Eleanor Roosevelt Urges Civilian Defense Pledge at White House
Eleanor Roosevelt describes civilian defense week, urges White House staff and families to sign the pledge, and notes using leftovers for a farm cooperative. She cites rising food costs, plans a nutrition correspondence course, and recounts a rainy Hudson visit with Mackenzie King, Princess Juliana, and Vassar guests.
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White House
Wool and Fur Comb in Fashion Alto with Opossum
American designers showcase wool and fur ensembles featuring opossum fur integrated with colorful wools. The showcased outfits include three piece suits with opossum capes and matched hats, emphasizing bold color, craftsmanship, and all American materials for daytime and evening wear.
Crocheting Takes Center Stage in Gay Fashion Scene
Crocheting rises to fashion prestige with designers using long gloves, crocheted pockets, hats, scarfs, and head coverings. Garments feature crocheted flowers, ruffles, and monogrammed pockets, highlighting new artistry and bold color in this season's crochet trend.
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Charmae Ue
Silk Jersey Dinner Gown with Silk Jersey and Turban
A charming dinner gown features sun tan beige blouse and black jersey skirt with a draped long silhouette and dolman sleeves. The ensemble includes a black cire felt turban with sheer lace veiling and gold-buttoned blouse details.
Radio Stages Screenradio Blind Items on Film Stars
Virginia Vale reports from Hollywood on how Susan Hayward scouted Ray Robbins later Foster and launched his film debut in California. She recalls other stars like Robert Taylor, Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy, Jimmy Stewart and Ed mond O'Brien with Ruth Warrick in new RKO comedy Oblig ing Young Lady. Metro barber Jim Adamson shares decades of gossip and a Hollywood Who's Who.
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Susan Hayward
New Orleans
Chuck Foster
Los Angeles
Susan
Hollywood
Ray Robbins
Foster
RKO
Edmond O’brien
Ruth Warrick
Robert Taylor
Clark Gable
Spencer Tracy
Bob Young
Jimmy Stewart
Jim Adamson
Metro
Inceville
New Hollywood Lookalikes and Smart Stars Shaping Fortunes
Inez Cooper, a Hollywood newcomer, draws comparisons to Hedy Lamarr while advancing roles in Mr. and Mrs. North and I Married an Angel though none released yet. Harold Lockwood’s widow, a Paramount makeup veteran, dies. Joel McCrea is valued as a producer by the government for ranch profits. Madeline Lee of Amos and Andy turns hat designer making her own creations.
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Shadow of the
Thin Man
Mrs. North
Married An Angel
Harold Lockwood
Paramount
Joel McCrea
Madeline Lee
Genevieve Blue
Amos and
Andy
Correction clarifies The Chocolate Soldier and The Guardsman title
The corrected note states The Chocolate Soldier includes only music from the operetta, while the familiar story appears under The Guardsman. ODDS AND ENDS reports RKO casting for Joan of Paris with St Brendon’s Boys, Michele Morgan, Henreid, and Bud Abbou and Lou Costello as leads.
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RKO
Rosalind Russell
Clive Brook
Faith
Wildflowers and trees for city parks in New York
City plans fall plantings along Henry Hudson Drive near Grant's Tomb and a half mile of the belt parkway in Queens. About 3,000 trees, including oriental species and ginkgos, will be planted on private property for $50 each while the city retains ownership.
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Park Department
Henry Hudson Drive
Grant’s
Robert Moses
Belt Parkway
Queens
Paris
Buckingham Fences Sent to War Effort for Weapons
London reports Buckingham Palace fences and gates will be removed and melted down. About 20 tons of metal will be donated to support a national weapons campaign with King George VI's approval.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Ministry of Works and Buildings
George VI
Ski Suit Accessories Set Pattern No 8044
A pattern for fall wear offers a tweed or camel suit with a matching weskit cap and mittens. Use bright wools suede or felt for a gay trio suitable with ski or skating outfits. Pattern No 8044 fits sizes 11 to 19 and lists yardage for size 13.
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