Stages Screen-Radio Highlights and Oscar Odds
Ginger Rogers and others headline early 1940s film and radio news. Tender Comrade debuts December in Los Angeles with a national release planned for March. Radio Hall of Fame debuts on CBS with Variety editors selecting top acts. Dinah Shore's film career accelerates alongside radio success while Don Ameche recalls a 1928 Madison theater bump. Claudette Colbert stars as a photographer in No Time for Love with Fred MacMurray. Jane Withers earns a rare dramatic lead in The North Star. Higher and Higher opens New Year’s Eve with New York and regional showings before Broadway. Gracie Fields orphanage signs autographs from war survivors as overseas audiences receive transcription cuttings.
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Inger Rogers
Kitty “Ogle
RKO
Los Angeles
Discovery drone dazzles fans at the Andyay show
Ben Grauer announces on the South American Good Neighbor program as fans first glimpse the drone for the Andyay show. The feature spotlights the device resembling a nicely dressed man, delivering a novel audience experience.
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Ben Grauer
Flicka the filly earns trust as a halter breaks on Wyoming ranch
Ken McLaughlin bonds with Flicka as she heals from a leg injury and is halter broken by his father on the Goose Bar Ranch. A planned training day leads to surprise success and a measured lesson on costs of care and schooling. The family faces medical bills for Flicka and a lecture on missed work and schooling costs.
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Ken McLaughlin
Wyoming
Rocket
Ken
Flicka
Corral
McLaughlin
Billy
Three Pines
Nell
Loco
Rennie
Rob
Howard
Nelli
Gus
Tim
Taggert
Goose Bar
Ross Buckley
Dad
Scotch Customs Brought to U S New Year Cheer
An old New Year tale recalls Scottish wassail traditions with a ceremonial bowl, spice wine, and toasts. The piece notes wassail customs dating from ancient legend, spreading cheer as households share drinks at midnight and travelers visit homes through the night.
Why the New Year Begins in Winter
The article explains the New Year falls in winter because January 1 aligns with a nearby celestial landmark, Earth's perihelion. It notes the sun is closer in winter due to the elliptical orbit, and mentions a near-sun alignment around January 4 involving the earth moon system’s gravity.
Gladys Benson Unveils Giant Globe Greeting in New York
Gladys Benson titled the "Girl of a New Day" emerges from a large globe at a New York ballroom to deliver New Year wishes. The festive scene showcases Benson's star appeal as crowds cheer the greeting.
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Gladys Benson
New York
Emancipation Proclamation Signed by Lincoln on New Year’s Day 1863
The 1863 New Year’s reception at the White House followed Abraham Lincoln approving the Emancipation Proclamation. Secretary William Seward delivered the document for signature at noon, and Lincoln declared his name would be recorded in history for this act. He said his hand trembled yet signed boldly.
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White House
Abraham Lincoln
William H. Seward
Lincoln
A. Lincoln
New Year Poem Lines Celebrate Faith and Friendship
A reflective verse cherishes old joys and steadfast ties as the year turns. It celebrates sturdy faiths, loyal friends, warm hearths, beloved books, and welcoming kindness, while inviting new blessings and shared journeys.
Pattern No 8514 for sizes 36 to 52 with 38 needs yardage
Pattern No 8514 is designed for sizes 36 through 52 and 38 with short sleeves. It requires 414 yards of 39 inch material and 38 yards of contrast trimming.
Safety in Numbers And Applause
A Russian actress attended a reception and Could not think of a suitable recital. She asked to perform a short selection in her native language. The audience could not understand but was captivated by her gestures and tone. She received tremendous applause. The hostess asked the title. she replied It has no name I was counting from one to two hundred and thirty in Russian.
Fabric care tips for pillows clothes and fabrics
To lengthen pillow life place in a cool dry air current keep them dry fresh and sweet. When cream sweetness is doubtful stir in a pinch of soda to prevent curdling in hot coffee. Rayon fabrics should be pressed when slightly damp while spun rayons look best when almost dry. Regularly inspect clothes and textiles mend small holes before they grow larger.
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Ginger
Sewest Wrinkle
All’ Blue
Variety
Raio
Washington, D. C
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Alec Templeton
CBS
Dinah’ Shore
Don Ameche
Madison, Wis
Don
Ean Arthur
Claudette Colbert
Claudette
Fred MacMurray
Sand Hog
Jane Withers
Samuel Goldwyn
The
North Star
Goldwyn
Tko
New York City
Westchester
Newark
N. J
Ater
Hoosier Hotshots
Hollywood
National Barn Dance
Paramount Picture
Gracie Elds
Gracie Fields
England
Ginger Rogers
Elicka
Mary
U.S
Robert Burns
Scotland
Rowena
Hengist
Vortigren
King
Wass Hael
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells St
Chicago
Dr. Wernet
Elie
Ana A Ei Ead
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