Huge Reception For Ciren Film Stars In Johannesburg
Hollywood gossip from June reports Bebe Daniels Ben Lyon and six year old Barbara greeted by a lavish Johannesburg welcome with newsreel footage and confetti filled streets. locals clash over the mess while fans cheer the American stars seen as a Lindbergh scale triumph.
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Cins
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Ben Lyon
Barbara Bebe
Johannesburg
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Fifth Avenue
Three Lyons
London
30 Are Sentenced By Federal Judge
Federal Judge William E. Baker sentenced 30 defendants, including Larry D. Shrager of Weirton for mule fraud to two years, Gerald Burge of Wheeling for forgery to three years, Benjamin Hilliam of Wheeling to six months, Frances Smith to two years, Okey Wilson to three years, and Bessie Pought to 38 months. Several others, Clarence, Frank, and Arthur Ratey of Wheeling, received five years each for forgery of a U S army check, with fines. Glenn Shaver of Parkersburg received two years for parole violation.
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Larry D. Shrager
Weirton
Northwasters
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Wheeling
Northeastern
Benjamin Hilliam
Okey Wilson
Atlanta
Bessie Pought
Alderson
U.S Army
Clarence
Frank
Arthur Ratey
Northwestern
Glenn Shaver
Parkersburg
West Virginia Briefs Highlight Ordination and Local News
West Virginia reports detail Rev. John Garrett Shirley’s ordination in Charles Town led by Bishop Strider. Hinton notes James Van, 69, found in a tarred box seeking funds. he hadn’t eaten for three days. Charles Town lists H. N. Bradley seeking Republican nomination for Jefferson County House seat. Fairmont records Thomas Griffith Sloan’s death from a heart attack. Elkins notes Mrs. Mary Blackweed injured after auto strike. driver action pending. Fort Meade bicycle registration to take effect July 1 with night operation rules. Logan states Willie Stephens bound to grand jury after guilty distilling charge. Elkuns obituary Irene Wilson Reese, early teacher, dies. Huntington candidate James O. Marcum seeks Democratic nomination. Marion Smith and Clarence Whitmore receive prison/term sentences. West Union reports Bruce Barnett, former county commissioner, dies.
Swing club marks CBS second anniversary broadcast night
Radio and theaters news from AP Sadie Edlard in New York outlines CBS Swing Club celebration events, two way conversations, and a packed schedule across WEAF NBC WABC CBS WOR networks with orchestras, dramas, and films noted, highlighting notable broadcasts and anniversaries.
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New York
CBS
London
Weafnbc
al Williams
Dick Merrill
NBC Symphony Orchestra
Hans Wilhelm Steinberg
Palestine Symphony
WABC
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Big Yen
Pacific Coast
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Palm Beach
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NBC
WIZ Out
Columbus
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N.E. A
Albert Gallatin
Marc- Peter
Gallatin
Building Permits Authorized for Several Projects
Building Inspector George B. Hendricks issued permits totaling about 15 600 dollars for construction and alterations including a four family apartment conversion at an unidentified home. The Sun Oi company plans an 8500 dollar filling station at 843 West Washington street. L H Given to build a 4200 dollar project plus 300 dollar garage at 110 Swarth iMore avenue. Alma Elph to alter a dwelling at 503 Pennsylvania avenue costing about 3500 dollars for apartments. Anna Yerid to add to a building at 701 Bullite street for about 150 dollars.
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Sun Oi Company
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L. H. Given
Alma Elph
Pennsylvania Avenue
Bullite Street
Anna Yerid
Pittsburgh Newspaper Workers Reach Deal After Strike
In Pittsburgh the Press and Sun-Telegraph announce an agreement with 10 unions ending the office workers dispute. Papers resume publication next Sunday after a weeklong shutdown caused by a strike for a closed shop and higher pay. Arbitration will decide compensation for idle workers from other unions.
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the Press
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Dance Tonight At Wayside Bungalow By Negro Democratic Club
The Negro Democratic club hosts a dance at 9 o'clock tonight at the Wayside Bungalow on Second Avenue. The Four Aces will provide the music for the event.
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Negro Democratic Club
Wayside
Second Avenue
C&O Veterans To Meet Today
The 221st annual meeting of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Veterans Employes association will be held today at Greenbrier valley fair grounds near Lewisburg. Nearly 3,000 from Richmond Clifton Forge Hinton Huntington Ashland Cincinnati Columbus and Ronceverte will attend. G D Brooke president will address veterans and award 50 year diamond pins to listed employes including A D Agnew H C Armstrong J B Driscoll Edward England Lightburn Erskine R L Huntsman L Long C G McClure J Frank Smith D H Weisenberger and F C Werd. Additional speakers include A J Lawmaster and Jefferson E. Davis.
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Non-Partisan League to Assemble July 10
The West Virginia Non-Partisan League will meet in Charleston July 10 to scrutinize labor records of candidates seeking nominations on both the Republican and Democratic tickets in the August primary. The convention was called by Van A. Bittner, president, through John B. Easton of the West Virginia Industrial Unions council. Candidates with satisfactory labor records will receive the league's endorsement.
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West Virginia
Non-Partisan League
Charleston
van A. Bittner
League
John B. Easton
West Virginia Industrial Unions Council
Dr Cook Publishes Daniel Boone Story Booklet
Dr Roy Bird Cook authored a 12 page Daniel Boone tale focusing on the frontier figure and his seven years in the Kanawha valley and Charleston before moving to Kentucky. Roger S. Creel, manager of the Daniel Boone hotel, published and distributed the booklet to guests to promote West Virginia.
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Vhunter
Charleston
Kanawha Valley
Kentucky
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Knox Development Company Receives State Charter
The Knox Development company of Charleston received a charter yesterday from the secretary of state's office. The firm is authorized to issue 200 shares of no par value stock and to develop real estate, especially mineral and oil lands. Incorporators are V. M. Weh, J. C. Yontz and L. Smith, all of Charleston.
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Secretary of State
V. M. Weh
J.C. Yontz
L. Smith
Highway Equipment Proposals Submitted
Five firms filed unofficial low bids with the state purchasing department for ninety eight thousand dollars of equipment for the highway commission. Unofficial low bidders include Charles S Porter Supply Huntington for seven ton ree liters and heating kettles. Banks Miller Supply Huntington bid bituminous distributors and motor patrol graders. GM Truck and Coach Jones offered eleven two ton dump trucks. Sahinidt Motor Charleston submitted three eleven and a half ton trucks. McJunkin Supply Charleston supplied air compressors.
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South Charleston
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Charleston
Courtesy Auto Cards Invalid for Licenses Across States
West Virginia Attorney General office says state law does not allow substitution of courtesy cards for embalmer licenses. Assistant General Holt Wooddell stated that Maryland and West Virginia undertakers seeking interstate practice would still require regular licenses, each at the $50 fee, rather than courtesy cards.
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West Virginia
Attorney General's Office
Asst
Ger
Holt Wooddell
Newell J. Hayman
West Virginia Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors
Hayman
Maryland
Wooddell
Two Couples Seek Permits to Marry
Applicants for marriage licenses yesterday at the County Clerk office include Louis Katten 28 of 312 Delaware avenue and Jean Bycel Bernstein 27 of 16 Lee street, Charles Chester Mulcahy 27 of West Fifth street Newport Ky and Berdie Beatrice Clark 30 of North Charleston.
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Louis Katten
Delaware Avenue
Jean Bycel Bernstein
Lee Street
Charles Chester Mulcahy
West Fifth Street
Newport
Berdie Beatrice Clark
North Charleston
Sweden Shipyards Run at Full Capacity in War Effort
All Swedish shipyards are operating at full capacity to support wartime needs, with increased orders from government and private firms. The surge comes as Sweden maintains neutrality while boosting naval construction and merchant vessel output.
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Sweden
Capacit
Brawley Files For County School Board Candidacy
D Earl Brawley filed a certificate of announcement seeking the Democratic nomination for membership on the county school board. The action was reported yesterday in the circuit clerk's office. Lame Ecuador has motions against aliens.
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D. Earl Brawley
Lame Ecuador
Thirteen hundred Austrian refugees admitted in one month
A report notes that about 1300 Austrian refugees were admitted into England during a single month, reflecting a surge in postwar asylum intake and potential strains on processing systems and housing.
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