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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1948

Page

4

Triple Threat star to headline new film from Columbia

Notes from the Charleston Gazette dated June 29 1948 report a shift to fit actors to roles. Errol Flynn Vivien Leigh and others are mentioned with plans for a football thriller called The Luckiest Man in the World. The piece cites Charlie Einfeld and Jack Warner negotiating casting and title changes for Columbia Pictures industry news.

Charleston Ganette Derethy Gil Charlie Einfeld

Radio network rotates program to five local stations

Listing details a radio schedule with changes to rotation across five local outlets. It notes appearances by the Ahha Yred Waring Chorus at 10 am, Jack Berch, Gentry, News, and Roneyme through the day with various time slots and program titles. The article also mentions TV and film updates including David Wayne in Portrait of Jenny and Bill Bendix in a sports role, plus a record fastest trip and a Detroit refrigerator firm investing in a color picture.

Nmn Ord Cays Ida Lor Eas Ahhayred Waring Jack Berch Lla. m Gentry Niws A.m Roneyme Cluss Saewe David Wayne Roberts Hollywood Jenny James Naser Detroit Thia Bill Bendix

Local Movie Theaters Feature New Releases and Stars

Midtown theaters list Capitol and Pitkte premieres with stars like Walt Disney figures and noted names mentioned. The block highlights upcoming films and crew with reference to cast and dates through the week.

Capitol Fang Gane Kelly Migiabe Walt Disney Vieter Mature Colianeg Louis-Walcott Wallttreer Fateie Loey Joride Cees Coca Alan Rex Lasah

Two Miners Injured in Accidents at Widen

Two Elk River Coal and Lumber miners were admitted to Charleston General Hospital after accidents at Widen Clay County. Hamrick 2 of Widen suffered a crushed left hand at 9 a.m. while braking a motor. Wiseman 20 of Swandale had a heavy drill fall on his right foot at 11 18 p m with the foot punctured.

Widen Elk River Clay Columty Charleston Tmeprial Accretanley

Judgments Award Damages Over Kanawha River Dam Project

Federal district court orders awards in multiple condemnation cases against the government for property losses from river pool level changes due to the Winfield locks and dam project. Awards include six percent interest to June 28, 18 and four percent thereafter until paid, with Congress to fund. Plaintiffs include J Marian Reed South Charleston E W and Addie Hays Charleston J H McClintle Charleston J E Campbell Charleston W W and Harriet Draper South Charleston Philip H and Pearl Scott Conley Charleston William Ira Mottesheard Charleston Arthus K Hodges Charleston Mary M Sprathing Cumberland Eva D Snyder Charleston Julian B and Ruth P F Coghill Charleston L L Flournoy and National Life Insurance Co among others. A test case previously to the U S Supreme Court of Appeals upheld government liability under the Tucker Act.

Kanawha River Winfield Uta Congress J. Marian ‘Reeds E. W Addie Hays South Charleston J. H. McClintle Charleston J. E. Campbell W. W Harriet M. Draper South Charlraton Philip H Pearl Scott Conley William Ira Mottesheard Ira H. Mottesheard H. H. Corrie

Dog’s Curiosity Leads Boy to Passing in Cavern

In Cavern, Nebraska, a pet dog led 8-year-old Dennis to safety after a basement excavation collapsed upon him and his 1-year-old brother Joseph McGuire Jr. The younger boy died. Dennis escaped two hours later with an air pocket helping him breathe. Their father was absent. Deputy Warrick led the rescue.

Scottsblait Neb Joseph F. McGuire, Jr Dennis Steve Warrick Joe Miller Wes Smother

Four renamed to boards including two WV Library Commission

Gov Meadows announced reappointments totaling four to state boards. Mer and Odla G Wilson of Huntington join the West Virginia Library Commission ending June 30 1952. N E B Thompson of Moundville joins the State Board of Optometry ending June 30 1851. W H Carr of Bluefield is reappointed to the State Board of Regen ending June. Woman fractures ankle as Mrs Hirdis Asbury falls on Hernshaw porch and is admitted to Belarsky Memorial Hospital for treatment.

West Virginia Library Commission Meadows Mer Odla G. Wilson Huntington Oliver Shurtleff Fairmont Brary Commission N. EB. Thompson Moundaville State Board ‘of Optometry W.H. Carr Bluefield State Board of Regen Hirdls Asbury Hernshaw Belarsky Memorial Asbury

Departing YWCA Member Feted at Picnic Supper

A picnic at Mrs. H. H. Fletcher home on Myrtle Rd South Hills honored Mrs. Hester Coleman of the YWCA heart education department for three years as she leaves Aug 1. Joyce Craft will assume duties. Guests included Miss Cleo Hossler of Hanover Pa. Board and staff presented gifts to Mrs Coleman.

YWCA H. H. Fletcher Myrtle Rd South Hills Hester Coleman Heart Education Department Coleman Joyce Craft

Afrobrests Return Home After Salt Lake City Trip

Walter Martens and Robert Martens, Charleston architects, have returned from Salt Lake City where they attended professional meetings and surveying.

Walter ¥. Martens Robert Martens Charleston Salt Lake City

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