Sonny Tufts plans Boston debut with operatic roots
Sonny Tufts prepares to open Ankles Avelyn in Boston, touring a proud society family and revealing his Yale and opera training. He recalls bands at Yale, study under Tita Schipa, and a shift from screen singer to legit singing while sharing anecdotes of Berklee-like experiences and a Hollywood stint.
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Presidential son-in-law tied to Jefferson and Taylor
A historical note recalls a presidential son-in-law who left the army in 1833 after serving under Jefferson and Davis, then married Zachary Taylor’s daughter, who would later become U.S. president.
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Sponge Vane Oil Stain Application Tips
How to apply oil stain effectively using a flat tight pore sponge. The method reduces brush marks and runs, with square sponge ends ideal for tight corners. Regulate stain amount and placement easily for smoother wood finishes.
From Terror to Stardom Hildegarde Neff Story
Broadway newcomer Hildegarde Neff rose from bombed Berlin to stardom in Silk Stockings with Don Ameche. Born in Ulm, Germany, she survived wartime Berlin, a Russian camp, and years of displacement to become an American citizen and a four room penthouse resident. Her memories of knives, bombs, and a war-torn past frame a cautious optimism about ongoing fame.
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Aunt Het on Sue's Modesty and Vanity
A fragment hints at Sue being judged as modest or vain, with locals wary of proving her worth while noting that few people truly consider her. The tone suggests humorous local observations about character and reputation.
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South Gave Enemy Rope Enough in Bridge Defense
Oswald Jacoby analyzes a bridge hand where South's choice to not force a perfect defense allowed the defense four chances to err. West opened hearts, declarer won with dummy queen, then spades were led. The play continued with diamond and heart maneuvers, but East failed to set up the king of diamonds, allowing West to gain the last entry and complicate the declarer's plan.
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Bridge hand notes reveal a dramatic contract play
In the North South deal Wesb opens two no trump then shifts to clubs. South gains time, cashes clubs, and cashes in on a squeeze with East failing to defend correctly. South makes the contract with an overtrick as East is squeezed, while a different line could have defeated it.
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Exploring Mind Delays for Marriages and Judgment
Psychologist Margaret Brainard notes a three day delay prevented 790 marriage applications in a year in Los Angeles. The piece discusses public notice, perceived marriages, and potential unhappiness. Catholic Digest cites Bible readership among Americans, and a section argues that sheltered youth lack judgment from protected childhood. It promotes a personality development booklet by Dr. E. Wiggam.
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Polk Call Spurs Volunteer State War Effort
President James K. Polk issued a call for 2801 volunteers to fight the Mexican War while Tennessee mustered about 30,000 citizens solemnly aiding the effort. The nickname Volunteer State reflects the large enlistment from Tennessee.
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Animals Across and Down Puzzle Solution Box
A compact list of crossword style clues across and down with numbers and partial words guiding animal, region, foods, and objects. The grid likely centers on common terms like ostrich greddy animal region young salmon consumed approves and many more.
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