Public Mourns Lombard and Gable’s Loss
The piece reflects on Miss Carole Lombard and Clark Gable, praising their natural, unpretentious lives and noting public opinion and sorrow over Lombard’s death. It highlights Gable’s blunt honesty about his film roles and their charitable work for the armed forces, and recalls Lombard’s Indianapolis bond trip and their shared appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carole Lombard
Miss Lombard
Clark Gable
Gable
Themever
Indianapolis
Mr. Gable
Federal grand jury members serve in Bluefield
Five Raleigh County residents operate on a 19 person federal grand jury led by foreman A C Sutphin. The body, in its first session, has returned 52 true bills mostly involving moonshine and liquor sales with Beclkley's W H Chrisley cited as the best witness. The group includes Estil A Lilly, J N Shumate, Roy Chambers, and others. They hear cases in the Bluefield term with U S marshal duties and district attorney oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Raleigh County
Ben Moore
A. C
Andy) Sutphin
Raleigh
Federal Revenue
Chad Ketchum
Ketchem
Beckley
W. H
Bill) Chrisley
Federal Alcohol Tax Unit
Hansford Rumsoak
Bill Chrisley
Grand Jury
Chrisley
Moore
Federal Revenue Inspection
Uncle
Sam
West Virginia
Hillsville
W. A
Red
Piggy) McGinnis
Robert
Bob) Miller
O. C. Caldwell
L. C. Gillespie
J. R. Hutchinson
W. E. Palmer
A. L. Rohrer
G. F. Stover
C. D. Wiley
J. W. Maxwell
Hugh A. Dunn
Dunn
District Attorney's Office
Attorney Dunn
Silencing the Judge sparks debate on juries and fairness
Representative Ramsay introduced a bill to curb judges commenting before juries. The House defeated it quickly. The piece argues judges influence juries, yet their explanations often aid understanding of laws and facts, while juries may be swayed by emotion rather than pure evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Ramsay
House of Representatives
United States
House
Ramsay
Fayette County
House of Magic Makes This a Mecca for Children
The Dell O'Dell and Charles Carter home in Woodside draws many local children with magical acts and tricks. Neighbors praise Miss O'Dell as a top magician and quirky hostess, noting chrome furniture and gadgetry, while Carter crafts decorative figures in the basement workshop. The lively residence hosts playful s
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Magic
O'Dell
Miss O’dell
Charles Carter
del O'Dell
Carter
Miss O'Dell
Woodside
Charlie
White House talks on tire theft and auto parts bootlegging
Officials and industry leaders press for stronger action as thefts of tires parts and even cars rise nationwide. AAA and others urge federal penalties while New York already pitches felonies for even hub cap thefts, amid wartime rationing and bootlegging concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Automobile Association
Leon Henderson
Henderson
OPA
American Automobile Association
New York State
Hudson
Dutch East Indies
Bogart recalls falcon gift and soldierly thanks on train
Hollywood gossip notes Humphrey Bogart recalls meeting two soldiers from a St. Louis to Ohio farm trip who thanked him for a live falcon he sent to their unit, not for The Maltese Falcon. Ellen Drew joins Cy Bartlett in Washington duty. Akim Tamiroff faces roles and knife-thrower rumor. Von Sternberg’s The Shanghai Gesture criticized for censorship. Gene Tierney and others teased in industry chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollywood
Humphrey Bogart
Mrs. Bogart
St. Louis
Louis Bromfield
Ohio
Bogart
Ellen Drew
Cy Bartlett
Washington
Ellen
Kay Kyser
Kay
Pablo
Akim Tamiroff
Akim
Cecil B. DeMille
Eight Farmers Meets Called First Saturday in Raleigh County
Farmers of Raleigh County plan eight meetings across the county this month and early February to map the year's work. Supervisor Robert E Hall of the county rural rehabilitation program announced the first session at Shady Spring High School Saturday from 9 30 to 2 30 p m. L H West Jumping Branch and E C Deeds Grand View lead discussions on poultry production and farm family living. Topics cover home improvements soil and food production in 1941 and plans for 1942 along with defense efforts. Remaining meetings are set for Coal City Clear Creek Richmond District Trap Hill Ghent and Arnett on designated dates in late January to mid February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Robert E. Hall
Hall
Shady Spring High School
L. H. West
Jumping Branch
E. C. Deeds
Grand View
Coal City
Clear Creek
Richmond District
Trap Hill High School
Ghent
Arnett
Regional O.P.M. Offices Opened in West Virginia
West Virginia gained four O.P.M. regional offices in Charleston Clarksburg Wheeling and Huntington under the War Production Board production division. John A. Kennedy said the transfer aligns with Washington’s revised war industry setup led by Donald M. Nelson. Offices will run on an expanded scale as soon as technical staff arrive. Executives will oversee O.P.M. activities and supervise functions within the new arrangement, with no other state field offices planned at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Charleston
West Virginia
O.P.M
War Production Board
John A. Kennedy
Washington
Donald M. Nelson
Clarksburg
Wheeling
Huntington
Kennedy
Affair at Walton Mansion Drives Secretary to Split Hearts
Susan Lapham, a Auburn-haired secretary, moves into the Walton mansion to reform Dick Walton. Romance and jealousy unfold as Chloe Marsden, a widow, arrives by plane and stirs doubt. Susan confronts trust issues with Richard Walton, choosing independence over marriage without trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Walton
Susan Lapham
Walton
Susan
Mr. Walton
Chloe
Chloe Marsden
Paris
Sue
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Hays Office
Gene Tierney
Gene
Bette Davis
Betty Field
John Carradine
Mahster
Bali
Coast Guard Service
Charles Boyer
Gladys Hill
Miss Hitl
Paul Orman
Boyer
Miss Hill
P. Eagle
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Chapter
Rchard Walton
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