Radio stars and stage stars in 1940s era programming
A survey of radio and film industry figures including Rosemary, Betty Winkler, Ella Raines, Claudette Colbert, Gary Cooper, Sonja Denié, Loretta Young, Edward G Robinson, Joan Bennett, George Trent, John Charles Thomas, Rosalind Russell, Arthur Shields, Barry Fitzgerald, Ted Malone, and John Baker. Notes on NBC and Mutual programs, premieres, and the first camera record of a wounded soldier’s journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudette Colbert
Gary Cooper
Sonja Dénie
Loretta Young
Edward G. Robinson
Joan Bennett
George Trent
International Pictures
John Charles Thomas
NBC
Rosalind Russell
Arthur Shields
Barry Fitzgerald
Barry
Abby Players
NBC to broadcast comprehensive election night program
NBC will present the most comprehensive radio program of returns news and commentary for election night November 7. Jim Thorpe, the famous athlete and actor, is noted for a role with Warner Bros in San Antonio. Also mentioned are singing events by Kate Smith and a young performer Lorna Lynn with a sketch titled The Mod Russian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NBC
Jim Thorpe
Sporld
Warner Bros
San Antonio
Kate Smith
Lorna Lynn
Java and Broome Flight of the 17th Pursuit Group Forts
Lieutenant Colonel Frank Kurtz recalls the Philippines days of the 17th Pursuit Group. After Dutch allies evacuate and Java falls, a perilous retreat across Java ends with a last Fortress and a perilous flight to Australia, reaching Broome under a rising moon. The narrative honors Anamaet and the Dutch pilots who fought beside them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kurtz
Philippines
Australia
Java
Java Sea
Houston
Sgt
Warrenfeltz
Frank
van Oeyen
Gnoro
Surabaya
Jack Dale
Jack
17Th Pursuit Group
Anamaet J
Jockstrap
Vandevanter
Madiun Field
Jockstrap Field
Anamaet
Malang
Bill Bohnaker
Eddie Green
Bill
Eddie
Broome
Malang Field
Cardinals Glory and War Time Stars Highlight 1940s Echoes
Billy Southworth recalls St Louis Cardinals pennant runs from 1926 to current wartime era. He cites eight flags and four World Series titles since 1926, notes Yankee power with Ruth Gehrig and others, and credits Cardinals with talent and spirit. He points to returning players after the war and youth as future strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Southworth
Cardinals
St. Louis
Redbirds
Rogers Hornsby
Southworth
Billy
Yankees
Babe Ruth
Lou Gehrig
Ruth
Gehrig
Dickey
Ruffing
Gordon
Hornsby
Frisch
Deans
Pepper Martin
Terry Moore
Medwick
Marion
Coopers
Leu Warneke
Cardinal
Dizzy Dean
Redbird
Moore
Slaughter
Johnny Beazley
Howie Pollet
Brazil
Smart Curtain Ideas From Mrs Spears Make Your Own Curtains
Homemakers learn to use power machines and attachments to sew frilled curtains dress tableskirts and bed valances. The booklet MAKE YOUR OWN CURTAINS by Mrs Spears offers 32 pages of curtain and drapery ideas with step by step directions and measuring tips.
Series Highlights From World Series Past and College Football Backs
Southworth recalls landmark moments from baseball world series history 1905 through later decades highlighting Christy Mathewson Grover Alexander Babe Ruth Harry Hooper and Bill Dickey. The piece also notes debates on college football’s greatest backfield star mentioning Rip Miller Buzz Berries George Gipp and Jim Thorpe with limited firsthand experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southworth
Christy Mathewson
The
Athletics
Matty
Cardinals
Grover Alexander
Pete
Tony Lazzeri
Babe Ruth
Root
Cubs
Harry Hooper
Larry Doyle
Red Sox
Hooper
Bill Dickey
Mort Cooper
Rip Miller
Notre Dame
Navy
Buzz Berries
Rip
George Gipp
Notre. Dame
Jim.Thorpe
Carlisle
Practical Housekeeping Tips from the Home Desk
Readers receive simple sewing and ironing advice. Sew a strong fabric inside cuff backs to avoid frayed edges. Add epsom salts to starch to stiffen collars. Allow space between garments in the closet to preserve press and prevent stringy appearance.
Zip repair tip using a safety pin
When a zip end is missing, insert a tiny safety pin as a temporary stop. Wind thread around the pin to conceal and secure the opening, creating a quick improvised fix.
Shoe Trees For Drying Wool Socks To Prevent Shrinking
Shoe trees may be used in drying wool socks or stockings to prevent them from shrinking.
Seabees Use Bottles to Insulate Pacific Lines
In the South Pacific the Seabees employ thousands of soft drink bottles as insulating material for telephone and electrical lines, turning refuse into practical wartime infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seabees
South Pacific
Also Mentioned on This Page
Virginia V
Western Newsp
Union
Eldine Carrington
Rosemary
Betty Winkler
Betty
Chicago
New York
Eing
Laurel Reath
Ella Raines
University of Washington
Hollywood
Ella
RKO
Tmne
France
United States
Ted Malone
Malone
Mutual
Steel Horizons
Cinderella
Metropolitan Opera
John Baker
Air Corps
Major Fisher
Grantland Rice
By Ruth Wyeth Spears
Ruffler
Hemmer
Ruth Wyeth Spears
Bedford Hills
Nicaragua
U. S
Dewey
Bfgoodrich
Clarion
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