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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1948

Page

7

Career Girl Seeks Movie Break For New York Star

Hollywood reports Gwynned Filling a New York career girl famed for private life photos from a store to the Stork Club is pursuing a screen career. Dorothy Manners notes she aims to sell her adventures for the movies and seeks a chance in film.

Dorothy Manners Lovells Parsonsby Hollywood Iris Charlie Strauss Celesta Holm Celeste Florentine Gardens

Nightlife and Hollywood Rumors Fill Local Pages

The column lists film titles and stars across theaters and reviews. Mentions Celeste Holm’s housebreak scare, George Sanders and Zsa Zsa Gabor, Judy Canova charity show for Oregon flood victims, Errol Flynn diet update, Myrt and Jack Benny visit, and Gregory Peck’s talks with June Lockhart about a Laguna summer project.

Celeste George Sanders Hollywood Zsa Gabor Hilton Eva Sanders New York George Judy Canova Oregon Judy Muttnomah’ Stadium Portland Hollywood Studios Riley Errol Flynn Nora Flynn Myrt Blums Jack Benny Mary Livingston Gregory Peck June Lockhart Laguna Broadway

New Radio Missile Costs and Upgraded Anti Tank Weaponry

The report outlines a new radio guided missile for naval and land use costing 25 300 dollars per training and study. It discusses a 500 000 dollar development budget to match naval gunfire artillery and fighter-bomber damage. It notes replacement of the 2 38 inch bazooka with a 3 8 inch model for anti tank and close support and mentions a new 20 MAL cannon with early install next January amid fast jet speeds challenging old guns.

Three Cars Ransacked by prowler on Virginia Avenue

Three Kanawha City residents reported auto break-ins on Virginia Avenue early yesterday. A West Virginia Gas Corp. car at 3804 Virginia Ave lost a dashboard clock and rear seat cover. Neighbor A S Prieser at 3818 Virginia Ave said his car was rifled but nothing taken. James H Yeager at 1816 Virginia Ave reported a stolen rear seat cover and a ripped glove box.

Kanawha A. L. Chapman van G. Brown West Virginia Gas Corp Virginia A. S. Prieser Virginia Av

Union Mission Bible Conference Opens In Kanawha Valley

The two week Kanawha Valley Bible Conference opened yesterday afternoon at the Union Mission tabernacle on Washington St E with a large crowd hearing Dr William Evans of Los Angeles. Dr Evans spoke at Bream Memorial Presbyterian church earlier. Dr Charles Stevens of Winston Salem NC will arrive today and both will teach daily. Sessions run 10 a m and 7 45 p m with Rev John Bene as song director and special music at each service.

Union Mission Tabernacle Washington St. E William Evans Los Angeles Cal J. Evans Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church Charles Stevena Winston- Salem N.C Evans John Bene

UMW Chief Presses for Ten Cent Shift in Pay and Pensions

Ezra Van Horn, operator trustee, seeks court action over a $100 a month pension plan backed by Lewis and Sen. Bridges, claiming it violates Taft Hartley and the 1947 contract. Judge Goldsborough orders renewed negotiations after a 20 day strike, while Lewis cites insurance costs and distress benefits for miners aged 61.7 on average.

Ezra van Horn Lewis Sen. Bridges RNH Bridges van Horn T. Alan Goldsborough UMW Southern Coal Producers Assoc Goldsborough Southern Association

Electrified Pool Tragedy Leaves Boy Dead at Polyclinic

The incident occurred during a short circuit in a pool area. Dr. Yarnell described swimmers stiffening and sinking while others nearby were paralyzed trying to assist. Robert Foltz, a rescuer, felt paralysis and required aid to exit. Peters died at Polyclinic Hospital while the girl was treated and released.

Yarnell Peters Robert Foltz Fritsch Girl Polyclinic Amg

Wheeling Sunday Paper Price Raised to 15 Cents

The Sunday Wheeling News Register rose to 25 cents, a three cent increase from prior cost. An front page notice cites higher production costs that have soared beyond the raise as the reason for the price hike.

Wheeling Wheeling News Register

Gazette radio listings highlight today’s programs

The Gazette presents a compact radio guide with highlights from WGRV WENA WMON WCHS WCAW and more. Listings include Fred Waring’s Orchestra, Stork Club, Queen for a Day and Mutual programs with times ranging from morning to evening, reflecting a diverse day’s schedule.

3.1 Gazette Canon Gazette WGRV Fred Waring Orch Jack Berch Stork Club Betty Crocket Jamison News Howard Malcom Magic Valley WCAW WCHS Wena Wrer Wmon Wgey Cee Anc Mutual Anc Mutual | ‘Matosl : Bo Fg Montremery 200 Robert Q. Lewin Schoo Besepell Brosccant HS Robt Laws Terry and Pirabes Supermann Superman Waite Peter Denzid Sea Hound Apenteee Age Amer Nla Mmuste Esso Mute World of Spare Gparte Eimein Ripley Ata Sf Rantiare Interme Fommmay Woodrum World ‘Tonight Animal Court Russ Morgan Dake Paducah Hare Vetersms Darel Fulton Lewis Tims Jack Scutth Eimer Tavis Alvin Helfer Henry Yazlor Baltenders Charlie Chas Charlie Chan Pirestone Henry Billy Rose Silly Rose Direstone Gabriel Heatter Keutuss Robert Young Teeeuc Aneitend I. Q Claire Trevor Dr. I Shaw Irms Marie Wilson Lolub The Air Club of the Air Porget Fred Warvin Tommy Dorsey Eawrenta Welk Harry Griffith Mutual Coleman Oreh Nowa News Tommy Reynelés Ice Barry Griffith Dences Shep Fieldu Orchestre Sige

U N Delegation Faces Tense Palestine Cease Fire Talks

U N and United States delegation react to halted truce talks in Jerusalem as Britain and Russia press for strong enforcement measures. The council previously rejected force and warned of possible action if the cease fire fails, while Jewish leaders condemn Britain's immigration restrictions on Cyprus.

Pope JoMes Jerusalem United States Pica Russia Palestine U. N Cyprus Pales

Fire and smoke claim hotel guest in Texas blaze

A hotel fire in Texas trapped guests as flames swept through the building. Dan Kirkland, a 50 year old guest from Nicholas, Ga., described the blaze as brief while carrying operator Dillahunty to safety. Dillahunty suffered burns and smoke inhalation.

Dan Kirkland Nicholas B. P. Dillahunty Dillahunty

Honorary Degree Awarded to Stanley Morris at Marietta College

Stanley Morris of Charleston, longtime lawyer with Step toe and Johnson, received the honorary Doctor of Laws at Marietta College’s 111th commencement. A 1941 trustee, Morris has served in civic roles including Charleston planning commission, zoning board, Boy Scout Council president for nine southern West Virginia counties, and past American Legion department commander and Kiwanis president.

Stanley €. Morris Charleston Step,toe and Johnson Marietta O.) College Morris Weath Virginia Bar Coffman and Morris Clarksburg Tom, Mission Zoning Board of, Adjustment Boy Scout Council West Virginia American Legion Kiwanis Club

Democracy Contest Prizes From American Firms

A broad cross section of American companies including Wing Shirts Emerson Radios Lee Wats Kruger Jewelry Co Martin Gruenborn and Broadcasting Co contributed prizes to the Italian Democracy contest. They gave without expectation of profit since their products aren’t sold in Italy. The effort reflects a wartime peace drive by ordinary citizens supporting democracy.

Emerson Radios Lee Wats Kruger Jewelry Co Austin Tex Martin Gruenborn Seattle Muskogee Oklo. Broadcasting Co Italy Senate Martha Scott Peter Marshall Presbyterian Church Miss Scott

Trumans Attend Church In Kearney Nebraska

President and Mrs. Truman attended services at the First Baptist Church in Kearney as the presidential train continued toward Cheyenne. The President praised the sermon and joined in hymns with Margaret, while a child in the crowd persisted with a gurgle.

Trumans Kearney First Baptist Vernon P. Pearson Taft Stassen Mr. Truman

Medical College Goal of Doctors in West Virginia

West Virginia State Medical Association committees push for a four year medical school at West Virginia University to replace the Morgantown two year program. They also seek a reorganization of the State Health Department with a survey subcommittee to study needs and report by July.

Parkersburg West Virginia State Medical Assoc West Virginia University Huntington Morgantown Yiveman Irvin Stewart Thomas Bess Keyser Wade H. St. Clair Bluefield Association T. G. Reed Charleston D. A. MacGregor Wheeling Frank V. Langfitt Clarksburg Health Department Department of Public Assistance Dra. Langfitt MacGregor T. L. Harris Walter E. West State Public Health Council N. H. Dyer

Boy Drowns In Ohio Mine Water Near Fairpoint

Ten year old Harold Eugene Bunner of Wirt County West Virginia drowned last night in a water filled pit of an abandoned strip mine near Fairpoint Ohio. Companions said he disappeared while swimming and he was visiting an uncle in the area. The body was recovered.

Wirt County Ohio Fairpoint Harold Eugene Bunneret Broherd W. Va

WVU Summer Session Enrollment Tops 3000

More than 3,000 students registered for the first half of West Virginia University summer session, Registrar J Everett Long announced. Current count reached 2,026 at noon yesterday, compared with 3,009 at the same time last year, including 519 in the college of engineering.

WVU Morgantown Tune West Virginia University J. Everett Long College of Engineering

Short Courses and Field Trips Boost Registration

Long reported registration for short courses and field trips is expected to swell totals, with 8 percent in the law school and 8 percent in the school of mines.

School of Mines Long

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