Hollywood Notes on Casts and Careers Across 1940s
Virginia Vale reports on Vera Zorina losing the Maria role in For Whom the Bell Tolls with Ingrid Bergman stepping in, and Somerset Maugham’s The Hour Before Dawn in development. Katharine Hepburn stand-ins and the Doyle sisters appear in star routines as Niven and Montgomery receive military promotions.
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Vera Zorina
Maria
Ingrid Bergman
Miss Bergman
Paramount
Somerset Maugham
Miss Hepburn
Katharine Doyle
Doyle
Mohandas Gandhi as Little Red Riding Hood Tale
A humorous, surreal piece reimagines Mohandas Gandhi as Little Red Riding Hood in a cottage tale where a wolf impersonates grandma amid flames and escape, ending with Gandhi devouring the wolf for freedom. It closes with squibs on Ankle Deep coupons and a note that Pullman Co will not reserve whole sleeping-car sections.
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Mohandas Gandhi
Little Red Riding Hood
Grandma
Mohandas
Gandhi
Wolf
Pullman Company
Alice Faye Returns to Screen in Hello Frisco Hello
Alice Faye plans a new musical film Hello Frisco Hello set in 1900 after a six month absence. The costume picture headlines keep her in light hearted period roles as she resumes acting duties.
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Alice Faye
Connie Boswell Salutes Brother-in-Law With Silver Wings Song
Connie Boswell performs He Wears a Pair of Silver Wings as a salute to her young brother-in-law Ben Leedy a flyer stationed at Mitchel Field. She often sings it on the Friday Caravan show while Virginia Sale voices Zero and Martha in drama and broadcasts. Phil Baker searches USC headquarters in New York for service men named Baker for Take It or Leave It August 23 anniversary broadcast. Celebrities like Bonnie Benny Kenny and Belle qualified but the program lacked uniformed men.
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Connie Boswell
Inlaw
Ben Leedy
Mitchel Field
Zero
Virginia Sale
Martha
Phil Baker
USC
New York
Baker
Bonnie
Benny
Kenny
Belle
Actress June Havoc Reveals Mumps Outbreak On Set
June Havoc contracted mumps from her young daughter April and unknowingly exposed the entire My Sister Eileen cast. She described herself with a swollen neck and a balloonlike appearance, noting she had no idea she carried the illness.
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June Havoc
April
Eileen
Brigg’s RKO Breaks With Marines After Roles
Jack Briggs, a 21 year old RKO contract player, enlisted in the Marines a week after informing his family and the studio of his decision. The move followed RKO announcing him for key parts in Ladies Day and Seven Miles From Alcatraz, just as he finished the previous film before reporting for active duty.
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Jack Briggs
Alcatraz
RKO
Corn Rheumatism in Growing Corn Defied by Fertilizers
Dr. George N. Hoffer explains that corn rheumatism, a condition in joints leading to poorly formed ears and dwarfed growth, can be cured by soil applications of potash or phosphorus fertilizer or both. The issue, common in long familiar plantings, shows as poor yields despite normal looking stalks. Slitting the stems reveals internal deterioration.
Potash Shortage Causes Dark Stem Regions in Corn
The article explains darkened joints in corn stems result from mineral buildup due to potassium deficiency. It notes stunted growth and poor ear maturing when potash and phosphorus are lacking, advising soil fertilization with these elements to prevent malnutrition and crop failure.
Rayon from cellulose transforms fabrics from football gear to evening wraps
Rayon, made from wood pulp and cotton linters, now far surpasses silk in use. Discovered 50 years ago in France and produced commercially in the United States since 1911, it relies on chemicals, a spinneret, and controlled filament sizes. Henry Ford envisions soybean cellulose textiles for auto upholstery.
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United States
Henry Ford
Italy
Proper storm damaged tree pruning and wound painting
Injured trees should be treated quickly by trimming torn branch ends back beyond bark loss. In some cases remove the entire branch to the main stem. Ragged ends must be removed and wounds two inches or larger should be painted.
Wide Coverage Apron Pattern Appeal Shown
An apron pattern description promotes practical longwear with waist darts and ties, available in chambray gingham seersucker or calico. It covers sizes 14 to 20 and 40 42 with yardage for 16, 8, 10, 12, and 14 years, detailing material needs and ric rac trim. Send orders to the stated address.
School Patterns For Frocks From Thrifty Mothers
Read today’s patterns aimed at mothers making children’s school clothes. A panel front style uses a sash to tie at the back for a flat front and a second design features a raised skirt for a practical school outfit.
Quiz Questions From General Knowledge Page
A list of trivia questions covers topics from metal purity to famous quotes and historical curiosities. Questions include definitions of eminent domain and whether Washington wore a wig, plus inquiries about ancient cities and English monarchs.
Answers Riddles and Trivia Facts
The item lists facts across topics: sterling composition 92.5 percent silver and 7.5 percent copper. Thomas A Edison as a name. rare outcomes for trees, wind or lightning. Rome as a location. George I as a ruler. government rights to take private property for public use. Washington's hair style. Iceland as a country.
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Thomas’ A. Edison
Rome
George I
Washington
Iceland
Evil Excuse Ignorance of the Law Plea Cited
A reflection on the legal maxim that ignorance of the law excuses no one, noting the ease of invoking the defense and the difficulty of refuting it. John Selden’s quip underscores the universal appeal and strategic use of bad legal excuses.
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John Selden
Thelma and Virginia Exchange Sharp Words
Thelma accuses Virginia of nonsense while Virginia retorts that nothing of the kind ever entered your head. The exchange centers on brains and concern over perception in a tense dialogue.
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Thelma
Virginia
Demand for cosmetics persists as women seek essentials
The text notes a continuing demand for cosmetics driven by women who seek beauty products as a steady need. It frames cosmetics as a lasting market despite evolving trends and social expectations.
Toast His Shins? Wife Breakfast Dilemma
A domestic breakfast scene shows a wife preparing toast and the husband distractedly telling her to just make some toasty since there is no bread in the house. The exchange captures a light humorous moment in daily life.
Two More to Go Fishermen Plan One Last Catch
In a brief fishing exchange, the first says they haven’t caught any fish and the second suggests letting two more big ones escape before heading home. The dialogue captures a quiet moment of pragmatic optimism on the riverbank.
Confusion Over Names Between Jimmy and Charlie
Dialogue shows Jimmy demanding correct name as Charlie mistake recurs. Elsie apologizes and says she keeps confusing Jimmy with Charlie on Wednesday night.
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Jimmy
Charlie
Elsie
Engagement rumor debunked for local schoolmaster
The paper retracts an earlier engagement report for Mr. J. Smith, a respected local schoolmaster, stating there is not an atom of truth in the assertion about his engagement to Miss Matty Murphy.
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J. Smith
Matty Murphy
Satisfied Customer Praises Service Before Billing
A customer expresses high satisfaction with service and questions the need for sending another bill, implying contentment with the current experience and questioning further charges.
Quote about fooling people often and sometimes all
A satirical remark notes that some individuals are gullible at times while others reveal folly consistently, highlighting human credulity and self-deception in social behavior. The quip contrasts partial credulity with ongoing self-derision.
Two Baby Sisters Spark School Absence Plan
Joe plots to mislead his teacher by claiming a new baby sister each week. The plan unfolds as his father warns him not to attend school while he contemplates the deception.
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Idea
Father
Little Joe
Joe
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