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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1940

Page

5

Conqueror Next For Korda Wile Casts Spur News

A disjointed historical drama discussion outlines Conqueror era production moves. It mentions Merle Oberon as a potential star and references plans at Century-Fox to pair Betty Grable with while exploring replacements for a role in Down Argentine Way.

Antel Betty Grable Crone Ann Century-Fox Sisades Kenneth McGowan Bown Alice Shable Testin Camerniely Samme

Radio drama to be featured on WGERY program

The Radio Guild will present a European play about life in Paris on WGERY tonight. The program includes Marsyas and other pieces with new network appearances and a lineup of music and variety segments planned for the evening.

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Huntington Boy Loses In Marble Tournament

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Willkie Visits Philadelphia in Cappuccino Photo Chaos

Willkie visits Philadelphia at a Republican convention reception, shaking hands and posing for photographers amid a noisy scene. The article notes a long sleep remark and references local papers the Record and Inquirer, with blurred dialogue about the event and press presence.

Philadelphia Kane Willkie Thes Island Moening Ballelin Ger Witkin

Union Drive Starts Organization in Chemical Plants

Workers in Kanawha Valley plants begin union organization under the Chemical Division of the United Mine Workers of America. Leaders meeting with representatives and plant managers discuss the drive, with no contracts yet in place and questions about employee support and plant status remaining unresolved.

Kanawaa Chemcal Dustuins United Mine Workers of Ameria John Bo Bastar Har Wee Wirwina Tadfiet Crven Denyata Barsunini Amens BL finMaar Ete Ees and Company Falta Tavern Eitational & Hie

Enon Farmer Dies After Heart Attack

Enon farm man dies at home after heart attack. The obituary notes services held at Bell Mortuary and burial at nearby cemetery. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR, but the death is attributed to a heart condition and followed by traditional rites and interment services.

Enon Farmer Osilie Mieten Faratey Enon Sam Mens Bell Deering Iret Sen Michi

Fire Prevention Be Called After Collision in Colliton Beckley

Fire prevention officials investigated a collision in Colliton Beckley involving Beasley where four people were injured. A former conservation commissioner was not seriously hurt, while a forester named Franks Halstror suffered a knee and ankle injury with hospital treatment planned.

Beckley Ovechelt Beesley Mara Fey Asserialien den Automobilee Secre Pastinel

Unclear Liquor Ring Trial Ends With Disputed Leadership

Fragmentary report notes a liquor ring trial concluding with contention over leadership. The document references George Brier as head of the group operating in Beckley and Brauiner’s farm as headquarters, with Dr Ray McCuskey of Wesleyan mentioned in nomination. Details remain uncertain.

Piu George Brier Om Shy Ving He Beckley Brauiner

The Capital Theater Menu Mixes Classic and New Flavors

The Capital lists a crowded slate including Mortal Stern with Margaret Sullavin and Irene Teh, The Taylor Takes a Wife at Virginian with Joel Young and Milland, plus cartoons and news features. At Kearre Adventures in DGimdnids stars Googe Brest and Miranda, and The Sits Doubles teams Ciewne Sanders and others. The program also includes Red Tyder adventures, Custer Shic Kid, In Old Mentere with Gene Autry, Blondie On A Budget, The Beat Buffato Bus, Forgotten Girls with Thinale Wead, Light Of The Western Stars at Greenbrier, and Legion of Test Fliers with Richard Aflen.

Capital Mortal Stern Margaret Sullavin Alues Stewart Frank Margare Irene Teh Virginian Taylor Joel Young Milland Beanees Gilford Diablo Sweio Red Tyder Custer Vireovite William Boxe Gene Autry Blondie Sigiotin Bullet Cade George O'Brien Charlie Angeles Rey Rope Ors Swith Thinale Wead Greenbrier Legion of Test Fliers Richard Aflen Ais Chaplyn Paonle William Henry

Unclear OCR fragment outlines a legal case and homicide history

The text presents a fragmented report mentioning George Kriipisa and Max Korshex, a Chicago lawyer, with references to a prison sentence for the slaying of a wife and subsequent legal proceedings. It hints at appeals or time served and a spousal matter, but the damaged wording limits firm conclusions about dates, locations, or outcomes.

Olin Thame George Kriipisa Sovwidkes Fren Stateville Prises Max Korshex Chicago Ganvinved

William Dodrick Dies From Heart Attack

A report states William Dodrick died of a heart attack. The brief entry notes the fatal condition and provides scant additional details.

William Dodrick

Stolen auto case leads to arrest in Florida

Police report a stolen automobile case in Florida involving Clarence W Fund and a 14 year old, with charges including possession and interstate transportation of a stolen vehicle. Investigators say the suspects were located in Jackson Fibonacci area, and the case centers on recent thefts and related detentions.

Pas Vee Fialen Jacksons Lee Fisann Clarence W Fund Bes Charces Dyer Roece

Water Franchise Awarded in Huntingtint Plans to Begin

The Huntingtint Water Corporation received a franchise from the American Waterworks and Electric Company to operate the municipal water system, replacing a 60 year former arrangement. Officials expect to start tentative plans for the municipal operation and to proceed with the transition.

Gandally Welion Wilder Torine Fronehes Apton

Balkan Developments May Delay Attack on England

The Associated Press reports Balkan military moves and Romanian capitulation influence Axis plans and German Italian strategy toward Britain. The piece notes Russian Romanian tensions, German diplomacy, and King Carol seeking Hitler’s aid, signaling broader wartime shifts and possible delays in any English offensives.

Balkan England Associated Press Balkans Franer Strugale Ws West Ruminia Berlin Rome Axis Germany Italy Russia Carol Hitler Rumania Moscow London Paris Poland Landon Navi Bucharest Romania Britain Niim Europe Heriin

Time Extension Sought for PWA Aided Paving Program

City engineers seek a 30 day extension for the Covent PWA aided paving project with contractor delays in concrete installation. Legal counsel Nathan S Pidfenbaeger asks for rent rework time while Kanawha Parkway contract also requests leniency. Balkan and European conflict analysis follows, noting Moscow Berlin Rome alignment and British, German, and Romanian strategic moves amid looming Balkan tensions.

Harry L. Campbell Nathan Spidfenbaeger Spre Forther Kanawha Parkway Tie

Census Finds 3903 Kanawha Farms in County Report

Kanawha County shows 3903 farms in the census, a rise from earlier years though figures are unclear. The report notes district activity and regional comparisons, with references to congressional distribution and 1930s adjustments amid vehicle and road changes.

Kanawha Westerds M. Melanex VATO Oden

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