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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1939

Page

2

M G M Relieved By Rosson News

Hollywood report notes Richard Rosson freed after Vienna stake scene reels seized by Nazis. Robert Taylor to train hero in The Emperors Stallion with Laraine Day as arch duchess. Ginger Rogers tests for Esmeralda before Charles Laughton arrives for Notre Dame role.

Richard Rosson Winfield Sheehan Vienna Rosson Robert Taylor Laraine Day Bob Laraine Lippitans Mrs. Sheehan Madame Jeritza Ginger Rogers Esmeralda Hunchback of Notre Dame Charles Laughton Lon Chaney Pandro

Ann Sothern eyed for Busman’s Holiday with Montgomery

Berman hurriedly styled Laughton for Quasimodo while Pete Westmore, borrowed from Jack Warner, perfected Muni's makeup. Ginger will reunite with Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as the poet. Europe looms in tea cup gossip as Ann Sothern contemplates England offers from Victor Saville to star opposite Robert Montgomery, boosting Busman's Holiday prospects.

Europe Ann Sothern England Victor Saville The Citadel Robert Montgomery Busman Ann Maisie M-G-M J. Walter Ruben Saville Montgomery

Reserve Officers Eligible to Posts in CCC

The civilian conservation corps announced that all reserve officers on duty in CCC camps may apply for reappointment as civilians under the economy program when their terms expire. About 5,000 reserve officers, including company commanders and staff, will be given preference for their old jobs. those not applying will be replaced by reserve army officers. Reappointed captains will be paid about 216 dollars monthly, down from roughly 350. The CCC plans to enroll 64,267 men in July to fill vacancies.

Washington Civilian Conservation Corps CCC

Negro Hurt in Fall From Truck in Kanawha Valley

Ralph Whitlee, a Black resident of Carbon, is hospitalized in Kanawha Valley with a head injury and facial wounds after falling from a truck. He reported the mishap to attendants last night.

Ralph Whitlee Carbon Negro Kanawha Valley Hospital

Gas Products Company Is Sued For 25000

W A Knapp sues Imperial Oil and Gas Products company of Pittsburgh in federal court for 25000 claiming owed royalties on four carbon black brands developed while employed. He says a 0.5 percent per pound royalty was agreed and paid for a time, but he refused to sign a later written contract he says misrepresents terms. Knapp was discharged July 1, 1937.

Federal District Court W. A. Knapp Imperial Oil and Gas Products Company Pittsburgh Knapp

Radio Log 5 to 8 PM Broadcasting Schedule

Radio log lists 5 to 8 PM network and local programs across NBC CBS and WABC WJZ and WBEE chains. It names shows like On With the Dance Warner in Comment Renfrew of Mounted and Vox Pop's Questions plus The National Barn Dance and Arch Oboler's Plays with various orchestras.

Nbc-Weaf Nbc-Wiz Cbs-Wabc Dancing Music Orch Mbs-Chain Cbs-Wabc Warner Wijz Cbs-Wabe Mbs Bill Stern Weaf Nbc Red Cbs Wabe N Dancing Music Orch Roosevelt Barry McKinley Nbc-Blue Sam Balter Dick Tracy Nbc-Wear-East Johnny Sagi Vela Brent House Wjz Wabe Hawaii Phil Baker San Francisco Arch Nbc-Wear Orch Wabc

Theaters at Virginia Capitol Lyric Best Custer new billings

The listing shows current showings at several venues. Captain Fury stars Brian Aherne and Victor McLaglen at The Virginia with Merrie Melodie and a newsreel. Maisie featuring Ann Sothern and Robert Young plays at The Capitol with a Mickey Mouse cartoon. In hearse period venues Young Mr Lincoln stars Henry Fonda with a Barnyard Engcitement feature and popular science segments. westerns and serials round out the schedule with Winning Take All and Western Caravan starring Tony Martin and Charles Starrett, plus Spoilers of the Range and Navy Secrets with Fay Wray. Missing Daughters features Rochelle Hudson airing Saturday midnight. Lyric presents Outcasts of Poker Flat and Two Gun Troubadour with Preston Foster and Fred Scott. Best shows Rolling Westward and Mystery Plane with Tex Ritter and John Trent. Custer lists Tough Kid and Flight to Fame with Frankie Darro and Jack Randall.

Charles Starrett Fay Wray Rochelle Hudson Preston Foster Fred Scott Tex Ritter John Trent

Saturday Night Serenade and Dance Music Lineup

Radio schedule lists CBS NBC and ABC programs from 8:45 to past midnight including George Fischer films Sons of the Pioneers and Symphonic Strings Orch with Dance Music Orch and Dick Tracy repeats. Al Roth and His Company and Barry Wood's Songs feature among the tunes and news segments across channels WEA F.

Cbs-Chain George Fischer Sons of the Pioneers Nbc-Weaf al Roth Nbc-Wiz Cbs-Wabc Symphonic Strings Orch Dick Tracy Dancing Music Orch Nbc Wjz Barry Wood Cbs-Wabe Nbc-Weat Cbs-Wabe Dance Music Orch

School Repairs Are Authorized

Kanawha county board of education awards a combined contract to Smithson and Rock of Charleston for additions and repairs to Fairview Hansford and Sattes schools at 35775 dollars. Another contract for Quick junior high is 34647 dollars. L Leslie Evans of South Charleston gets Spring Hill school general contract at 32076 dollars. Subcontracts include Plumbing S H Walker Charleston 2705.79 heating Beckmayer-Davis Charleston 3730.75 and electric Schoolfield Harvey Electric 2625.00. Further contracts total 25395 for McGwigan school 26140 for Slip Hill and 30800 for Woodrow Wilson junior high awarded to Byrum Wheeling. Kuhn Construction company of

Smithson and Rock of Charleston Kanawha County Board of Education Fairview Hansford Sattes Quick L. Leslie Evans South Charleston Spring Hill School S. H. Walker Beckmeyer-Davis Schoolfield-Harvey Electric Company McGwigan School Slip Hill Woodrow Wilson Junior High Byrum Wheeling Kuhn Construction Company

Washington high school contract awarded to Charleston

Charleston received the contract for Washington High School in London on a bid of 87 450 dollars.

Charleston Washington High School London

Contract Awarded for South Charleston City Hall Supply

The Rose City Press won a contract with a $2,600 bid to outfit South Charleston's new city hall. Awarded at Thursday’s council session, committee chair Thomas D. Roper said changes will be made. delivery is set for July 7 with the building ready July 21.

Rose City Press South Charleston Thomas D. Roper

Will Return Suspect Detective Lieut Bourne

Detective Lieut E C Bourne said last night he was sent to Weston for Ralph Cottrell of Waterstreet, arrested there yesterday in a pos- manner as the inquiry continued.

Lieut. E. C. Bourne Weston Ralph Cottrell Waterstreet

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