.

Taylor County West Virginia Guy G. Haymond W. Merle Watkins Strust Grafton West — Virginia McGraw and Yates Yates Avenue

Classified Ad Rates and Sample Listings

Classified Sentinel lists two cent per word for first insertion and one cent per word for subsequent insertions with a minimum charge of 45 cents. Examples show rental and sale ads for apartments, rooms, houses, paintings, and help wanted, plus a lease notice and a tonic advertisement with contact details.

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