Film spoof of The Killers shown at University club
The piece describes a cinema experience referencing Hemingway and a humorous restaurant scene. In a stylized skit set inside a diner, two killers threaten a Swede customer while a waiter mocks modern food tech. Police outside and a staged confrontation end with a quick curtain, blending satire and noir tropes.
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University of Old Friend
Mark Hellinger
Cer
Chicago
Ulualn
Hemingway
William
Elias Merry Bill
Dr. Kildaite
Jd William
Willam
Brigit Boy
Clancy
Merry Christmas to Vets in Hospitals
A heartfelt Christmas message from Lowella Parsons to disabled veterans in hospitals urges patience with healing. The piece shares personal anecdotes of illness and recovery, hints at future homecomings, and notes Hollywood editorials including Christmas gifts and wishes from stars.
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Lowella
Parsons Hollywood
Dee
Movie Listings at Local Theaters in Midtown
The Midtown circuit showcases Virginian Never Say Goodbye with Errol Slyon Eleanor Parker Lucie Watson and B Z Bekall. Also shows Margw Technicolor wili with Jennne Drain Glenn Langan Lyne Bar and Alan Yong and a Donald Duck cartoon. Capitel The Show Di stars Red Skelton Marilys Maxwell Marjorie Mason Virginia OBrien and Eddie Rochester Anderson. Plus Pete Smith Special New Lying A Singing Up Father with Jiggs and Ranny Bur nette. Greenbrier Between Two Women with Van Johnson Lionel Barrymore and Springtime In the Hackles win with Gene Autry.
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Midtown
Virginian
Errol Slyon
Eleanor Parker
Cie Watson
B. Z. Bekall
Adéed
Cartoon and News
Kearse
Margw
Technicolor
Wili
Jennne Drain
Glenn Langan
Lyne Bar
Alan Yong
Disney Donald Duck Cartoon and News
Capitel
Red Skelton
Marilys Maxwell
Marjorie Maso
Gene Autry
Smiley Burnette
Rialle
Claudia
David
Robert Young
Dorothy McGuire
Dean Parker
Jan Bayilt
Leslie Brooks
George Marrendy
Varntlon
Robert Donat
Deborah Kerr
Mara
Deloved del Ro
Custer
Paul Henreid
Maurren O'Hara
Dick Tracy
Morgan Conway
Anne Jeffreys
Farmers Boost Corn Crop via Hybrid Seed in West Virginia
West Virginia farmers reported a corn yield of 34 bushels per acre this year, higher than the 1985 average of 28.6. Production reached about 10,200,000 bushels from 300,000 acres, below the 12,542,000-bushel national average and under smaller acreage than the long-term average. Hybrid adoption rose from 40 percent to 42 percent across the state.
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Washington
West Virginia
Department of Agri
Culture
Ite
Mountain State
Judge extends Morrison picketing hearing to Friday
Common Pleas Judge Charles Ritchie continued the hearing on a motion to dissolve the temporary injunction restricting Morrison department store picketing. The restraint limits to two single-file pickets at a time with no rear access, as the AFL Retail Clerks seeks to organize store employees.
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Morrison
Santa Claus Land After Christmas Ball In Toy Factory Row
Central Press reports a Christmas fantasy where Santa rests by the fire while Little People prepare for the After Christmas Ball. Elves, muncheons, dwarves, and fairies rig a toy factory ballroom, band, and bright eye decorations, guiding guests through moon-eyed masks for a festive holiday celebration.
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Jane Nites
Central Press
Santa Claus
North Pole
Sanla
Maus Land
Santa
Cristmas
Santa Claus Land
Merry Little Muncheons
Santa in the Toy Factory Themed Christmas Tale
The story describes a festive scene with Santa at the far end of a large room, wearing a giant mask and a toy-filled night. Mrs Santa, masked, joins in as Happy Little Digarves play carols, while children dance. Dawn ends the celebration and the Little People return to bed. The tale notes a future Christmas with Tinkle Bell guiding.
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Greer Garson
Louis B. Mayer
L. By
Hollywood
Norma Sheatee
Marty
Children
Sun Valley
San Pacinio
Stacy
Dane Wyman
Ron-d Reagan
Alexis Smith
Frank Sinatra
Nancy
Walter Pidgeon
Peggy Ann Gerner
Vic Mature
Crosby
Pappy Bing
Bing
Dixie
Dolores
Betty Hutton
Ted Briskin
Camera Factory
Tinkle Bell
Toy Factory
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