My Gal Sal star Rita performs in 20th Century Fox film
Rita Hayworth appears as a glamorous number one red head in the Technicolor musical My Gal Sal at the Saenger Theater starring Victor Mature Sutton and Carole Landis. The era’s lavish production showcases song, dance and fashion with Irving Cummings directing a brisk, glossy piece.
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Amere
Erica
Ritath
Apmce
20Th Century-Fox
Gal
Saenger Theater
Suntarred
Victor Mature
Sutton
Carole Landis
Rita
Dresser
E Dresser
Wabash
Irving Cummings
Robert
James Gleason
Phil Shlaker
Catleit
Mona Maris Orth
Foducers
Portrait of General John Grover Worth in Marine Corps History
A features profile traces General John Grover Worth's career from a clerkship to command amid Wake Island and Midway lore. It notes his rare rise to command three stars, his rifle team prowess, multiple decorations, and a long arc from early enlistment to top Marine leadership, including witness accounts of his pipe routine and desk tools.
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John Grover Fe Worth
Thomas Mb
U. S. “Corps
U.S
Ohe
Washington
Navy
Legion of Hon
Famarine
Pekin
Qrine Corps
No. 1 Marine
U. S
Red Cross First Aid Course Begins Here Thursday
The Standard Red Cross first aid course opened at the armory with Dr. L. W. Harrell teaching. About twenty five students enrolled and will meet three nights weekly from seven to ten oclock for twenty hours earning certificates. An advanced ten hour course will start Tuesday June 2. Rotary Club and Wesleyan Guild meet at Broadway Hotel at 12 15 p.m. First Methodist church gathers with Mrs Douglas Regan at 7 30 p.m.
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Red Cross
Armory
L. W. Harrell
Rotary Club
Broadway Hotel
Wesleyan Guild
The
First Methodist Church
Broadway
Wesleyan Guild of
Douglas Regan
Texarkana Society and Church Activities Update
Social notes list Mrs. D. K. Bemis and children as Thursday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Pope Briley in Texarkana. Several students travel home for summer from Arkansas colleges. Local clergy report Sunday services across First Baptist, First Presbyterian, First Methodist, and Christian churches, with joint Men’s Bible classes planned at the Presbyterian church on Sunday at 10:00.
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D. K. Bemis
Jessica and
Knox
Frank Tuberville
Toxarkany
Jennie Mildred McRae
Lindenwood College
St. Charles
Missouri
D. L. McRae
William Buchanan
Kansas City
Little Rock
Presbyterian Church
Methodist
Presbyterian, Baptist and
Christan
Circle meetings across churches on Monday
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist plans four circles led by Mrs Ge Bowmen at 2:20 and three at 2:30 with Mrs John A Davis Mrs W C Woosley and Mrs Jim Yancey. Josephine Scaggs and Dorthury Garrett circles at First Baptist meet with Mrs I Wortham at 2:30. Ann Bagby Circle with Mrs W N Munn at 2:30. Woman's Auxiliary at First Presbyterian meets in two circles led by Mrs Tom Bemis and Mrs Gus at 4:00 p.m.
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Woman's Society of Christian Service
The
First Methodist Church
Josephine Scaggs
Dorthury Garrett
First Baptist Church
I. Wortham
Ann Bagby
W. N. Munn
First Presbyterian Church
Tom Bemis
Gus
Substitute for Tea Is Mate In U S Market Fight
Buenos Aires reports that Washington seeks a tea substitute spurring mate producers in Argentina and Brazil to push South America’s famous beverage in the United States. War in the Pacific has cut Orient tea supplies, opening a new market for mate though campaigners face import and acceptance hurdles.
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J. F. McEvoy
Wide World
Buenos Aires
Washington
United States
South America
Orient
Pacific
Argentina
Brazil
Paraguay’s mate tea spreads from desert to grocery shelf
In a historical note, mate or mate tea from Hex Paraguay guainensis is described as a daily staple across Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Chile. The drink, once chiefly medicinal, travels beyond pharmacies toward mainstream consumption in the Americas. It is prepared by steeping leaves in hot water, served hot, and culturally enjoyed in a gourd with a metal straw.
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Ing
United States
Paraguay
Brazil
Argentina
Arentina
Uruguay
Chile
War Board Urges Arkansas Farmers to Plant Peanuts for Oil
J N Martindale chairman Hempstead County War Board says the nation may face a vegetable oil shortage without a million extra pounds this year. Arkansas should plant 95 000 acres of peanuts, 90 000 for oil, to boost supplies for war needs and reduce enemy reliance.
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Arkansas
Arkansas Usda War Board
J. N. Martindale
Hempstead County
Usda War Board
War Board
Far East
Japan
War Production Board
Strip Shows Have Slipped By Margie Hart to Hollywood
Margie Hart leaves burlesque after New York mayor shuts burlesque houses and seeks a film career. The Missouri farm girl rose from Chicago chorus line to headline the stage, considering movies once before but wary of on camera kisses.
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Adelaide Kerr
Wide World
New York
Margie Hart
Hollywood
Margie
Shead
Missouri
Chicago
Bombula’s Nutrition Described By Medical Testimony
Medical testimony notes mate contains vitamins A and B and that its stimulant effect stems from miatein, which corresponds to caffeine. The report labels the substance bombula in connection with the description.
Rationing Off Continued From Page One
Interim rationing remains uncertain in impact through July amid threats of cracking down on card holders. Officials expect tightened controls on claims and policing of needs as the system tests itself. Automotive statisticians predict 0.5 to 1 million fewer cars on the road by mid-summer.
Burlesque Stars Pivot to New Careers After Ban
The piece traces Margie, Ant Corio, Gypsy Rose Lee and others moving from burlesque to film, theatre, writing and beauty work after New York mayor LaGuardia bans burlesque. It notes Gypsy Rose Lee’s publishing, Margie’s move to New York, and hopes that striptease survives via other venues despite the ban.
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Margie
New York
Gypsy Rose Lee
Kansas City
Gypsy
Star and Garrie
Music Box
Carol Lord
Jessica Rogers
Minky
Manhattan
Roxanne
Red Buttons
Uncle Sam
Valerie Parks
Urlesque
Hollywood Sets Face War Cost Limits and Resource Tricks
Hollywood adjusts to a five thousand dollar per new material limit set by the War Production Board. Labor costs and older material are excluded, prompting use of painted cloth and reusable wood to salvage grand hospital sets for Great Without Glory. Studios trim crane work, rely on miniatures, and rethink construction while preserving realism.
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Robbin
Hollywood
Glamour Factory
War Production Board
Prestan Sturges
William Morton
Boston
Joel McCrea
Harry Carey
Belasco
Green
Gasoline Rationing Seen Tightening Into War Needs
The piece suggests gasoline stocks could drop by as much as five million barrels by fall due to rubber shortages and rationing. It notes partial success of rationing and driver efforts to cut mileage, warning broader rationing of other products may follow if wartime needs demand it, forcing fixes in the gasoline rationing system.
National League shifts to power hitting in 1940s style
Wide World Sports notes the Dodgers lead the league with strong offense and pitching, matching the Giants’ bombing force. Pirates add power via trades as Frisch builds a rising, youthful lineup. Braves cutting home plate distance spurs homers. Cincinnati and Pittsburgh vary in defense and depth as the season starts.
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Dillon Graham
Wide World Sports
New York
Dodgers
Yankees
Bill McKeehnie
Cincinnati
Boston
Braves
Giants
Pirates
Duracher
Brooklyn
Dodger
Ellen
Joop
Durncher
Babe Ruth
Pittsburghers
Roalies
Frankie Frisch
Pittsburgh
Pete Cosearart
Jim Wakedell
Luke Hamlin
Babe Phelps
Dan Kers
Sar Martin
Cincinmati
Vince DiMuggio
Ken Jungles
Brade
Cleveland
John Lancing
Henry Gornicki
Cardinals
al Lopez
Elpie Fletcher
Frisch
de Meta
Tor Allan
Gugine
Sinndee
Gall Montre
Pomel
Hollywacgh
College Gifts Offer Hands On Farm Experience
College officials extend a practical education to coeds by teaching sheep herding tractor and horse driving skills. Rancher Shepard notes even a girl not inclined to herd sheep can still assist in other farm tasks.
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Shepard
One Man Track Team: J R Callahan for Tech
Lubbock notes a versatile Texas Tech athlete J R Callahan described as a workhorse. He competes in discus and shot put, pole vaults, and runs the 100 and 440 yard dashes plus the mile relay at every meet.
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Lubbock
Sohoomore
J. R. Callahan
Texas Tech
Callahan
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