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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1941

Page

13

Alms and War Relief Take Center Stage in World Conflict

New York reports alms will play a major role in the war effort similar to past campaigns. Dorothy Lamour seeks to visit Washington to aid defense bond sales as part of a Christmas drive. Elaine Barrymore visits John Barrymore amid a drawn out divorce, while a Ben Cross War Relief Fund appeals nationwide for contributions to support America’s defense.

Leaelis GO Parsons New York INS Elmost Honolulu Philppines America Ben Cross War Relief Fund

Warden Everett Nair Killed in Route 7 Auto Crash

State police report a fatal crash on State Route 7 near Prestom County. Warden Everett Nair, 30, was struck and killed as a pedestrian by an automobile yesterday.

Everett Nair Prestom. County

Radio Log Highlights NBC WGKY Schedule Features Skelton

The program lineup lists Red Skelton and Company at 10 20 p m with Sir Walters Serenade and Elmers Tune by Nelson and Harries Hilliard. Gracie Allen Fibber McGee and Molly and many others fill late evening slots as the city station broadcasts from 6:00 to after 2 00 a m with Dinning Sisters Tom Mix and more.

Sir Walter Red Skelton and Company Nbcwgky Nelson Harries Hilliard Elmer Red Skelton Wonderful Smith U.C.L.A Horati Heldt Knights of the Amt Frankie Carle Gracie Allen Elsie Myers Burns and Allen George Gracie Elsie Fibber McGee Molly the Gazette WGKYV Charleston Escorta & Betty Berial Yane Bong Atheaterial Reries Cbs Captain Midnight Dinning Sisters Sonx Mbs Beeret Dorothy Kilgallen Patti Chapin Abner Beria Wack Armstrong Thomas Talx Tom Mix Waring Hb Amos Andy Dhs Basic Fulton Lewis, Jr Europe Nbe Keen Lanny Ross Ebs-Basic Morgan Burns Gracie Alien Nhe Red Vincent Lopez Orchas Nbc-Blue Elon Menken Cha Arthur Hale Jack Stevens Johnny Orch Zimer Davis Abe-Red Trisis the People Gabriel Featter Safe News of London MacGee

Teague of Citizens Receives State Charter In Mingo County

The American Citizens League of Rapland in Mingo County was chartered by Secretary of State William O’Brien. Incorporators Wallace J. Johnson and Landon Tiller of Ragland and Rebecca Grubb of Delbarton formed the nonprofit to promote intelligent united action among citizens. The Buena Vista Country Club of Beckley also gained a charter with authorized capital of 4000 dollars, with incorporators C. W. Smith D. K. Shroyer and Dr. Robert W. Chambers, all of Beckley.

ALFL American Citizens League of Rapland Mingo County William 5. O'Brien Wallace J. Johnson Landon Tiller Ragland Rebecca Grubb Delbarton Buena Vista D. K. Shroyer Robert W. Chambers Beckley

Kilgore Admitted to Practice by Supreme Court

The U S supreme court admitted Sen Harley M Kilgore of Beckley to practice yesterday after sponsorship by Governor Neely.

U. S. Supreme Court Harley M. Kilgore Beckley Gov Neely

Exercises to firm the bust and reshape the figure

A guide promotes a simple knee and arm routine to tone chest and upper body. It claims six movements repeated six times per side totaling 24 reps, and offers a 40 page booklet on beauty and health through exercises for hips waist back and more. Send 15 cents to The Charleston Gazette for the booklet with name address and booklet title.

Miss Jones Charleston Gazette Home Institute West 19Th Street New York N. Y

Plans For Defense To Be Shaped Here

Lt. Comdr S J Singer of the U S navy will confer with civilian defense officials in Charleston on emergency program plans for Kanawha county. He will meet at 2 p m with county and municipal coordinators and at 4 p m with utility and plant heads. County wide registration of all persons over 17 as aides begins tomorrow and Thursday with updated registration sites across Cabin Creek Eskdale Kayford Gallagher Glasgow Cedar Grove East Bank Chelyan Costburg and related locations.

S. J. Singer U. S. Navy Charleston Kanawha Virgil F. Frizzell Frizzell Cabin Creek Montgomery Glasgow Kelly's Creek Ward Mammoth Town Hall East Bank Town Chelyan Slater's Garage Costburg Company City Hall Japan

Woodruff Named Telephone Manager for South Charleston Office

P. Byron Woodruff of Wheeling has been appointed manager of the South Charleston office of the Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company, announced by A. H. Clark, district manager. Woodruff previously worked in Wheeling in the company’s commercial department for about a year and began as a salesman at Beckley in 1935.

P. Byron Woodruff Wheeling South Charleston Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company A. H. Clark Woodruff Beckley

Benson Bar Secretary Named for Charleston Association

Clarence J. Benson was chosen by the executive committee to replace J. Stuart Fi hugh Jr as secretary of the Bar Association of the City of Charleston. The announcement came yesterday confirming the appointment.

Clarence J. Benson Bar Association of City of Charleston Benson J. Stuart Fi@hugh, Jr

Veterans Offer Aid to President Roosevelt

Twenty one members of Kana wha camp No 2 United Spanish War Veterans send a letter offering their services to the government in any capacity within their physical limits. Neglect of orchards during the Civil War still handicaps orange growing in Spain.

Kanawha Camp No. 2 Roosevelt Spain

Theaters Capitol Presents Laughing Stars and Debuts

The Capitol screens Look Who's Laughing with Edgar Bergen Charlie McCarthy Fibber McGee Molly and Lucille Ball plus an MGM cartoon and novelty. Virginian features Nothing But the Truth with Bob Hope Paulette Goddard and Edward Arnold and a Merrie Melody cartoon.

Capitol Edgar Bergen Charlie McCarthy Fibber McGee and Molly Lucille Ball MGM Novelty Bob Hope Paulette Goddard Edward Arnold Kearse Walter Brennan Walter Huston Anne Baxter Dana Andrew Dixie Jack LeHue Marian Marsh Alan Baxter Jack LaRue Sergeant Mulligan Nat Pendleton Clark Gable Lana Turner the Weaver Brothers Emry Don (Red) Barry Lynn Merrick Spencer Tracy Hedy Salars Cheyenne Loretta Young Custer

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