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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1940
Page
3
Hollywood report states Margaret Sullavan signs to co star with Freddie March in Flotsam a David Loew and Albert Lew production. John Cromwell to direct after completing Conrad’s Victory at Paramount. Erich Maria Remarque’s Figtsam cited. film title may change.
Nineteen West Virginia cities plan municipal elections on Tuesday with ballots omitting major party labels. Morgantown and towns like Buckhannon Keyser Richwood Romney Welch and Ronceverte vote this week, while June 3 will see about 130 municipalities hold local races. The report notes wartime news and Hollywood stars top 10 popularity lists.
Johannesburg, South Africa, announces extension plans to its underground and street systems with new routes and improved accessibility. Officials say the move aims to ease congestion, boost transit efficiency, and support economic growth across central districts.
Paris June 2 Premier Paul Reynaud thanked the United States for aid to war refugees in a radio broadcast. He singled out the American Red Cross for its material aid and moral comfort, calling it a magnificent spokesman of the American nation.
A list of film showings and star casts across multiple venues including The Capitol At The Theaters with 20 Mule Team and Wallace Beary. Lillian Russell at The Kearse. Torrid Zone at The Virginian with Cagney and Sheridan. Music in My Heart at The Greenbrier plus Cisco Kid and the Lady. Show Around the Corner at The Store with Sullavan and Stewart. Seventeen with Jackie Cooper. Of Mice and Men at The Rialto with Burgess Meredith. Babies for Sale with Rochelle Hudson. Shop Around the Corner at The Best. Rio with Victor McLaglen. The Lone Ranger double feature HiYo Silver. Remember the Night at The Custer with Fred MacMurray. Oh Johnny How You Can Love with Tom Brower.
A dense OCR filled schedule lists a long array of radio segments and acts including the National Farm and Home Hour, Maurice Snitalny's Orchestra, Reading, Navy band selections, various dance and music programs, news summaries, and entertainers such as Rocky Gordon, Paul Marth, Amos and Andy, and Guy Lombardo. The fragmented items reference multiple broadcasts, times, and performers in a chaotic lineup.
Kiwanis plans Morris Harvey Day with Mont J. Carmack and Dr. Reed McClung as guest speakers at noon in the Daniel Boone hotel. Delegates for the Kiwanis International convention to be chosen at the luncheon session.
Quick, friendly service promotes easy loans with flexible monthly payments. The ad explains a $100 loan can be repaid as $9.75 monthly for 12 months or $6.41 monthly for 20 months, with total costs shown in the table and charges included. It emphasizes no salary proof, no asset assignments, and privacy, plus a single rate for all borrowers.
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