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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1939

Page

2

Ruby Valle Sets Record on Radio Variety Hour

New York May 45. Five wins in a row for Ruby Valle as he marks a radio record on WEAF NBC. He launched his present series October 2, 2029, evolving into a variety hour with guest stars and vaudeville influence. Tonight he brings back alumni Edgar Bergen Charlie McCarthy and Frances Langford for a celebration. Al Pearce guest list listed for WEAF NBC at 7:30.

New York Winfred Broad Dacks Weapsnbc Raily Vallée Rudy Edgar Bergen Charlie McCarthy Frances Langford WEAF NBC al Pearce

Slaying of Margaret Quizzed and Broadcast Lineup

An investigative update notes a suspect being questioned regarding the Margaret slaying. The radio schedule lists soprano performances with Phil Spitalny's girls at 8:30 and 9 in Eddy Duchin's orchestra, Marek Weber concert on WABC CBS at 6:30, with Eddie Dan mentioned.

Margaret Speaks Phil ‘Spitalny Eddy Duchin Marek Weber Wabc-Cbs Eddie Dan

West Virginia Stations and Networks Night Time Radio Schedule

A dense list of radio programs and performers across stations WMMN WJZ CBS NBC WLW WHAS and others. It catalogs times from 2:00 PM through 11:00 PM with performers orchestras bands talk and drama sketches on air in central West Virginia and neighboring markets. It notes anchors and various shows including Amos n Andy Frontier geology and the Lone Ranger while detailing station lineups and host names.

WMMN International ‘News NBC Mr. Dist WJZ CBS Amos ‘N' Andy WSM Emi Lum and Abner Sket Fashion Buck Rovers WLW Feam WO WHAS CRUW Science WEAF Chick Webb Jimmie Allen WPAR WHK Amrica MBS Bob Hawkoe Wri Jimmy Walker Paul Manutin GKLW Ight Eve Accinvitrte Meyer Irons Cee Om Cobb WBS Orch Middel Minstrels Democracy Speaks West Virginia University Radio Theater Charmshndider Texans Ian WME West Ve Wesleyan Com ‘Radio Forum Fame Eee Duchin Mbs—Symphony Orchestra WEM Magnolia Blossoms Jay Mills Ivae Eenen Grand Dr. Bailey Mitchell Gran Pwear WMMM Wiser ‘Alexander WGR Pianogran Riise Dasher Columbia Workshop WIJZ Henry Weber Wadie Cantor KYW Civic Symphony WGY Name WJR Beant T—Novelteers Weaus Bob Golden WHP WSYR Jack Teagarden Amos ‘N’ Andy Sketch aAbe Lyman Kyyw WCAU Dream Shadows WTAM Federal Symphony WMIMN Edwin C. Hill Lum & Abner Barry Winton Peaceful Valley KDKA Peaceful CKLW Doc Sunshine Bobby Hackett Ted Black International News Griff Williams Wiz—Dance Orchestra al Marisco WSB Art Gilham Ted Weem Chick Webbs WHEK Bob Carter Bob Crosby Ted Lewis

Cavalcade and Radio Forum Schedule on WJZ NBC

A fragmented listing shows a daytime radio schedule featuring Cavalcade of America at 7:29, Howard and Shelton at 8, William Powell in Tovarich at 9, and Lom bardo orchestra. Also notes a radio forum on Reciprocal Taxation of Government Securities with Sen P M Brown, Fisk Jubilee Choir at 9:30, and other programs including True or False at 9, Music by Paul Martin, and broadcast mentions of Raymond Massey, Pepper Young, and Dr Neil Carothers among a dense timetable.

Tor Cavalcade of America Howard and Shelton William ‘Powell Tovarich Guy Lombardo Raymond Massey Pepper Young Angler Hunter Cbs-Chain Sen Taft Rep Smith America WJZ NBC Fann Home Neil Carothers Oy

Local Negro Death Victim Jeremiah Lewis Dies at 63

Jeremiah Jerry Lewis 63 prominent local resident died at 4 25 pm Saturday at 26 Milligan Avenue after a three and a half year illness with complications He was born March 20 1876 son of Jeremiah and Mariah Lewis He is survived by wife Bertha Ellen Martha and numerous children and grandchildren all residing in or near Grafton He was a retired hostler on the Baltimore Ohio and a member of Warren Methodist Episcopal Church He came from Buckhannon in 1917 Services will be held at Warren M E Church Tuesday at 2 30 pm with Rev A J Smith in charge Interment at Bluemont Cemetery under G T Bartlett Funeral Service]

Jeremiah Jerry” Lewis Milligan Avenue Mariah Lewis Bertha Ellen Martha Lewis Virginia, Holmes Mildred Garrett Anna Lewis Esther#armond Grafton Ernestine Lewis Mabel Lewis Robertine Lewis Major Lewis Francis Lewis John Arthur Lewis Warren ‘Methodist, Episcopal Church

Ex Merchant Samuel B Neal Dies at 85 in Huntington

Samuel B. Neal, an 85-year-old retired merchant, died yesterday in Huntington. Funeral arrangements were not immediately available.

Huntington Samuel B. Neal

Farmer Lawrence Bice Dies After Lingering Illness

Lawrence O. Bice 74 a farmer and stockman died Saturday morning at his Booths Creek home after a lingering illness. Services were held at 2:30 PM at his residence with Rev. John Loy of Johnson Baptist Church officiating. Interment followed in Shinnston Masonic Cemetery. Born December 25, 1884 to Henry and Elizabeth Bice, he married twice, first to Rose Willis who died in 1921. Surviving are three children Clyde Bice Guy Bice and Ruby Caf fe, one daughter Frances Bice, a step-daughter Lillian McEldowney, two brothers Harvey and George, and 16 grandchildren.

Booths Creek Lawrence O Larry” Bice Stockman John Loy Johnson Baptist Church Masonic Shinnston Henry

State Ministerial Convention Opens At Jacksons Mills

May 15 at Jacksons Mills the 13th annual State Ministerial convention opens with planned closer cooperation between urban and rural clergy. Registration expected to reach 200 as church leaders gather to discuss ministry in communities.

Jackson's Mills

Quick Relief For Gas Pains From Mentha Pepsin Ad

A short wartime style ad claims one tablespoonful of Dave's Mentha Pepsin relieves gas pains and heart pressure within ten minutes. It urges readers to keep a bottle on hand and notes guarantee of satisfaction or money back from Grafton Drug & Chemical Co. and other druggists.

Dave Grafton Drug & Chemical Co

Booths Creek Bay Man Held On Larceny Charge

Ed Henderson of Booths Creek district was arrested at Mountain View camp on Route 250 for petty larceny in a warrant alleging junk theft. Sheriff Herbert Evans Corporal Fred Strader and Trooper G P Randall arrested him at 1 am Sunday. Hearing before Justice Have G. White, Sr to be held today.

Ed Henderson Booth's Creek District Mountain View Camp Herbert Evans Corp Fred Strader G. P. Randall Henderson Justice of Peace G.G. White, Sr

Burns Fatal at Porters Falls Plant

May 15 in New Martinsville reader Prank Straight died from burns after an explosion at the Union Gasoline and Oil company plant in Porters Falls.

New Martinsville Union Gasoline and Oil Company Porters Falls

You Cant Cheat an Honest Man at the Opera House

Universal comedy preview shocks audience with Charlie McCarthy in blackface as guards keep the set secret. W Fields stars with Edgar Bergen and McCarthy. Mortimer Snerd and Constance Moore in supporting roles. Skaggs & Co. advertises Vernon pottery.

Charlies McCarthy Universal Hollywood Charlie Cork W. ©. Fields Edgar Bergen McCarthy Mortimer Snerd Constance |Moore Mary Forbes Thurston ‘Hall Princess Baba John Arjledge Charles Cole Hohl Bluca‘han Eddie Anderson

Native Here Passes Away In Clarksburg

Nathan Albert Steele 69, longtime caretaker of First Methodist Church Clarksburg, died Saturday at home after extended illness. Born January 18, 1870 in Grafton, he is survived by wife Louise Flesher Steele, two sons W C Steele and C L Steele, brother C N Steele, sister Mrs L C May, and five grandchildren. Funeral held at First Church with Rev Homer E Wark. interment in Sunset Memorial Cemetery.

Grafton Nathan Albert Steele First Methodist Clarksburg Homer ‘E. Wark Suniet Memorial Cemetery Mr. Steele John Jefferson Ascenteth” Morgan Stetl Louise Flesher’ Steele W.C. Steele Carpenter Street C. L. Steele Wheelsing C. N. Steele Moundsville L. C May St. Mary's

Wisconsin organizer accuses government of threatening medicine

Sleyster of Wauwatosa Wisconsin, president elect, charged government with trying to threaten medicine. He said the body’s attention in recent years has been largely occupied with threats to the science of medicine by social and governmental agencies.

Council of Contraceptives Medical Br.Beck- Sleyster Wauwatosa Wis

Mussolini tours Piedmont crowd cries for Tunisia and Savoy

The Italian leader's swing through Piedmont included Caselle near the French frontier to open a new military airport. In a rally of about 50,000, cries of Tunisia and Savoy rose as Mussolini spoke on peace and the Rome Berlin axis, while moderating remarks questioned the great democracies’ sincerity.

Piedmont Caselle French Mussolini France Tunisia Savoy Duce Rome

War talk and diplomatic signals spark Europe tensions

Fragmentary report notes talk of war and economic strains in Europe. Observers reference Mussolini and Vittorio Emanuele as engaging in cautious diplomacy while Paris and London weigh urgent signals toward possible negotiations on claims amid volatile political currents.

Europe Il Duce Vittorio Emanuele Abaparella Paris France

Jail Sentence Is Given for Drunkenness in City Court

Ten days in jail were meted out to William Kirk after a guilty plea to drunkenness before Mayor P. F. Gillispie on Chris ana street. He could not pay a $10 fine and costs. Richard Strauser, picked up Saturday night on a similar charge, forfeited an $11 bond due to nonappearance in court.

William Kirk Chrisana P. F. Gillispie Richard Strauser

Gunman Slays In Town as Manhunt Expands

News of the shooting stirred the 2300 resident town as state troopers and officials pursued a suspect who fled in a car. Authorities warned of possible trouble if the slaying suspect is captured and returned to jail.

Page Tan Kleyer

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