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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1940

Page

5

Universal and Regal Double Bill At The Palace This Week

Friday through SundayOctober 11 to 14 features Black Diamonds with Richard Arlen and Andy Devine, Young Buffalo Bill with Roy Rogers, Argent ine Nights with the Ritz Brothers and the Andrews Sisters. The Higgins Family comedy Earl of Puddlestone follows Tuesday October 15 with a shipboard party spoof and social escapes.

Universal Richard Arlen Andy Devine Buffalo Bill Roy Rogers Ritz Brothers Andrews Sisters Andrew Sisters Constance Moore George Reeves Pampas Peggy Moran Anne Nagel Julie Duncan Ritzes Higgins Earl of Puddlestone Betty Higgins

Brewers Set 66th Annual Convention in San Antonio

The United States Brewers Association will hold its 66th annual convention in San Antonio October 27 28 29 with about 600 attendees. The Gunter Hotel serves as headquarters as B B McGimsey promotes local planning and invites brewers from coast to coast.

United States Brewers’ Association New York Chicago Los Angeles San Antonio Gunter Hotel B. B. McGimsey San Antonio Brewing Association Texas Brewers’ Institute Rio Grand Shere Texas

Young Buffalo Bill and the New Mexico Survey

Roy Rogers stars as Young Buffalo Bill leading a cavalry survey in New Mexico with Gabby Hayes. Don Regas and his granddaughter Tonia resist government land mapping while Montez schemes to hide a secret gold mine learned from Akuna.

George “Gabby” Hayes Buffalo Bill New Mexico United States Cavalry Gabby Calhoun Spain Don Regas Tonia Montez Akuna Regas Roy Rogers Young Buffalo Bill

San Antonio Then and Now in a Vintage Roundup

A collection contrasts San Antonio’s 300 year heritage with its modern growth. It highlights Missions and landmarks, climate, and military presence at Randolph Field. The piece notes scientific vitamin history, Arvid Elvehjem’s B vitamin work, and a CMA chart detailing vitamin contents in foods.

Lumitimuwo Clie Will Rogers America New Orleans Frisco San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Army Army Air United States New York Randolph Field West Point

Lucky Partners at Niagara Falls Stars Coleman and Rogers

A film comedy with Ronald Coleman and Ginger Rogers as pretend newlyweds who visit Niagara Falls for a strictly impersonal nuptial journey. Ginger’s real engagement adds a comic complication as risible chaos unfolds with Spring Byington and Jack Carson in support.

Ronald Coleman Ginger Rogers Coleman Rogers Niagara Falls Ginger Spring Byington Jack Carson

Willkie Pledges No War If Elected in Rushville

In Rushville Indiana Wendel Willkie tells fellow townsmen he will never lead the United States into a European war and that the U S should aid Great Britain short of war. He emphasizes that short of war means exactly that with no involvement in armed conflict.

Rushville Indiana Wendel Willkie United States Great Britain

Vitamins In Vogue Lets Get The Facts

Vitamins are praised as boosters of vim vigor and vitality with a historic hunt for nourishing substances. The article notes ancient beliefs linking liver to vision and explains vitamin A as a protective nutrient guiding modern nutrition.

Mrs Willkie Next First Lady and Her View of Marriage

The Rushville Indiana Nirarian once advised Edith Wilk to marry Wendell Willkie. She recalls his steadfast rise from a blizzard delayed wedding January 14 1918 to a nominee for president and asserts she will adapt to support him. She believes a wife should adjust to her husband and help him pursue his aims.

Rushville Indiana Mary Sleeth Edith Wilk Wendell L. Willkie Wendell Willkie France

Portrait of Mrs Willkie in Private Life and Home

International News photo depicts Mrs Wendell Willkie described as friendly and warm with a practical reserve. She guards her husband’s interests, has not spoken publicly, and focuses on family life with son Philip, 20, and their New York home filled with books. The piece notes her nickname Billy and a Washington address at 3600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Philip New York City Billy Wendell Willkie Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D. C

Navy touts rapid promotion amid expansion

The article explains a policy granting faster permanent appointments and shorter training at Naval Training Stations during the present expansion. Promotions advance from eight to six weeks training and enlistment timing is eased by vacancies. The changes rely on supply and demand and apply to new and existing sailors while vacancies last.

Navy

16 000 000 Americans Enjoy Ten Pin Games

Bowling officials forecast a record year as 16 000 000 Americans participate in tenpin bowling. 800 000 men hold ABC sanction, 80 000 women in WIBC leagues, with teens joining high school leagues. Learn to Bowl week runs October 14 19 and the Red Crown Open Carnival offers 50 000 in prizes starting October 12.

Chicago Ill Brunswick-Balke-Callender Company A.B.C American Bowling Congress International Bowling Congress Elmer H. Baumgarten Pittsburgh ABC Sie

Navy Cuts Promotion Service Time for Enlisted Men

Navy announces reductions in required service for promotions affecting all ratings. Lieutenant Commander W V Michaux states average time to advancement drops about 30 percent, enabling faster ascent to higher ranks. Separately, Red Crown Carnival bowling events spawn $5,000 prize pools and kickoff on October 12, with gender participation open to men and women.

W. V. Michaux U. S. Navy South Texas Boston Navy

Honey Pecner Rendezvous at Niagara Falls

The internationally famous Honey Pecner headlines a rendezvous event near Niagara Falls drawing tour crowds and press interest, highlighting Pecner’s global renown and the spectacle at the falls.

Rendezvous

Sightseeing From A Submarine

Night submerged observers at submarine eye ports can see a bright rainbow like comet from bow lights. The effect comes from tropical sea phosphorescent particles and water pressure. Notable firsts include Princeton Monitor Holland Delaware Langley and ZR-1 in US Navy history.

United States Navy U.S.S. Princeton U.S.S. Monitor Us.s. Holland U.S.S. Delaware U.S.S. Langley

The Week Fashion Frock Steals Spotlight For Winter Wardrobe

Fashion notes say woolen dresses rise in popularity for day, evening or sports wear this winter. The featured frock uses a crayon dyed wool blend with light texture, draped neckline details, belt pleats, and back self tie. Patricia Ellis stars in blue and red color variants.

Patricia Ellis

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