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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1940

Page

7

MacMurray Steps Into Virginia Role In Turbulent Casting

Hollywood report outlines a shifting film slate as Fred MacMurray will co star opposite Madeleine Carroll in Virginia while Ray Milland replaces Joel McCrea and Franchot Tone shifts out. Production delays ripple through Down Argentine Way as Alice Faye and Cesar Romero face hospital stays and Irving Cummings realigns plans.

Hacret Parsons Hollywood Fred MacMurray Madeleine Carroll Ray Millacd Virginia Joel McCrea Claudette Colert Ray Millend McCrea MacMurray Ness Carroll Europe Franchot Tone East Franchot

St Albans eastern star officers elected and social news

St Albans chapter 78 to elect new officers Friday evening. Mrs Guy J Cottrell Sr presided at Sun shine Sewing club. Attendees included Mrs Carrie Wortham Mrs J M Miller Mrs George Stem Mrs C C Ryder Mrs F A Litton Mrs A W Wheaton Mrs Anton Cofer Mrs Fred Trowbridge and Mrs Cottrell. Local society notes cover birthdays visits travel and hosting at Seventh Avenue home.

St. Albans Order of the Eastern Star Guy J. Cottrell, Sr Sunshine Sewing Club Carrie Wortham J. M. Miller George Stem C.C. Ryder F. A. Litton A. W. Wheaton Anton Cofer Fred Trowbridge Cottrell

Film Theater Listings From Local Screens

Local listings show multiple film features across theaters including Earthbound Edison The Man Riders From Nowhere and Congo Maisie with stars such as Warner Baxter Andrea Leeds Rita Johnson and Ronald Colman. Also noted are musicals and serials featuring Dorothy Lamour Jack Randall Deanna Dorbin Kay Francis and Barbara Stanwyck among others with titles like Banjo On My Knee and The Farmers Daughter.

Kearse Warner Baxter Andrea Leeds Father Hubbard News Capitol Edison Spencer Tracy Rita Johnson Virginian Phoon Deanna Dorbin Kay Francis the Raye Charlie Rug Wiy Johnny Downs Rosalind Keith Jack Randall Terry the Pitaes Greenbrier Banjo Joel McCrea Barbara Stanwyak State Congo Maisie Ann Sothern Ronald Colman Custer Fackie Cooper Swanee River Don Almeche al Julson Louvaemie Randolph Scart

Weekend Visit for Mr and Mrs McElwee in Logan

Mr and Mrs Guy McElwee spent the weekend in Logan. The report notes a first submarine allegedly built in England and operated by 12 rowers at depths of 12 to 15 feet for several hours.

Guy McElwee Logan England

Mexican diplomat Betety reassures U.S. on Nazi fifth column

Ramon Betety, a diplomat in the Mexican Secretariat of Foreign Relations, on a special mission to the United States, assured reporters in New York that Mexico does not harbor Nazi fifth column elements.

Ramon Betety Mexico United States New York Elementa

Fifth Column Scare Hits Tennessee Radio Station

In Avrilalissil Tenn June 1 1940s era report says radio station WSM went off air during a Vanderbil University speech by Dr F causing a nationwide fifth column scare. Authorities later said the outage was technical difficulties and broadcasting resumed within three minutes.

Asitvilce Tenn Tennessee WSM Vanderhilt University

Cesar Romero Taken to Hollywood Hospital in Serious Conditon

Cesar Romero was rushed to Hollywood hospital with a high fever amid fears of typhoid. The actor, known for gangster roles, faced a serious illness as doctors monitored his condition. Alice Faye, recovering from an operation, reported well on a radio update today.

Hollywood Nsi Stor Cesar Romero Mollywood Age Alice Faye Ireland

Radio Log Highlights NBC and WGORV Listings

The radio schedule details multiple programs across NBC Blue and NBC Red networks, including Pot O' Gald with Horace Heidt at 7:30 pm on Thursday, Sammy Kaye's songs at 6:30 pm, and the Ver sitile Vass Family performing new arrangements. News summaries by Baukhage, musical segments, and guest speakers fill the evening, with a long block of listings for 6:00 to 11:30 pm and continuing into late night programming.

NBC Blue WGORV Sammy Kaye Sammy Will Twin Versitile Vass Baukhage Walter Blaufuss Romiesteaders Orchestra NBC WGRY O'Reillis Gketeh Nbeoweat Buc Barton Serlai East Scattergood Gorcon Giffard Gonks Nbe-Redchain Pauy Sulivan Hasie Peul Douglas Spts Eat Naix Boeke Gerden Lowell Thomas Nh7 Barvin Brozdens Chs Abs Orman Annie Ombsret Waring ‘Ten Orzan Wnet Ate Youth of Imenica Bee Ie Aminend Lanty Russi Suay Paul Sullivan News Dancing Music Orchiest

County Democrats Meet Tomorrow to Organize

Kanawha county Democrats prepared to meet at the Kanawha hotel at 7 p.m. to organize for the fall campaign. Barry Adams, chairman since 1936, will resign. The session will select a new chairman as candidates caucus at 5 p.m. Names mentioned include Horner Davis, Dr. Grover Robertson, and Raymond Young, with Davis and Young most often cited.

Harry G. Hoffmann Kanawhacoutts Democratic Executive Committee Alreay Yachading Horner Davis Charles Grover ¢. Robertson Charleston Gay Robertson Agriculture J. B. McLaughlin Robertson Harry Blubaugh Board of Education C.F. Sayre Wehrle Henry Oakes South Charleston Raymond Young Davis Young

Spanish War Vets Open Encampment in Clarsburg

West Virginia Spanish American War Veterans opened its 17th annual encampment in Clarksburg with hundreds of delegates expected. Joint memorial services were held, dinners for veterans and auxiliary councils occurred, and plans for the three day program were approved. Speakers will include Rep. Andrew Edmiston and Judge Edwards Mathias at the banquet Tuesday night.

Claresburg West Virginia A. S. Kelly Parkersburg

Two Brothers Held In Fatal Stabbing

Fayetteville reports two brothers Wilbur Adkins 28 and Dewey Adkins 35 were arrested after a fatal stabbing that killed Sem Sullivan 92 and wounded his brother Day 35. State Police Corp A Scalise said the four lived near Glade and the stab vings followed a prior altercation between the two pairs of brothers. Dog Sullivan received a neck wound and was treated and released.

Fayetteville Sem Sullivan Day State Police Corp

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