Lederer to lead in Universal musical project says Parson
In Los Angeles Francis Lederer is nearing a Universal contract for the musical Top O The Town with actor Charlie Rogers and director Walter Lang. Universal signals star-building by signing its own actors including Sally Eilers, Frank Craven, and Hal Wallis projects. Gossip touches on United Artists sale rumors, Screen legends, and Florence Lake joining Quality Street amid industry chatter.
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Louella C. Parsons
Universal Service
Los Angeles
Francis Lederer
Charles R. Rogers
Universal
Charlie
My Man Godfrey
Walter Lang
Lederer
Sally Eilers
Europe
Sally
Hollywood
Florence Lake
Lee Tracy
Florence
Jack Goode
Hollywood snap shots capture Donlevy Astor and Powell trio
Brian Donlevy smiles with Marjorie Lane as Mary Astor is coaxed to appear in Dods worth opening in New York possibly accepting after a warm reception here though she had rejected $12 000 weekly from Paramount recently. William Powell Myrna Loy and Woody Van Dyke head to San Francisco Monday to shoot The Return of the Thin Man as Harry Ruby pursues a brief escape with Fileen Percy.
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Hollywood
Brian Donlevy
Marjorie Lane
Mary Astor
Dodsworth
New York
Paramount Theater
William Powell
Myrna Loy
Woody van Dyke
San Francisco
Harry Ruby
Fileen Percy
Celebrities Roam NYC Scenes And Racing News
In New York a honeymoon travels near Yankee Stadium while Errol Flynn debuts as a tennis contender at the Southwestern tournament facing Frank Shields. Alice Faye and Tony Martin are seen in a cafe, Skeets Gallagher mourns his father in Indianapolis, and Chester Morris displays a large ruby given by his wife. Martha Raye buys a coupe as Buddy Ebsen and Jimmy Stewart pen a song for Mrs. Ebsen recovering from illness. Marion Bren hosts a birthday for her mother and Gene Ford visits Townsend Netcher before heading to San Francisco. Margaret Roach, home early after flu, is cared for by Hal.
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New York
Yankee Stadium
Errol Flynn
Frank Shields
Errol
Alice Faye
Tony Martin
Skeets Gallagher
Indianapolis
Chester Morris
Ruby
Martha Raye
Buddy Ebsen
Jimmy Stewart
Mrs. Ebsen
Marion Bren
Gene Fords
San Francisco
Townsend Netcher
Margaret Roach
Hal
Radio Schedule Snapshot From A Dense Evening Lineup
An extensive listing outlines 6 00 to 11 30 PM broadcasts across NBC CBS and local stations. It notes programs from Fibber McGee to Grace Moore, orchestras led by Abe Lyman Wayne King and others, plus political campaign spots and entertainment sketches.
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Anie Molly
NBC
WEAF
Chai Jean Dickinson
Heidt
CBS
WBBM
KMOX
WGST
WCCO
Abe Lyman
WJZ Chain
Landt
Wabbuu
Gus van
Grace Moore
Trilby
WABC
Iiene Himber Orch
WEAP
Democratic National Committee
Weaf Chain
Wayne King Orch
Wweco
New York State Republican Committee
Nickelodeon
WJZ
National Campaign Committee
Communist Party
Jack Shannon
Joe Candullo Orch
William Hard
Republican National Committee
WOC
Cco
Ee -Aenee Busse Orch
Alm Beecher Orch
Weap Herman Middleman Orch
WJZ Chain Nye Mayhew Orch
Hiadazne
Wwoc
Music Guild
Weaf Chain, Co
Happy Hollow
Golden Melodies
Madison Ensemble
WBB
Axton
Weaf Science Service
Weaf Wooley
Ope
Woman’ S Radio Review
Escorts
Consumers Oecaenan
Ttn
Rtisman Arch
Bishop and the Gargoyle
Hammerstein
M Kmo
W. x
Cans King Orch
Edgar A
Welcome Valley
Ken Murray
Ben Bernie Orch
Fred Astaire
Aheny Green
Arch
Wie
Herbert Marshall
Barbara Stanwysk
Zilldesarde
Singer
Rey, McKinley
Riley
Farley Orch
Sey Lombardo
Herbie Kay Orch
Fletcher Sendereen
Joe
Weneil” Orch
Shandor
George Givot
His
Lou Brin Orch
Whiteman Orch
Simmy Dorsey Orch
Dick Stabile Orch
Kmoxx
Carl Schreiber Orch
Mark Pisher Orch
Theaters Show Stars in Comedies and Adventures
Paramount presents William Powell and Carole Lombard in My Man Godfrey. Iowa shows Jean Arthur and Joel McCrea in Adventure in Manhattan with Ben Lyon and Ann Rutherford in Down to the Sea. State features Women are Trouble with Paul Kelly Florence Rice Jean Hersholt and Don Ameche in Sins of Man. Palace offers Under Two Flags with Ronald Colman Claudette Colbert and Florida Special with Jack Oakie Sally Eilers. Rialto stars Bob Steele in Last of the Warrens and Barbara Bedford with Maurice Murphy in Found Alive.
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Paramount
William Powell
Carole Lombard
Man Godfrey
Iowa
Jean Arthur
Joel McCrea
Manhattan
Ben Lyon
Ann Rutherford
State
Paul Kelly
Florence Rice
Jean Hersholt
Don Ameche
Palace
International Day Set Ahead For Auto Leaders in U S
Washington AP Robert C. Graham chairman of the Export Committee of the Automobile Manufacturers Association says Monday November 16 is an International day in honor of foreign auto leaders attending the New York auto show sponsored by the association. Export trade has improved and more foreign officials are expected. New York officials report special steamship arrangements for delegates to arrive during the show period.
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Washington
Robert C. Graham
The
Automobile Manufacturers Association
New York City
Association
Graham
New York
Four Japanese Set Out To Reach Everest's Peak
In Singapore four Japanese climbers head to the Himalayas to begin an ascent of Nanda Kot, a 22 530 foot peak. They aim to prove Japanese mountaineering can tackle Everest after successes in other fields.
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Everest’s Peak
Singapore
Mount Everest
Himalayas
Nanda Kot
Everest
Toronto Gives 90 Days To Millionaire Beggar
Toronto's Joe Bevan, called the city’s millionaire beggar, has been jailed for three months after repeated arrest for begging. He reportedly has savings bank funds but fines no longer paid by check, with the courts denying alternative fines.
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Toronto
Ont
Joe Bevan
Bevan
America Hosts World’s Largest Steam Locomotives
The Association of American Railroads reports that the largest steam locomotives in the world are in operation in the United States. One locomotive’s boiler, even with all tubes removed, is large enough to let a standard automobile pass through with room to spare.
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Washington
Association of American Railroads
United States
Hawaii Library Sends Books 3000 Miles Across Pacific
Honolulu reports the Library of Hawaii circulates books farther than any U S institution. Books travel 3000 miles west by clipper to Wake Island air base 1500 miles northwest by steamer to Midway and 1300 miles south to Fanning Island Cable station.
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Honolulu
Library of Hawaii
United States
Wake Island
Midway
Fanning Island
Sunlight, Vitamin D Key to Preventing Rickets in Infants
Medical guidance explains rickets stems from lack of sun and vitamin D. Daily sun exposure or UV lamp therapy can prevent deformities, with early preventive vitamin D given from one month old. Signs include bow legs, beaded ribs, and delayed fontanel closure.
Pituitrin for hair growth and related health questions
Reader reports hair growth improvement with alternate day pituitrin injections for a month. Advice includes continuing treatment under physician, offer to review tests, and a monograph on hair care. Also notes on a swallowed key case and tomato juice vitamin C retention with canned versus home processing.
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Women In Love 4x Duo in Barclay and Weiss Store
Ann Delafield, nineteen, seeks work after her family fortune collapses. She lands a comparing shopper role at Barclay and Weiss under Paul Bradley while rival Brenda Selz schemes. Ann encounters Gordon Gavin, a former society favorite, in the store restaurant as she navigates ambition and romance.
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Ann Delafield
Bernice
Claire
Mother Delafield
Freddy Brandon
Freddie
Captain de Freya
Park Avenue
Am Selz
Paul Bradley
Brenda
Miss Delafield
Ann
Bradley
Thomas F. Barclay
Paris
Delafield
Miss Selz
Brenda Selz
Gordon Gavin
Harvard
Wall Street
Gordon
Clavering Hall
Barclay and Weiss
Fastest Boats Tuned Up For Potomac Races
Top American speed boat racers entered the president's cup regatta in Washington for four days ending September 27. Melvin Crook of New York will drive Betty V in the American speed boat championship on the Potomac River, the hull already clocking 82 miles per hour. Jack Dunn of Miami will pilot Jay Dee in the championship and also enter Jay Dee II in the 225 hydro plane class. George O Connor of Rockledge and Lester Cloak of New York enter Snail II in the 225 hydro plane class. Lady Gen II is entered in class I by Cloak.
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Washington
America
Melvin Crook
New York
Potomac River
Jack Dunn
Miami
Fla
Jay Dee
George O’connor
Rockledge
Lester Cloak
Boondoggling game mocks New Deal spending
Alice Longworth critiques a new board game called Boondoggling that imitates Monopoly and satirizes Roosevelt era programs. She notes cities and projects like malaria work in Westchester, dam projects, and poetry schools as frivolous expenditures, suggesting the game reflects public view of wasteful politics.
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Incinnati
Monopoly
Westchester County
New York
Alice Longworth
Roman Mosaic Floors Uncovered In London
In All Hallows by the Tower London archaeologists uncovered Roman mosaic floors during excavation. An undercroft was designed to display them permanently. The Toc H Lamp, given in 1922 by the Prince of Wales in memory of fallen comrades, lights the church lamp and any new Toc H branches.
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London
All Hallows
Tower
Edward
Prince of Wales
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National Farm and Home Hour
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Jack Oakie
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