07 Oct 1942
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1942
Page
1
A syndicated appeal for reader jokes draws a flood of submissions from doctors lawyers and preachers plus farmer and Cowboy yarns. The batch includes quips about Major Moses jokes a Canadian editor and varied humorous vignettes from Amarillo Canadian and Farwell reflecting wartime morale and everyday life with light social commentary and punchlines.
Hollywood coverage notes Philip Dorn, once relegated to B pictures, now shines in a leading role as General Mihailovich in Seventh Column on loan from MGM to 20th Century Fox. The piece discusses studio loan practices, wartime changes, and Dorn’s rising appeal amid publicity.
A column surveys box office draw power and career hurdles faced by top stars like Clark Gable, Bette Davis, and Garbo, noting how loans, contracts, and public images shaped their paths. It recalls past Hollywood moves, divorces, scandals, and personal notes from industry figures and fans.
Markets note stock averages at 1 PM with gains in the Dow and mixed sentiment. Kansas City livestock reports show hogs up to 14.90 and cattle steady to firm with several loads of best steers up to 14.90, while Chicago hogs rise 15-20 cents and cattle hold strong with top prices around 17.00 for yearlings.
Amarillo Kiwanis Club earned a gold award for 100 plus members and San Jacinto Kiwanis Club earned a silver award in membership. The Texas-Oklahoma Kiwanis district convention in Dallas focused on aiding the war effort.
Amundsen, who abandoned medicine for seafaring, helped launch the Northwest Passage during a voyage connected to the fund's liquidation and a $1.45 weekly offering.
An advertisement claims Blue Star Ointment quickly soothes itching from eczema rash ringworm pimples and toe itch in one application. It promises money back if the first jar fails and urges trying it today.
Funeral arrangements for Joan Thomason seven teen month old daughter of Mr and Mrs W O Thompson who died from rattlesnake bites near Bushland are not yet announced by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home. The child was bitten yesterday at Grays Dairy and died at a distant Ama hospital. She was transported by Boxwell ambulance.
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