Anniversary of Phil Spitalny Girls Orchestra Highlighted
New York marks the anniversary of Phil Spitalny's all girl orchestra. The 35 member ensemble opened in 1935 at the Capitol theatre with a Herbert medley. Founders remain at stands as eight remaining original members perform. Many players marry less often, preferring their careers and earnings. Evelyn, solo violinist and concert mistress, notes women rarely marry for money and focus on music.
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New York
Phil Spitalny
Ochestra
Spitainy
Capitol Theatre
Victor Herbert
Solomon
Evelyn
Two Youths To Be Returned To N Y In Automobile Theft
Two 17 year old boys Lloyd Rogers Jr and Paul F Schulz will be returned to East Aurora New York to face federal and state charges in a five state automobile trip. They were arrested at Bland for petit larceny after failing to pay for gasoline bought on railroad tickets allegedly stolen in New York state. The case was turned over to OPA for investigation. Warrants were issued in Roanoke and they were brought to Roanoke by deputies. Tickets included R type for non highway use and T type varieties. They traveled through New York Pennsylvania West Virginia Virginia and North Carolina before returning to Virginia and running out of funds. New York warrants have been issued and they will face double jeopardy on return.
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Lloyd Rogers, Jr
Paul F. Schulz
East Aurora
WN. Y
Yoo
Ereay
Roanoke
John W. Stuart
United States
Bland
New York State
OPA
Willam Fansler
U.S
Pat Coleman
Fansler
Armed Services
New Yok
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Virginia
North Carolina
WV July petroleum quota set at 16500 bpd
Petroleum Administrator Ickes notified Governor Neely that West Virginia's July production quota is 16 500 barrels daily. The decision reflects wartime energy allocation and federal oversight.
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Charleston
W. Va
Ickes
Neely
West Virginia
Radio Program Schedules and Prominent Broadcast Guests
Radio features an notable lineup with Thomas J. Watson and Thomas J. Lamont discussing trade and peace on For This We Fight on WHIS. Betty Lou and Wilbur face discipline in Tommy Riggs and Betty Lou. Helen Hayes leads a dramatization of Continued Story. Regular daytime and evening lineup includes Anita, Felix Mills Orchestra, and NBC and CBS programming with news and movies.
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United States
Thomas J. Watson
Thomas J. Lamont
Eric A. Johnston
United States Chamber of Commerce
Betty Lou
Wilbur
Tommy Riggs
Tommy
Anita
Felix Mills
Helen Hayes
Harriet
Miss Hayes
Girl Scouts Inc
Variety Show Schedule and War Commentary On Air
Radio listings outline CBS NBC and other networks broadcasting a long variety show lineup at 8:15 p.m. including Parker Family, dance music ensembles, and regional drama. War related segments and commentators Don Dunphy Abe Lyman Gabriel Heater Elmer Davis appear at multiple intervals, followed by late-night news and variety acts through 11:15 p.m. on CBS NBC and affiliates.
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Cbs
Mbs
Basic
Hollywood Orch
Nbc
Henry Taylor
Quincy Howe
Orch
Lulu
Joe Rines
the Duncans
Cbs-Basic
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Miller
Victor Borge
Palton Lewis Jr
Rex Stout
Johnson Family
OPA
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Biu
Easy Aces
Olga
Cal Tiffney
Nbe
Meet Your Navy
Bdiu
Don Dunphy
Abe Lyman
Bdly
Dancing Music Orch
Cbs-West
Gabriel Heater
Mbs-Basic
Brewster Boy
Harry Wismer
Tommy Riggs
Betty l Lou
John Gunther
Hollywood Caravan
John B. Hughes
Gracie Fields
Wlu
Bill Stern
Alex Templeton
Korn Kobblers
Paul Schubert
Elmer Davis
Nbccbs-Blu
Nbceast
Nbc-West
Newsnbs
Cherry Crops Likely Worthless This Year Says Growers Head
William Pendleton, president of the Shenandoah Valley Cherry Growers association, notes many area crops are exceedingly light though the price outlook is excellent. Estimates place cherry sales around 150 dollars per ton, with grower representatives setting 60 cents per gallon at the orchard and requiring customers to bring containers.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
William Pendleton
Shenandoah Valley Cherry Growers Association
Victory Club Collects Cans and Books Drive Aims
The Washington street Victory club for youths ages 4 to 14 collected 628 tin cans and scrap since last week. Officers Gordon Ritter 150 cans in one day Billy Looney and David Logan led the drive. They seek book donations for the Service Men's club and ask call Mrs W H Looney with details in Charleston June 24. The eighth annual game protectors school was cancelled by Director Jack Shipman with six district July meetings planned in Spencer Shinnston Elkins Moorefield Beckley and Charleston.
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Washington Street
W.H. Looney
Charleston
W. Va
Camp Caesar
Webster County
Jack Shipman
Spencer
Shinnston
Elkins
Moorefield
Beckley
West Virginia Civilian Defense Corps reaches 121 328 active
Statewide CDC strength climbs to 121 328 active volunteers as 61 per 1 000 residents participate. Kanawha County shows the largest total while Hancock leads by population. Marion and Cabell counties also report high enrollments. Tucker, Monroe counties follow with notable per thousand rates in this semi annual CDC report.
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Civilian Defense Corps
West Virginia
Carl G. Bachman
CDC
West Vila
G. Bachman
Confront Army
Kanawha County
Hancock
Northern Panhandle
Armed Services
Marion County
Ohio
Tucker County
State Office
Monroe
Pleads Guilty And Fined For Child Labor Violation
Charleston report says N. L. Pryberger manager of Clendenin Smoke Shop pleaded guilty before Magistrate W. W. Rader to violating child labor laws. A $20 fine plus costs was imposed for employing a 13 year old as a poolroom attendant. Sattler noted Cablish Baking Co of Charleston faced a separate weights and measures violation with an appeal filed.
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Charleston
W. Va
Charlies J. F. Sattler
N. L. Pryberger
Clendenin
W. W. Rader
Sattler
Fryberger
M Trate V. H. Mack
Cablish Baking Company of
Fletcher's Castoria production resumes after seven week halt
After seven weeks of investigation factory workers report the cause of nausea in Fletcher's Castoria was reduced sugar content paired with a wartime condition. Enhanced controls, new tests, and a distinctive green band on bottles will mark the renewed product which should reach retailers in about two months.
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Fletcher
Fletcher's
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