Keen Appetites at the Lodging House
A landlady boasts about lodgers who are witty while a test boarder finishes a first meal. The oldest boarder replies that hunger sharpens the wits, implying seeding conversation at the table.
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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1946
Page
2
School Daze Late Arrival Prompted Doorway Reply
A brief dialogue shows a student arriving late to a lecture. The boy asks where the girl entered from and she replies through the door, highlighting a casual classroom moment.
Anniversary Confusion Prompts Birthday Joke
Dialogue humorously explores the idea of an anniversary tied to a birthday and ends with a punchline about a wife turning 18 for the 22nd time.
Ghosts Use Skeleton Keys to Enter Haunted Houses
The text suggests ghosts enter and exit haunted houses using skeleton keys as a playful explanation.
Not Nature Lovers Move to Town and Refurbish House
The G s family left their farm for town life and bought a dilapidated house. Through heavy labor and cash they transformed it into a modern showplace. Two diseased elm trees were cut down during the remodel, prompting neighbor B to grumble about farmers wrecking the place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.s
Elvis
Dorothy Parker wit and Miss Smith in sharp exchanges
Dorothy Parker is cited as witty as the group debates Miss Smith. Remarks claim she has no commendable qualities while another defends her generosity to inferiors. Mrs. Parker quips where she finds such inferiors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Parker
Miss Smith
Mrs. Parker
Casting list for Forever Amber studio adaption
Western News reports on cast additions for Forever Amber with Peggy Cumming as Amber and Cornel Wilde as Bruce Carlton. Paul Guilfoyle Clyde Cook and John Rogers fill roles Jimmy-the-Mouth Deadeye and Blueskin as Twentieth Century Fox shoots in technicolor under John Stahl's direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Vale
Amber
Peggy Cumming
Cornel Wilde
Bruce Carlton
Paul Guilfoyle
Clyde Cook
John Rogers
Jimmy-the-Mouth
Deadeye
John Stahl
Osa Massen Returns to Hidden Art in Film Career
Osa Massen, known for Deadline at Dawn, started as photographer and cutter before acting. She edits her own pictures in Copenhagen and now keeps a weekly record of Susan Hayward's twins. Cass Daley dreams of singing in the White House with President Truman accompanying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osa Massen
RKO
Copenhagen
Susan Hayward
Cass Daley
White House
Harry Truman
Quiz show reveals housewives top contestants
Professor Quiz says housewives usually win his program with doctors, lawyers and teachers behind. He notes contestants have represented every state and even Canada, Europe, and South America on his Thursday night radio show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Europe
South America
Ingrid Bergman Makes Color Pictorial Record Of Saratoga Trunk
Ingrid Bergman shot a color abridged version of Saratoga Trunk with a 16 mm camera after arriving in Hollywood. Gary Cooper served as cameraman for her self filmed segments. The Casablanca star read the original aloud to refine her English and later sought the role of Clio the Creole heroine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingrid Bergman
Gary Cooper
Hollywood
Clio
Teresa Wright Debuts in Our Town Faces Name Change
Teresa Wright achieved her Broadway debut in Our Town but had to modify her name to Teresa Wright after discovering another Muriel Wright listed on Equity rolls. Her chosen middle name remains Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teresa Wright
Broadway
Our Town
Muriel
Muriel Wright
Equity
Teresa
Ricardo Cortez Returns to Screen in The Twisted Cielo
Ricardo Cortez resumes acting after a four year break and will star in Republic's The Twisted Cielo as a suave villain opposite Adele Mara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricardo Cortez
Rooe
Republic
Adele Mara
British Actress Lilli Palmer Signs with US Pictures
Lilli Palmer, a British film star, signs a long term contract with United States Pictures led by Joseph Bernhard and Milton Sperling. Her first assignment is the lead in Cloak and Dagger with Gary Cooper in the top role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilli Palmer
United States Pictures
Joseph Bernhard
Milton Sperling
Gary Cooper
Grace Albert expands role in family fruit cake business
Grace Albert a Crime Doctor regular becomes purchasing agent and eastern sales manager for her mother's Minnesota fruit cake company. Her promotion strengthens distribution channels and positions the firm for regional growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Albert
Minnesota
Fragmentary notes on theatre release and cast
The item mentions Ted ith' Collins Kate, Ray Mil Lamour, Miss Susie Slagle's and Joan with eight new stars, indicating an entertainment release or cast lineup with limited readable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tedith’ Collins
Kate
Ray Mil Lamour
Susie Slagle
Joan
Dyer Eyes Grodzicki Munger as 1946 Pitching Boost
Eddie Dyer notes two Cardinals pitchers Grodzicki from Nanticoke Pa and Munger on duty in the Pacific area as potential top hurlers. He recalls Grodzicki’s 19 win season and Munger’s 11–3 mark while predicting a strong comeback for the league in 1946 with ex service players returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Dyer
Cardinals
Eddie
Dyer
Johnny Grodzicki
George Munger
Nanticoke
Pacific
Army
Grodzicki
Columbus
Johnny
Cardinal
Bob Feller
Joe DiMaggio
Ted Williams
Tex Hughson
Joe Gordon
Bobby Doerr
Bill Dickey
Phil Rizzuto
Johnny Mize
Hank Greenberg
Dick Wakefield
Spud Chandler
Charlie Keller
Johnny Beazley
Howie Pollet
Peewee Reese
Pete Reiser
Country Slaughter
Terry Moore
Dave Ferriss
Dom DiMaggio
George Selkirk
Crochet motifs for linens with pineapple edge pattern 795
A description of a crochet pattern for linens featuring embroidered flowered borders in natural colors and a pineapple crochet edge. Pattern 795 includes transfer motifs averaging 442 by 12 inches and crochet directions.
Curtain Rods Treated With Floor Wax Prevent Rust
Instructions advise applying ordinary floor wax to curtain rods to stop rust and aid smooth sliding of curtains.
Panholders and tape tips for practical use
Tips describe attaching panholders to both ends of a tape and wearing it around the neck so the holders are readily available when needed. The guidance emphasizes keeping the items accessible during use.
Lemon Juice and Salt to Bleach White Clothes
Use lemon juice and salt to dampen white garments before washing in soapy water. This stain removal method relies on citrus acidity and abrasive salt to lift perspiration marks from fabric.
Fern Care Tip: Use Ammonia Wash for Rich Green Ferns
A quick technique suggests mixing a teaspoon of household ammonia in a quart of water and pouring over ferns to deepen green color. Use sparingly and avoid repeated applications to prevent leaf damage.
Potato cooking tip saves fuel by halving large spuds
A kitchen tip suggests cutting large potatoes in half before baking to save energy. The saying half a potato well done is better than a whole potato half done emphasizes efficient cooking.
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