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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1935

Page

7

Gold Diggers of 1935 at New Dixie Sunday

The New Dixie Theatre brings the musical comedy Gold Diggers of 1935 to the stage on Sunday. The show features a Broadway dawn mood with a singing gal and playboy heading home as morning trains wake Manhattan, with Al Dubin lyrics set to Harry Warren music.

Alice Brady Gloria ‘Stuart Dick Powell Warner Bros New Dixie Hugh Herbert Glenda Farrell Frank McHugh Busby Berkeley Gal Manhattan al Dubin Harry Warren New Dixie Theatre

Charlie Chan in Paris at New Dixie Tonight

Warner Oland returns as Charlie Chan in Paris at the New Dixie Theatre tonight. Fox Film releases the seventh screen Chan adventure scripted by Philip MacDonald, following London and praised in early Hollywood previews.

Paris New Dixie Warner Oland New Dixie Theatre Fox Film Philip MacDonald Harl Derr Biggers London Chan Hollywood

Murder on a Honeymoon thrills at Opera House

Nine persons are entangled in a mystery comedy at RKO Radio Pictures. As sinister circumstances tighten, eight escape and the guilty party is exposed in the final scene. The solve is absorbing and hilariously funny, a companion to the preceding feature.

RKO Radio Edna May Oliver James Gleason Hildegarda Withers Oscar Piper Catalina Lloyd Carrigan Lola Lane Dorothy Libaire Chick Chandler Spencer Charters Opera House

Penguin Pool Murder at the Opera House

Stuart Palmer novels are adapted for the stage with Edna MayOliver and James Gleason in roles of the schoolteacher-detective and the seasoned inspector. The production runs Sunday at the Opera House.

Stuart Palmer Edna May Oliver James Gleason Detectiveg Opera House

Folies Bergere Comes to Opera House Tonight

The famed musical extravaganza Folies Bergere arrives on screen in Darryl F Zanuck's production starring Maurice Chevalier at the Opera House tonight. The $1,000,000 premiere features Chevalier in dual roles as Charlier and a French baron, with scenes recreated from the original Paree spectacle.

Darryl F. Zanuck Maurice Chevalier Opera House Chevalier Charlier Charming Charlies

People Will Talk at Strand Theatre Gossip Film

The new Charlie Ruggles Mary Boland comedy portrays small town gossip through a model suburban couple facing marital tension. They clash when their daughter and son-in-law quarrel and neighbors misread the parents efforts to help. Boland fakes a scene to reveal domestic bickering.

Smallstown Charlie Ruggles Mary Boland Strand Theatre Ruggles Miss Boland Red Gap

America's Favorite Star Ruby Stevens Star of Stage to Screen

Ruby Stevens born July 1907 in Brooklyn to Scotch Irish parents pursued missionary dreams before turning to dance. She rose from chorus in a New York revue to leading roles in Burlesque and later film, marrying actor Frank Pay and gaining fame in California. Her current film is A Lost Lady at the Strand Theatre tonight and Saturday.

Ruby Stevens Brooklyn New York Frank Pay California Barbara Strand Theatre

Barbara Stanwyck Sets Gown Change Record on A Lost Lady

Barbara Stanwyck set a new record during filming of A Lost Lady at First National. On one eight hour day she wore four different evening gowns and played central roles in four key social scenes separated by weeks or months of story time. The production used consecutive shooting in the same setting to save time and money.

Barbara Stanwyck Strand Theatre Miss Stanwyck

Theft of Coal Lands Man in County Jail

Homer Harlan of Grafton was arrested by F G White for stealing 50 cents worth of coal from the B and O railroad. Bathmore and Ohio railroad patrol pleaded guilty and was fined $10 or 10 days in county jail. Labor officials say over 250000 needle trades workers quit work to support a meeting as thousands filled streets with 500 police on duty.

Homer Harlan Grafton F. G. White Bathmore & Ohio Railroad Patrol Labor Council Needle Trades Unions

Legion's Next Move in Bonus Bill Fight Fades

In Washington veterans push for immediate cash payment of the long‑standing bonus as senate defeats Patman currency bill. Leaders warn inflation risks and say Congress must decide, while some senators doubt payment this session despite continued lobbying by veterans groups.

Legion Congress Washington Senate Roosevelt

General Strike Signals Fight Over NRA Extension

United Mine Workers of America denounces the nine and a half month NRA extension as driven by forces opposed to genuine collective bargaining and industrial democracy. A meeting under the Central Trades gathered to discuss the strike action.

United Mine Workers of America NRA Central Trades and

North Pole Ice Purity Ice for Purity Ad at Main Street

A compact ad promoting North Pole Ice advertising purity and inviting customers to call or visit the shop at 87 372 W Main Street for ice. The message emphasizes clean quality and local accessibility. The listing presents a brief business promotion with address and contact.

Main Street

Ice Pick Confined From Page One

Jacker surprised the woman as she slept and stabbed her behind the ear. A coroner reports the woman, Mrs. Tobin, had jaw injuries and the body was unclothed. Gillen says drutila is married with no occupation and known as a friend of both Mr. and Mrs. Tobin. Tobin was working at the time of the incident.

Jacker

Royal couple procession at high altar continues

Visiting royalty led by King Leopold and Queen Astrid of Belgium moved to the royal pews near the high altar. Crown Prince Frederick followed with King Christian of Denmark and a ceremonial escort. Princess Ingrid arrived with Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf amid the royal progression.

Leopold Astrid Belgium Crown Prince Frederick King Christian Denmark Ingrid Prince Gustaf Adolf

W E Bightmire Plumbing Service Expands Repair Work

Local handyman service announces new repair work options and invites customers to call for estimates. W E Bightmire Plumbing Service promotes prompt, reliable plumbing repairs and maintenance. Call 32-3 for details.

W. E. Bightmire Plumbing Service

Royal Procession and Diplomacy Amid Africa Crisis

The scene opens with a royal procession as Princesses Regnhild and Astrid of Norway accompany the Queen. Britain demands League of Nations oversight as Mussolini faces a British ultimatum while Italian quarters announce a compromise conciliation plan for East Africa, seeking early conciliatory talks.

Conciliation Commission League of Nations Council

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