Swinging Betty Hutton Hits Broadway as Jitterbug Star
AP reports 17 year old Betty Hutton leads Vincent Lopez orchestra with unpredictable extempo singing. The Detroit high school graduate rose to fame after joining Lopez in Detroit and dazzling at Billy Rose's Casa Manana. Her rhythm and lash of canary voice drive the crowd. The piece notes 5,500 islands in the British Isles with 5,000 near Ireland.
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Jack Stinnett
New York
Vincent Lopez
Betty Hutton
Broadway
Betty
Detroit
Lopez
Billy Rose
Casa Manana
Ol’ Man Mose
Red Duchess Loses Ballot to Chamberlain in Scotland
In Crieff Scotland the Duchess of Atholl dubbed the Red Duchess lost the parliamentary by election to William McNair Snadden by 1,313 votes after backing the Spanish government cause. Returns show 10,495 for the Duchess and 11,808 for Snadden as the body of a missing girl was found after her mother identified it.
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Keelersburg
Margaret Martin
Here
Miss Martin
Kingston
Williamsport Road
John Martin
Wilkes-Barre
Ray W. Greenwood
H. Gordon Guyler
Wilkes- Barre
A. B. Davenport
Tunkhannock
Greenwood
Crieff
Scotland
Duchess of Atholl
Chamberlain
William McNair Snadden
Mary
Helen
John
Anthony Rezykowski
Keelersburg Creek
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Syrup Ad
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Syrup for cold coughs. It claims relief of throat irritation hoarseness and throat tickle with a spoonful before bed and notes no narcotics or opiates for adults and children.
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Foley
Santa’s Hidden Roles Beyond the Red Suit
The piece lists numerous duties Santa volunteers for beyond the traditional Santa Claus role, highlighting the broad willingness to fulfill various requests from people. It notes the lighthearted, humorous tone as it describes the unexpected tasks he undertakes.
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Santa Claus
Duchess resigns Kinross seat and runs as independent
The wealthy Duchess left the House of Commons after 15 years representing Kinross and West Perth. She now runs as an Independent in the same division, signaling a shift in political stance and leadership.
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Chamberlain
House of Commons
Kinross and
West Perth
Teacher Spying on School Amplifier Is Deplored
In Toledo Ohio a high school's two way intramural amplification system may stay in use if teachers cease spying on pupils. A teacher was found to have used it for espionage and lost student trust, according to John C. Taylor a school board member.
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Toledo, O
A.P
Devillesis’ High School
John C. Taylor
Daladier Plan Gels Approval In France Budget Vote
Premier Daladier won parliamentary approval for the second time by a seven vote margin as the Chamber of Deputies ratified the 1939 appropriation bill section backing decree laws under a new three year economic law. The vote reflected a fragile government majority amid opposition moves to curb the two percent tax on incomes over 6,000 francs.
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Paris
Daladier
Champber of Deputies
Chamber
Francois de la Roque
French Social Party
Girl Violinist Would Rather Be a Doctor
Chicago 14 year old Lucy Nielson said she would rather be a doctor than a violinist. She appeared as soloist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and aims for a pre medical course at the University of Chicago. She collects spiders and appreciates dual pursuits.
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Chicago
Lucy Nielson
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
University of Chicago
Laura Wheeler Quilt Pattern Promises Grand Results
Laura Wheeler offers patterns to use scraps for the Morning Glory quilt with five easy pieces. Pattern 1903 includes pieces diagrams and yardage, with cutting sewing and finishing instructions. Send ten cents to Amarillo Globe Needle Craft Dept 82 Eighth Avenue New York NY include pattern number name and address.
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Amarillo Globe
Needlecraft Department
Eighth Avenue
New York
N. Y
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