Hollywood Stars Trade Christmas Gifts and Studio Buzz
Rumors swirl over holiday presents for stars from diamonds and cars to pearls and a pony. Paramount reportedly outbid MGM for Skylark, while John Howard may land The House of Seven Gables. Norma Shearer eyes a countess test and Noel Coward's Tonight at 8.30 may shift. Laurels go to Barbara Colbert and Don Ameche for top voices.
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Stars Gift Honorary Certificates to Allied Film Figures
The article notes Myrna Loy, Jean Arthur, Greta Garbo, Madeleine Carroll and others in the women’s group along with Leslie Howard Basil Rathbone Tyrone Power Jimmy Stewart and Herbert Marshall among the men receiving honorary certificates.
Christmas In The Country Brightens A Free Life
A reader shares how Christmas feels richer in the country with snow on rolling fields, gratitude, and a sense of freedom. Mary Manners replies that Christmas in the country is a rare treat and wishes a merry holiday with snowy scenery.
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Miss Manners
Dear Miss Manners Engagement Dilemma
A reader asks whether to break an engagement after discovering alleged infidelity. The reply urges verifying facts before reacting, considering possible relationship dynamics, and deciding if the fiancé is worth keeping once the truth is known.
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Miss Manners
Theaters Show New Releases At Paramount Rialto Palace and State
Actor Mickey Rooney leads Judge Hardy and Son at Paramount with Lewis Stone Cecilia Parker and Ann Rutherford. Four Wives stars Priscilla Rosemary Lola Lane Gale Page and Patricia Ellis. Fugitive at Large features Jack Holt and Patricia Ellis. Blondie Takes a Vacation at Rialto with Arthur Lake Penny Singleton. Roy Rogers in Wall Street Cowboy. The Star Maker with Bing Crosby at Palace, News Is Made At Night with Preston Foster. Tyrone Power and Linda Darnell star Daytime Wife at State along with Range War with William Boyd. Kriz U Potoka Bohemian film at Strand with Jirina Stepnickova.
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Judge Hardy and Son
Lewis Stone
Cecilia Parker
Ann Rutherford
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Gale Page
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Jack Holt
Patricia Ellis
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Arthur Lake
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William Boyd
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Noted Surgeon Dr George Brewer Dies at 78
New York reports Dr George Emerson Brewer a renowned cancer specialist and leading surgeon until his retirement died Sunday at the medical center where he was admitted December 14 suffering from uremia.
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New York
George Emerson Brewer
Peg tooth to stay says dentist loyalty in health column
The writer defends dentistry against critics and promotes peg tooth implants as a lasting American advancement. He notes dental practice requires DDS or DMD credentials and licenses, and recalls prior medical debates while praising the profession and its centennial milestone.
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Baltimore
Fasting and tobacco habit advice from medical letters
Readers discuss Dr Carrington fasting claims and energy use in digestion. A reply challenges the 50 percent energy figure and notes digestion uses about 2 percent. A letter praises tobacco habit pamphlet and mentions quitting after 30 years smoking.
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