Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Charleston Gazette in Charleston, West Virginia

We have 4,406,501 pages in West Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1940

Page

18

Theater listings at Capitol and nearby venues

Theaters show Susin ane God with Joan Crawford Fredric March and Ruth Hussy Adged while MGM color cartoon and news play. Virginian presents Those Were The Days with William Holden Bonita Gyan ville Judith Barrett added, plus short subjects and news. Kearse stages Stage Coach War with William Boyd and Charlie Chaplin in Panama added, short subjects and news. State presents Three Cheers For the Irish and Ma He's Making Eyes At Me with Tom Brown Constance Moore at Best. The Fighting Fh stars James Cagney Pat OBrien and Should Husbands Work with the Gleason family and Tommy Ryan. Greenbrier screens Virginia City with Errol Flynn and Stop Look and Love with Joan Rogers. Rialto shows Young Tom Edison with Mickey Rooney Fay Bainter Virginia Weidler. New Lyric features Raffles with David Niven and Gold Mine In The Sky with Gene Autry Smiley Burnette. Custer presents The Housekeeper's Daughter with Joan Bennett and British Intelligence with Margaret Lindsay.

Capitol Joan Crawford Fredric March Ruth Hussy MGM Virginian Wiliam Holden Bonita Gyanville Judith Barrett Kearse William Boyd Charlie Chath Panama Thomas Mitchell Tom Brown Constance Moore James Cagney Pat O'Brien Gleason Tommy Ryan Greenbrier Virginia City Errol Flynn Joan Rogers Rialto Tom Edison Mickey Rooney Fay Bainter Virginia Weidler New Lyric David Niven Gene Autry Smiley Burnette Joan Bennett Margaret Lindsay

Dix Abandons Producing to Focus on Acting

Hollywood gossip notes Richard Dix abandons plans to form a production company after two conferences reveal gaps in production know how. He will concentrate on acting while Harry Sherman handles production duties. Dix stars in Cherokee Strip for Sherman with The Roundup planned if a contract closes, and Don Wilson is set for a key comedy role. Osa Massen joins Warners Honeymoon for Three opposite Ann Sheridan and George Brent as rivals for Brent's affection.

Harriet Parsons Hollywood Richard Dix Dix Harry Sherman Sherman Paramount Rich Macklyn Arbuckle Don Wilson Osa Massen Bell Warners Osa Jean Hersholt Allan Ann Sheridan George Brent Ann George

Echoes of History radio dramatizes Pitt speech before Lords

NBC in 1975 presents the William Pitt Lord Chatham speech reenactment from London’s House of Lords. The broadcast includes Roy Shield conducting Chicago Grant Park concert music and a Forest Travel program with Eliza beth Pitt leading the US forest service series. A commuter radio vest tale and a dense daily schedule of programs follow.

William Pitt Lord Chatham House of Lords London England NBC WGKY Boston Roy Shield NBC Central Division Chicago Grant Park Wayne van Dyne Escorts Betty Wll Forest Travel Mateonal Parks National Farm George Washington National Forest Biure Ridge Virginia Wallowa Oregon Pisgah North Carolina Mark Twain Missouri Tongass Alaska Elizabeth Pitt U. S. Forest Service Greenwich Orestes Caldwell

Nitro News Mayor Receives Census Population Notice

Mayor C F Schowen receives census figures from John L Lemon showing Nitro spanning Kanawha Putnam with a 3) oad count. public opinion places population near 5000. Registration for last city election was 1457 while many failed to register.

C.F. Schowen John L. Lemon Parkersburg Kapogsettt Putnam Counties American Visense Corporation Putney Homer Putney Nineteenth Street Winnie Reba Lee Skayes Eleanor Sibley Eleanor Reynold Dah Hayes Eulah Hayes Mary Maregaret Hartranit Betty Lee Baumgartner Dolores Putney George Magorn James Marshall Robert Bricker Robert Gallaway Billy Diller Harold Carr Richard Wal- Sorf Dick Wayrs Mrs. Earl Gott

Fire hits Smith and Brooks warehouse in Morris street

A six hour blaze yesterday morning caused about 5000 dollars in damage at the Smith and Brooks warehouse near Morris street NYC crossing. Janitors supplies dealers say stock remains sufficient to resume business at the same site and insurance will cover losses. Fire spread to the roof before firefighters arrived. four water streams were needed to control it.

Smith and Brooks Morris Street Nyc Crossing

Young Fox stars promise fresh talent in upcoming films

20th Century Fox plans several youth driven projects with Claire in a possible Warners one picture, and Darryl Zanuck giving Robert Sterling the top supporting role in Yesterday's Heroes. Jean Rogers to lead as femme star. William Brent wrote Yesterday's Heroes while Irving Cummings Jr and William Conselman Jr collaborate on screenplay. Herbert Leeds to direct.

20Th Century-Fox Darryl Zanuck Robert Sterling Manhattan Heartbeat Jean Rogers William Brent 20Th Century-Fox Sound Irving Cummings, Jr William Conselman, Jr Herbert Leeds Hollywood

Miss Merediths Pupils Play at Chelyan Tonight

Miss Jean Meredith presents piano pupils in a public recital at Chelyan Baptist church tonight at 3 p.m. featuring solo duet and trio numbers. Meredith will perform Grieg piano concerto with Henri Schultze of Charleston. participants include Mary de Hil Colleen Gilliland Lyda Jane Samples Betty June Wagner Marcia Kidder Norman Dean Samples Emma Lee Kincaid Christobeil Meadows Helen Breedlove Posey Creasey Marvel Jane Banks Doris Emmetene Allen Ruth Aileen Allen Kathleen Williams Doris Jean Gergiev Pansy Creasey Helen Frances Hill Shirley McCoy.

Jean Meredith Chelyan Baptist Church Miss Meredith Grieg Henri Schultze Charleston Mary de Hil Colleen Gilliland Lyda Jane Samples Betty June Wagner Marcia Kidder Normandean Samples Emma Lee Kincaid Christobeil Meadows Helen Breedlove Posey Briggs Marvel Jane

City Housing Offices Remain Downtown During Move

Charleston Housing Authority officials decided not to relocate to the LitUepage mansion wing on July 1. The headquarters will stay at current CHA hall during tenant removals and construction. Lithlenige Terrace leases approved for 10 units at $20 to $21.25 including utilities. full move expected after low bracket renters gain entry.

Charleston Housing Authority Washington Manor OHA Littlepage Wid Charleston Br Nad Jarrett

Derailed B&O Train Blocks Traffic in Martinsburg

June 15 report from Martinsburg describes an eastbound Baltimore and Ohio freight train derailment blocking traffic briefly. One rail car damaged. natine injured and spending days at Anderson camp. Mrs R K Sibley and Eleanor along with Miss Steba Lee Skaggs headed to Lake Chautauqua for several weeks. Local lodge 485 initiates three new class at Witty hall Thursday night. Logan degree team announced presence. E M Fields announce birth of a son at priestston hospital.

Nitro Yost Hl. W. Casto Eriays Sanday Ft Am Aally Sanry Charleston Louise Harte Seb Feathers T. Newland Ohio F. J. Nalley Pittsburgh Wayne Allen Ashland Shelly Roggess Martinsburg Balti Natine Anderson Indi R. K. Sibley Eleanor Steba Lee Skaggs Lake Chautauqua, WY Loyal Order of Mouse Witty Hall Logan E. M. Fields Junearieston Hospital

Vandenberg Gains 2nd Ballot Votes

Philadelphia June 2051 Maryland delegates to the Republican national convention begin backing Vandenberg on the second and third ballots. Dewey leads the first ballot with 16 votes cast as a unit. Nice predicts a shift to Willkie on the second ballot and Vandenberg gains on the third as support moves between candidates.

Fiamilton Faren Philadelphia Sen. Vandenberg R. Mich Maryland T O Dewey New York Harry Nice Vandenberg Willkie Nice Deweytrength Dewey

C and G brakeman loses arms in rail yard fall

A. H. Catron, 39, of Russell Kentucky, brakeman for C and G, fell beneath the wheels of a freight car while coupling in South Charleston yards. He was taken to Dunn's hospital where he was listed in critical condition, described as dying nicely after severe shock.

A. H. Catron G. Brakeman Russell, Ky South Charleston Dunn's Hospital

Woman Shot While Moving Out Of Cottage

Huntington dispatch reports 35 year old Mrs. Omay McClary was shot three times while moving from her cottage and is listed in critical condition. Authorities say Thomas Dundas Meyer, 49, former police detective, is being held for questioning after McClary said he objected to her moving. witnesses recount her flight from the scene.

Huntington Oqmay McClary Roy B. Hagley Thomas Dundas Meyer W. R. Byrd McClary Meyer Hagley

Also Mentioned on This Page

Will Washington Ray Perkins s—Kervey & Dell TBR AP News Linda Mil—Clari Dennis Wife Thunder Gyer Parcdlay Southerwaters Nationst Farm & Home Hour Arise Apron Malcolm Claire Ireene Wicker Storm Bud Borton Black — Renorts Yorelun Aallenboro Saints Kent Lapa Biary Green Hornet Grant Fark T. A. Wharra Vaughn Mavroe Radio Magic Orches Gazette Johnnny O'Neills Barton Scattergood Barnes Mbs Abner NBC Concert Orch Cbs-Wnoe Cbr- Midwest News Mbs-Chain Edwin C Hill Closezabe Abe-Red Bil Stern Sports Ed East Wte Hedda Hopper Chew Sic Nan Wynn cbs-Dixie Henry Stamus Busters Abe-Red Chain Nbe F. Waring Diamille Berlal Amos Ha’ Andy Cbs-West Pullen Lewis Mr. Keen Cbs-Wabe Bullivean Eha-West Mbs-Net Susie Orch Red Dhal Banden Music Orches Nbs-Wabe Nec-Wip I. Hersholt Christian Ebs-Wabe Mbs-Chaln tSs Elmer Davis Ebs-Wake BD Frea Allen Nbe-Went Green Warner Wte Theater of Stars Wake Dance Music Orchestra Maj Novos Revie Canada Kay Kyser College Nbeewent Frank Wick Simph Glenn Millers Orches Wade Raymond Ch Swing Pmmlie Anis Tak Mbrowor Radis Marie Wle Obs-Wabe Mbs-Wor Fred Waring Red Wert Nbo-Wiz News Wabe Amos and Andy Marcape Cub Daner Nitro News Crawford reMlarcd Susan and Wid Ruth Hussey OU Almnpr Margaret James Sullavan Stewart the Mortal Storm A.c.—D Idec Pane Ivos Gool Kanawha Blvd Montgomery Claire Olivia de Havilland Jol. Wayne Sheridan Chelyan Finjoy M. Goll Herman ¥. Yeager General Moneger Potlay Ewo Bie Errol Vigan Miriam Randolph Scott Wildeat Rogerwetter Ousekeeper’s Ova Chay Sry A Adder Ger Hotel Jim Diana Kong Dasce Ty Charlton Tou Mug Chih Ravelle Jeanette Bob Armstrong and His Orchestra B&o ustiNa Haeil Reginian William Bonita Granville Abkh” Stone Julith Barrett Olusabia Waeven Lone Wolff Fighting 89 Anum Pg Vat O Pius Sholo Buntaxus Gayan Rannihy HART Bluebird Mirion Darkie Cooper C&o Cannon Towels Loe Wells Auto Lil Summers Street Raffles David Olivia Neven Wehavilland Drs. Collins & Collins Tyes Glassey Wien Quarries
Search Courier

Search the Charleston Gazette Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Charleston Gazette?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication