Homecoming on the Missouri Farm in Amos Croy Family Saga
A memoir excerpt follows Homer Croy returning to his Missouri farm, recalling family dawns and hardships. He chronicles early schooling, wartime experiences, writing career, and how the farm roots shape identity, with vivid town memories, neighbors, and the evolving landscape. The piece ends as it teases a continuation with reflections on writing and homecomings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Croy
Missouri
Homer
Croy
New York
Woman's Magazine
Rad & You
France
Homer Jr
Variety
Spide
Babylon
Wilcox
Moses Nusbaum
State Teachers’ College
Methodist Church
Blue Moon Cafe
Pilgrin
Harlen Kennedy
Nellie Logan
Lloyd Logan
Opal
Robert
Kenneth
Nellie
Croy Farm
Jim Vert
Jim
Mr. Shannon
Lloyd
Henry A. Wallace
Moore to Star in New Radio Show This Autumn
Virginia Vale Moore, who has entertained servicemen overseas, is booked for a new radio program this autumn with George Givot. The article notes parallels with Lily Pons and mentions other stars like Fred Allen, Kathina Paxivon, Paulette Goddard, Lizabeth Scott and Lauren Bacall in related industry moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ap Weaver
Virginia Vale
Race Moore
George
Givot
Miss Moore
New York
Lily Pons
Hal Walls
Lizabeth Scott
Lauren Bacall
Lizabeth
Olsen and Johnson
Hellzapoppin
Commandos
Way Ahead brings David Niven back to screen
In 20th Century Fox's The Way Ahead David Niven returns to film after leaving Hollywood to join the British army. Overseas entertainment lists Sonja Henie. Samuel Goldwyn likens Steve Cochran to a younger Clark Gable. Joan Caulfield's sister Bet replaces her in Kiss and Tell and has film offers from Joan’s success. Binnie Barnes lands the Anne Bonney role in The Spanish Main at RKO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
20Th Century Fox
David Niven
Hollywood
Sonja Henie
Samuel Goldwyn
Steve Cochran
Weonder
Clark
Joan Caulfield
Bet
Joan
Susie Slagle
Binnie Barnes
Anne Bonney
RKO
Spenish
Two Popular Crocheted Doilies and Bonnets patterns
A sewing circle offers easy to crochet doilies in round pineapple motifs with white organdy or linen centers. It markets patterns for a 16 inch centerpiece and 8 inch plate, plus 18 1/2 inch tumbler sets, with 16 cents per pattern to obtain full instructions. Also promotes Mother and Daughter Bonnet patterns in white or pastel, Pattern No 5875, requiring 16 cents and name and address for pattern delivery.
Antiaircraft Shells That Miss Destroyed in Air
A description from Collier's explains that 37 mm and 40 mm shells explode only on impact and do not fall on troops if they miss their target. The tracer burns into the explosive seven seconds after expending its force, destroying the shell in flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier’s
Also Mentioned on This Page
William Harlowe Briggs
Harper & Brothers
Maker
YMCA
Bignai Corps
Lanny Ross
Chic Sale
Har
Earl
Honolulu
Charle
New York Public Library
Authors’ League of America
Elmer J. Davis
Elmer
Washington
Toy Family
Carol
Phebe
St. Francs
Dave
Jesse L. Lasky
Lew Ayres
William Goetz
International Pictures
Richard Long
Goetz
Long
Warner Bros
Fred Allen
NBC
EWT
Edgar Bergen
Charlie McCarthy
Allen
Katina Paxivon
Charles Boyer
Congress
Truman
Senate
Barkley
Press Club
Paulette Goddard
Santa Monica Beach
Paulette
Sewing Circle
Mission St
San Francisco
Call
United States
India
Africa
Latin America
Liberia
Japan
Intercity
Bfgoodrich
Eveready
Fido
Goon News
War Production Board
Tong Life
Hes
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