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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1940
Page
15
About 130 people attended a benefit at St Francis Hospital in the recreation room. The committee included Meschaz den and Martin P Hupk and the event supported hospital programs.
Hollywood reports a proposed project surrounding actress Madeleine and a future film starring a cast including Alan Lemay and Lynne Overman. Negotiations hint at a 20th Century Fox collaboration with a potential title and a string of roles for several stars as production details unfold.
Theaters list upcoming program slate including My Favorite Wife with Cary Grant and Randolph Scott, Safari with Madeleine Carroll and Douglas Fairbanks Jr, Phantom Raiders, and multiple era favorites. Also featuring MGM novelty shorts, newsreels, and cartoons. Lane venues include The Greenbrier and The New Lyric with titles such as Invisible Killer and The Fighting 68th, plus Chasing Trouble and Santa Fe Marshal starring noted stars.
President Montgomery Tancock of the State Association of Magistrats warns of major actions against the proposed judicial revision. Clerksburg and Suner Har schedule meetings with several resolutions ready to oppose the plan. Former governor candidate M M Neely details a revision strategy at a SHPAAILte gathering opening Sunday morning.
NBC WGKV offers a salute to the UW Antarctic Service with news music and messages from Lite Amera. Programs include a Pan American event at 9 15 p.m. and a geography history quiz with cash prizes. Other NBC shows and guests are listed with schedule changes and personalities.
A dense list of radio and concert items highlights 1930s era programs. Names include Louise Baye, Fulton Lewis Jr, Amos & Andy, Paul Sullivan, Paul Douglas, Lou Christie, and Al Pearce. Activities span Dancing Music Orchestra performances, Vocal acts, and War News from Overseas with multiple time slots from 4:00 to 10:30 PM.
Mrs. Surgill was named president of the Wildey 18 club at a Wednesday gathering hosted by Mrs. Corman and Mrs. Dear on Thomas Street in Spring Hill. New officers include Mrs. Hartley as vice president and Mrs. Vincent Barriazone as secretary, with several members listed as attendees and Goldie Turner presiding. Next meeting is scheduled for July 17 at Barriazone’s home. others present and visiting guests are named.
The Red Cross war relief fund totaled 14217.70 yesterday reported by the local chapter officials. Donations came from the Daily Vacation Bible school St Albans Lory Lumber Company employes Howard Clothes American Viseose Corporation employes Nitra Trojan Steel Woodrum s Pure Oil Company and Senior Young Peoples society of the First Presbyterian Church South Charleston. Mail contributions to the local chapter house 201 Duffy Street or to P A Herschel treasurer through The Gazette. The Elkhurst Reibekah Lodge has been asked to attend a meeting at 7 20 p m today at Glen Elk hall Permis Avenue and Virginia.
Mr and Mrs Robert Disson announce the birth of a daughter born Tuesday at St Francis Hospital. Mr and Mrs Glenn Been welcome a child born Wednesday at their home on Watts Street. Railway health efforts in Zululind request mosquito netting on railway cars to curb malaria spread.
The Ladies chapter No 317 L C M will stage another in a series of chapter night programs at 8 pm today in the hall on Capitol street. Five candidates will be initiated and the Elizabeth Studio of dancing will perform several dances. A social hour follows in the Blue room.
Mr William S Bolden of London Heights departed yesterday on a princess themed tour visiting multiple Ohio cities and Wheeling. Miss Helen Williams serves as program chairman.
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