White House Diplomatic Reception Lights Up Washington
Washington observers describe the No. 1 social event as the White House diplomatic reception. Ambassadors in uniform led by aides entered via the oval red room while the cabinet procession began at 9 p.m. President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt greeted guests in the blue room. Frau Dieckhoff was absent. The Hungarian minister John Pelenyi drew praise for his ornate uniform as guests mingled with cakes and drinks before 11:30 p.m.
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Recall Helium Bottles Sent to Germany
Houston and port observers report 200 empty steel helium bottles were recalled from a Nazi freighter Idarwald bound for Germany. The nonflammable gas was intended for lighter-than-air craft, signaling U S reluctance to supply Germany with helium for airships after the Hindenburg disaster.
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Germany
United States
Toyland Tale of the Mean Queen and the Ermine Helpers
The tale follows Hulda and the ermine family as they hide from the mean Queen in Toyland. Santa aids, while Mr. Ermine coaches Hulda to spin massive rope from oak roots using her magic needle. The Queen’s escape plan hinges on finding and punishing sleeping soldiers. tomorrow promises the Queen’s mistake.
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TODAY S CROSS WORD PUZZLE CLUES LIST
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Shirley Temple Leads Cast in Bright Comedy Musical
Shirley Temple stars in a light comedy with Charles Farrell Bill Robinson Joan Davis Bert Lahr and Amanda Duff. The plot follows Shirleys family in a slum clearance scheme with a basement benefit show to aid Uncle Sam. Shorts include Mickey Mouse cartoon and news. Bozo the police dog is missing from 607 Louisiana St and a reward is offered for his return.
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Joan Davis
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Samuel Henshaw
Bennie Bartlett
Amanda
Henshaw
Bozo
Johnny Campbell
Louisiana Street
Return of the Monarchy Divides Franco Loyalists at Frontier
At Hendaye on the Spanish frontier, factions split over Franco’s decree granting Alfonso XIII full civil rights. Some see it as a step toward restoring the Bourbon line, others view it as a temporary move with no immediate royal return. Rumors of a Rome mission to discuss Don Juan’s candidacy circulate amid uncertainty.
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Spring Dance Becomes Comedy Film Spring Madness at Granada
The Granada now shows Spring Madness an adaptation of Philip Barry's Spring Dance by KU Dramatic Club. Maureen O Sull ivan stars as a New England student in love with a Harvard man Lew Ayres whose engagement to her wobbles as financial troubles surface. Burgess Meredith plays The Lippencott with Ruth Hussey Ann Morriss and Joyce Compton in supporting roles.
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Lew Ayres
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Winterset
Miss O’sullivan
Ruth Hussey
Ann Morriss
Joyce Compton
Baker Holiday Vacation Opens Baldwin Dec 16
Baker university students and faculty receive two weeks and two days for the 81st Christmas recess. The vacation began today and will run until January 3.
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Statue Faker Unmasked Venus Model Named in France
Anna Strudinka, Polish waitress, is officially identified as the model for the Venus of the Tur nip Patch statue, which experts now deem a modern hoax by Francesco Cremonse a 31 year old Italian sculptor who buried the carved marble work after hacking its limbs and nose to fake antiquity. Jean Thieller, the Beaux Arts Institute observer who sparked the controversy, admits his error.
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Saint Etienne
Statue buried by artist reappears with disputed provenance
Cremonse claims he buried a statue to revive interest and profit, offering eye fragments, marble bill, and the model as proof. Experts defend it as Neo Attican, citing Carara marble export bans. Jean Genon withholds pieces, while tourists visit his farm to view the statue missing nose, arm, and leg.
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Italy
Jean Genon
Gonon
Lincoln School Christmas Program Presented In Pictures
The Lincoln school held its Christmas program this forenoon featuring readings by Dottie Howard and Mayetta McKissack. It included tableaux of the nativity with students Everett Hultz Lionel Taylor and others, carols and tableaux sections from grades 1 to 6 and kindergarten.
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Dottie Howard
Mayetta McKissack
Gruber
Marvin Ball
Marcel Forest
Everett Hultz
Lionel Taylor
Raffle Miller
Herbert Nelson
Bethlehem
Redner
Evelyn Lee
Earl Nelson
Virgin Mary
Janice Scott
Joseph
John Wesley Shepard
Gasper
Darrell Holt, Jr
Balthazar
Roger Ingard
Melchior
Harold C. Shepard
Martin Luther
Child Jesus
Christmas Tree Event At Plymouth Church Saturday Night
The junior department of Plymouth Congregational church will hold a Christmas tree event Saturday at 7 o'clock in the parish house, announced today.
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Plymouth Congregational Church
Duet and Choir Christmas Selections By Grade Levels
Grade 3 includes Christmas Carol selections in English from Lucy Wessall and A Thomas with Eleanor Black and Warren Wilson. Grade 4 features Father Christmas in German and The First Noel in French. Grade 5 presents Deck the Halls in Welsh and Grade 3 offers Good King Wenceslaus in English. Choral reading A Visit From St Nicholas and primary Ring Out Sweet Bells are listed with Recessional Hark the Herald Angels Sing by Mendelssohn.
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Eleanor Black
Warren Wilson
Wessall
Kolyada
Father Christmas
King Wenceslaus
St. Nicholas
Clement C. Moore
The
Herald Angels
Mendelssohn
Pleasant Grove Students Stage One Act at Co-Op
Pleasant Grove school pupils presented the one act play New Girl in Town at the Co-Operative club meeting in the Colonial tearoom. Cast listed includes Billy Daggett Alice Howard Thelma Winchell Darlene Dailey Russell Wible and Noah Eberhart directed by Mrs T A Griffiths. Announcement was made of the county farm residents Christmas party to be held Sunday with gifts distributed Glenn Moody in charge.
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Billy Daggett
Alice Howard
Thelma Winchell
Darlene Dailey
Russell Wible
Noah Eberhart
T. A. Griffiths
Glenn Moody
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