THAT'S EARL BROTHER Marvel Of America Driving 125 MPH
Earl Wilson reflects on American marvels from high speed Nevada drives to heated sidewalks in Paris and exclusive Beverly Hills bungalows. He notes celebrities in residence at The Beverly Hills Hotel and Washington DC hotels, sensational dining at Chicago Pump Room, and New York eateries with surprisingly low prices. The column blends travel, celebrity, and nightlife observations with humor.
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Europe
Nevada
Ciscose Airport
le Coq de la Rue
Bebe
Paris
Beverly Hills Hotel
Beverly Hills
Marilyn, Monroe
Elizabeth Taylor
Eddie Fish
Victor Berge
Washington, D.C
Jefferson
Henry Luce
Berge
Thomas Jefferson
Chicago
Max Biouet
Ambassador East
Blouvet
George V
Ernie Byfield
Midwest
Byfield
Blouet
Middle West
New York
America
France Nuyen
Yvonne de Carlo
Julie Wilson
Basin St. East
Dreams are human produced not otherworldly messages
In a school feature Charles Barber asks questions and gives dream beliefs. The piece explains dreams are created by us and influenced by health mood hunger and recent events. It includes three riddle questions and their punny answers as light entertainment.
Radio and TV Logs Burned By Late Program Changes
The Decatur Delly reports changes to radio and television schedules as last minute edits cause confusion. Prigey wes Ty Cranre 12 Friday Warty Chane Crider noted schedule adjustments and program reassignment.
Basin St. nightlife and celebrity sightings swirl in a wild scene
The column paints a vivid Basin Street party with Herb Shriner negotiating a Larchmont home sale and a boat dock and pipe organ from a Chicago theatre in the mix. Selene Walters strolls Cafe Chauveron as Joe E. Lewis lends $100 to a famous actor who is later stabbed on TV. The tale ends with a quip about naivete and a comic aside on an imported caviar request.
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Cialites
Basin St
Herb Shriner
Larchmont
Toots Shor
Selene Walters
Cafe Chauveron
Joe E. Lewis
Joe
Earl
Taffy Tuttle
Corbett Monica
Lake Tahoe
Smoky the Bear
Four Seasons
Foot the Bill Origin Explained by Signature Footprint
A concise origin note explains that the phrase foot the bill comes from signing a bill at its foot. When someone agrees to pay expenses they metaphorically place their signature at the bottom, thereby taking responsibility for payment.
OFFICE By Junius A reader’s quips on moth balls and misreadings
A miscellany of short jokes and observations exploring everyday quirks. Skunks dislike moth balls and a teabag tea set off a tense visit. a light company response to a lonely maiden’s ad. driving mishaps and elevator etiquette enter this compact humor column.
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Wisconsin
Riddles and Jokes Feature Winner From West Hartford
A daily puzzle column announces today’s winner Jack Epplesr a 10 year old from West Hartford for submitting a riddle or joke. The prize involves Britannica World Atlas or Yearbook of Events and prompts readers in Gettysburg Pennsylvania to send entries.
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Decatur Daily
Charles Barber
Latham
N.Y
Jack Epplesr
West Hartford
Fragmented Humorous Snippets From a 20th Century Page
A collage of jokes and quips about social manners, love, letters home, fashion, and family life. Observations include a strapless gown as a symbol of exposure, notes on popularity from pleasing others, a decoded intercepted letter to parents, and wry lines about money, marriage, and etiquette. The tone is light and ranking.
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Marvel of America
Earl Wilson
Gina Lollobrigida
Yves Montand
Shelley Berman
Howard Hughes
Hughes
Sele
Selene
By A. Leokum
State Farm
Troy O. Williams
Carridale ST
Start Saem
State Farm Mutual
Bloomington, Hilnols
Highway 3
South Decatur
BUICK
Chevrolet Tudor
Sixth Avenue
Decatur
Prigey
Wes
Cranre
Warty
Chane Crider
Wercry
Chenne
Junius
Maurice Seittler
Ill
Gettysburg, Pa
Dairy Queen
F. Fries & Rolls
Moulton St. W
Ph EL
Ae An
Eed
2Nd Ave
Johnston St
Mom
Alfred C. Waldemer
St. Louis
Roland Riffel
Jennings, Mo
Woman’s Club
Idea
Courtland
Decatur EL
Purina Farm
Purina
Paul
Paul C
Drive-In Seed and Feed Store
Moulton Street
Purina Farm Pohd Fish Chow
du Pont Karmex
du Pont
Au Pont
Karmex
Diuron
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