Notable TV and film stars juggle stage and screen in 1947
Virginia Vale Ay.mon Massey profiles top performers expanding beyond radio and film. Hedy Lamarr and Gene Lockhart return to Stage 3 at the Goldwyn lot for The Strange Women. James Stewart readies It’s a Wonderful Life for Liberty Films and The Magic City for RKO. Anne Baxter eyes owning a baseball team. Constance Moore endures a rain scene for In Old Sacramento. Jack Dempsey’s Truth or Consequences hush stunt discussed with his kids. Ed Wynn's run extends beyond four weeks due to audience demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedy Lamarr
Gene Lockhart
Goldwyn Lot
Algiers
James Stewart
Hollywood
Washington
New York
Liberty Films
RKO
Frank Capra
Robert Riskin
Adventure ads flood New York subways and piracy claim
The first day ads for Adventure appeared in New York subways with 2000 more printed to replace swiped images of Clark Gable. Macdonald Carey sent allotment checks to his wife during three marines years, saved for a Hollywood home. CBS night features Durante and Moore at 9 30 and Danny Kaye with Bob Crosby at 10 30 EST. Drew Allen adopted his name from the pre war journalistic team Drew Pearson and Robers Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Clark Gable
Macdonald Carey
Hollywood
Durante A Moore
Danny Kaye
Bob Crosby
Drew Allen
Drew Pearson
Robers Allen
Mary Finds Kind Mistress Calls Her Dear
Mary serves as a maid and returns home on her day off. Her mother asks about the job and Mary says the mistress is affectionate and kind. She explains that when she errs the mistress calls her dear, dear.
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Mary
Telegram with single word Yes sparks buyer’s nine-word offer
A blushing young woman hands a telegram to a clerk. The wire carries only her name address and the word Yes. The clerk notes that nine more words can be sent for the same price. She replies she could say it ten times but would look eager.
Worth Paying For A Wealthy Jovial Bachelor
A disappointed spinster confronts a wealthy bachelor and declares bachelors ought to be taxed. The bachelor responds cheerfully that being a bachelor is a luxury, framing bachelorhood as a social perk rather than a burden.
Piano Shop Banter Sparks Grand Demand
In a brief exchange a salesman and customer discuss a piano purchase. The man requests a magnificent grand piano, prompting the salesman to consider a high grade instrument, spotlighting a classy tone in the dialogue.
Student misreads uforthright astronomer at dinner
A high school girl sits beside a renowned astronomer at a formal dinner. She asks about his work and learns he studies astronomy. She responds that she finished astronomy last year, revealing a humorous mix up of expertise and age.
Ain't It the Truth Nit-Why Jokes on Teamwork
A playful quip highlights how a team of horses pulls together better than a married couple due to a single shared focus and tongue in cheek humor about rivalry and teamwork.
Baseball forecasting for 1946 season hinges on Yankees and Cardinals
The author predicts the 1946 majors with Joe McCarthy's Yankees favored in the American League and the St Louis Cardinals in the National League. He notes Red Sox, Tigers and strong NL clubs as challengers and cites Sam Breadon's large player treasury as a key factor.
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Joe McCarthy
Yankees
Red Sox
Tigers
St. Louis Cardinals
Cubs
Dodgers
Giants
Ted Williams
Bobby Doerr
Tex Hughson
Wakefield
Greenberg
Newhouser
Trout
Trucks
Benton
Cardinals
Sam Breadon
Army Favorite to Lead 1946 Football and Boxing Seasons
The piece projects Army as the top college football team for 1946 with stars like Blanchard Davis Tucker and McWilliams plus new additions. It mentions Alabama Oklahoma A&M Notre Dame Penn Navy St Mary's and others as contenders and notes boxing leaders Louis Robinson Beau Jack and Graziano as the top names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Blaik
Army
Blanchard
Davis
Tucker
McWilliams
Coulter
Foldberg
Poole
Fuson
Oklahoma A
Indiana
Alabama
Notre Dame
Pennsylvania
Frank Thomas
Bo McMillin
Michigan
Fritz Crisler
St. Mary's
Navy
Frank Leahy
South
Midwest
Pacific
St. Mary’s
Jimmy Phelan
Herman Wedemeyer
Delphic Oracle
Joe Louis
Sugar Robinson
Beau Jack
Graziano
Pretty Blouses Add Glamour to Wardrobe
Youthful round neck blouses with gathered or cap sleeves suit casual looks while V neck styles with short or three quarter sleeves offer a dressier option. All button down the back. Select the prettiest fabrics and trim with ruffles or jewelry to elevate outfits.
Practical crafts from simple supplies to useful items
Twelve used jar rings sewn together can form a handy sink mat or, crocheted and joined, pretty table mats. Oil your sewing machine regularly and apply oil where parts rub or turn. Remove old glue with hot vinegar and let wood dry completely before applying new glue.
Restore the Gloss of Dark Furs Instruction
To restore the gloss of dark furs rub lightly with a brush dipped in brilliantine for a gentle shine.
Early money for a child to learn commerce and life
The article argues for giving a child funds to spend on own clothing from age 14 as an education in commerce and individuality. It suggests money should be advanced, not earned or indulgent, to teach practical life skills. It also notes adding a tablespoon of vinegar to the first rinse water helps Susie’s hair bows keep their color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe McCarthy
Dickey
Gordon
DiMaggio
Rizzuto
Johnson
George Cohan
Yankees
Cardinals
Susie
Old-Fashioned Trick for Fitting a Pitch Fork Handle
Before replacement, boil the end of a new handle for about five minutes. This softens the wood and allows the fork to be driven in more easily.
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Aymond Massey
NBC
Gertrude Lawrence
CBS
Joan Crawford
Anne Baxter
Bing Crosby
Charles R. Rogers
Angel On
Mrs. Satan
Michael Bottoms
Paris
Vidocq
Mike
Guam
Jean Tennyson
Mario Lanza
Jan Peerce
Peerce
Constance Moore
Sacramento
Miss Moore
Joseph Kane
Jack Dempsey
Hush
Ed Wynn
James Melton
Annamary Dickey
Wynn
Panette Goddard
Paramount
Raymond Massey
Mopsy
Gladys Parker
Gluyas Williams
Junior
Gunas Williams
By Neher
Pip
Grantland Rice
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells St
Chicago
Ill
Joosen
Sloan
Safe and Sound
U. S
Fea Varanoti
Ben-Gay
Gelique Baume
Omer
Flei
Fleischmann
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