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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1939

Page

5

Frontiers and Fallout Echo in War Debates

The report blends action film intrigue with political drama as a frontier cowtown battles crime and power while Chamberlain Attlee and Lloyd George spar over postwar peace terms. German aggression, colonial aims, and Russia loom as nations weigh concessions and safeguards for lasting peace.

Attize Chamberain Mr. Attlee Lloyd George The House Great Britain France Russia

Fragmentary note on parade and foreign presence

A torn passage references months of waiting followed by a gift horse and fears. It alludes to the British presence at a Madrid parade and hints at an official celebration of triumph, framed by a tense, uncertain mood.

Ador Madrid

Miss Talley Seeks Custody and Secret Birth Claim

New York May 4 Marion Talley the former Metropolitan Opera soprano denied she wishes to keep secret the birth of her four year old daughter and that she solicited a friend to hide it. Under oath she said she has no information on the child’s whereabouts since 1935 and that a $150000 demand by Adolph Eckstrom influenced her decision to seek custody amid irreconcilable differences.

New York Mayly Marion Talley Metropolitan Opera Kansas City Fom Adolph Eckstrom Frank Delaney Eckstrom Missi Esther Lundell Edith Klein Jon S. Keith Miss Talley Keith Delaney

Troops March Review of Franco Era parade in Madrid

Cavalry lancers lead a six hour review as Franco, escorted by 400 Moorish lancers and tens of thousands along Avenida del Generalissimo, receives Spain’s Grand Cross Laureada. Italian Gambara salutes as 12,000 Italians pass Franco. Von Richthofen's German units, 60 planes, and bombers fly overhead while Franco thanks at Madrid's Temple before tribute guards depart.

Franco Avenida del Generalissmo Spain Gastone Gambara Duce Condor Legion Baron von Richthoffen Temple of Madrid Tribune Columbus Monument

Strand Theatre Showcasing Gambinis in Road Demon

The Gambini family returns in Road Demon at Strand Theatre, second in Fox Sports Adventure series. Papa Gambini, played by Henry Armetta, loses his driving finesse while the family manages racing car misadventures after Speed To Burn.

Strand Theatre Delicatessen Papa Gambini Henry ‘Armetta Mama Gambini Inez Palange Gambinis

Storm Over Bengal shines in Republic feature

Opera House presents Storm Over Bengal, a sweeping adventure in India with themes of gallantry and heroism. Patric Knowles leads as Captain Jeffrey Allison, a British Army officer, while Richard Gromwell plays the conflicted younger sibling.

India Republic Bengal Patric Knowles Knowles Jeffrey Allison Richard Gromwell Allison Jeff

Made For Each Other Opens Strand with Lombard Stewart

A poignant modern tale of young marriage follows John and Jane Mason, as Lucille Watson Charles Coburn Ruth Weston Donald Briggs and Eddie Quillan lead a large cast in a drama about love hardship and family in David O Selznick's film debut of a new legendary pairing.

Carole Lombard James Stewart David O. Selznick Strand Theatre Lucille Watson Charles Coburn Ruth Weston Donald Briggs Eddie Quillan Joe Swerling John Jane Mason Miss Lombard Selmick Hide Ee

Dixie Theatre Presents I'm From Missouri This Sunday

Paramount brings Bob Burns to the Dixie Theatre next Sunday with I'm From Missouri a down to earth comedy. Burns travels from Missouri to London proving epiles are inferior to machinery in arming an army while the British army heads fail to prove their point in a tale that marks his return to film after The Arkansas Traveler.

Missouri Bob Burns Paramount Dixie Theatre Burns

Sailor Dupre Detained on Kidnap Sketch Link

Mattson Echo Emilio Dupre a 46 year old unemployed sailor was picked up at South Huntington by two state troopers who thought he resembled a 1936 kidnapper sketch. Dupre was turned over for immigration to Ellis Island after being found illegal entrant nine years ago.

Emilio Dupre South Huntington S. 1 Youn Charles Mattson Tacoma Wash Dupre Ellis Island

Missouri Man Brings Machinery Clash to London

The film centers on Bob Burns as a devoted Missouri man and unofficial ambassador to England. His rival Gene Lockhart spurs England to motorize armies while Burns tours London to safeguard his business. Gladys George follows to crash British society, testing gender roles and social norms.

Trayal Bob Missouri England Burns Gladys George London Gene Lockhart Miss George

Starrett Guns Guard Dam in Spoilers of the Range at Dixie

Charles Starrett stars in Spoilers of the Range at the Dixie theatre on Friday and Saturday. The outdoor comedy features romance, action, and songs as part of the popular Starrett vehicle reputed as one of the best in the series. Descriptions praise its western flavor and musical elements.

Starrett Columbia Charles Starrett Dixie Theatre

Freedom From Stomach Distress Promises Relief

A customer letter praises Dave Mentha Pepsin for long stomach distress and gastritis, claiming the medicine cured years of discomfort. Gratton Drug & Chemical Co. and all druggists offer it with satisfaction or money back guarantee.

Dave Geta Bottle Gratton Drug & Chemical Co

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