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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1940
Page
7
A fragmented report discusses Lana appearing in a Metro feature tied to a new novel adaptation. Mentions John Wayne and Gary Cooper era icons, with references to film industry figures and forthcoming productions.
Fragmentary notes mention Sylvia and Eddie Sutherland dining at Mandel with Doug’s favorite. References to Frederick Darnoay, a font pen name, Hil a series of rels Toy Lap cl, Simon, Carmelers Bhim, Dalive and Elis conte venting. No clear event or outcome.
NBC plans extensive nationwide coverage of a major autumn program slate featuring Walter Reed prominence and an ABC/ NBC lineup. The schedule includes medical and political discussions, a Wayne King orchestra dinner concert, a detective drama series, and a variety of musical programs with noted hosts and guests.
In Wheeling two bodies William Clark and Fort Pland of the four rowers drowned when their boat sank at the McMechen dam. Their remains were recovered days after the Sunday tragedy, while Samuel Genselein and Melvin Cradletick were found hours later.
St Louis June 24. Dr L R Sparks of Clarksburg W Va told the American Osteopathic Association that adequate treatment begun early and continued weekly improves baby survival from syphilis. He cited 9 percent for untreated and 38 percent with appropriate therapy, urging immediate treatment of infected expectant mothers and infants diagnosed with the disease. About 2 500 osteopathic physicians surgeons and specialists attended the opening sessions.
Northforms four men identified as Dean Spencer Grinley and two others from Ohio and Pennsylvania were jailed for trespassing while distributing Communist literature. They faced charges and were fined and sentenced as part of a disturbance tied to a local election campaign for President James W. Poni Segre. The accused claimed they approached a resident requesting aid to distribute campaign materials.
Washington reports that bargaining agents at the Belle plant were ousted as maintenance and construction workers faced representation questions. The United Mine Workers of America and the CIO federation are cited in the dispute over who will represent the workers, with a tentative election date mentioned.
In Kingwood a youth aged 15 is questioned after a girl, Tripleit Preynusty, was wounded and in serious condition at Kingward hospital. Deputies report the youth claimed he frightened the girl and the shooting occurred near Arthas Hecadhillat. He was released after questioning.
The listing catalogs multiple 1950s era film showings with stars like William Holden Judith Barrett and Joan Crawford. It notes additional acts and cartoons at several theaters including The Capitol Kearse Custer State Best Theog and The Rialto plus stars such as Mickey Rooney James Cagney Cary Grant and Gene Autry among others.
Two Chicago unions and ten individuals were charged in federal court with engaging in a price fixing and conspiracy scheme involving trade mixed concrete used in city building projects. Defendants include Michael Roza, head of the Paving and Street Laker Union, and leaders from the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 1A0 and the International Union of Carters, Building and Common Laborers. The indictment marks part of a federal drive against municipal construction corruption.
June 24. Charles Keffer, 12, was struck and killed while crossing the highway near Princeton. State police said the truck driver did not attempt to aid the injured boy.
Constable Robert King of Maybeury faces a murder charge for the fatal shooting of Debhert Reedy, 28, at a Sunday picnic near the Pocahontas area by the West Virginia line. Deputy W S Shumate said King fired three times after a disturbance aboard a former Pocahontas police chief allegedly threatened to draw a pistol. Bond set at 35000.
J. P. Gill of Pittsburgh, president of the American Society of Metals, warned that silver plating could replace tin if U S tin imports halt. He noted the cost rise might be a few cents per can of pork and beans, as tin from the Dutch East Indies could become scarce or higher in price.
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