Flight of Sarah Lynn Promises Parachute Dare
Sarah Lynn prepares for a solo parachute jump from the Hermod with Gunnar Thorwald guiding safety measures. She studies gear, faces fear with famed bravery, and receives advice on two chutes while Uncle Lynn and others weigh the risks and the personal consequences of flying. The scene ends with a tense moment as Gunnar stops her from leaping too soon.
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Sarah Lynn
Gunnar
Hermod
Pop
Lena
Danavale
Department of Commerce
Conrad Jordan
S LeRoy
Granny
Lynn
Old Penny
Bill
Dana
Ladybug
Lynn Dana
Keaton
Mary
Gunnar Thorwald
Ardine
Uncle Lynn
Jordan
Norway
Cramer
America
California
Sally Ann
Grammer
Tweedledum
Tweedledee
Star Dust Star Farrell Eyes Comeback in Sunny Side Up Remake
Charles Farrell, facing a possible screen return, will star in a new Sunny Side Up remake. The film will feature Shirley Temple, Bert Lahr, and Bill Robinson, signaling a different cast from the original Gaynor era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Farrell
Janet Gaynor
Farrell
Gaynor
Fox
Shirley Temple
Bert Lahr
Bill Robinson
Dresses for Street and Home Wear in 1940s pattern book
Barbara Bell patterns offer two dresses for street and housewear with front closing and complete sew charts. The House Dress fits sizes 36 to 52 with simple lines and V neck, while pattern 1489 covers sizes 14 to 42 and 1476 covers 36 to 52. Send 15 cents to Barbara Bell Spring and Summer Pattern Book, Sewing Circle Pattern Dept., Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Bell
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
Ill
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Candid Camera Breakthroughs in Medical Imaging
An article details swallowed cameras for stomach imaging and interior views of body cavities. It notes color eye interior photos, infrared imaging revealing subcutaneous details, and time lapse filming of blood flow, cancer cells, and white blood cells in motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter E. Burton
Hygeia
Health
First Swedenborgian Society in London Founded
The first English Swedenborgian society formed in London four years after Baron Swedenborg's death and was named A Society of Gentlemen for the Preservation of Baron Swedenborg's Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
Swedenborgian Societies
London
Baron Swedenborg
Movie Stars and Rumors Touch on New Roles in 1930s Films
Rumors place Maude Adams in The Young in Heart with Janet Gaynor and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Also teased is Gungha Din featuring Victor McLagren Cary Grant and Jack Oakie with a Kim influence. Gloria Blondell heads toward Accidents Will Happen as her sister Joan watches. Radio Rubes chase regional folk melodies with two thousand in a New York studio project. Harry Duncan pursues New England, Zeb Turney goes midwest, Eddie Smith heads south in search of songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Adams
David Selznick
Janet Gaynor
Paulette Goddard
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
Roland Young
Victor McLagren
Cary Grant
Jack Oakie
Gloria Blondell
Joan
New York
Harry Duncan
New England
Zeb Turney
Mid-West
Eddie
Smith
Dietrich Signs for Fox and Columbia Pictures
Marlene Dietrich signs with Twentieth Century Fox with Ronald Colman and commits to three films for Columbia. Paramount reportedly worried as Capra may direct a Columbia release, a move that could monetize the star elsewhere and hurt box office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlene Dietrich
Twentieth Century-Fox
Ronald Colman
Columbia
Paramount
Frank Capra
Film Stars and Sitcom Casts Highlight Busy Studio Season
William Janney shifts to air acting in Pepper Young's Family while Joan Crawford signs for five stage plays a year and shoots Marie Antoinette. Johnny Weismuller returns as Tarzan for Metro. Stand ins appear as themselves in Shopworn Angel. Crane Wilbur to play Napoleon in The Hundred Days. Frances Dee cast opposite Ronald Colman in If I Were King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Janney
Pepper Young
Joan Crawford
Metro
Johnny Weismuller
Tarzan
Crane Wilbur
Napoleon
Warners
Frances Dee
Ronald Colman
Western Newspaper Union
Uncle Phil And The One-Track Mind Dinner Party Line
A collection of quips on truth, education, discipline, and public life. Sharp lines mock gossip, desires to please, and the comic side of social norms. The piece pairs wry humor with observations on conversation and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Doan
Love Needs No Driving Quote by Luther
A short reflection quotes Martin Luther on love as self-motivated and free from external command. It emphasizes spontaneous affection and personal initiative without coercion or delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther
Graceful Butterfly Crochet Pattern Idea
A charming butterfly motif for chair sets buffet sets and scarf ends. Pattern 6031 includes directions material lists illustrations and a butterfly photo. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept 259 W 14th St New York NY with name address and pattern number.
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Household Arts Dept
W. 14Th Street
New York
N. Y
Impossible conditions and the clash of irresistible force
The piece explains that an irresistible force and an immovable object cannot coexist. It argues that if both existed, their mutual exclusivity would make any outcome unknowable.
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Ruth Comfort Mitchell
Copyright
D. Appleton— Century Co., Inc
Chapter
Mary Dana Webster
Jim Allison
Blondell Sisters
Hollywood
Virginia Vale
Phil
Lincoln, Neb
Fitzgerald
Hornick
Iowa
Forest Grove
Columbia River
Box
North
Bonnieville
Wash
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Sentinels of Health
Doans
Eas Co
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