New 1940 Chevrolets On Display Saturday
Detroit reports the 1940 Chevrolet line, with three fully refinished series, debuts at the National Automobile Show and Chevrolet dealers. Highlights include longer, wider bodies, a redesigned grille, lower center of gravity, vacuum power shift, helical Syncro-mesh transmission, safer hood access, improved lighting, larger trunks, enhanced rustproofing, and standard bumpering on all models.
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Radio stars and writers shine in 1940s showbiz mix
Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy back on the air amid Hawaii vacation. Carlton Morse keeps five I Love A Mystery episodes weekly while One Man's Family continues. Kate Smith pursues outdoor reporting as a CBS commentator. Bob Knight, a young electrified guitar expert, tops Horace Heidt’s show. Roger Pryor hosts Screen Guild Theatre with Ann Sothern. Anne Thomas shines in Johnny Presents and Friday roistering roles. Dave Elman adds deep sea fishing to Hobby Lobby. William Powell appears on Silver Theatre. Ad copy touts 1940s car models and a girl detective literary tie-in with Nancy’s boyfriend, her father, and the police captain.
Fashion Frock Of The Week In Scotch Plaid Style
The Fashion Frock Of The Week features a Royal Stuart Tartan plaid rayon dress worn by Toby Wing in Hollywood. It showcases dainty waist buttons novelty sleeve pocket long pleats and a patent belt with a clever buckle plus red and green plaid options.
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Down Wyoming Trail and Nancy Drew Feature at Local Theatre
Friday and Saturday October 13 14 present Down the Wyoming Trail a Tex Ritter musical western about a lone gun packer cleaning out rustlers. Also showing Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase fourth Warner Bros entry with Bonita Granville as the juvenile sleuth Carole Keene.
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Thunder Afloat thrilling tugboat navy war epic review
Wallace Beery stars as a tugboat captain who joins the navy to fight in a sea war with subchasers U boats and depth charges. Spectacular underwater and stadium footage at Pasadena Rose Bowl accompany Anita Louise and Dick Foran in a drama filled with action and sports celebrity cameos.
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Dust Be My Destiny heads to limited release in period drama
Warner Bros. Dust Be My Destiny stars John Garfield and Priscilla Lane in a stark social justice melodrama praised for its screenplay and earnest performances. The piece notes the film plays Wednesday and Thursday October 18 19 and features strong message with light romantic touches. A separate obituary reports Mrs. Edward Kott aged 70 died yesterday and funeral details are set for Beckmann's funeral home. Mr Rueben Thiele and infant visit Harper relatives.
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