General Grunett's wartime lore and talisman tales
In a periodical column, Gen. George Grunett, veteran of the Spanish American War and World War I, is described as a steady, apolitical officer in the Philippines. The piece recalls his superstition laden anecdotes including a four leaf clover and a horseshoe, and notes Nazi leaders and other military figures in a broad, reflective narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Japan
Oceania
George Grunett
Grunett
Philippines
White Haven
Manila
Far East
Philippine
A.E.F
France
Army of Occupation
Germany
Valine Uvel
Friedrich Christiansen
Seyssinquart
Holland
Zeebrugge
Ernst Udet
Frazer’s
Jealousy and truth split a shipboard triangle
On the Venturer George confronts Mary and Richard with a gun after discovering their affair. Mary lies to ease him, but Richard and Mary admit deep feelings for each other. George, tormented by jealousy, collapses as the truth breaks their fragile bonds and sets an irreversible course aboard the ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Mary
Richard
Jarambo
Gilead
Aulgar
Vas
Cap’n Corr
Corkran
Peter
Captain Carr
Joseph Neargood
Fritz Aulgar
Artificial Ear Now a Valuable Aid to Hearing
Dr James W Barton reports that the artificial ear offers a practical hearing aid. The Western Newspaper Union release notes medical progress in prosthetic technology and its potential impact on the deaf community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Barton
Western Newspaper Union
Eyewear and hearing aids discussed as normal options
The column covers growing acceptance of glasses and contact lenses, introduces an artificial eardrum for certain deaf patients, notes noise as a health issue, and cites Dr. Ferguson on noise’s impact on productivity. it ends with reader questions about stomach pain and skin itching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madoleczny-Milhaud
MRE
National Industrial Review
G. H. Ferguson
Ottawa
Public Engineering Division
Stages Screen Radio Highlights New York Screen Stars
The Lady Eve stands out among recent Hollywood releases with Preston Sturges at the helm featuring Henry Fonda and Barbara Stanwyck. Kathryn Grayson debuts in Andy Hardy’s Private Secretary, while Hortense Monath promotes new concert programs and Fritz Blocki nurtures rising radio talent on Your Dream Has Come True.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aramount
Lady Eve
Hollywood
Raymond L. Ditmars
Bronx Zoo
Emma
Zoo
Hortense Monath
NBC Symphony
Europe
America
New Friends of Music
New York
Fritz Blocki
Blocki
Kathryn Grayson
Mickey Rooney In
Andy Hardy
Private
Passage to the Horn Stirs Courage on Deck
George endures coughing as Mary urges rest while the crew nears the Horn. Richard reassures him plans stay on course. They fear fog and icebergs, with lookout methods to detect ice before dark and winds shortening sails at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Mary
Richard
Capra paid for opinion during Meet John Doe production
Frank Capra paid $1,000 for an on-set opinion and used 350 extras to stage two versions of four speeches for Meet John Doe. The radio Henry Aldrich cast shifts from Jackie to Jimmy Lydon as he grows, while Ezra Stone continues Henry on air. England short borrowed by Harry Hopkins and used by Columbia Pictures being releas ed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Capra
John Doe
Gary Cooper
Henry Aldrich
Jackie Cooper
Henry
Jimmy Lydon
Ezra Stone
Beng
England
Harry Hopkins
Columbia Pictures
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Lemuel F. Parton
Consolidated Features
WIN
Shattuck School
Fairbanks
Minn
Army War College
General Staff School
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Herr Hitler
Mons
Diego Ramirez Rocks
Dr. Barton
Virginia Vale
Western
Union
Kathryn
Grayson
Los Angeles
Metro
Louis B. Mayer
Metropolitan Opera
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