Hollywood Headlines and Stars in Turbulent Times
Jimmie Fidler reflects on premium promotions in Atlantic coast theaters and a drive to curb production costs. Loretta Young helps heroine Virginia Paris rise, Lupe Velez’s tragedy prompts caution, and Life Magazine faces critics over MacDonald reviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Atlantic Seaboard
John
Jane
Loretta Young
Virginia Paris
Miss Young
Behal
Hollywood Canteen
Miss Paris
Loretta
Christmas Sermon on Earthward Glory and War
A holiday meditation contrasts heavenly peace with on earth conflict as voices of angels and a narrator imagine carols echoing over cities torn by war. The piece recalls the first Christmas shepherds and questions whether humanity can honor peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Rome
Tokyo
Monroe
Bethlehem
Earth
Heaven
Caesar Augustus
Cyrenius
Syria
Joseph
Galilee
Nazareth
Judea
David
Mary
Christ the Lord
God
Christmas in War Time and the Nativity Story Return
The piece contrasts wartime hardship with Christmas hope. It recalls the Nativity story and urges turning from battle toward Bethlehem and the Christ legend. It notes Europe victory, soldiers returning to school, and France seeking a voice with the Big Three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
France
Germany
de Gaulle
Joe
Dance Music Tastes Across America in The American Scene
The writer observes diverse dance music tastes in hotels and ballrooms from New York to Los Angeles. He notes slow versus fast tempos reflect leader preference, praises Guy Lombardo, Vaughn Monroe, and Bob Grant, and lists bands and cities that have shaped American dance music. He expects future war era innovations from Europe and broader inspiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Guy Lombardo
Roosevelt Hotel
Guy
Lombardo
Guy Lambuardo
The
Roosevelt
Walter Perner
Perner
Penner
Vaughn Monroe
Commodore Hotel
Vaughn
Mr. Lombardo
St. Vitus
Bob Grant
Plaza Hotel
Hildegarde
New York
Boston
Jacksonville
Miami
Atlanta
New Orleans
Dallas
Fort Worth
Kansas City
Memphis
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Denver
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Salt Lake City
Coon-Saunders
Muehlebach Grill
Joe Reichmann
Peabody
Tenn
Abe Lyman
Copacabana
Ted Lewis
Meyer Davis
St. Regis
Xavier Cugat
Waldorf
Ray Noble
Rainbow Room
Henry Busse
St. Francis
Gus Arnheim
Ambassador
Eddie Duchin
Europe
Christmas to New Year meditation on life and teaching
The lesson reflects on the gap between Christmas and New Year as a chance to focus on Jesus teachings rather than exact dates. It argues that understanding His example and message brings salvation, while outward facts about His birth are less essential. The piece urges thoughtful reflection as the year ends.
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Christ
Jesus
Postwar planning failures cited in Senate War Contracts report
Washington report by Peter Edson outlines a scathing Senate Military Affairs sub committee appraisal of postwar policy. It faults Congress for neglecting a coherent postwar economy and criticizes bills like the GI Bill and war mobilization measures as insufficient. The piece notes ongoing tax planning work and the need for centralized executive foresight as the 79th Congress approaches.
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Senate
Seventy-Eighth Congress
Murray
Truman
Revercomb
Congress
Toth Congress
George
Meyer Jacobstein
Brookings Institution
W. M. Colmer
House
Hearmes
Chicago
Marion B. Folsom
War Notebook from Hal Boste in Belgium Village
In a Belgian village on December 19 the sounds of German guns rise from distant hills as wounded soldiers are moved through a hospital room turned ward. A major and a nurse prepare charts and beds, fearing a German breakthrough that could trap them with convalescents and scarce medical supplies.
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Belgium
Cote
The
Mars
Germars
New Year Reflections on Time Faith and Eternal Life
The piece muses on the contrast between calendar time and inner life as a new year arrives. It cites Psalm and Paul to urge steadfast labor in the Lord, noting resurrection as assurance and stressing building on a true foundation rather than perishables. It invites readers to seek God and eternal life as a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Corinthians
Forasnuch
Christ Wood
Hay
Stubble
God
Masonic Lodge Holds Election At Graham Surghno Lodge
Graham Surghno lodge No. 383 F and A M elects F W Allison as worshipful master and places William Mintz S W Raby J S Washburn Henry Haas J R Humble A C Warner L W Kencke J R White T W Ware P M Hinton A M Kite as officers. Election occurred December 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Surghno
A. M
F. W. Allison
William Mintz
S. W. Raby
Junio
J. 5. Washburn
Henry Haas
J. R. Humble
A. C. Warner
L. W. Kencke
J. R. White
T. W. Ware
Tyler
P. M. Hinton
A. M. Kite
Stewards
Sunday Radio Schedule Highlights and Programs
A scanned early broadcast grid lists morning to late evening radio programs. Items include The Jubileires Sacred Heart Program The Voice of Prophecy Ingleside Baptist Church and World News Today with multiple musical acts and religious services scheduled alongside news reports and entertainment features.
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Treasury Salute
Sacred Heart
Church of Christ
the Voice of Prophecy
Ingleside Baptist Church
Warren Bweeney
The
Blue Jacket Choir
Lutherean Laymen’s League
Cheries Collingwood
World News Today
CBS
Olin Downes
N_ Y
Philharmonic Symphony
Nelson Eddy
Family Hour
President Roosevelt
Wittem
Shirer
Mc Dene
Harriett
Panny Brice
Kate Smith
Blondie
Bob Trout
the News
Radio Reader's Digest
Biar Theater
We the People
News of the World
New Years Eve Watch Party At Selman Field Dance
A festive holiday dance hosted at Selman Field invites all WINGS WACs and service members. Sgt Joe Iorio and his orchestra will perform while attendees wear formal dress and enjoy seasonally themed favors, serpentine and confetti for a gay gala.
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Joe Lorio
Selman Field Orchestra
WINGS
WACS
Knights of Columbus Open House in Monroe
The Monroe Council No. 1397 Knights of Columbus invites members and families to an open house today at 3 p m at the council hall corner Wood and Hart streets. A social meeting honoring new members received on December 10 was held last Thursday with a large group. The council extends holiday wishes to members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Council
Knights of Columbus
Wood and
Hart Streets
Wootwhedders and World Concerts Across Time
The page lists a music and events roundup featuring bands, orchestras, and entertainers from 1936 including George Hyekt, Charlete Greenwood, and Charlie Spivek. It catalogs concerts, revues, and dance bands such as the Roosevelt era acts, with notes on venues like Rosereeé Ballroom and Midnight Mase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susdaay
The
Christmes Cercle
Catholic Church
Jen B Kennedy
George Hyekt
Chariette Greenwood
Mary Semel
President Roosevelt
Charile Spivek
Redie Hel Co
Pame
Drew Pearcen
den Gardier
Tiv
Junie Deverit
Joe & Brews
Weller Winckel
Jimmy Pitter Aymand
Miley Oo
Mutica Merus Wis Vyenas
Orient
Rosereeé Ballroom
Xeas Capea
Mine
KNOE Radio Schedule Summary for Boone County News
A fragmented listing of radio programs and times including music, religious services, and variety features. Notable items mention organ performances, string quartets, patriotic programs, and church services, with several program titles and clock times scattered throughout.
Bible Thought Fragment
Fragmentary OCR text citing Ezekiel 17 24 with garbled phrases about trees and divine judgment. References to grace fortune and fate appear, followed by unclear words and names. No coherent event or report present.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jimmie Fidler
Lupe Velez
America
Life Magazine
Jeanette MacDonald
Chicago Grand Opera Company
Miss MacDonald
Life
Greer Garson
MGM
Metro
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Charles
Driscoll
Reg
U & Patent Office
Gabriel
McNeusht Syndicate
I. C. Brenner
Peter
William E. Gilroy
D. D
Washington
Peter Edson
Monroe Morning World
Hal Boste
Hillo
Masonic Lodge
K. OF
Knoe
George Crook
Boone County
World News
Fis
the Eternal Light
Bone
Carolpn Gilbert
Baptist Church
Reochtel
Chiesge
Tate
Pashiona
Neve
Dorothy Rots
Pienist
Army
General Motors
Danerel Hestors
Monroe Police Quartet
Jack Benny
Dickens
Santa Claus
Tory
Helen Trauber
Episcopal Church
Bible Thought
Ezekiel
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