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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1936

Page

7

Philippi Graded School Holds Eighth Grade Commencement

J A Jackson will deliver the commencement address to 38 eighth graders at Philippi graded school on June 2 at 8 15 pm in the high school auditorium. Diploma awards will be made by E A Hunt. Graduates include Mary Allen Darlena Auvil Neason Baughman Elizabeth Baughman Lloyd Beckner Pearl Bennett and others. An auto accident near Philippi left five injured when Bert Gregg collided with Harold Bredson near the railroad project site.

Philippi J. A. Jackson Harrison County Philippi Graded School Barbour County E. A. Hunt D. P. Baughman Mary Allen Darlena Auvil Neason Baughman Elizabeth Ann Baughman Lloyd Beckner Pearl Bennett Mardline Lee Bolyard Martha Belle Boyles Mary Louise Boyles Rayburn Corder William Cross Dorothy _Lee Hershman Bobby Hollen Dorothy Jones Mary Lake Brance Lindsey Pauline Moore Betty Lee Nestor Genevieve Peaslee Dorothy Allen Phillips Ida Po Ling David Reed Edith Ridenour Jakie Ridenour Beulah Sanders Ellan Schwi Bert Gregg Detroit Mich Harold Bredson

Radio Schedule Snapshot from 1940s Markets

A dense broadcast grid lists stations WLIO WJZ NBC CBS KDKA WMMN and others airing music, comedy, drama and news from 6:00 PM to midnight. Programs include Johnson Family sketch, Edwin Hill, Tony Russell, regional orchestras, vaudeville acts and talk features with frequent mentions of WSM WLW WCPO WOWO WGN and more.

CBS Maybelle Jennings NBC Amos 'N' Andy KMOX WMMN Transradio WLW Johnson Family Edwin C. Hill Tony Russell Diary Jimmie Matter Sally Schemerhorn KDKA Jack Randolph Renfrew of the Mount WWVA Terry Ted Fred Hufsmith Kate Smith Hoy Jack Miller Lum Abner Pittsburgh You and Your Government Boake Carter WCPO Asher Little Jimmy WJZ Vivian Della Chiesa Sopra Tracin Trace WOWO WSM Leo Reisman Phil Duey Johnny Edward Jackson Phillips Lord Mox Lazy Dan Minstrel DKA Joe Larosa Betty Ten Joey Chuck WGN Jimmie Mattern Tom, Dick and Harry Kappa Sigma Pi Barry McKinley WHIO Eddie Dowling Ray Dooley Helen Ward Benny Goodman Mary Pickford Mario Braggiotti Orches Roy Campbell March of Time Wave—Rubinoff Funk Juan Hardrigo Willard Robinson Deep Water Orchestra WCKY WMAQ Amos Andy WGY Happy Jack Turner Bob Crosby Kay Kyser WHAS WAVE Nano Rodrigo Jimmy Mattern Happy Herb Griff Williams Leroy Smith Dream Weaver WLAC Martha Manners Rubinoff Virginia Lee Jesse Crawford Stasia Jimmie Dorsey Abe Lyman Enoch Light Sleepy Hall Joey Nash Jack Campbell Johnny Lewis Milton Kellam Phil Levants Cbs—Dance Orchestra Xavier Cugat Joe Sanders Wagon Wheel WJR Solay WTAM Hart Smith Philip Crane Pieteter Henderson Sophie Tucker Bob Nelson

Sentinel want ads pep up a sluggish business

Lost Blue lace jacket. Baptist Star pin sewn to collar. Return to Philippi Bank. S231.

Sentinel Philippi Bank

Notice of Delinquent Tax Sale Redemption in Taylor County W Va

G W Ford purchased 112 acres in Booths Creek District Taylor County West Virginia. Sheriff sold the property for delinquent taxes on 12 1932. A deed will be made to G W Ford on or after August 4 1936 unless Larkin J Stark and Louie Stark redeem. Redemption requires payment of sheriff sale amount taxes since sale survey and report and notice costs totaling 40.88. Frank Bennett Clerk May 1 1936 May 12 19 26 June 2

G. W. Ford Ing L. J. Stark Crocee Frank Bennett Taylor County West Virginia

Funeral Attendees Travelled as Auto Crash Occurred

Miss Lotta Nitz beauty shop operator of Philippi suffered slight head and shoulder injuries in a car driven by Bredson. All occupants were taken to the local hospital and released after treatment. Delegates named for State FFA conference in Huntington June 22 to 26 with Warren Zinn as alternate.

Lotta Nitz Philippi Bredson Greggs Flemington Willard Marteney Future Farmers of America Huntington Warren Zinn Washington, D. C

Dionnes Birthday Broadcast Planned Across Networks

New York reports the Dionnes birthday program set for Thursday afternoon will be a nationwide network affair. WEAF NBC CBS will carry a half hour featuring remarks by Dr Allan Dafoe J A Valin and David Croll with the Dionnes expected to participate in the 5 30 air time.

New York Dionnes Canadian Radio Commission Weaf-Nbc CBS Tals Allan Dafoe J. A. Valin David Croll

Congressman's Wild Night At New York Club

New York May 26 A weary bride persuaded Congressman Marion Zioncheck of Seattle to return to their hotel after three hours of dancing at an upper Manhattan night club. Zioncheck boasted that New York was too tame and then danced with his 21 year old wife amid a floor of startled patrons and a strip dancer. Club managers worried as the couple continued to dance before leaving in a taxi.

New York Marion Zioncheck Seattle Manhattan Zioncheck Madge Carmyle Lewis Leon Leon

Unclear excerpt shows eviction remark at Zion check scene

A fragmentary report captures a man expressing surprise at another’s eviction from a Washington apartment. He notes the place was a nuisance and adds he and his wife contemplated their return plans.

Long Sought Fugitive Captured in New York

Harry S. Spielman 37, once indicted in Elkins West Virginia on 47 counts for disposing of stolen autos, was arrested in New York by FBI agents after an eight year manhunt. Held on 5000 dollars bail by Commissioner Garrett W Cotter for removal to Elkins. Brothers Wade and George also named. George served two and a half years in Atlanta for conspiracy. Wade remains a fugitive.

New York Harry S. Spielman Elkins W. Va Federal Bureau of Investigation Martinsburg Garrett W. Cotter Spielman Wade H George S. Spiel

Tablet Dedicated for 35-Year Trinity Rector

In Parkersburg on May 26, the Rev. W. L. Gravatt bishop of West Virginia dedicated a bronze tablet to the memory of the Rev. S. S. Moore who served as rector of Trinity Episcopal church for thirty five years.

Parkersburg W. L. Gravatt West Virginia S. S. Moore

Dress Reform Snag Hits Canton Police Campaign

In Canton on May 26, police enforcing dress reform arrested two young women for exposing too much skin. The women were fined after a brief chase into court, rubber stamps marking “extraordinary dress” were used, and both the judge and police apologized. The outcome suggests the campaign may be abandoned.

Canton China

Bid On Hotel Property Rejected as Too Low

Williamson May 26 The only bidder J Walter Copley offered 5000 at auction for the Vaughn hotel property but the commissioners rejected the proposal and postponed the sale. At a previous sale the commissioners had rejected 8500.

Classified rates and tonic ad notes in Sentinel page

Classified Sentinel advertising rates two cents a word with extra charges per insertion. Promotes New Ostrex Tonic Tablets with oyster ingredients at 79 cents introductory price. Also lists for rent two room furnished apartment at 316 West Main and light housekeeping rooms for couple at 340 Walnut Street.

Sentinel Clessinec Sentinel Rexall West Main Street Walnut Street

For Sale Quick Sale Household Furniture and Victrola

Household furniture offered for quick sale at 329 West Washington Street. Victrola priced at 135 dollars or 4 dollars with records included. Call 384-1 for details.

West Washington Street

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Vin Hie Wolf WLIO Voice of the People Walter ‘O'Keefe Deane Janis Glen Gray Wsz Ben Bernie Benny Rubin Keller Sisters Lynch London Harlan Eugene Reader Wwcpo—Dance Orchestra Nat’al Tuberculosis Assn Rhythm Revue Wyhn Gulliver the Traveler Lessie Hayton Orch King’s Men Fred Waring Rosemary Lane Wagan Warthe Boys’ Club of America Ward's RCA NEA SL Doguetts Cincinnati Ohio Lost socQw Larkin J. Stark Louie Stark U. S. Mors Row Uction Washington Long Wade Stanley Newt Nowson Buddy Lenon Guietia By Les Forgrave Neel Anell By Paul Robinson Etta Kett Butgee Kett Flunic Etta Thatsik Eita Nou Rightett Old Flanic
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