Hollywood News and World War II Entertainment Notes
Western Union reports on Stage Door Canteen premieres on 38 battle fronts with American soldiers in Accra enduring rain to watch. Frank Sinatra signs with RKO for Higher and Higher, plus The Frank Sinatra Show airs 45 minutes weekly. Victor Borge joins the army in September and Jack Whiting fills in on CBS Playhouse. Time marches on with Westbrook Van Voorhis in Invasion. Ginny Simms leads Along Broadway, Eleanor Powell seeks release. Anita Louise lands Restless Lady, with a strong cast. Toscanini to conduct two July US treasury concerts for service members. Robert Sterling visits Cry Havoc set to see Ann Sothern, posing as a hospital scene on Bataan. Irene Dunne receives messages from civic leaders via Rody McDowall on the White Cliffs of Dover set after bond tours.
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White Cliffs of
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Groucho Invited Back as Trio Teases New Comedy
The piece notes Groucho Marx being urged by Chico and Harpo to return for another film, potentially his third farewell screen appearance. It mentions supporting players like Charles Bickford backing Cary Grant, and references a Massachusetts 120 acre farm profits alongside TV plans in a CBS series with Jack Carson.
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Chico
Harpo
Charles Bickford
Cary Grant
Lucky
Massachusetts
Ick Powell Bo
Lucille Ball
Pople
Mary Lisegeons
Jack Carson
CBS
Deep Waters continues with Robin and Angus aboard
Robin follows Will McPhail to Moose Bay and learns of his death. On the voyage, she confronts Angus McPhail, who blames her, and confronts cold hostility as she seeks conversation and reconciliation. The steamer voyage turns toward Labrador three hours out, leaving Robin awaiting answers from Angus.
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Will McPhail
Moose Bay
Robin Dale
Will
Angus
Robin
Jenkins
Pat Donohoe
McPhail
Mr. Jenkins
Mrs. Freel
Dave
Rimouski
Quebec
Miss’ Dale
Mr. McPhail
Angus McPhail
Jen
Kins
Babe
Betsy
Labrador
Romeo
Pat
Cubs battle to explain season as losses mount
The Chicago Cubs struggle this season with a string of losses despite strong pitching from Passeau Warneke Lee and Derringer. General Manager Jim Gallagher defends Jim Wilson against criticism saying the team retains good spirit and remains hopeful of a pennant push by October despite doubts about sustained improvement.
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Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Jim Gallagher
Gallagher
Jim Wilson
Cub
Wilson
Gallagher - Wilson
Claude Passeau
Lon Warneke
Bill Lee
Paul Derringer
Phillie
Sarazen’s sand iron helped reshape golf scoring history
The article recalls Sarazen donating a heavy flanged sand iron to the USGA hall of fame. He explains the club, designed after fearing a rule change, contributed to his 1932 British Open score and cracked scoring norms by easing bunker play. It notes rounds of 70 69 70 74 totaling 283 and 66 for 288 in the same year.
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United States Golf Association
Gerfe Sarazen
Golf
Hall of Fame
Sarazen
Bobby Jones
Rhubarb Shortcake and Kitchen Tips From Old Texts
A collection of old household hints covers defrosting meat, rhubarb shortcake ideas with warm biscuits, ironing aids with wax, wood siding finishes, grinder cleaning with dry bread, apple lemon slice dessert prep, whipping cream with lemon juice, jelly setting in cold water, linseed oil polish for shine, and mayonnaise consistency for sandwiches.
Admirals Name Derived From Arabic Amiral
The Ad miral title traces to the Arabic amiral meaning commander of. Camel cigarettes are the top ranking brand among Navy Army Marines and Coast Guard personnel per service store sales. Camels serve as a popular gift and can be sent to soldiers in the U S and abroad within postal rules.
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Army
Marines
Coast Guard
U. S
Navy
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