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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1936

Page

7

Nine graduates to receive diplomas at St Augustine’s rites

Nine students of St Augustine's Catholic High School will graduate at a special commencement in the church on May 31 Father M J Hannon announced. Father Coughlen will give the principal address and assist as presiding clergy along with several priests from nearby towns.

St. Augustine’s Catholic High School Rowlesburg Paul V. Helsley Howesville Charles Carroll John B. Quinn Poth Clarksburg Edward McDonnell Fairmont J. P. McKernan Wheeling Coughlen Father Hannon Joseph Barlow James Cockrell Bernadine

Florida organizers vow to recruit 1000 members each

The leaders said they aim to elect every congressman in Florida this fall and insisted they could grow to 103 current Washington lawmakers to 203, pledging pressure for pension reforms while urging unity. Also noted are expense filings from Hoye G. White Sr. for justice of peace in Grafton, and no reported spending by Wells and Smith in Knottsville district.

Florida Washington Townsend America Hoye G. White, Sr Justice of Peace Grafton W. T. Wells C. V. Smith Constable Knottsville Thornton

Poppy Day Drives Poppy Donations For Legion Welfare

Veterans and Auxiliary workers plan Poppy Day efforts with volunteers wearing badges and no compensation. Poppies, crafted by disabled veterans, will be distributed locally to support Legion and Auxiliary welfare programs, with funds staying in the unit for community work.

Legion Iowa

Radio Schedule Highlights From War Time Evening

In 6 PM to midnight slots stations list programs and acts including NBC CBS WMMN WLW WGN KDKA WAVE WCPO and more. Notable names include Amos and Andy Lindley Holcomb Verill and Van Dyke. Networks air theater music orchestras and variety acts across cities and times.

WMMN Transradio News NBC Amos 'N' Andy CBS Virginia Verrill. Jones KMOX WCPO Tom Howard WLW Abner Paris Night Life KDKA WGN Jessica Dragette Rossario Bourdo Flying Red Horse Tavern Beatrice Lillie Walter ‘Woolfe King Lenny Hayton Wsz Irene Rich Wowo Tales Nature Rubinoff Lou ‘Breese Orchestorton Bowe Oscar Shaw M. c Carmels Hollywood Hotel Dan Oe Wy2 Music’ Guild WIRE Mepo—Stoffer WSM Clyde Trasks Orchestralua Ea ‘Waring Court of Human WOKY Lane WMMM Vei Reyseee Heidt Orche Wepo Monte Carlo Roma Noble Richard Himber Orches _tra Stuart Allen Lanny Ross Kay Thompson Ray Heath Eiton Andre Kostelanet Andre Kastellanetzer WIZ Nickelodeon WSAI Cesare Codero Bradford WHAM Marion Talley Josef Koestner March of Time WJZ Roy Shields Transradio Sophie Tucker Smoke Dreams Human Capitol Monsign Robt Keegan WGY Magnolia Sunflower Minstrels Susia Amos Andy George R. Holmes Phil Levant WGBF Leroy Smith Happy Jack ‘Turner Wave—Fritz the Major Griff Williams Jimmie Mattern Clyde Lucas Jesse Crawford Eddy Duchin WJR la Musica de Los Palses Latinas Wiw Water Front Way NBE Emil Coleman Clyde Lugas Duke Ellington Shandor Ranny ‘Weeks Jack Eby Frankie Masters WLAC Bob ‘Nolan Lucas Sophie “Barker Piletcher Henderson Ozark Carnival WCRY Wdr Alicia Sturman Wave—Club Hollywood Whas—Dance Orchestra

Hooded Gang Confession Tells of Poole Killing by Black Legion

The body of Poole identified by fingerprints transmitted from Washington tied to a May 12 meeting of about 50 Black Legion members. Navarre said seven men brought Poole to the scene where two fired at close range, after discussions of revenge for alleged abuse. Authorities investigate, tying Black Legion activity to Adrian arrests last summer.

Washington Associated Press Division of Investigation Poole Kansas WPA Navarre Black Legion Rouge River John A. Ricca Duncan JC. McCrea Adrian

Senator Dill Verdict Sparks Proclamations and Reflections

Margie Heaton Dill challenged the verdict amid a family case linking her mother-in-law and Spokane’s former senator to alleged influence on Wendell Dill. Dill states she wanted no money, claiming personal satisfaction. Washington officials claim large figures and pushes for broader organizing across counties.

Dill Margie Heaton Dil Margie Heaton Dill Spokane Wash Wendell Dill

After Primary Expense Accounts Filed In Taylor County

Wallace N Bud Henderson Democrat for sheriff reports the largest after primary expense at 77.38. Other filings include Ed Lock Republican for assessor at 25.90 and Harry Batsopy Democrat for assessor at 42.25. Harry Curry Democrat candidate for prosecuting attorney is listed.

Wallace N Bud" Henderson Taylor County Ed. N Lock Harry

Morrison Fetty claim on petition poll books

Attorneys for Harry C. Morrison who placed third and R. Lester Fetty who placed second in the Democratic sheriff race say Republican and Democratic voters’ names were kept together in poll books in at least one district. Also notes Palestine exploration findings and promotes reading in the Baltimore Sunday American.

Princeton Harry C. Morrison R. Lester Fetty

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Father Coughlen Moundsville Evans Hospital Beech ‘Street G. C. Heberling Co Bloomington Johnson Palmer Ezra Fray & Baum Jimmy Mattern WENR Herbert Koch Terry Ted RCA BOC Rush Holt Tienes McCrory Palestine Baltimore Sunday American Bentinel Sentinel Rexall West Main Street M. L. Aaron Hotel Grafton Lincoln St West Francis Street W. Main Phone Inquirers Stuck West Washington Wilford Street Sidrow Royal Typewriter Aida Haana A Veal West Virginia West Penn Crafton Fruit Market California E Market P. & G. Seapon Boscal Coffee Ver Y Woap Cantelope East Main Street
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