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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1931

Page

2

Radio Program Schedule Highlights May 26

A dense listing of radio shows and orchestras scheduled for Thursday May 26 including Rudy Vallee, Bertie Sees the World, Cab Calloway, Ben Bernie, Morton Downey, Pryor's Band, Jack Denny Orchestra, Radio Roundup, and Silo Orchestra with varying time slots and sponsor notes.

Rudy Vallee Orch B. A. Rolfe Umzar Roy Welch Pryor’s Band Nelson Orchestra Apn

Program Schedule Listing for Clara Lu Em and Orchestras

Radio and television time blocks feature Clara Lu Em at 9 30, John Barclay at 9 45, Strember Muske at 10 00, Gay Vienna at 10 30, Del Lampe s Orchestra at 11 00, Kemp s Orchestra at 11 30 with W2XCR 1180 ke and 2000 ke WGES channels presenting variety and sound programs through 8 00 pm.

Clara Lu ‘x John Barclay Strember Muske Gay Vienna del Lampe Kemp WGES

United Cigar Stores sues Gillette for 7 million damages

Newark May 28 United Cigar Stores Co of America files a 7 million dollar damages counter suit in federal court at Newark against Gillette Safety Razor Co alleging breach of contract. The filing notes negotiations for contract modification ended when Gillette refused an extension for May 1 payment for advertising displays and services, and United has begun removal of a related New York suit to federal court.

Newark Coun Ster United Grear Stores Company of America Agashet Cilette Safety Resor Company United’ Stores Comparty New York Offields United Cigar Stores, Co America N. J Gillette Safety Razor Co Gillette United Gillete New York Supreme Court Federal’ Court

Flashes of Life: Prohibition Petition in Villa Maguary

Belem Brazil residents petition Captain Joaquin Errate to restore prohibition after four years of arid tranquillity and liquor distillation unrest. In Mannhein Germany a Rhine watch has been wound up as loafers linger on streets.

Associated Press Belem Para Brasil Cate Villa Maguary Mannhein Germany Rhine

Greek fashion show and royal divorce tale mix

Fragmented article recalls a fashion revu e in Paris with Mrs Hawes presenting American gowns and bridal outfits while a Byzantine church ceremony honors foreign women. It also notes a royal renunciation, a king’s divorce, and a 1930s throne claim amid a long panorama of civic and wartime life.

Ridgewood N. F Elizabeth Hawes Paris Helen

Memorial Day Parade Aims to Honor Veterans in Gratton Area

Local American Legion posts and nearby groups join a parade led by Chief Marshall S Mc Zinn. Gratton school children carry flags to place on graves at the National Cemetery with a program at 10 30 a m featuring Governor John J Cornwell and songs by students, broadcast by station WMMN. The parade route includes Main St Marys Besch and Walnut streets with a rifle salute and taps, then returns to the war memorial at the courthouse.

Ine Gratton National Cemetery Veterans Sons of Union Veterans Daughters of Veterans, American Legion Auxiliary Daughters of the’ American Revolution Boy Scouts Marshall S. Mc Zinn Aldes Station Store Main Cornwell John*j. Cornwell Romney Weat Virginia Commonwealth Ralph H. Glins Focal Legion SM Zinn Henao Florence Wilkinson Taylor County WMMN Court House

Terrific Electrical Storms Sweep Over Southern England and Wales

London reports from May 28 describe a severe electrical storm sweeping southern England and Wales. One man drowned, three persons struck by lightning, and widespread damage followed heavy rain and flooding in Cardiff and other areas. Bridges washed away, landslides disrupted rail lines, and several aircraft forced to land.

London Iman England Walée South Wales Cardiff Vendome France Selioni Turkey le Bourget

War department plan to abandon army posts proposed

Washington May 28 reports that the War Department will lay before Congress at the next session legislation to permit abandonment of certain army posts General Douglas MacArthur chief of staff has submitted to I Corps area commanders a plan to implement this national defense adjustment with doctors nurses and ambulances en route indicating wartime logistics and medical support ongoing as the plan moves through the chain of command

Washington War Department Congress Douglas — McArthur I Corps United States

Army closes posts affect fifty three stations

The army plans to remove troops from posts when they are closed. Fifty three stations will be affected by the program.

Army

Gases Are Non-Suited Case Dismissed In Asheville Conspiracy

Asheville May 28 four of seven men on trial for conspiracy to divert public funds to aid a private institution were non-suited today by Judge M V Barnhill.

Asheville N. C M. V. Barnhill

How One Woman Lost 47 Lbs

Mrs. Solomon of New Bern North Carolina reportedly lost 47 pounds in 3 months using Kruschen Salts. She dropped from 217 to 170 pounds and says she feels stronger and healthier with improved side and back discomfort disappeared. The ad claims a bottle lasts 4 weeks for 85 cents and offers a money back guarantee with dosing instructions.

A. ‘Solomon New Bern N. C Grafton Drug and Chemical Company

47-year-old Chicago widow held on four murder charges

Mrs. Margaret Summers, a 47 year old widow of Chicago, was held to the grand jury on four counts of murder arising from the deaths of four men. A coroner'schemist determined the men died of poison.

Margaret Summers Chicago

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