Francis Goes to West Point opens at Uptown
The final entry in the Francis animal comedy series stars Donald O Connor and Francis the talking mule. Chill Wills Lori Nelson and Alice Kelley headline with William Reynolds and Palmer Lee as cadet football stars, opening Thursday at the Uptown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald O’connor
Francis
West Point
Uptown
Chill Wills
Lori Nelson
Alice Kelley
William Reynolds
Palmer Lee
Tale of Camp Life at Hilltop Stars Dean Martin and Lewis
Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, the top slapstick duo, headline Hilltop venue as the main attraction in a lively camp life comedy show. The act promises spirited antics and comic routines drawing crowds to the Hilltop theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Martin
Jerry Lewis
Hilltop Drive In Presents Dooms of Oklahoma Co Feature
Randolph Scott leads the cast in The Dooms of Oklahoma with George Macready Louise Albritton and John Ireland in supporting roles. Ann Miller performs a spur clad tap in Go West Young Lady as the second feature alongside Penny Singleton and Glenn Ford in a western flavored musical show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Hilltop Drive-in
George Macready
Louise Ailbritton
John Ireand
Ann Miller
Hilltop
Penny Singleton
Glenn Ford
Drive-in Show Opens Tuesday at Wer with the Army
A drive-in comedy titled At Wer with the Army debuts Tuesday promising a humorous tale of camp life and service. Cast and crew aim to entertain with lighthearted skits and military camaraderie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wer With the Army
Principles of Reading Opponents in Gin Rummy
The article explains how to infer an opponent’s needs from discards and pickups. Track what they discard, what they pick up, and how they hold cards to avoid helping their melds. Use the queen, jack, and hearts as examples to decide when to save or discard high cards.
Palace Weekend Attractions At The Drive In
Sunday through Wednesday at Hilltop and stage show titles join late news on Thursday. Palatial bill includes Stewart Granger Eleanor Parker Janet Leigh in Scaramouche and Marlene Dietrich Arthur Kennedy Mel Ferrer in Rancho Notorious with Dick Haymes Nina Foch in St Benny the Dip. Additional acts include Piper Laurie Rock Hudson Charles Coburn in Has Anybody Seen My Gal and Francis Goes To West Point with Donald O Connor Lori Nelson. Broadway style shorts and a cattle drive feature Randolph Scott John Ireland Louise Albritton at The Doolins Of Oklahoma and Go Wrest Young Lady with Glenn Ford Ann Miller and the Texas Cowboys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Granger
Janet Leigh
Eleanor Parker
Scaramouche
the Palace
Mel Ferrer
Raphael Sabatini
Palace
Late News
Marlene Dietrich
Arthur Kennedy
Dick Haymes
Nina Foch
Roland Young
Piper Laurie
Rock Hudson
Charles Coburn
Gal
Donald O'Connor
Lori Nelson
Francis
West Point
Hilltop Drive-In
Joe McCrea
Dean Stockwell
Chill Wills
Uptown
Gigi Perreau
Cattle Drive Star Duo At Hilltop Drive In Sunday
Joel McCrea and Dean Stockwell co star in Cattle Drive at the Hilltop Drive In opening Sunday. The outdoor feature follows a spoiled city youth who learns life lessons amid a hard bitten range hand as destiny intertwines their paths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel McCrea
Dean Stockwell
McCrea
Hilltop Drive-in
Rose of Sharon Class Hostesses Named in Illinois City
Illinois City Methodist church notes Rose of Sharon class hostesses for Thursday meeting at the church parlors. Mrs. Oliver Thomas Mrs. Duane Tomlin and Mrs. Roscoe Powell to host with lessons by Mrs. Ralph Keller and Mrs. Wilbur Winegard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois City
Methodist Church
Rose of Sharon
Oliver Thomas
Duane Tomlin
Roscoe Powell
Ralph Keller
Wilbur Winegard
William Frieberg
Albert Danner
Otis Frewgermuth
Everett McCormick
Herman Reist
Evelyn Schave
Marilyn Thomas
Berenyce Reed
Balloon Lifting Power From Hydrogen Sets Rule of Thumb
A rough rule states that about 13 cubic feet of hydrogen are needed to lift one pound. This traditional measure reflects hydrogen's buoyancy and potential use in lifting light objects.
Debbie Reynolds says no time for marriage amid career rise
Debbie Reynolds, from El Paso, declares she has no time for marriage while she pursues stardom with Gene Kelly and Donald O’Connor in a hit musical. She plans to focus on acting for at least a year, with steadiest dates including Robert Wagner and Hugh O’Brien, and notes money and support must be in place before marriage.
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Hollywood
Cupid
Debbie Reynolds
Debbie
el Paso
Gene Kelly
Donald O'Connor
Robert Wagner
Hugh O'Brian
Wagner
Fulton Women Plan Bake Sale
Fulton township home makers met Friday at the home of Mrs Alfred Paper to plan a bake sale for September. Mrs Marcella Holdorf and Mrs Myrtle Frick will arrange the sale. Twenty four members attended the meeting. the stitchery lesson covered Swedish weaving and Italian hemstitching. There will be no meeting in August due to fair preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton Township
Alfred Paper
Marcella Holdorf
Myrtle Frick
Les Brown Band Scheduled at Coliseum July 31
Les Brown and his Band of Renown will appear at the Davenport Coliseum Ballroom next Thursday July 31. The group, admired by Hollywood stars, has played 13 times at the Hollywood Palladium and will return there August 12. They have backed Bob Hope and performed with Ava Gardner Jane Russell Marilyn Maxwell Peggy Lee Dorothy Lamour Tony Martin Gordon MacRae and Bing Crosby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Brown
Coliseum
Davenport
Hollywood Palladium
Les and His
Bob Hope
Ava Gardner
Jane Russell
Marilyn Maxwell
Peggy Lee
Dorothy Lamour
Tony Martin
Gordon MacRae
Bing Crosby
Bureau Women Farewell For Mrs Wiele At Grandview Picnic
Grandview township Farm Bureau women held a farewell picnic at Lone Tree community building for Mrs Virgil Wiele who plans to move to California. A Four H demonstration was given by Patricia McGill and Barbara Ross. Attendees included the Lieberknechts, the Wilkes, the Wel es, the Crosses, the McGills, and others.
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Grandview
Virgil Wiele
California
Grandview Township Farm Bureau
Lone Tree
Patricia McGill
Barbara Ross
Ernest Lieberknecht
Ralph Lieberknecht
Mark
Wiele
Walter Reynolds
Ralph Cross
Burl Johnson
Carl McGill
Patricia
Joyce
Carla
C. R. Ross
Barbara
Dolly
Fred Gerling
Keith Clark
Alvin Reynolds
Harry Russell
Muscatine
Clara Connor
Danny Jones
Olive Pace
Evelyn Larson
Elia Reed
Herb Gipple
Alvin Russell
William Ahlf
Charles Young
Wapello
Russell
Lester Curry
Donna Russell
Alice Deh
New Boston
J. R Schafer
Ray Whisler
Winfield
Nina Whisler
Tucson
Ariz
Lyle Ross
Washington
Wilbur Long
Janice
Dick and
Philip
Florence Long
Ames
Schafer
Downs to Continue Duties as School Nurse in Wapello
Mrs. Dean Downs R. N. returns for a second year as school nurse for the Wapello Consolidated system. She is a Burlington hospital nursing graduate living on a farm near Wapello. Also noted is Mrs. Russell Schroeder taking office duties as assistant to insurance agent C. E. Colgiazier for the Louisa County Farm Bureau. Also mentioned are Pvt Everett M. Ament losing hearing after service, and polio illness of Eldon Malcom. New Louisa lodge IOOF officers are named Max Fisher, Edgar Lihs, and Fred Wehmeyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Dean Downs R. N
Downs
Burlington Hospital School of Nursing
Russell Schroeder
C. E. Colgiazier
Louisa County Farm Bureau
Don Huddle
Everett M. Ament
San Luis Obispo
Calif
Letterman General Hospital
San Francisco
Ray Ament
Fighiter to the Noble Grand Perce LSNG RSVG
The text lists a long line of names and titles: Paul Williamson RSVG Joe Huddleston LSVG Wayne Hamilton warden Robert Longshore conductor Harold Longshore chaplain Leonard Murfin RSS C. E. Colglazier LSS Henry Meyerholk outside guard Ed Fullerton inside guard Ora Deppy secretary Homer Longshore treasurer Ora Peppy t was installing officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fighiter
Noble Grand Perce Lsng
Paul Williamson
RSVG
Joe Huddleston
LSVG
Wayne Hamilton
Robert Longshore
Harold Longshore
Leonard Murfin
RSS
C. E. Colglazier
LSS
Henry Meyerholk
Ed Fullerton
Ora Deppy
Homer Longshore
Ora Peppy T
Methodist Youth Fellowship reports presented at Mt Pleasant
Delegates Wilton Karen Ovesen Nora Lee Duffe and Barbara reported on the Methodist Youth Fellowship institute at Iowa Wesleyan college Mt Pleasant during a Ruthean circle WSCS meeting at Mrs Inez Smul s home. Helen Shuger spoke on Arab conditions in Palestine and the calendar for the new church year was read. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Karen Ovesen
Nora Lee Duffe
Barbara
Methodist Youth Fellowship Institute
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
WSCS
Inez Smul
Etta Leech
Helen Shuger
Palestine
Catherine Herr
Leech
Pansy Wessel
Ida Conant
Constance Elmes
Chicago Methodist For the Deaf
Esther
Wilton Methodist Church
Muscatine Emergency and Rescue Unit Seeks Support at Society Horse Show
Elmo Ferguson urges Muscatine residents to back the volunteer Muscatine Emergency and Rescue Unit at the Society Horse Show at League Field South Muscatine on July 26 and 27. The unit operates without tax funds, relies on donations, and provides 24 hour emergency response with boats, rescue gear, and medical equipment.
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Muscatine
City of
Elmo Ferguson
League Field
South Muscatine
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Fulton Women Plan Bake Sale
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Los Angeles
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Methodist Youth Meeting
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