Postwar sports mix dazzles and disappoints in 1946
The year 1946 brings mixed glare from baseball boxing golf and tennis with Joe Louis Ted Williams and Red Sox stars headlining. Football looms as the dominant postwar force as Army Notre Dame Army Navy and major programs draw record ticket requests and fan interest.
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Mexico
Red Sox
Joe Louis
Assault
Ben Hogan
Byron Nelson
Lloyd Mangrum
Babe Ruth
Jack Dempsey
Bobby Jones
Bill Tilden
Tommy Hitchcock
Rogers Hornsby
Earl Sande
Walter Hagen
Gene Sarazen
Red Grange
Ted Williams
Dixie Walker
Dom DiMaggio
Vernon, Musial
Hank Greenberg
Hal Newhouser
Tigers
Rocky Graziano
Dodgers
Billy Conn
Herman Keiser
Sammy Snead
Ann Arbor
Notre Dame
Frank Leahy
Army
Red Black
Navy
Thundering Herd
Bud Ward
Frank Stranahan
Cary Middlecoff
Nelsons
Bogans
Call at Last Unites Couple as 23 Women Attend
A preacher asked those desiring to marry to come forward after Sunday service. One man and 23 women stepped to the altar, forming an unusual wedding lineup.
Sunday School Debate Sparks Ghostly Santa Comparison
Two young girls discuss the existence of the devil in a school lesson. One wonders aloud if the devil is real while the other jokingly compares the devil to Santa Claus, suggesting it is really a parent in disguise.
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Santa Claus
Wrecked encounter leaves two men with tainted pride
In a terse exchange, one man accuses the other of injuring him, while the other retorts that the harm came only after the initial blow. The dialogue hints at a volatile confrontation and lingering resentment.
Reducing Method Causes Humorous Household Tension
A maid’s weight worries Mrs. Jones trigger a comic remark about dieting and a plan to fire the new help. The exchange reveals a light social moment as friends discuss appearances and control at home.
Haunted House Tale Sparks Unexpected Shocks
A fragmented dialog scene recalls a eerie moment near a haunted house with characters Rastus Sambo and Rastus Brother. The exchange hints at a ghostly appearance and startled reactions within a regional dialect setting.
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Rastus
Yassuh
Sambo
A Real Freak Lulu at Circus Banter
Dialogue presents a playful exchange between Buddy and Lulu about strength and circus life with humor and flirtation. The line hints at broader themes of identity and performance within a lighthearted street conversation.
Radio Case 180 760 492 airs family woes on air
On a Sunday night program John J Anthony faces mock questions about happiness and marriage. A judge offers harsh comments about a troubled family, suggesting living with deaf aunts and delaying adoption while the audience hears a satirical, staged case.
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John J. Anthony
Anthony
Dr. Spotlight
Judge Spotlight
Fred MacMurray to Star in The Egg and I Lead Role
The article notes Fred MacMurray chosen for the male lead in The Egg and I. It mentions possible alternates Hennery Fonda Walter Pidgen Tom Drake and Donald Duck, and suggests Evelyn Laye for the female lead. Also references Cary Grant as Cole Porter in Night and Day and Monty Woolley as Tad Jones. Tiene telephonic device by Elmer Twitchell used for a grease job.
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Fred MacMurray
Hennery" Fonda
Walter Pidgen
Cary Grant
Cole Porter
Porter
Monty Woolley
Tad Jones
Arthur T. Hadley
Jimmy Durante
Elmer Twitchell
Baseball Deal Sparks Standstill With Casey Under Negotiation
Twenty six ball players met with major league club owners over a new labor agreement including higher wages and improved pensions. Casey stepped to the plate with pride and firmness as he sought a better rate.
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Casey
Hollywood Notes and Stars Stirring at Century’s End
Virginia Vale reports on dangers at sea during film shoots with Hepburn Garson and Zukor while noting Greer Garson’s undoing off Monterey. She catalogs remarks on Ethel Barrymore Laurite Taylor Greta Garbo Ingrid Bergman and others. Kenny Baker hosts Glamour Manor ABC September 30 with a three day weekly format. Viking Girl lands The Beggars Are Coming to Town with Danish roots and a wartime exit story. Jane Withers as Shirley Temple alumna seeks another Bright Eyes project and Danger Street role. Wyler questions a doctor’s cold diagnosis and counts production pause costs at 5326 dollars and 15 cents. Peter Lind Hayes heads to Hollywood for Mr Peabody and the Mermaid. Radio rates for writers and talent spark ongoing negotiations.
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Atharine Hepburn
George Zukor
Greer Garson
Monterey
Zukor
Ethel Barrymore
Laurette Taylor
Greta Garbo
Ingrid Bergman
Dorsey Reflects On Hollywood Casting Choices
Tommy Dorsey discusses potential deceptions in film casting for The Fabulous Dorseys and jokes about being asked to portray his brother Jimmy. The It Pays To Be Ignorant contestants have failed to spark romances despite many introductions.
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Tommy Dorsey
Fabulous Dorseys
United Artists
Hollywood
Jimmy
Tom Howard
Odds and Ends from the Film and Radio World
Curtis Bernhardt directs Possessed at Warner's and calls Joan producing responses from Joan Crawford Winfield Chandler and Loring. Robert Taylor signs a 15 year M G M contract with producer/director rights if acting fades. Dennis Day debuts A Day in the Life of Dennis Day on NBC October 3 Thursday evenings. Frank Wilcox in I Cover the Big Town turned to acting after a salesman urged him to try little theater work.
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Curtis Bernhardt
Warner's
Joan
Joans Crawford
Winfield
Chandler
Loring
Robert Taylor
M-G-M
Dennis Day
NBC
Frank Wilcox
Sailor Dress Pattern for School Girls Returns with Plaid
Feature on Pattern No. 8059 offers a sailor style dress for girls sizes 4 to 12. Includes bright plaid fabric, snowy white collar trimmed with contrasting braid, plus yardage requirements and fabric details for back to school.
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America
Household care tips for scrupulous metal and woodwork
The text advises to rub tin and iron utensils with unsalted fat for long rest, avoid overcrowding a dishpan, wash pans one at a time to prevent dents, and seal wood with paint before reputtying to stop oil absorption. Putty over plain wood may dry and fall off.
Old wagon wheel gate hinge method for swinging gate
A practical note describes a swinging gate hinge using an old wagon wheel buried with the hub level. The gate attaches to the axle, which sits in the hub, stabilizing the gate and allowing smooth operation.
Dyeing Garments Tips On Prepping Fabric
Before dyeing a garment, remove buttons buckles and trims and rip out hems pleats and linings to ensure even dye penetration.
Petroleum Jelly Protects Door Knobs During Painting
Instructions advise coating knobs and hardware with petroleum jelly before painting to shield them. After painting is complete wipe away jelly, and remove paint spatterings and spots simultaneously.
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Mopsy
Gladys Parker
Histor
Kiscur
Mack
Jack
Lulu
Buddy
Honey
Mr. Anthony
Tom Drake
Donald Duck
Evelyn Laye
Russia
Western Newspaper Union
Virginia Vale
Kenny Baker
ABC
Baker
Denmark
Hall Wallis Productions
Jane Withers
Jane
Shirley
William Wyler
Goldwyn
Peter Lind Hayes
Nunnally Johnson
Mr. Peabody and
Beatrice Kay
Marsha Hunt
Felix Bressart
Carnegie Hall
Jascha Heifetz
Arthur Rubenstein
Lily Pons
Rise Stevens
Benny Goodman
Boston Symphony Orchestra
New York Philharmonic
Vatican Choir
Sailor Dick
Detk Keyhole Vechline
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells St
Chicago 7
J. Joseph
HGH Energy Tonic
Scott
U. S
Fleischmann
Sera
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