Hollywood Stars Swap Stories and War Duty Ties
Western star Lew Ayres returns to screens in The Dark Mirror with Olivia de Havilland after serving four years in the war. Jane Russell seeks time off from May to January to follow her quarterback husband Bob Waterfield. Vivian Blaine may join a French postwar musical La Belle Amour. Joan Edwards to be glamorized by George Hurrell. June Haver enjoys dance music and co stars with Betty Grable in The Dolly Sisters. Carole Landis sings in A Scandal in Paris. Bill Eyre finds a home far from Mars, Pa. Eddie Rickenbacker to headline a new radio series with all fees donated. The NBC Follies of 46 features stars under 30. Sylvia Sidney brings son Jody to The Searching Wind set and he comments on her acting.
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Lew Ayres
International
the Dark Mirror
Olivia de Havilland
Odds and Ends featuring Parry Fitzgerald and TV stars
Parry Fitzgerald plans retirement in Ireland praised for cooking ham and eggs. Andy Russell, CBS singing star, now appears in Stork Club Breakfast in Hollywood and Make Mine Music. Danny O Neal signs up for boxing lessons surprising tutor with foot work from years of dancing. Rockie and David Nelson, sons of Ozzie and Harriet, recently received two movie offers.
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Parry Fitzgerald
Ireland
Andy Russell
CBS
Joan Davis
Buck
Soing
Rockie and
David Nelson
Ozzie and Harriet
Story of a disfigured husband and wartime revelations
A long moving picture producer marries Elizabeth whose first husband Arthur Kittredge was believed killed in World War I but later resurfaces in Hollywood as Kessler. He befriends the Her longs, helps decorate a Christmas tree, and reveals Nazi Germany crimes along with the fate of Margaret’s parents and the killing of children.
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Pratt Herlong
Elizabeth
Arthur Kittredge
Hollywood
Spratt
Kessler
Herlongs
Cherry
Margaret
War duty and human freedom shaping a young recruit
Kessler explains to Dick that the war is about more than killing enemies. The conversation links history toward universal rights and the march toward equality, urging duty with a broader vision of freedom for all, not just Americans. Dick asks for purpose and faces the cost of pursuing a just victory.
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Kessler
Mr. Kessler
United States
Massachusetts
Progress
Legisature
Commonwealth
Cherry
Mr. Wallace
Navy Introduces New Uniforms. Sailor Garb Gets Modern
The navy tests updated outfits replacing the old bell-bottoms and sail hats with streamlined uniforms rivaling army attire. Sailor collars and demi tasse hats fade out as tight fitting apparel and standard buttons come in, promising a swank look for Jack Tars and a choice between services for young recruits.
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Navy
Army
Marines
Aircorps
New York Theatre Season Bets on Wholesome Revival Power
A witty survey of Broadway's spring season notes that major profits come from wholesome musicals and revivals like Show Boat, with a sharp aside on sensational crime-themed posters in Times Square. It also touches on Miami Beach wartime boom effects and a quip about aging show ideas.
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New York
Hereford Bull Sells for 51000 at Oklahoma Auction
A Hereford bull drew 51000 dollars at a recent Oklahoma auction. The buyer reportedly paid a premium price with no complications, despite an offbeat remark about potatoes and butter and a red flag that caused no trouble.
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Oklahoma
Rumor Mill Weighs Spencer Tracy In Rugged Path Shuffle
Rumors swirl around Spencer Tracy regarding his role in The Rugged Path with talk of renaming the project Are You With It. A notable American mother laments her son’s face for ad work, neither fitting whisky endorsements nor beer spots. An admiral is described with the phrase That’s his story and he’s Stark with it.
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Spencer Tracy
Flower-Decorated Gloves Pattern No 5837
Advertises LAMOUR gloves for special occasions crocheted in black wool with multicolored sequins. Includes materials list and instructions for sizes small to large. To obtain complete crocheting directions and color chart Pattern No 5837 send 16 cents, plus name, address, and pattern number.
High House Boots Pattern No 5455 Size Info
Pattern promotion notice for High House Boots No 5455 listing sizes small medium and large and instruction to send 16 cents in coin with order to be mailed to the specified address.
Kitchen Care And Table Setting Tips From A Past Era
Ground allspice cloves mace and nutmeg for table spice shakers let guests pick spices. Cut pickles lengthwise into fan strips for garnishes and rinse milk stains with cool water before washing. Use wax paper under dresser scarf to protect stains. Soak greasy overalls in soap solution to ease washing. store suede or kid gloves in a dry mason jar in damp climates.
Parsley and Chives Chopped with Kitchen Shears
A kitchen tip advises using kitchen shears to chop parsley and chives efficiently. The method yields fine, uniform pieces and saves time in herb prep.
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Western Newspaper Union
Virginia Vale
Jane Russell
Howard Hughes
Bob Waterfield
Cleveland Rams
Vivian Blaine
20Th Century - Fox
Marc
Allegret
Vivian
Joan Edwards
George Hurrell
Marlene Dietrich
Ann Sheridan
Joan
Haver
Harry James
Dolly Sisters
Harry
Betty Grable
June
Paris
Carole Landis
Johnston
Colonel Effingham
20Th Century-Fox
Bill Eyrhe
Mars
Pittsburgh
Bill
Eddie Rickenbacker
Army Air Forces Aid Society
NBC
Johnny Desmond
Sinatra
Margaret Whiting
Bill Eythe
Herb Shriner
Jerry Gray
Glenn Miller
Sylvia Sidney
Jody
Robert Young
Friend
Erich Kessler
Pearl Harbor
Witler
Agein
Seay
Phillips
Farragut’s Tailor
Opry House
Times Square
Miami Beach
Poe
America
Sewing Circle Needlework
South Wells St
Chicago 7
Ill
Dr. Caldwell
Tamer
Nal
Lgelique Baume
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