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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1940

Page

7

Jagger to Play Brigham Young

Hollywood reports that Dean Jagger is being courted by Twentieth Century Fox for Brigham Young with 20 days left to decide. He may also take roles in The Californian and a new Zorro project, while seeking a balance between film work and stage offers. Joe Cotton arrived in Hollywood and is noted as a leading potential talent.

Harriet Parsons Hollywood Twentieth Century-Fox Dean Jagger Dean Brigham Young Ty Pawar Fairbanks St Jagger New York Sage

Schoolboy Prophet Cartoon Spurs Hollywood Speculation

Cartoon caption discusses Archibald Philip Primrose with Earl of Roseberry and a young actor, linking him to potential leads in They Knew Welles as Citizen Kane and other film projects. Chatter covers Lana Turner, Artie Shaw, Derby forecasts, and royal marriage rumors amid a flurry of outdated dates and names.

Archibald Philip Primrose Earl of Roseberry Carson Karin Welles Princiny Cotton Arthur Hornblow Joe Park Dietrich George Cukin Hollywood Lana Turner Artie Shaw Jame Lana

Four Huntington youths held on desertion charges

Huntington June 11 four local youths were jailed on charges of deserting army and navy ports. Police Lieutenant J K Chapman identified the men as Earl Phillips 20 and Clarence Field 29 naval enlistees and Leo Adam and James Burgess 19 members of the nascent forces in the area.

Huntington J. K. Chapman Earl Phillips Clarence Field Leo Adam James Burgess

Communist Arrest Shocks Princeton Election Trail

Wheeler, a Communist party candidate for state office, was arrested by sheriff deputies in Princeton while attempting to serve a petition. He fled his Beekle home, radio alert issued, after grand jury indictment in Berkeley. He had denied a poll alleging an iron valvyer in the ballot petition.

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Captain Jones Elected Trustee In Tundlinard

Captain Jones has been elected trustee in Tundlinard. The official notice confirms Jones's appointment and outlines the new responsibilities and term.

Tundlinard Jones

Holt Attacks Mine Inspection Bill in Congress

West Virginia Governor Holt condemned a federal mine inspection bill as a constitutional overreach and warned it could worsen safety by duplicating authority. He criticized party politics in state mine departments and defended West Virginia’s 80 year old system led by Ernest Bailey and a strong safety record.

Washington Holt West Virginia Neely-Kelier Lie Senate House Mines Committee Ernest di. Bailey Bailey

Pot O Geld Debuts On NEC WGERV Tonight At 7:30

The Pot O Geld program debuts on NEC WGERV at 7 30 featuring Horace Heidt and his orchestra with a weekly $1000 cash prize. The show includes behind the scenes access to the National Radio Industry show in Chicago June 10 to 18 and reports on new developments in radio magic.

Necwgerv Horace Heidt NBC Red Rilia Chicago Jung Orestes H. Caldwell Kattenborn Kerk Wilcox Wang Helen Robinson Vermont Mont National Farm Mary van Doren

Theaters Set For City Run and Telecast Notes

Baltimore city school board faced a logistics headache as furnishing maps and globes were due and bids close June 19. Assistant superintendent John W. Lewis warned European conditions could render maps dated, complicating procurement.

Baltimore

Mrs Galperin Elected Matron of OFS Chapter

Mrs Ryman Galperin was elected matron of Charleston chapter No 88 Order of Eastern Star. Also named were Omer J. Andre worthy patron Mrs Roy J. Smith associate matron Claude Condit associate patron Miss Mate Baret Cummings conductress Mrs Elmoe Snyder associate conductress Mrs Bracks Evans Mrs J P Atkin John Mingus.

Ryman Galperin Charleston Order of Eastern Star Shrine Mosque Omer J. Andre Roy J. Smith Claude Condit Mate Baret Cummings Elmoe Snyder Bracks Evans J.P. Atkin John Mingus

Man Held in Knife Murder Referenced by Grand Jury

PAYETTEVILLE June 11 The fatal knifing of Sam Sullivan of Glade was referred to a grand jury today when Wilbert Adkins 30 of Hemlock waived preliminary hearing charged in the slaying. The case notes a first Sunday fishing ever permitted in the River Clyde in Scotland.

Payetteville Sam Sullivan Glade Wilbert Adkins Hemlock Pirelimihewwuing Clyde Srotlard

Death Sentence Imposed in Mineral County History

Judge Robert McV. Crane sentenced Paul Troes, 41, to death for criminal assault of a Piedmont school teacher. The ruling marked Mineral County’s first death sentence. Troes pleaded guilty on the eve of trial, with execution set 60 days after sentencing.

WPA Grants 22,207 For South Charleston Athletic Field

Washington approves a grant of 22,207 dollars for the athletic field under construction in South Charleston. The Charleston Chamber of Commerce received the notice of approval yesterday.

WPA Washington South Charleston Charleston Chamber of Commerce

Legion Post Meeting Time Shifted to 7 P.M Friday

John Brawley post No. 20 American Legion announced a 7 P.M. Friday meeting to avoid a clash with Elks Flag Day ceremonies at 4 30 P.M. in the municipal auditorium. A caucus of delegates to the 9th district convention at Clendenin Sunday will elect a district commander and delegates to the Boston national convention in September. Arthur Rezzonico has taken the chairmanship of the post junior league baseball committee.

John Brawley Post No. 20 American Legion Jack Dawson The Elks Club Municipal Auditorium Clendenin Boston Arthur Rezzonico

Holmes Nominated for Raleigh Postmaster

The senate on June 11 received the nomination of Roscoe B. Holmes for postmaster at Raleigh West Virginia.

Washington The Senate Roscoe B. Holmes Raleigh W. Va

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