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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1938

Page

2

New York Radio Plans Tribute and Campaign Broadcasts

Radio plans honor the late mouse performer from Woodstock Tennessee with a 10 PM tribute on WJZ. The program features Don McNeill and a soprano, recalling the mouse’s microphone debut at the Chicago jamboree. Campaign news covers Dewey’s upcoming broadcast and state info on political spots.

New York Rato Woodstock Alton Sheee Qéad Chicago Wjzmig Don ‘McNeill E. Dewey Republican Didate WJZ N. Y Usal WEAF NBC al Pearce Richard Crooks Phil Spitalny Eddy Duchin Marek Weber Hadassah Vention Wabc-Cbs Eddie Cantor Dick Himbershow Pick and Pat Carole Lombardin Robinson Chicago Opera Aida Radio Forum Thomas M. Woodward

Youngster Shoots Father in Tragic Home Incident

In Huntington on October 31 Wilmer Napier, 26, handed a loaded automatic pistol to his son Jimmy, saying he would teach him to shoot later. The boy fired, striking Napier in the head. he died hours later. Coroner F P X Schuller labeled the scene a fatal accident with the gun going off as a demonstration, while the boy cried out as his father collapsed.

FP. X. Schuller Marshall Clark Clark Barnett Anna Laura Federal of

Radio Schedule Fragment from Widespread Evening Lineup

Historic listing shows stations like WEAF WJZ WABC WLW and CKLW airing dramas music and news. Programs include Lone Ranger Amos n Andy and The Beach Combers with tight time blocks across 6 PM to midnight and multiple orchestras and singers featured.

Don Winslow Navy WJZ Erwin Glucksman WGR Dick Tracy CKLW WOR Don WSM WEAF Malcolm Claire WESG Dad Junior Helen Craft Weare Marie Bob Trout Fessie Pi Paul Sutton Amazon Amos 'N Bae Jimmy Valentine Bere Eases C. Hill Weat Iam Abier WMMN Watts WLW WABC Eddie Cantor Lone Ranger Woz Escot Shumasky CKEW Ene Bee PBML Wsz Science Wlww WBEN WHAM Vikings West Old ‘Traveler Jame Robinson Bucksway Pearce Mandayanes Momeo Ernie Fiorito KDKA Prairie Pals James Melton Vic Arden WSYR WTAM Eddy Duchin Cwlw—Symphony Orchestra WPAR Beach Combers String Symphony Rosario Bourdon Orches Guy Lombardo WHP Rhythm Makers Joe Brittane Orch Eddie Debes Charioteers Royal Broadwayx Eddie ‘Cantor Nat Radio’ Forum WCAE Henry Weber KYW Civic Symphony Wim—Fireside Singers WFBL Johnny Lewis Don Bestor WJR Peac Valley Cab Calloway al Donahue Bono WHAS Top Hatters Joe Sudy FrankBichlers WEZ Wwam

Goldberg In Hospital After Fordham Battle

Pitt star Marshall Goldberg, hurt in Saturday's clash with Fordham, lies in a hospital with a torn ligament. Pitt officials say the injury may affect his status for the Carnegie Tech game while endorsing optimism on his overall condition. A celebration by Pitt students followed the victory as they briefly raided the university's cathedral of learning.

Pittsbupgh Marshall Goldberg Pitt E Sored Fordham Rams Biggie Carnegie Tech Cathedral of Learning

Police Seize Auto After Bold Car Theft Try

Kansas City dispatch reports two men tried to steal a car but fled when detectives frightened them. The car was driven to a police garage with keys in the ignition, and James Sawtelle of Denver phoned police in a panic claiming the car was stolen.

Kansas City James Sawtelle Denver

Three Hurt In Halloween Crash Near St Albans

Three people traveling from a Huntington party were injured when their car struck a Greyhound bus near St Albans. Ella Fontaine, 32, suffered a broken leg. Jack Brookins, 45, and Richard Burrell, 34, received minor injuries.

Charleston Huntington Greyhound St. Albans Ella Fontaine Jack Brookins Richard Burrell

Aged R. R. Man Dies in Moundsville

John Horan, 78, a retired engineer on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad's Pittsburgh division, died yesterday in Moundsville. Funeral services are planned for tomorrow.

Moundsville John Horan Yesterda Pittsburgh Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Benched Star Activates On Field In College Game

In Cincinnati, Providence College lineman John Barnini leapt from the bench to tackle Xavier quarterback Tom Hogan on a TD run. Officials ruled the play back for fighting, ejecting Barnini and Xavier end Irv Slattery. Hogan then threw a pick, Xavier led 45 yards and won 33 to 7 before 12,000 fans. Coach Hugh Devore called it a rare rivalry flare up.

Cincinnati John Barnini Providence College Xavier University Tom Hogan Providence Barnini Irv Slattery Xavier Hogan Musketeers Hugh Devore

Souvenirs Taken From Fans On Harrisburg Train

Detective John Abrams rode a special train with 1,400 returning high school football fans at Harrisburg station. He instructed anyone who took items to place them on the seat. On his return he collected beer mugs salt and pepper shakers false faces women's underwear glue and red ink.

Harrisburg John Abrams Abrams

Conductor John C. Caskie Dies in Hinton Fields

John C. Caskie 71 longtime Chesapeake and Ohio railroad conductor and Hinton resident for 48 years died in a local hospital after suffering two cerebral hemorrhages in April. He was affiliated with the railroad for decades.

Hinton John C. Caskie Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad

City reports weekly parking meter take in Grafton

City Finance Commissioner Joseph B. Bradford announced that meters netted Grafton 98.15 for the last week, a small rise from the prior week and about ten dollars below the summer peak.

City of Grafton Joseph B. Bradford

Youth Injured in Logan Truck Rollover Fall

Murphy Golden, 14, of Monitor in Logan County, suffered both legs severed when he fell from a truck at Holden. He is identified as a Negro youth and was injured on October 31.

Logan Murphy Golden Holden Logan County Golden Monitor

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