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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1934

Page

8

Samuel Goldwyn Busy With New Hopkins Story

Samuel Goldwyn accelerates plans for Miriam Hopkins film with Hands Across to Sea as title. Screenwriter Vina Delmar approved. Loretta Young to star in a story about a manicurist. Cec il B DeMills secures Young for lead in The Crusades amid praise for her dramatic spark.

Samuel Goldwyn New Hopkins Louetta O Parsons Los Angeles Bury Hollywood Sam Enya Goldwyn Miriam Hopkins Vina Delmar Tees Miriam Protan Acros

Theatrical listings and contract news from early cinema

The item compiles theater showings at the Virginian and Rialto with acts and film titles, mentions of performers like John Considine Jr and Gene with Columbia, and notes a world premiere in Seattle on January 17 tied to a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer contract. A special Hollywood car will transport stars to the celebration, and Universal Service credits wrap the short squib.

Seattle John Considine, Jr So-on-0 John Metro-Goldwyn-Mayter Nicholas Schenck Hollywood Jean Parker Fussell Hardie Chester Franklin Puma Universal Service

Hollywood Gossip and Warner Bros Plans for Marion Davies Pix

The column reports a high level Warner Bros gathering in New York to discuss Patrick exploitation of Marion Davies films and Cosmopolitan productions with Jock Warner and other executives. It notes a future chat with Davies about her first picture under the Warner banner and hints at two plays under consideration. Also mentions Pinkie Tomblin, a Oklahoma native turned singer, joining Times Square, and updates on Richard Dix family plans and the Midsummer Night's Dream cast with Verree Teasdale Olivia de Havilland Jan Hunter and others in New York connection.

Harry Warner A. W. Smith Charles Enfeld Jacob Wilk New York Warener Brothers Jock Warner Marion Davies Cosmopolitan Miss Davies Warner Brothers Pinkie Tomblin Beta Oklahoma Biltmore Bowl Lucien Hubbard Pinkle Paramount Theater Hinkie Lucien Times Square Hollywood Warner Hippolyta Verree Teasdale Olivia de Haviland Jan Hunter Hunter Theseus Rossemenner Alexander Demeus Raymond Gene Columbia

Moore on Trial For King Killing

The defendant Moore faces trial for the King murder with witnesses testifying Moore fled to Ohio and changed his name after Kings death. Prosecution argued Moore threatened vengeance and was found in the forest near Crosby with others detailing sightings and blood evidence. Moore denied planning the killing and claimed a trip to Ohio was for a visit to his sister.

King Ohio Pierson Moore Henry K. Block Crosby Walling King Lan+ nile King Young King Inter Fred Stone Ben Tree Lass Moore George Rider Rider Lannie Frank Gardner Stainl Gardner Slater

Mountain Mirage Spotted Near Wittfish Germany

A 6000 foot mountain appeared in the sky west of Mountain Mirage, Wittfish Germany, then faded into a road bordered by trees. The brief 10 minute display was caused by landscape reflection on cloud light from strong fanlight.

Wittfish Germany

Varied Personalities Behind Year s News

A roundup profile spans gangster escapes and gun battles to political moves from Johnson to Roosevelt. It highlights Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt custody fights, Upton Sinclair’s California bid, Dizzy and Daily Deans guiding the Cardinals, and notable European and global figures in the 1930s era.

Lnter Johnson Hugh S. Johnson NRA Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt Harry Payne Whitney Macy Long Louisiana Upton Sinclair California Deans Dizzy Daily St. Louis Cardinals Ramuel Insull Brent Utilities Chicago Roosevelt Bruno Hauptmann New Jersey Franklin D. Roosevelt First Indies William A. Wirt Brain Gaston Doumergue Albert Theorld von Hindenburg Germany

Kump to Speak To School Heads

Kump to speak at a conference for school heads with Miss Genevieve Starcher and Dr. Forrest Stemple on the banquet program. F. Ray Power and others open the morning session discussing developing professional county school systems and state education needs.

Rovernor Gennvieve Starcher Forrest Stemple F. Ray Power Cliff Hamilton

Drive on Justices Gains Strength

The court heard that the former justice’s fee demands were antedated and collection diligence lacking. Davis collected 7200 in misdemeanor fees over two years while the school fund remained solvent, amid a similar ruling in Bascom Ray’s suit for fees through January 1932.

Jon Davis Bascom Ray

Birth Announcements Highlight Local Families

Br and Mrs Kenneth Shuey announce a son born three days ago at their Levi home. Mr and Mrs Chester Hanks of Barnes Street report the birth of daughter Betty Delores on December 16. she is the former Miss Goldie Masters of Charleston. Mr and Mrs Delbert Welford of Wheeling announce a son born Saturday at the home of Mrs Welford’s mother on Grave Avenue in Edgewood.

Kenneth Shuey Levi Chester Hanks Barnes Street Betty Delores Hanks Goldie Masters Charleston Delbert Welford Wheeling

Midway School PTA Plans Christmas Program

The Midway school parent and teacher association meets this afternoon at 2 30 to discuss a Christmas program. Aeneclal Christmas program is planned. The article notes the world largest organ nearing completion in Sheffield England at the home of C H Parsons with details on its size and features.

Parent and Teacher Association of the Midway School C. HS. Parsons Sheffield England

Obituaries And Funeral Notices In One Brief

Obituary notices report the deaths of Philip Addison Cole one year old son of Mr and Mrs Harry W Cole formerly of Sharon Pennsylvania. Funeral services Wednesday at two at the home with Rev F M Ryburn officiating burial at Spreint Memorial Park. Also listed are Mrs Harry Malcolm who died in Jerome and Mrs Marie Concetta Savilla of Piedmont road who died in a Charleston hospital with services at Sacred Heart church and burial at Mount Olivet. Other notices include Homer W. Merce 42 who died at his home Slip Hill with services at Swen and Barth chapel and burial at Higgenbotham Cemetery. Also Shirley Bowh 23 Spencer died after long illness and remains sent to Van dat funeral home.

Philip Addison Call Philp Addison Cole Harry, W. Cole Sharon Spring Hii F. M. Ryburn Spreint HW Marie C. Savilla Marie’ Concetta Savilla Piedmont Road Charleston Soected Heart Church Mount Olivet Savilla Gisbo Saville Ralph Savilla Angela Savilla Enrica Vannerell Guido Inannerelli Shirley Towh Shirley Bowh Spencer Vandat

Banks urged to liberalize credit to lift postwar finance

A government study led by Jacob Viner finds banks restrict lending more than demand justifies, urging broader loan eligibility and longer six month terms. It recommends direct government lending, relaxed rediscount rules, near all cities’ local offices, and eliminating the label slow loans to spur credit expansion.

Jacob Viner Morgenthau Charles O. Hardy Brookings Institute S. H. Nerloye University of Chicago Reserve Bank Chicago Federal Reserve Bank Chicago Tfc NFC Ioana TCSII

Administration Rejects That Care in TVA Project

Washington dispatch reports the administration rejecting the idea from Edison Electric Institute president Thomas N. Carter that the government work with the power industry to pursue a Supreme Court test of the Tennessee Valley Authority’s constitutionality.

Washington Thomas N. Mec-Carter Edison Electric Institute Supreme Court Tennessee Valley Authority

Earhart Plans Honolulu to San Francisco Flight

Amelia Earhart, renowned aviator, plans a Hawaii to California crossing. She will depart Honolulu in about a month after lectures there, with extra fuel and radio gear to fly a 2200 mile course aboard a plane rated for 160 mph and a 3000 mile cruising radius. The FCC seeks a special license for in-flight radio broadcasting.

Washington Amelia Earhart Ameri Foremost Aviatrix Hawaii San Francisco Honolulu Federal Communications Commission Miss Earhart Ocean California Commerce Department Nour

Carr Resigns From State Justice Group Over Audit Claims

Sims reports worse audit facts than printed. Justice Carr resigns from the executive council of the state association of Justices of the Peace until charges are cleared. Carr records a $2950.06 credit, disputing a $1742 shortage cited by Sims, and Edwin Watson accepts the resignation.

Justice Carr Carr Garr Sims Edwin S. Watson Charleston

Business Men Seek Plan For Conference Cooperation

Business leaders appointed to study problems ahead of a conference discuss potential cooperation with the government. The chairman refuses to commit on outcomes that might affect cooperation. A split appears between groups favoring closer government ties and those urging restraint, with Ames noting they seek no universal prescription yet aim for coordinated effort.

Ot Ning Chamber of Commerce of the United States National Association of Manufacturers Ames

Business unity urged to shape national program

Ames argued that if business and government reach substantial accord a program will be expressed for the country’s business interests. He noted the need for a representative conference body chosen by association and chamber committees, insisting past disunity allowed Washington to claim ignorance of business wants and delayed acceptance. Unless business unites, it will have less power to secure its demands.

Association Chamber Ames Washington

Supreme Court to Rule Ohio River Coal Rates

The Supreme Court agreed to review an Interstate Commerce Commission order fixing 40 cents per ton for bituminous coal from Ohio River points to Youngstown. The order, upheld by a federal district court, replaced a 77 cent rate that went into effect July 16, 1932, with railroads including Pennsylvania and Baltimore & Ohio arguing the rate was too low and would disrupt coal-rate adjustments. Related note mentions many in Sweden operating municipal slaughterhouses.

Washington Supreme Court Commerce Commission Ohio River Youngtown Federal District Court Nether Pennsylvania Baltimore & Ohio

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