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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1945
Page
7
Early in his career John Barrymore played in Philadelphia where a dull performance provoked the audience to throw soft tomatoes eggs and overripe vegetables. He dodged the missiles and kept playing finishing to the curtain. He addressed patrons saying neither of us scored a hit that night.
A playful exchange asks if butterflies cry and notes a moth ball sighting. The fragment hints at curiosity about insect emotions and a whimsy image without a clear event or figure.
Sweety Pie Joe-Yeah and Bill trade a light jab about a local girl described as the apple of everyone's eye. The banter showcases small town humor and familiar personalities in a casual, friendly exchange.
A terse dialogue snippet shows a man asking if someone enjoys solitude and a woman affirming with a curt reply to end the exchange. The exchange lacks additional context or details about setting or participants.
In a tersely humorous exchange a host urges Jimmy to take fruit and candy for the road, but Jimmy declines saying both pockets and stomachs are already full. The moment captures social back-and-forth over hospitality and restraint.
A gentle, old-fashioned woman was persuaded by her granddaughter to attend a lavish Hollywood musical spectacle. She endured the performance in silence and returned home seen as a martyr by family members. Her daughter asked how she could have allowed such tasteless entertainment. The mother replied it was lacking in taste and altogether bad.
In a courtroom confrontation, the defendant admits guilt after the judge asks about legal counsel. The exchange underscores a confession rather than a defense as proceedings move toward sentencing.
Dialect dialogue presents Rastus questioning cavalry service in the army. The speaker notes no objection to service except the burden of dragging a horse if retreating, reflecting resistance to mounted duty.
In a quiet afternoon exchange, a spouse admits burning the cabbage as the other notes neighbors may have noticed. The dialogue captures a domestic moment of blame and acknowledgment within a shared kitchen.
A brief exchange notes Harry calling his girl Square and Jerry replying she doesn’t get around much. The item reads as a light humor vignette or cartoon caption.
Joe asks why Harry carries a grindstone. Bill answers it sharpens his wits and whets his appetite. The exchange hints at a character trait or running joke in a humorous column.
Joe asks why the nickname Checkers sticks to his girlfriend. Bill replies that every move she makes in the game causes her to jump, hinting at the diagonal captures and quick changes in play.
A fragmentary exchange hints at an unseen head in the road. The dialogue juxtaposes Jerry’s curiosity with Harry’s insistence that nothing is there. The item reads as a quirky roadside note in a vintage paper.
A large gathering at the church occurred last night. The building burned down, and a new minister was not announced.
A brief back and forth shows She praising free rein in speech while He welcomes the freedom. She remarks that advice may not linger, while He expresses enjoyment in the candid dynamic.
Jim asks about the best remedy for insomnia and a columnist replies that the best approach is to go to bed and sleep it off. The exchange frames sleep as the natural cure and discourages self diagnosis or stimulant use.
A dated remark about a diner serving steak rare prompts a waiter’s affirmative reply noting the common practice. The brief exchange captures casual dining tone and expectations around steak doneness.
Jim notes Slug Mc Bain, a famed prizefighter, standing up and attracting attention as onlookers react to the moment.
Comic exchange hints at a joke between two names Ted and Ned about a toupee. The lines imply a playful assessment, with Ted praising the disguise as indistinguishable from a wig.
Jane declares a piano piece arranged for the keyboard and expresses happiness. Joan echoes relief noting it’s a welcome moment of peace and calm in their space.
Poet asks if you ever tried to sell any and discusses the idea of selling free verse as a comic remark. The exchange frames poetry as a venture and questions the value of selling spontaneous writing.
Ames Mason, dubbed England’s most popular motion picture actor for the second time, is likely to gain fame in America as Universal Pictures releases The Man in Gray. Mason, called The English Humphrey Bogart, discusses his on screen killings, and a radio Christmas Day program features Two Hours of Stars with Bob Hope Vera Vague Ginny Simms Jack Benny and Don Ameche as host. A possible comedy skit by Vera Vague Jerry Colonna Reed and Rochester is teased.
The St Luke’s Choristers of Long Beach will perform in The Bells of St Marys. Bing Crosby will sing five numbers including Adeste Fideles. Ingrid Bergman will debut on screen with a Swedish folk song. The film is a Christmas time release.
Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall prefer matching gray flannel outfits and tiny gold whistles worn as bracelets and watch chains. Bacall briefly appears in Confidential Agent with her bracelet removed for closeups with Charles Boyer. Ginny Simms, who raises prize pigs, trades a young pig to Dorothy Lamour for a turkey and plans a lucite 30 foot circular staircase in her new home.
A humorous exchange about milk from a preacher's cows leads to a dark joke about a pappy's untimely death. The dialogue includes a line about a hanging at a specific time, reflecting crude racially tinged humor from the era.
A terse exchange centers on a warden asking about a no fishing sign and a trespasser claiming ignorance of any private marking, illustrating tension between property rules and public access.
A playful exchange frames Joe Joe Doakes as enamored with himself in a lighthearted, tongue in cheek social note. The remark centers on a lifelong affection and mutual joking among friends.
Tension rises over a misaddressed item as a letter labeled personal is intended for Mr Jones and his wife is expected to read it. The exchange hints at concern for privacy and proper delivery procedures.
Jim-Did Bill’s act drew attention though it did not stop the show. the performance slowed considerably as audience reaction varied and the crowd lingered after the act.
An actor explains the desire to take the villain role to convey the character’s story, seeking depth and dramatic impact through the darker part.
Conductor Nat Novick and pianist Tom Howard Jr. spent over four hours arranging the quirky sounds heard on It Pays to Be Ignorant. Charles Beyer refutes imitators misquoting him about Hedy Lamarr. Marlin Hurt of Beulah credits and producer Helen Mack influence on on air acknowledgment of his TV persona.
A brief exchange asserts a woman’s cleverness and brains, with the sergeant recommending her as a good marriage match. The line conveys playful banter about a capable partner in a military context.
A playful exchange shows a player explaining he handles all aerial work by inflating footballs while his teammate questions the role. The light dialogue hints at team humor about equipment duties.
Betty agrees to a classroom game while pretending she is absent. The dialogue shifts to playful testing of participation and role play within a school setting.
Maureen O'Hara was ordered by Frank Borzage to strike Binnie Barnes hard for a film scene. O'Hara complied eleven times with the final take resulting in Barnes stumbling into a blazing fireplace.
Harry quips about matching a ring to his girlfriend eyes. Jerry replies with a ruby choice, joking that her eyes are usually bloodshot.
Dialogue fragment shows Slim and Jim testing reach and marriage talk with flippant replies. It hints at a comic back-and-forth about commitment and recurring history in a casual scene.
Margaret OBrien is chosen queen for Mexico s float in Pasadena s Tournament of Roses. 20th Century Fox to spend 200000 on Anna and the King of Siam settings. Alan Ladd gets a raise to 75000 per picture for seven years with prospects rising after three. John J Anthony s audience grows as his Mutual network program expands. Alan Mowbray sold a story to Monogram and will star in it.
A humorous exchange about married life unfolds as a bombastic man confides in a friend. The friend reveals a belief that bliss requires secrets, while the other concedes he thought he had such secrets but does not.
A typewritten note from a young man named Tom to his father asks for something: what he needs most. The father replies that nothing happens there and mentions Jimmy asking about Tom, adding that they must say goodbye.
A judge nearly finishes his summing up when he notices eleven jurors. The foreman explains the twelfth was called away on business but has left his verdict with them.
A weekly ad shows a misread sale listing mentioning fencing described as 25 yards and 3 feet high with a joke that it would keep a wife in place. The note implies domestic fear but is presented as a faulty ad. Authorities cautioned readers about misprint and safety.
Conversation records a deputy noting a chase of an auto thief extended to 1,500 miles before they stopped to change oil. The exchange emphasizes the lengthy pursuit and mechanical limits rather than a capture.
A brief dialogue outlines parental guilt and child education neglected, with the parent defending joyful neglect and the child expressing concern. The exchange centers on responsibility for Johnny's schooling and emotional tone.
Sandpaper over a flat block increases surface coverage quickly. Wash brooms and brushes after use and store. An old sheet around the sewing table catches threads for easy cleanup. When roasting chicken is half done, sprinkle lightly with nutmeg, finish baking, and enjoy diners praise.
Pattern No. 8901 ships in sizes 11 through 18. Size 12 requires 3 yards of 39 inch or 31 1/2 yards of 35 inch material. A fashionable yet simple two piece costume with dainty sleeve and waist gathers and flower shaped buttons for trimming.
Cook meat at a low temperature to retain juices and improve flavor. This method helps protein stay tender and juicy for a more palatable result.
A report describes using a heated hatpin to pierce a new hole in a sewing machine belt. The action is described as a simple makeshift repair method in the historical note.
Hickory nuts are softened by boiling them briefly then letting them stand for an hour. This method yields easier cracking and larger pieces, with thinner shelled varieties requiring less time.
Readers are advised that water used in cooking rice can be repurposed to starch delicate items like lace and crochet pieces, offering an economical starching method.
A kitchen tip notes pouring waffle batter from a pitcher is handier than scooping from a bowl. It highlights control, speed, and cleaner edges for even cooking.
The guidance says to pour cold water over the spill to harden the grease then scrape it off before it soaks in. Afterward scrub the floor with hot soapy water to finish cleaning and restore surface.
After mashing potatoes, place in a double boiler over hot water and set on the back of the stove. The potatoes stay hot and fluffy, saving time when serving a meal and helping when family members eat at different hours.
A simple method uses near boiling water poured into the jar to melt the shortening. As the water cools the fat rises to the top and congeals, making it easy to lift out with little trouble.
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