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SIX I and Circuiadon Office, Phone MuiJens ECS MEADOWS TO BE FRIDAY MULLENS, June 7 William Acie 28-year-old invalid son of Mr, and Mrs. Willie Meadows, Rhodell, died 'at home at 7:45 p.m. yesterday. He was born February iO, 1922 at RhodelL Besides the parents, surviving are six brothers, Willis, of Seabrook, N. Sasford, of Rhodell, Virgil, of Helen, Arnvil, of Euclid, Thomas, of Detroit, and Jack at also a sister, Mrs.

Colon Norman, of Amigo. will be removed from the noDertson and Fbglesong Funeral Home to the residence of Sanford Meadows at 4 pan. Thursday. Funeral services will be conducted from the Rhodell Methodist Church at 1 p.m. Friday by the Rev, Samuel Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley.

MRS. GLENN SOWARDS GIVEN STORK SHOWER OCEANA, June 7 --Mrs. Glenn So wards was honored with a stork Monday evening ai the home of Mrs. Chiiton Tucker. For "the occasion, Mrs.

Tucker's home was decorated with arrangements ol mock orange and roses. Games were played during the evening after which the hostess Mrs. Tucker refreshments to the following attending and showering Mrs. Sovvards: Mrs Ruth Conley, Miss Marion Fox Miss Nancy Jane Harmond, Mrs Charles Chambers, Mrs. Raymond Cook, Mrs.

Carroll Brooks, Miss Tensie Brooks, Mrs. Sam Stoan Mrs. Ruth Blankenship, Mrs. Hollis Brooks, Mrs. A.

G. Lugar, Sr. Mrs. Arlie Chambers, Mrs. Dudley Browning, Mrs.

Carrie Mrs. Glenn E. Cobb, Mrs. Orville Wallace, Mrs. Dick Cook, Mrs.

Jim Bradley, Mrs. Rame and Minnie Hankins. Also, Mrs. Hollie Ocheltree, Mrs. Mary C.

Clark, Mrs. Eris "Rucker, Mrs. L. W. Beane, Mrs.

Rufus Dayison," Mrs. Wade Cozort, Mrs. Lovetta Stewart, Mrs. Blanche G. Cook, Mrs.

Mae -Cook, Mrs. Vida Chambers, Mrs, JTerry Shannon, E. Conn, Mrs. Tom Evans, Mrs. Don Cook, Mrs.

Lionel Weir, Mrs. Homer Cook, John Claypobl, Mrs. Ronald -Lee Cook, Mrs. Tom Smith, Mrs, George Wayne Cook, Mrs. Ruble Conley, Mrs.

Acie Stewart, Mrs. French Manning, Mrs. Eva Cook, Mrs. Sara Mrs. P.

E. Daniels, Mrs. Betty Mrs. Beckie Thomas, Miss Gable, Jars. Hester Jackson, Wayne Rollins, Mrs.

Bernard Morgan. Burkf Family Reunion To Be Held Sunday PINEVILLE, June 7 The annual Burks family reunion will be held Sunday, June 11, at the Laurel Creek Church of God, near Kimball, McDowell county. Beginning; at 11 a.m. a brief devotional will open the program, followed by talks and spe-i MRS. TED BAILEY IS OCEANA, June Mrs.

Ted Bailey, of Jesse, was honored with a birthday party, Saturday evening at the home of her-sister, Mrs Warren Stewart. Games were played and prizes were awarded to Mrs, John Shumate, Mrs. Basel. Hood, Miss Augusta, Browning, Mr. Clenton BECKLEY POST-HERALD.

BECKLEY, W. VA. THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 8 1950 TP 1 i A I A A Kewa Cireula.tiop Office PINEVILLE, Jane .7 Among those attending the Homecoming Turkey Baptist Pineville, Sunday included: F. Cook, superintendent of the Red Jacket Coal.com- pany, Matewan, and Mrs. Cook their so nand daughter; Mr.

aiTd Mrs. -Johnny Ball, of Pine- Mr. and Mrs. Wirt Cook, Mrs. Ethel-Scott, J.

and sons, of Wyoming; Mr. and Mrs. Jud Barrett, "of Fairdale; Mr. and Mrs. Golden Cook, of Mullens.

Private Lewis Lester is spending a few days at the home of his parents, Mr. and' Mrs. Fred Lester, at Fanrock. Mr. and Mrs.

Wiley Sharp, of Pineville, spent the weekend at Olive Hill, the guests of his son. Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Beavers and daughter Linda have returned from Carrael, New York, where he has been transacting business for.

the past month. Mr. Beavers will spend a few days here befora returning to Carmel. Miss Louise Pryor left Wednesday for Columbus, where she will attend the wedding and reception of her cousin Miss Alena Pryor and Virgil Hinshaw, Mon- cisl music. The" public is cordially invited to attend and bring baskets for the lunch'to be served at the noon hour.

All quartets are requested to be present and join with the program of music. TWO MULLENS BAPTIST CIRCLES HOLD MEETS MULLENS, June 7 Two circles of the Baptist Missionary Society held separate meetings Tuesday night. Circle two met at the home of Mrs. Charles McKinney, Center Street, with Mrs. J.

C. Newsome and Mrs. Lake Wheeler assisting with hostess duties. Mrs. J.

K. Smith was in charge of the program which was based on the American Indians. "Farewell to the Noble Redman" was read by'Mrs. B. A.

Long, and Mrs Smith read "Fifty-three Little Indians." The devotional was given by Mrs. K. Ellison. A short business session was presided over by Mrs. L.

Harmon circle leader. Hostesses served refreshments to 18 members attending. Mrs. 0. and Mrs.

A. E. Gadd were hostesses for the meeting of the Durilap Circle at the former's South Mullens home. Mrs. Ed Elliott was devotional leader, using as her subject "I was Sick and Ye Visited Me." The for the home mis- ions program, given by Mrs.

J. F. Teaford, was "Massachusetts -Small in Area but Great in Baptist History." During the business session, presided over by Mrs. W. A.

Finney, chairman, dues and love gift offerings were collected and gifts received to be sent to, Clayton Davis, the circle's "adopted" patient at Pinecrest Sanitarium. Refreshments were served to the 17 members attending the meet- all of Jesse and the Rev. Charles Cooper of Hewett. -The hostess served refreshments to the following: Mrs. Stacy Stewart, Mr.

and Mrs. Jesse Stewart Mrs. Lauretta, Confiferrg, Mrs, Jimmie Daniels, Ira Cook, Mrs. AUen Tonlinson, and daughter Lathell, Mrs. Minnie Stewart, Miss Hazel' Stewart, Miss Violet Stewart, Mrs.

Miley Adams, Virgil Browning, Mrs. Rasse Perry Mrs. Howard Pack, Miss Janice Walker, Miss Joice NealJy, Mr, and Mrs. Homer Stewart, Mrs. Iral Shields and Miss Marybelle Browning, Miss; PatUe Daniels, Mrs.

Kethei Stewart, Mr. Warren Stewart, all of Jesse', Miss Inza Brooks of Glens Fork and the honoree and hostess. Those sending gifts were: Mr. and Mrs. W.

S. Easter, Mr; and Mrs. Bud Daniels, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cassell, Mrs.

Ruth Workman, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sullivan. Mr. and Mrs.

Everett Pack, Mr and Mrs. Bill Walker, Mrs. Crawford Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Wetzel Cook, Mr.

and Mrs. Vance Easter, Miss Bettie Neally, Mrs. Wiener Neally and Mr. and Mrs. Dennie Stewart of Rock View.

WESLEY SUB-DISTRICT ELECTS NEW OFFICERS OCEANA, Jung 7 The Wes- ey Sub-district pf the Methodist Youth Fellowship held its monthly meeting at the Oceana Methodist hurch, Monday evening with the Myrania Church in charge of the program. During the business meeting, officers were elected as follows for the coming year: president, Jimmy Vanover of Mullens; vice president, Mrs. Jane Martin of Pineville; secretary, Miss Patty Shu- nate of Mullens; treasurer, Miss Oayle Beane, of Oceana. It was decJded to wait until the uly meeting to elect the adult adviser and it was voted to pay $10 on the expenses for th officers vhen they attend the W. Va.

Con- erence Youth Assembly, which vill be held this summer. Refreshments were served by the Oceana "ellowship to the visiting Fel- owships. Vacation Bible School Opens In Pineville PINEVILLE, June Daily Tacation Bible School opened Monday morning at 9 o'clock at he Cook Memorial Baptist Church and will continue this week and next. Mrs. C.

L. Cook and Mrs. Schpolcraft are in charge of the junior department; Mrs. Myrtle Layman, the primary group; Joan Oack, the kindergarten and Myrtelene Wikel, and Shirley Size- day night, June 12. Raymond Cook, who has been i more the nursery seriously ill at his home here for several days is reported to be improving.

Mr. and Mrs C. Bailey, jri, Thc re is an enrollment of 64. spfent Tuesday visiting Charles- Mrs. D.

W. Holliogter, Mrs. E.l^ wo Marriage Licenses M. Curry and son Earl were visit- ore Bluefield Tuesday. Mrs.

Sam Bowers and Mrs. W. vwiors THREE WYOMING COUNTY DEEDS ARE RECORDED PINEVILLE, June 7 The following deeds have been admitted to record at the county clerk's office, Pineville: J. H. Lilly Land Company to James C.

Justice, Lot No. 22, Town of Lillyhaven, Oceana district. Willis C. Johnston and wife to Minnie Cook, .2 of an acre of land Oceana district. A.

M. Hylton and wife to Joseph D. Meadows, Lots Nos. 9, 10, 13, Section City Building and Supply Company Property Addition near Mullens, Slab Fork district. GARRISON NEWS GARRISON, June 7 Miss Dorothy Tucker of Garrison, John Moody and Mrs.

Lula.Rae Perry of Dorothy, Mr. and Hershel Sparks and daughter, Mary, of Beckley, attended commencement exercises June 3 at Warren Wilson college, Swannoa, Miss Lois Moo'dy was a member of the graduating class. She is the daughter of Mrs. Perry. They were accompanied Oh their retunrby Neil Grooms, also a 1950 graduate, who is visiting at Dorothy with Mrs.

Perry and her son and daughter, John- and Lois Moody. Visiting in Lowell, 0., last week were Mr. and Mrs. John Day and sons, Zone and Gary. They were guests of Mr.

and Mrs. -Norman Jarrell. Mrs. Dana. Rqmine and-daughter, Anna Belle, of Montcoal, and Jo Ann and Marvin Dickinson.

at" Arnett, were Wednesday guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Day. ENTERTAINS GUESTS KEITH, June 7 Mr. and Mrs.

Edgar Poe of St. Albans and Ben and George Roach of Scarbro, guests of Mrs. Jennie Eades. HAVE TILDEN GUEST WHITESVILLE, June 7--Glen D. Ward, of Mr.

and Mrs. Tames W. Ward of Tilden, is visiting With his sister and brother-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Lilly, ooper apartments) prior to returning to school at West Virginia University where he will attend Surveying Camp at Terra Alta.

He will leave for school Friday after returning to the home of his parents. Drama Class Of Meadow Bridge High School To Present Play MEADOW BRID'GE, June 7- -The" Dramatic class Meadow Bridge high school' will present on Thursday and Saturday evenings, June 3, and June 10, a mystery-comedy, "House for Sile- Haunted." The play, will be presented each evening at 8 p.m. and the admission is 25 and 50 cents. Miss Oletha Lenhart (Joan Mary Ellen Cool Rites Set Today CLIFFTOP, June 7 Funeral rites will be conducted Thursday, at 2 p. m.

at the Clifftop Community Church for Mary Ellen Cool, three-months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Dorman H. Cool who died at the home early today. Surviving are one brother, Larry, also the grandparents, Mrs. Lee Carte of Cliff top, and Mrs.

Fanny Cool, also of Cu'fftop. Hev. J. E. Brown of East Rainelle will conduct the funeral service, and interment will be at The End of the Trail Cemetery, The body will be removed to the home from Wallace Wallace Mortuary late this evening.

Three Rupert Teachers To Take Summer Work RUPERT, June 7--E. V. Core, R. N. Fasick and Philip Schultz- bank, all of the Rupert school staff, were in Charlottesville, on Tuesday, for the purpose of enrolling at the University of Virginia for the summer term.

They will enter school June 25. Core is -principal of Rupert school, Fasick is teacher of math and. history, and Schultzbank heads the commercial department. ATTEND MEETING RUPERT, June 7 Attending the Hopewell Association meeting of the Baptist Church held yesterday at Victor were. Mrs.

R. N. Tasick, Mrs. S. Mrs.

Raymond Hefner, Mr. Wm. Zopp, Vlrs. Wm. Bergdoll, Mrs.

N. A. Robinson, and M. H. Waikup, from Big Clear Creek Baptist Church at Rupert, and from Amwell Baptist Church, the pastor, Rev.

J. E. Smith, and Mrs. Hettie Winebrenner and Mrs. John A.

Hall. OUT OF HOSPITAL MEADOW BRIDGE, June 7 -Earl D. McGraw, Meadow Bridge returned to his home yesterday from the Charleston eneral Hospital where he under-' went surgery and where he has a patient for about, three weeks. He will not be able to resume his work for several days. GOES TO ALDERSON RUPERT, June 7 Miss Mae ionaker, former Greenbrier county teacher who has spent the winter months with her sister, Mrs.

N. K. Smith, has gone to A1 derson to spend the summer. Miss Hcnaker retains rooms in the old ionaker home in that city. TAKEN TO HOSPITAL CLEARCO, June 7--John Mar- pic, who was injured while en- aged in construction work near iearco on Tuesday was removed ay Wallace Wallace ambulance to the Greenbrier Valley hospital in Ronceverte.

HAVE DAUGHTER SETH, June 7 Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Roy are parents of a six and one-fourth pound daughter born at 4:30 a.m. today. The child, Mr.

and Mrs. Roy's second, has not named. RETURNS HOME WHARTON, June -7 -Homer Castle, who has Mrs. been her daughter Mrs. Nor- Betty Simmons also assists in man Wilcox, has returned to her the junior department.

ihome at Pamtsv'lle Ky Miss Frances Pais is pianist. 1 VISITING PARENTS PRENTER, June 7 Karla and Quentin Keenen of Clay, are visit- New Valley Theatre Rhodell, Va, Dorothy Lamour--Dan Duryea Mrs. E. M. Wilkinson attended the graduation of her son, Buzzy, at Greenbrier Military School, Lewisburg, during the weekend and her son accompanied her home Sunday where he will spend the summer.

Malcolm Wilkinson, older son of Dr. and Mrs. Wilkin- son, who is in school at Richmond, is also here for a few days, i but will return to Richmond for the summer term. He will gradu- hi August. i Sks.

Burks has returned i to her home in the Bailey-Murphy Addition, Pineville. after receiv- ir.g treatment for several days a Steveris Clinic hospital at is reported to be improving. VISITS IN KENTUCKY WHARTON, June 7--Joe Wayla-ad was visiting in Prestonburg, Sunday. Are Issued. In Wyoming PINEVILLE, June 7 Marriage licenses have been issued to the county Ralph Hytes, 21.

and Margaret Lusk, 21, both of Mullens, Ernest Riffe. 24. and Lillian Stanley, 27. both of North Spring. 44 ST A 0 ft ft June 8 and 5 "Homicide" Robert Douglas.

Helen Wescott, Robert (CARTOON--SHORT) Show at Dusk--Rain or Clear VISIT RELATIVES Ju.ie 7 Augus- Johnnie, Palmer and Troy Justice spent Sunday visiting relative in Prestonburg, Ky. -BEAVER --THURSDAY--FRIDAY-- TO THE Lcretta Younc--Celest Helm Mt. Hope Theatre HOPE. W. VA.

A I A CBAB OBCHARD DRIVE-IN THEATRE ONE 2VOLE FROM BECKLEY OX CRAB ORCHARD ROAD UAST SHOWIP4O TON16HT WILDEST OUTLAW GANG OF WEST! "THE DOOUXS OF OKLAHOMA" JUndolph Swti Louij Cirtoon-- World of Sports Short Sftcw A4 Outk Rain or Clear Alibritton MOUNTAINAIR GLEN JEAN. W. VA. SHOT JESSE JAMES" Preston Foster--Barbara Britton OF THE YUKON" Ktrby Grant--Bill Edwards CARTOON Show Starts At a or Clear PALACE A A T-W-O F-E-A-T-r-R-E-S PLUSH PLUSH DECKER "APARTMENT FOR PEGGY" Jeanne Crairt--William Holden "SCARLET STREET" Joan Ed. C.

Robinson Duryea Jeis Baker "SINGING GUNS" In Color Vauohn Monroa--Ella Raines Walter Srtnnan-- Ward Bond Southern) is collecting ghost stories for a book she is writing on psychic phenomena." She visitec the haunted house on wild stormy night with the object of buying i because of its alleged ghosts. She is accompanied by Edwin a (Drema McKinney) her niece, Liz (Nova Remley) her hired girl Zeke (Worman Campbell) her Negro gardner. Also included in the party are Grade (Gloria June Campbell) and Tug Ralston (Wilbur Dale Gwinn) a newcomer from the city whom all the girls a sniittea. Then, the girls' boy friends arrive, Hi Low (Richard Bryant) and Snorky Snodgrass (Ethan Remley), and then all sorts of wierd characters from a nearby circus start dropping in. They include a gypsy fortune teller (Bettie Jo Hanshew), snake charmer (June Fitzwater), a ta- tooed man (Roy Campbell)--all to buy the haunted house--then the haunting really, starts--with ghosts, 'sarpents' and all Other characters in the play are Sheriff Lem.

Looney" (Robert Van- call), a viilian, Butch Killigrew (Buddy Smith). PLANS COMPLETED FOR DAILY BIBLE SCHOOL RUPERT, June 7 Carefully laid plans have been completed for the Vacation Bible School to be held at Bascom Methodist Church at from June 12 to 17 inclusive. The daily "sessions under 'thei direction, of Branson will beheld from 9 sum. until 12 noon, with the commencement exercises scheduled for Saturday June 17 at 7:30 p.m. Each session will include supervised recreation, worship, Bible study, and hand work, planned on the children's level.

Instructors are as follows: Kindergarten, Mrs. Robert G. Henson, Mrs. Ray Bennett; Primary, Mrs. Gordon Deitz, Mrs.

Charles Sounders, Mrs. Marvin Hunter- Junior boys, Mrs. Troy Johnson, Rev, Robert Henson; Junior girls, Mrs. W. Nutter, Mrs Denver Tiller; Intermediates, Mrs F.

E. Biveris, Thelma Sue Kennedy. All children of the area are cor dially invited to participate. Principal, Wife To See Virginia School Parade MEADOW BRIDGE, June 7 -Frank Arritt, Meadow Bridge high school principal, and Mrs Arritt will go to Blacksburg, on Friday where they will attend the dress parade of V.P.I., and will be accompanied, home by Mrs Arritt's Cadet Gene Jones, who is a captain on the regimental staff of the ROTC, and who will spend- the mid-term vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

A. Jones at Lansing. A A T-W-0 F-E-A-T-U-R-E-S Preston Foster--Peggy Garner PLUSH JU ISS Ittua C. P. Martin Critically 111 At Home At Kcwlcr June 7--C.

P. well-known 'Western resfufcfcL'is critically ill Kessler. Maroc returned to Kessler last week from Washington, where he and his wife had been spending some time with their sons and daughter in that-city, they are now with another daughter, Mrs. McCutcheon and family. Eugene A brother of Martin, J.

A. Martin who has been seriously ill at iiis home at is be slightly improved; Osborne Funeral fit For Fnday CRAG, Juqe 7 Randall Earl Osborne, Crag at 3:45 this 'morning at his-home following several weeks A son Mr. and Mrs; Osborne, he' bora at Crag May 14, 1907. parents are deceased. Surviving are three brothers, L.

of Crag; W. oi Sophia, and ofHinesr also three sisters, Mrs. Reha Richardson of South Charleston; Effie Tincher of Viptof, and- Johnson of Hinto.n;V -Funeral will be held at the Valley Baptist Church Friday morning at 10 o'clock, with the Rev. Jay Holliday of Danese officiating. Burial will 1)e in the church cemetery.

The body is at Nickell Mortuary where it will remain until the funeral hoyr. PENNSYLVANIA DlitCH SUBJECT OF ADDRESS RUPERT, June Fastens talk on the'customs of the Pennsylvania Dutch was quite interesting to members of the -Rupert Rotary Club at their Tuesday evening dinner, meeting held at-McClung's Cafe. Not all the persons" present realized that practically all Pennsylvania Dutch are of the Armsh religious' belief, and that despite the fact that inost of them are very outstanding farmers and own 4ine farm homes, yet they-operate without any modern equipment or conveniences. Fasick also stated that his maternal grandmother-who was German, or better known as Pennsylvania a few years ago without ever having been out of her native county. HAVE GUESTS EAST RAINELLS, June 7- -Guests on Monday in the home of Dr.

K. C. Martin and sisters, Misses Mary Sue and Tessie -Martin, were Lucy Kessler Lively of Alderson, and her guest, Mrs. Lula. Garner of Washington, also Mrs.

Lively's son, Warren Kessler and wife and two daughters, Nancy and "Sallie of Oswego, N. Y. who are on vacation in West Virgiina. Hundley Funeral Held In Dunbar RUPERT, 7 Local persons who attended the funeral Tuesday Clarence L. undley which-was held at, the First Baptist Church in Dunbar, included Mr.

and Mrs. C. D. Price of Rupert, Mrs. L.

C. of Crawley, Mrs. John Perkins of Sam Mrs. Homer Hundley and Jack Hundley of Smoot, and Mr. and Mrs.

Homer Cadle of Meadovys. Multiple injuries received ia an automobile accident near Clay late Friday caused, the death of Mr. Hundley, which occurred in a Charleston hospital early Sunday morning. He was maintenance engineer for the. State Road Com-, mision.

Weil known' throughout West Mrv Hundley had served in sections as district: engineer, and was also recognized nationally for his engineering ability. A native of Smoot, Greenbrier County, Mr. Hundley was a son of Madison Hundlay and Mrs. Eliza Hundley. His wife was the.former Miss Lola Tomlinson, wife of Rev: Tony of Mt.

Lookout" Nicholas He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dunbar, the Masonic -lodge, Scottish Rite: and BeniTCedem Shrine, the West Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, arid- the- American Road Builders' Association. The. Hundley family had lived in Dunbsr for 29 years, and Mr. Hundley had been connected with the'State Road" Commission since 1933. Surviving brides his widow a son, C.

L. Hundley, of -Dunbar, and two daughters, Mrs. Edward Roberts of Dunbar, and Mrs, H. L. Morris of Aruba.

Dutch Indies. -whose husband is employed by the Standard- OU just left-home on Wednesday prior to her father's death, and was aboard an oil tanker at the.time. Other survivors ar three sisters, Mrs. C. D.

Price of Rupert; Mrs. John Perkins of Sam Black, and Roy Richardson of Smoot; and two brothers, Howard Hundley, well known Charleston attorney, and Homer Hundley of There are about 750,000 volunteer firemen in the United States. IN BECKLEY fiOSFfTAL June 27 Hubert Douglas, opera tor of the A voiidale service staitpn near Big Bend, was removed this, morning, by Nk'kell ambulance to the Becitley -Hos- pitaL DAIRY PRODUCTS PHONE Beckley 23-142 A AT THE SPANISH HALL Saturday Night, June 10th Dancing From 9:30 to 2:30 Music by the Aoraham Bros. Admission Public Invited Beckley's Sports Station --Technicolor lOU Mcs. ttatts Program Schedule Thursday, June 8, 1950 9:58 10:00 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:15 1:30 2:00 2:06 3:00 3:15 3:30 4:30 5:00 I'll 6:30 7:00 7:15 8:00 3:15 3:30 SIGN ON JUST FOR YOU NEWS TUNE TIME A LOCAL NEWS THAT MAN WITH THE SAND LISTEN LADIES TROPICANA NEWS OFF THE I I A CAPERS STARS SING I 1 SHOW CONCERT FAVORITES A A A NEWS A COMICS I A D'OELVRE I I A SPORT SCENE SPOTLIGHT ON A STAR SYV.PHONETTE NEWS PLAY BALL 8ASE8ALL: I I A I DEAR PATRONS: manager of the Beckley Theatre, it gives.me great pleasure to tell you that our city has been honored by being chosen for a special advance showing of-the M-G-M production, "Stars In My now- and then a picture comes along that makes you especially proud to show.

"Stars In My Crown" is such a picture. It tells the stirring story of a typical American town and its people and its fighting parson. It's a human, "down-to-earth" sort of movie you'll be sure to enjoy. one "Stars In My Crown" is already being hailed as one of the finest family pictures of 1950. It has just been awarded the Parent's Magazine medal for outstanding merit.

I personally consider "Stars In My Crown" an exceptionally fine entertainment and I urge you all to see it Sincerely, C. D. Crawford, Jr. 10:45 LOCAL SIGN OFF JOEL McCREA EU.EN DREW DEAN STOCKWEU ALAN HAL-; )UANO KRNANPC2 i lor Cincinnati SPECIAL ADVANCE SHOWING! (PREMIERS SHOWING in the CWCfNNATI AREA) Starts IfiiiOW.

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