Merriwell Overcomes Hodge in One Round Showdown
In a tense setup at the boathouse a masked referee stages a one round fight between Merriwell and Bart Hodge. Merriwell defuses a charging assault and rallies to knockout Hodge, with Walter Burrage exposing the ringleader Bascomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merriwell
Mulloy
Justice
Hodge
Frank
Bart
Barney
Yrish
Lada
Merry
Jstice
Frankie
Walter
Snodd
Tad Jones
Bascomb
Star Dust Movie Radio Highlights 1938 Hollywood Setbacks
A wide snapshot of 1930s cinema shifts notes William Powell Clark Gable Paul Muni and Spencer Tracy as top idols with James Stewart rising. It covers MGM plans with Mervyn Le Roy, Shirley Temple drumming, contract changes at RKO and Paramount, prison film series at Warner Brothers, Bob Becker radio return, and other industry moves and crossovers reported by Western Newspaper Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Powell
Clark Gable
Paul Muni
Spencer “Tracy
James Stewart
Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer Story Department
Stewart
Jimmy Stewart
Annapolis
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Mervyn le Roy
Warner Brothers
Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer
Clark
le Roy
Warners
Spring frocks invite ready-to-wear sewing pleasures
Sew-Your-Own presents three frock styles for Spring 1938 including a good-night tea-time and good-morning dress with satin wool and gingham options. The feature promotes patterns 1410 1438 and 1415 with sizes 12 to 20 and 30 to 40 bust, urging readers to sew their wardrobe and attend tea in stylish ease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milady
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
New Montgomery Ave
San Francisco
Calif
Bell Syndicate
WNU
French Americanize Names On Stage And In Life
A Paris correspondent notes French names are being Americanized in books, theater, and daily life. Richard becomes Dick, Robert Bob, Charley for Charles, James to Jimmy, Jean to John, Jeanne to Jane, Patrice to Patrick, with many French girls adopting English forms like Edith and Therese. Double names endure, and Henri becomes Henry while Guillaume hints at former Kaiser ties. The piece also recalls old beliefs linking witchcraft to curing sick horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean
John
Jeanne
Hia Hame
Jane
France
Patrick
Patrice
Edith
Therese
Saint
Lisieux
Femand
Marie-Rose
Marie-Louise
Marie-Jose
Marie-Adelaide
Marie-Aime
Anne-Marie
Brigitte
Beatrice
Chantal
Denise
Odette
Agnes
Colette
Claude
Helena
Henry
Guillaume
William
Guillaumes
Uncovering Lessons From Friendship And Work Ethic
The passage reflects on forming lasting bonds, the mutual accounts of favors, and the value of practical effort. It warns against constant complaining and urges focused, high quality work as a path to job security. It notes the tension between utilitarian aims and appreciating natural beauty like Niagara Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Advertising benefits merchants and consumers alike
Advertising draws the largest stock of merchandise and the most efficient sales force, letting overheads spread over greater business volume. This enables the merchant to offer the lowest prices for quality goods, serving both merchant and consumer.
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Gilbert Patten
Burt L. Standish
Hodges
Barney Mulloy
Sar
Walter Burrd
Grand Canyon
Burrage
Dean Graves
Walter Burrage
Asher
Bisch
Hugh Bascomb
Tom Kane
Marriwel
Virginia Wale
Shirley Temple
Twentieth Century-Fox
Alan Dwi Witts
Shirley
Mr. Dwan
R-K-O
Lily Pons
Nino Martini
Paramount
Marlene Deitrich
Joan Brondell
Rosalind Russell
Probation
Reform School
Lawes
Sing Sing
Bob Becker
NBC
Red Network
WGN
Mutual
Becker
North
South America
Alaska
Amazon
Connie Boswell
Potentag
Virginia Bruce
Ted Husing
Ace Sports
York
Grace Moore
Gladys Swearthout
Metropolitan Opera Singers Association
Charlie hicCa
Edward G. Robinson
Jean Hersholt
New York
Jears Hersholt
Lauritz Melchior
Metropolitan Opera
Metropolis
Western Newspaper Union
Mark Gable
Phil
Owl
Ene
Doan
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