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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1936

Page

2

Poppy Day Set For May 23 In Grafton Observance

Poppy Day will be observed in Grafton on Saturday May 23 with poppies distributed across the city by the No. 12 unit of the American Legion Auxiliary. Mrs Lillian Dahmer leads preparations as poppies made by disabled veterans are offered by volunteer workers in the business district and outlying centers. Proceeds aid disabled veterans and families. wearing the poppy is a national tribute to World War I fallen and living veterans alike.

Grafton No. 12 American Legion Auxiliary Lillian Dahmer Legion

Investment Bankers Hold Annual Meeting in West Virginia

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS W Va May 15 Committees of the board of governors of the Investment Bankers association of America met yesterday for preliminary sessions They will submit reports at the meeting of the entire board tomorrow Forty governors and 200 bankers registered.

White Sulphur Springs W. Va Board of Governors Investment Bankers’ Association of America

Radio Schedule Nightly Listings From 6 to 11 45 PM

A dense, station by station timetable lists programs on WMMN NBC CBS WAVE WLW WGN KDKA WCPO WHAS and more. Shows include Variety, orchestras, singers, and news, with times from 6 PM to 11 45 PM and multiple hosted acts featuring Abbott, Waring, Kostelanetz, and other performers.

WMMN Transradio News NBC Amos 'N Andy CBS Virginia Verrillson KMOX WCPO Boftlights Swaie WLW Johnson WGN Palmer House Ezra Fray & Baum Jimmy Matterr KDKA Slim and Jack WENR Herbert Koch Wwvva Terry and Ted Tom Howard Lum Abner Paris Night Life Wgn—Sports Review Tracin Tracy WGY Jack Randolph Jessica Etc Rossario Flying Red Horse Tavern Beatrice Lillie Walter ‘Woolfe King Lennynyton Irene Rich WOWO WGBF Rubinoff WWVA Studio Theatre WSM Francis Craig Orch Frank Stoffer WJZ Fred Waring Court of Human WCKY Memory Lane Horace Heidt Monte Carlo Orches Richard Himber Stuart Allen Lanny Ross Kay Thompson Ray Heatherton Andre Kostelanetz Andre Kostellanetz Atty Homer S. Cummings WIRE WSAI Cesare Codero Bradford WHAM Marion Talley Josef Koestner March of Time Roy Shields Transradio Wcpo—Wards Sophie Tucker Lwatma American Medical Ass Magnolia Sunflower Minstrels Susia Amos 'N' Andy MBC George R. Holmes Phil Levant WJR Duncan Moore la Musica de Los Paises Latinas Water Front Way Vsm Emil Coleman Clyde Lucas WHAS Bernie Cummin Shandor Ranny ‘Weeks Empire Room Jack Eby Frankie Masters WLAC Bob Nolan Earl Hines Henry Halstead Wave—Club Hollywood Clyde Trasks Phil Levants

Accused Pair Get Hearings In Beer Parlor Robbery

A preliminary hearing was held for Bo Hall and Charles Martin, two colored youths accused of breaking and entering John Boston's beer parlor a week earlier. Justice Ona C. Jefferys will oversee the trial. Flora M. Johnson, a White Maple Restaurant employee, testified as the chief state witness. Hall posted $500 bond for his appearance. Martin remains in jail for lack of bail.

Bo” Hall Charles Martin John Boston Justice of Peace Ona C. Jefferys Francis Warder James C. Holt Flora M. Johnson White Maple Boston Hall Martin

Kaspar Quadruplets All Have Blue Eyes

Passaic New Jersey May 15 four Kasper quadruplets shown blue eyes at St Marys hospital in good condition nurses report active in incubators milk diet increased to half to three quarters of an ounce every two hours as they grow

Passaic N.J St. Mary’s Hospital

Diamonds stolen in elevator hold up at West 55th Street

Two men escaped with ten thousand dollars worth of unset diamonds after robbing Sidney Kaufer a 56 year old diamond dealer in an elevator at a West 55th street apartment building in New York.

New York Sidney Kaufer West 55Th Street

Civil Disobedience Over Palestine Opens in Jaffa

In Jerusalem on May 15 tanks occupied the cobbled streets of Jaffa as Arab and Jewish tensions rise. Police in steel helmets tightened patrols while Arabs formally launch a civil disobedience campaign amid mounting violence and political strain.

Jerusalem Jaffa

Tax deadline coincides with Moslem Sabbath

The notice notes a tax payment deadline aligned with the Muslim Sabbath, prompting adjustments for observant individuals. Authorities indicate continued processing for affected taxpayers and guidance for submitting payments before the end of the week.

Via Concedes Holt Victory After Nomination

Huntington May 15 L R Via congratulated Homer A Holt the Democratic nominee for governor in a telegram saying he will be an active militant worker for Holt s victory in November He also expressed hope the administration will reflect fine character honesty and efficiency Holt replied thanking Via for gracious congratulations and support noting it will help the party in the fall campaign.

Via Huntington L. R. Via Homer A. Holt Holt Democratic Party

Jailed Over Dog Woman Plans Lawsuit in Pittsburgh

Mrs Martha Peterson 30 served three days in jail after her dog slipped its leash and she declined a $5 fine from Dormont police. She said the case was just started and she plans to hire a lawyer to pursue further action.

Pittsburgh Martha Peterson

Robins Build Nest on Elevator Tower During Store Construction

In Hlagerstown Maryland on May 16 a pair of robins set up a nest atop a 90 foot hoisting elevator as workmen erect a new department store. Onlookers wonder if the birds can rear their young before workers dismantle the tower.

Hlagerstown

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