15 Sep 1949
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1949
Page
1
An Automobile Club of New York statement by President William J Gottlieb urges action against slow drivers, arguing dawdling creates hazards for faster vehicles. The piece criticizes publicity stunts and warns against belittling slow drivers, citing a crash observed after drafting the column.
The piece notes Tobacco Road reaching London, reports a stubborn British stamina test, and Western Union showing a near four million deficit. It mocks singing telegrams, mentions Ezio Pinza, and reports Ginger Rogers divorcing her third husband with a wry tone about love.
IN New York publicist INEZ GERHARD and ARIE WILSON promote the comedy My Friend Irma with previews drawing strong interest. Marie Wilson plans more comedies as radio version continues. Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis sign for That's My Boy as Irma Goes West moves forward. Also notes on a Mark Warnen record sale offer and TV game show Spin to Win using a theme. Betty Hutton to headline MGM projects The Life of Theda Bara and Mack Sennett bio.
Connie Brigham weighs two suitors, Don Baxter the romantic but unstable. Bob Merrill the dependable but dull. Uncle Ralph plots a last discussion to pry Connie from Don’s influence and steer her toward a safer match as time pressures loom.
Uncle Ralph reads as Connie arrives with a sorrowful air. She reveals Don wed last night around six, and by 6 50 he was a husband. Ralph consoles, praising Bob while Connie laments that the bride isn’t worthy, insisting she is the one Don married.
Readable puzzle clues list across and down covering trust, alms box, eyelid boils, honorary Turk title, fasten, slipped, land measure, and many more across and down items including Greek letters, furniture, and antiquated terms from a historical crossword.
Fragments list terms and puzzle-like clues without clear context. Mentions potato and skip as a stone over water. Includes Guido with a high note. No identifiable people, places, or events.
A graceful chair set described as simple to crochet with a crisp white fan and shaded cotton edging in a pansy design. The pattern emphasizes ease and attractive results for quick craft projects.
A DIY note promotes making a sturdy table and matching lawn chairs from wood, offering easy full size patterns, a clear materials list, and stock sizes available at lumber yards. It claims two chairs can cost less than one ready made, and asks readers to send 35c for Pattern No. 75 to East-Bird Pattern Company in Pleasantville New York.
Modern surgical methods have changed outlook for brain tumor recovery with complete cures becoming common.
A New Yorker received a patent for a ready to mix jelly product described as granular powder that requires only water and flavoring or juice. No boiling is needed, making preparation simple.
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