Young Widder Brown Heads to Entombment on NBC
William Ewald reports that the long running radio soap Young Widder Brown ends this Friday after 18 years of trials and triumphs. George Ansbro recalls the show's history and the characters while noting the era of old soaps fading as new shorter formats emerge.
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United Press
New York
Widder Brown
Widder
NBC
Portia
Ellan Brown
George Ansbro
Ansbro
Mrs. Wiggs
Amanda
Honeymoon Hill
ABC
Ellen Brown
Richard Widmark
Edmund O'Brien
Frank Lovejoy
TV and Radio Schedule Highlighting Cartoon Lineup and Shows
Wednesday June 27 features test patterns and a lineup including Looney Tunes Mickey Mouse and Ray Mill programs plus Fashion and theater segments. Thursday June 28 continues with detailed time slots for cartoons news and dramas ending with News and Sign Off.
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Ray Mill
Birdie Cartoon Club
Mickey Mouse Little Rascals
Disneyland
Paul Burton
Famous Playhouse Fights Yesterdays
Newsrell City
Frank Edwards
Hollywood Movies
Starlight Theater News
Famous Playhouse
Ford Theater
Starlight Theater
Hoosier Hoedown and Local Radio Highlights
Radio program notes from WBTO radio on June 28 feature Indiana weather and news updates. The schedule lists music segments including Western Swing Time and Rhythm Ranch with community programs from Linton daily sources.
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Circle
Arrow Ranch Hands News Musical Clock Assembly of God
Rbershop
Musiculletin Board
Hoosier Hoedown
Indiana News and Weather
Daly
Lost and Found
Farmer's Trading Post Grain Markets
Linton Daily Citizen News
Linton Church of Christ
Rhythm Ranch
School of Sky
Voice of Truth Club
TV Listings Daily Schedule Capitalizing on 1950s Shows
June 28 television guide lists Garry Moore Arthur Godfrey and Johnny Carson programs. CBS News Stand Up and Be Counted and The Big Payoff anchor early evening, with matinees and weather segments throughout. Several classic programs such as My Little Margie I’ve Got a Secret and Superman appear alongside news and sports segments.
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People’s Choice
Ford Theater
TV News
Roundup
Late Weather
Huddle
Margie
Garry Moore
Arthur Godfrey
CBS News
Johnny Carson
Rexall Manager Attends National Christmas Show
Earl Roush of the Hamilton Rexall store returned from Indianapolis after previewing Rexall Christmas merchandise set for nationwide rollout. He predicted Christmas 1956 will be a joyful season and noted 47 similar showings will be held across the country.
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Earl Roush
Hamilton Rexall
Indianapolis
Rexall
Roush
Mrs Arthur Grass Admitted for Minor Surgery
Mrs. Arthur M. Grass of Linton has been admitted to Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes for minor surgery.
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Arthur M. Grass of
Linton
Good Samaritan Hospital
Vincennes
Sullivan Holds Off Allen in Sunday TV Ratings
Ed Sullivan resisted Steve Allen's challenge as Sullivan's 60 minute CBS program drew a 24.6 Trendex rating while Allen's NBC debut in early evening variety scored 13.3. Sullivan's show featured Kate Smith Teresa Brewer and Harry Belafonte with many brief walk ons.
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New York
Ed Sullivan
Steve Allen
Sullivan
CBS TV
NBCTV
Allen
Kate Smith
Teresa Brewer
Harry Belafonte
Sammy Davis Jr
Kim Novak
Vin
Price Cox Clark Lead Cast in Brief Hit Parade
Cent Price Wally Cox Dane Clark headline a brief film segment with Jerry Lewis and Bob Hope delivering quick comic bits.
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Cent Price
Wally Cox
Dane Clark
Jerry Lewis
Bob Hope
Ruth’s Fashion Shop Ad Highlights Summer Wear
Op Ruth's Fashion Shop promotes play clothes including shorts halters skirts blouses and crazy pants for warm weather. The ad emphasizes affordable styles and seasonal selections.
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Ruth
All Kinds Picnic Supplies Carl Roach Howe
Local seller Carl Roach advertises a selection of picnic gear in Howe across from the post office. The notice highlights variety and proximity, inviting shoppers to visit for supplies.
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Carl Roach
Howe
Postoffice
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Wm Ally
RPR
Pyerre
Colgate
Hepatica
LOOK + POST
Farm Journal
Progressive Farmer
Cara Nome
Pirse
Eastman
Razor
William Ewald
South Main
Ind
WITV
WBTO
WTHI
Telia Sil
Marsal
Mike Ramar
Doug Edwards
Nancee South
Gildersleeve
Warner Brothers Presents
Gaeta
Arouw Uw
China Smith
Norge Sales & Service
Wright Brothers
N. Main St
Ed Sullvan
Sargent
Humphreys Lumber Co
Dugger
Max Pirtle
Flatties
Pinnick Shoe Store
Theal
Wizard
Western Auto Associate Store
Bob Gillan
Mei
P. N. Hirsch CO
Wreer
Hixson & Sahm
Luxton Feed Mill
Graham Farm Feeds
Weathers Jewelry Store
Elson
Lester Packing CO
OTHOR
Bunch Cities
N. E
11Th St. N. W. Ph
Dick Stayton
Rhodenbeck Bros
RICE
N.W
Formica
Dollis
Bill’s Cycle & Toy Store
G. C. Murphy Co
Briggs
BUICK
Briggs’ Buick
W. Vincennes Street
GID Marquart
Ken
Philco
NEW Home Furnishing Company
W. Vincennes
Terre Haute
Yabash
Terre Haute, Indiana
Furniture
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