Popular Male Star Clark Gable Tops Reader Poll
Annual poll by Woman's Home Companion readers names Clark Gable as the most popular male star, with Bing Crosby second after five years atop the list. James Stewart and Spencer Tracy follow, while John Wayne sits fifth. The piece also notes career moves for Sally Forrest, Virginia Kaye, and Mary Jane Higbee among others.
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Woman's Home Companion
Clark Gable
Bing Crosby
Gable
Bette Davis
June Allyson
Irene Dunne
Bette
Irene
James Stewart
Spencer Tracy
John Wayne
Darling
Hollywood Ties Nava Sparked By Puerto Ricco Film With Duffy's Arrival
Ed Gardner in New York arranges United Artists release for The Man with My Face the first feature shot in Puerto Rico. NBC signs Bud Abbott and Lou Costello for 1951 52. Dick Powell's Richard Diamond cast includes Virginia Gregg and Bea Bendaret as lawn mishap anecdotes unfold. ODDS AND ENDS note Gene Tierney and Oleg Cassini travel with Tina. Ruth Roman Mortimer Hall move. Norma Shearer eyes comeback. Woman's World outlines wedding planning to ensure gracious, budget aware ceremonies balancing family roles.
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Ed Gardner
Dick Powell
ABC
Richard Diamond
Virginia Gregg
Bea Bendaret
Virginia
Gene Tierney
Oleg Cassini
Tina
Europe
Walter Brannan
Ruth Roman
Mortimer Hall
Olivia de Havilland
Norma Shearer
Types of Weddings and Family Roles Described in Detail
The article outlines six wedding types from large formal church ceremonies to simple home affairs. It details guest lists by family lines, responsibilities for invitations and expenses, gifts, pre wedding activities like showers and a trousseau tea, and specific ceremony procedures including seating and music for formal weddings. It notes groom and bride duties such as rings, licenses, attire, clergyman fees, and reception plans.
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Chaptel
President Truman Praised for Spare Piano in War Daydreams
A newspaper sketch imagines President Truman aided by a new piano, with a full day of tunes reflecting political strains. It humorously links music to coping with McArthur, O'Dwyer, tax debates, and UN talks while noting a friendly gesture from U.S. piano makers.
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Truman
Harry
MacArthur
Piano Makers of
America
O’dwyer
Marshall
Bradley
Senate
Douglas
Mike DiSalle
Build Strong Pullets Now For Profitable Fall Eye Production
Poultry guide urges farmers to obtain a Dixie Feed leaflet showing how to increase profits from fall eye production. Dealers offer free copies to customers, promoting better pullet strength and performance.
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Dixie
Dixie Feed
Adv
Walk of a Few Miles and Comfort in Salary Talk
A simple plan says to walk the couple of miles, while the other notes that the salary is ample for a comfortable life without worry. The dialogue contrasts modest mobility with stable finances in a concise exchange.
Young Missouri Cook Wins Over 200 Blue Ribbons
A Kansas City homemaker known as Mrs. Mur Howard wins more than 200 blue ribbons for swimming tennis and cooking. In 1950 she captured 11 Missouri State Fair awards and credits Fleischmanns New Improved Active Dry Yeast for quicker rising and easier use. Her yeast raised treats were praised for flavor and appeal to menfolk.
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Mur! Howard
Kansas City
Brrs
Howerd
Fleischmann
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Kermit Bloomgarden
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Mary Jane Higbee
Bud Abbott
Lou Costello
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Francis X. Bushman
Betty Blythe
William Farnum
Helen Gibson
Ron
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WIU
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Missouri
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Taft
Dean Acheson
GOP
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Segeng Circle
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D. Felkesreth
Miles Town
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Informa Inc
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Sparta
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Danby
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Zenda
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