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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1949
Page
5
The column notes a casting shift from Ginger Rogers to June for the starring role in The Story of Molly X and mentions delays at Warners. It recalls June’s troubled early life, running away at twelve to marry a young actor and becoming a widow with a daughter to support.
Rosalind Russell, back from Coronado, says she will work in night clubs and films in lieu of a European tour. She plans to stay in Hollywood to develop roles with Columbia, while Ray Miland is set to star in The Glass Menagerie. Hedy Lamarr schedules Europe trip July 15 to live at Princess Otto Bonis villa near Nice. Archbishop McIntyre praises the film industry for St John hospital support.
Betty Reynolds, 19, selected as belle to reign over St Marys centennial from June 30 to July 4. Reynolds won by selling more tickets than rival contestants. The pageant will be presented each night during the celebration.
In Elkins on June 27 two Norton, Randolph county men died when their car slid on a wet spot along U S Route 250 and overturned across a 14 foot embankment. Two other Norton men 22 were rushed to Elkins hospital in critical condition.
The Service Class of First Baptist Church meets at 6:16 p.m. at the church, then to St Albans state road park for a picnic supper. members urged to bring baskets. Women’s Society of Christian Service at Calvary Methodist Church holds meeting at 2 p.m. with new officers installed. Humphrey Memorial Methodist Church hosts general meeting this afternoon with Mrs Mebel Bader presiding. Cub Scout Pack 158 meets at Dunbar City building Friday at 7:30 p.m. under W T Stott Kretz. Indian Lore theme. month’s work and awards announced. Pack committees and den mothers to convene at Humphreys Memorial Methodist Church Friday at 7:30.
McDowell Circuit Court Judge Thomas H. S. Curd ruled the court lacks jurisdiction in Anawalt s municipal election dispute and dismissed the petition by the Peoples party to block certification of Democratic victors. The temporary injunction blocking Mayor Loch Pat O'Brien and others was dissolved. The town with about 500 voters saw 860 ballots cast. officials argued the case lacked jurisdiction. Gover nor Obey J. Patteson will crown the winner on June 30.
A public figure indicated today that the case will be taken to the state Supreme Court, signaling continued legal action and escalation of the dispute involving the Peoples Party. The statement emphasizes a new legal phase and determination of the party's position.
Mr and Mrs Guy Beavers hosted by G W Beavers on 19th Street this past week. They departed Thursday for Los Angeles accompanied by Miss Betty Beavers. Mrs J C Bright visits relatives in Parkersburg. Miss Peggy and Bonnie Burj Gardner vacation at Buckeye Lake. Karen Sue Gadd vacationing at Webster Springs with grandmother Mrs C W Gada. Lt Col Barnes Beavers stationed in Barnesville Ga, instructor at Gordon Military Academy, and daughter Mary Reed Beavers were guests with G W Beavers. Mary Ann Beavers traveled to Georgia with them.
The ornate Palace of Versailles, built in 1661 under Louis XIV, reportedly cost France more than 100 million. The figure underscores the grand scale of the project and its financial burden on the populace.
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