Fight Picture Has New Angle
MGM workers Ralph Wheelwright and Leslie Petersen secured rights to the original film idea I Sold My Husband based on Mary Frances Starr and Roman Starr. The plot follows a bride who becomes a boxing manager to aid her husband, who is nearly ruined before she buys him back. Mercedes McCambridge stars, with Ava Gardner eyed for a lead as Mrs Hurstwood in a Wyler project starting in August.
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Sy Louella G. Parsons
Hollywood
UINS
MGM
Ralph Wheelwright
Leslie Petersen
Ralph
Les
Mary Frances Starr
California
Roman Starr
Mercedes McCambridge
Laurence Oliver
Carrie Ames
Mrs. Hurstwood
Ava Gardner
Local Theaters List New Film Lineups Across Town
Midtown shows Virginish Territory with Maureen O'Hare and Mocannsic 7 Capitol screens Father of the Bride with Spencer Tracy and Joan Benn er Beth Taylor. Other venues feature Iroquois Trail with George Montgomery Brenda Marshall Curtain Gall at Cactus Creek with Donald O Connor Gale Storm and The Great Ruper with Jimmy Durante Terry Moore.
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Maureen O'Hare
Mocannsic 7
Capitol
Ed Spencer Tracy
Joan Benner
Beth Taylor
M-G-M
Iroquois Trail
George Montgomery
Brenda Marshal
Eialto
Cactus Creek
Donald O'Connor
Gale Storm
Jimmy Durante
Terry Moore
Greenbrier
Medicine Bow
Johnny
Er Srasty
Dawn Feamine
Danger
Geneago
Noreen Nash
Mrs. Mike
Evelyn ‘Keyes
Dick Powell
Geil Ruscel
Edward G. Robinson
Amateurs Lead in Women’s Western Open at Cherry Hills
In Denver on June 21 amateur Betty McKinnon of Dallas led a charge as the Women’s Western Open produced five of eight quarterfinalists. McKinnon defeated defending champion Louise Suggs 1 up after a 25 foot birdie on 18. Betty Bush upset Marilyn Smith 2 and 2. Patty Berg knocked out Helen Dettweiler 9 and 2 to reach the quarters alongside Betty Jamerson and Babe Didrikson Zaharias.
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Betty McKinnon
Dallas
Tex
Miss McKinnon
Louise Suggs
Carrollton
Texas
Miss Suggs
Cherry Hills
Betty Bush
Hammond
Ind
Jan
Marilyn Smith
Wichita
Kan
Patty Berg
Minneapolis
Helen Dettweiler
India
Cal
Betty Jamerson
San Antonio
Bahe
Zaharias
Chicago
Chelyan OES Elects Mrs Harry Greer as Matron
Chelyan OES elected Mrs. Harry Greer worthy matron at a meeting in the Masonic Hall. She succeeds Mrs. Grant Taeameces Ferrell. Installation for the new officers is set for June 27 at a public installation service with officers including Mrs. J Thompson associate matron and Mrs. Grant Ferrell associate patron, among others.
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Moanroel, Heaster
J. 4.Thompson
Mmatron
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A. Greer
E S. Brown
W. K. Evans
Frank Hardiman
James Gilcust
Knife Wielded By Would-Be Robber At Capitol Street
B A Cooper of Foster told city police he was threatened with a knife by a would be robber at the New York Central Railroad crossing at Capitol Street. He said the man demanded money, cut him on the left hand, ripped his coat, and fled after a scuffle in which Cooper kept his cash.
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Capitol St
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Rugel Defeated and City-Wide Pairings Set in Flight
In a dense list of results and upcoming matchups, Rugel defeated an unnamed opponent continuing on page 18. Wayne Florence defeated G. Turner in a separate line. The City-Wide Pairings mark multiple flights with players such as CE Roberts Ray Croesett Ernie Cantreil and Floyd Major Jr across Consolation and Second Flight rounds, detailing 4:16 to 4:05 match times and numerous pairings for Eastwood Zimmerman Skidmore Hart and others.
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A. V. Brawley
John Spence, Jr
Sam Campbell
Dick Fontene
Ray Tincker
Korny Dens
Jne Willams
Bil Kyle
Gorton Murray
R. N. Hutchinson
Jim “Miller
J—E. W. Peterson
Bilkzell
H. R. Hart
Lee Henkel
Hedvicks
B Becclare
C. E. Roberts
Ray Crockel
Television Guide Shown Fire Thursday Night Listings
TV station WSAZ in Huntington airs a test pattern at 6:15 p.m. followed by Kukla, Fran and Ollie for Your Pleasure and a weather segment. Schedule shows a 10:16 p.m. sign off with test patterns and program notes.
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Wsaz-Tv
Buntington
Thursaa
Sunbeater
Texas
Kukla
Eran
Olle
LaFollette files for Sixth District GOP nomination
Charleston attorney Latelle M. LaFollette Jr. filed as a Republican candidate for Congress in West Virginia's Sixth District. A former state legislator and longtime resident, he has coal, oil, gas and real estate interests, and earlier served in the House and on conservation and finance committees. Born 1902, he is married to Thelma Hatfield with two children.
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Charleston
Congress
E. H. Bedrick
Beckley
LaFollette
de LaFollette, Jr
West Virginia University School of Law
House of Delegates
House
House Game and Fish Committee
Meadows
State Conservation Commission
State Senate
West Virginia
Clara DeArmand
Cincinnati
Taylor County
Augusta Military Academy
Virginia Military Institute
Swarthmore College
West Virginia University
Thelma Hatfield
Mary Jane
Latelle
Handley Youth Charged In Auto Theft Case
John William Thompson aged 20 of Handley was arrested Tuesday afternoon on auto larceny charges. Police say he stole a 1949 Buick from Mrs. S. C. Brown, wired the switch, drove to Paint Creek, and abandoned the car in a school yard. He faced a preliminary hearing before Judge Frank Lo Dittrett, case waived to the Grand Jury. Thompson is jailed in Kanawha County awaiting prosecuting attorney decision with no bond set.
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John William Thompson
Handley
5. C. Brown
Paint Creek
Thompson
Frank Lo. Dittrett
Kanewha County
Bridge construction and cleanup near Coonskin Park
Gen Charles R Fox of the West Virginia National Guard announced the 1092nd Engineer Combat Battalion from Parkersburg will erect a temporary bridge at the site and bivouac nearby. Parkersburg engineers will dismantle it Sunday after a brief police guard period. Mud slows progress on Coonskin Park Road as AFL labor and contractors advance pipe installation. Esso Standard 631 provides fuel oil and machinery support valued over $500,000.
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West Virginia National Guard
1092Nd Engineer Combat Battalion
National Guard
Parkersburg
Edward J. Ribbs
Fox
Coonskin Park
Hewitt
AFL
I Watts
Esso
Watts
Medical Society Conclave Opens in West Virginia
The West Virginia Medical Society opened its fourth annual meeting at West Virginia State College with welcomes by Dr. John W. Davis for the college and a response by Dr. B L Clark of the Capital City Medical Society. Dr. Roy Bird Cook will speak at 1 p.m. on gynecology and denture prosthesis topics as clinics and lectures proceed. Other clinicians include Dr. William L. Smiley of Johns Hopkins affiliated obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. M K Walton Jr of Meharry, Dr. Simon O Johnson of Lakin State Hospital, and Dr. Jessie Carter of Logan Dental.
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West Virginia State College
John W. Davis
B. L. Clark
Capital City Medical Society
J. M Nelson
Roy Bird Cook
Charleston
William L. Smiley
Department of Obstetrics and Gynehillips Hospital
Whittice
St. Gil
M. K. Walton
Boy 3 Dies After Being Struck By Car In Elkins
Three year old Robert Lee Fingley died in a hospital after being hit Monday by a car on U.S. Rt 219 near Huntington. In Huntington, a gas explosion at a building on U.S. Rt 219 injured two people, Anna Williams 51 the owner and L X Toller 60 a painter who lived upstairs. Fire Chief Floyd L Crouse said a leaking heater stove caused the blast which leveled the house, Toller reentered with a volunteer to rescue Mrs Williams who lay on the floor, both victims were on the ground floor when the explosion occurred.
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L. x. Toller
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Beil Relief Stalls Saginaw as Buzzer Struggles at Watt Powell Park
In a double bill at Watt Powell Park Charlestonians booed the Buzzer after Bob Christopher misfired. Beil delivered two and a third innings with two hits allowed, while Beggs hopes the Buzzer, once a local hero, recovers in Columbia and meets Manager Joe Beggs’s faith.
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Saginaw
Watt Powell Park
Beggs
Beil
Bob Christopher
Columbia
Joe Beggs
Bureghili
Circuit Jury Awards $300 in Davis vs Tucker Fight
A circuit court jury yesterday awarded Posey L. Davis $300 damages in a personal injury suit against Jomer Tucker. The case sought $20,110 in damages for injuries suffered in a fight.
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Posey L. Davis
Jomer Tucker
Radio Listings Sparkle With Highlights Across Stations
Radio listings highlight standout programs from WGRY WMON WOE WIK and others before the 5 pm guide. Monthly schedules show disc jockeys, sports, dramas, news, and musical programs across CBS ABC Mutual and local outlets with varied times.
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Limerick
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Ditty
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Jonny Dollar
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Judy Garland Faces Public Explanation After Throat Injury
Judy Garland remained secluded at her Hollywood hillside home as she mulls calling a bedside news conference to explain whether her throat wounds were self inflicted or an attention ploy. Doctor Francis Ballard reported the injuries superficial, while a business adviser urged a formal statement.
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Francis Ballard
Star
Jpalice
Jane
Hollywood
Judy Garland
Hilltop
Carleton Alsop
Sunset Boulevard mansion draws limited visitors in publicity tense period
Only close confidants have entered the secluded Sunset Boulevard mansion of the actress. Katherine Hepburn and Ida Koverman, secretary to Louis B. Mayer, are named among those admitted. Judy’s husband Vincente Minnelli and Alsop have remained nearby, attending continuously.
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Katherine Hepburn
Ida Koverman
Louis B. Mayer
Judy
Vincente Minnelli
Alsop
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