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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1946
Page
3
Practical advice on protecting furniture with waxed paper under a dresser scarf and planning farm building sites for labor efficiency and appearance. Warnings against hanging fragile glassware by handles and using discarded toothbrush handles as key tags, with methods to finish and secure the tags.
The article remembers the 20 year milestone since sound entered film, noting star reactions to voices being recorded. It cites The Jazz Singer 1927 with May McAvoy and Al Jolson, early transitions of John Barrymore and Conrad Nagel, Westerns driving box office, and GE innovator Charles A. Hoxie whose Kinemagraphone helped bring synchronized sound to cinema.
The writer argues against quick comparisons of players across eras and highlights Ty Cobb Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio. He praises Grover Cleveland Alexander as a master pitcher and notes Walter Johnson Bob Feller and others for context, emphasizing longevity and era differences.
A practical neat-as-a-pin day dress emphasizes comfort and a flattering yoke for mature figures. Suggests a bright stripe version with contrasting novelty buttons for a stylish everyday look.
Wood county farmers form a vigilante group to chase cattle rustlers after an SOS call. About 50 men with guns scoured woods, chasing leads from Bernard Kroening and his wife who spread word via the party line. Cars and a mysterious two men were seen, but the rustlers evaded capture amid fog and police aid.
Two thousand residents in Westover Utah-Nevada propose separating from Utah to join Nevada. They argue Utah laws are too strict especially on gambling and alcohol. Petitions will go to Utah and Nevada legislatures before a possible federal boundary change.
Dale Berry a 17 year old Mesquite High School senior hosts his own sustaining program on WRR with his cowboy band. He secured a sponsor and has prior stints with Bill Boyd's Cowboy Ramblers and a Grand Ole Opry appearance. Band members include Robert Jenkins Cleo Landolt Benny Willbanks and Matt McGlothern. Berry plays guitar with limited formal training. He is the son of Mr and Mrs R S Berry.
In San Jose California a vast mansion built by Mrs. Sarah Winchester to pacify gun victims ghosts attracts many buyers amid a housing shortage. Begun 37 years before her death the sprawling house features hundreds of misaligned windows doors opening to walls and over 40 stairways with 13 steps each.
The piece contrasts the St Louis Cardinals lineup led by Dixie Walker Pete Reiser and Pee Wee Reese with the Brooklyn Dodgers stars Stan Musial Marty Marion Country Slaughter Red Schoendienst Terry Moore and Whitey Kurowski noting both teams display class and talent.
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