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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1948
Page
2
Returning from a visit with Dyke McKinnon at an army camp, Todd McKinnon and Georgine Wyeth spend a night with Mrs. Peabody in a crumbling Victorian mansion. Barby, Mrs. Peabody’s granddaughter, is along as details unfold about inheritance from Adeline Tillsit.
Todd and Georgine plan marriage following a visit to the old Tillsit house. They seek clues from Mrs Peabody and Susan Labare while Todd plots to uncover what happened four years ago. The attic, a skylight, and a cautious nurse hint at secrets as they prepare for a wedding and a life away from the case.
INE reports Gerhard Acdonald Carey on a short New York vacation from Paramount. He discusses Streets of Laredo and A Mask for Lucretia while recalling four unreleased pictures and a Marine Corps service. He praises Madeline Carroll and Sonny Tufts and notes stage success fuels Hollywood leverage.
Fredric March and Florence Eldridge star in Live Today for Tomorrow a new picture about mercy killing. Hamlet the Laurence Olivier Universal International production remains the must see film. Jack Berch the NBC morning host shares a vast music library from carols to hymns gathered since college days.
The Lassie Show's sponsor vetoes a six month half hour slot to clear back orders as dog food sales surge. Director Lewis Allen criticizes recent films for immature emotion and cites Marlene Dietrich, Barbara Stanwyck, and June Havoc as acting exemplars. Bing Crosby declines a London appearance despite a 10 000 pounds offer, citing workload on Top o Morning and radio duties.
The piece chronicles Bill Alexander as a legendary but nonstellar college player who excelled as coach and strategist. It recounts his rise from Tech scrub to Heisman staff, his 25 years directing Tech after 1920, seven conference championships, and 1942 coach of the year honor. It notes his philosophy, humor, and deep football knowledge.
The piece profiles the famed 1930s Notre Dame backfield known as the Four Horsemen, naming Harry Stuhldreher Don Miller Jimmy Crowley and Elmer Layden, noting weights around 160 pounds and roles in blocking running and kicking. Layden recalls blocking duties while Miller disputes blocking claims. Layden mentions intercepting passes against Stanford with multiple returns.
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