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Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1950

Page

3

Two Stories of the Futures of Two People

Two tales compare a Philadelphia tycoon and a struggling Iowa man. The first tale centers on a married industrialist who funds a mistress with bonds, only to be thwarted by a bond that proves worthless after his death. The second follows a bankrupt Iowa garage man who moves west, finds TB-limited prospects, and learns a hopeful lesson from a Tucson mechanic who offers him a job.

Philadelphia New York Madison Avenue Iowa California Tucson

Wartime Entertainer Scholl Opens Parachute to Hit Song

Any Scholl, a wartime entertainer for troops in the South Pacific, recounted a parachute escape after a blazing plane incident. The tale inspired the National Record song Open Parachute, sung by Scholl, and drew Paramount interest for a film with Danny. He has radio experience, led in Call Me Mister, and is slated for Texas Li'l Darling on Broadway with MGM interest for Nancy Goes to Rio opposite Ann Sothern.

Scholl South Pacific Danny Mister MGM Ann Sothern Rio Brodaway Texas

Jackie Finds Lost Half Dollar At Circus Parade

In Dexter a poor farmer’s son Jackie, after losing a silver half dollar saved for his Circus day, clings to hope as he works haying duties. He discovers the coin later in the hay, realizing his mother and father are the best in the world.

Darling New England Dexter Silas Ledbetter Jackie Silas Pop Mom

Mrs Archer Irene Tedlow Reflects On Raising Teens On Air

Irene Tedlow known as Mrs Archer from Meet Corliss Archer discusses lessons learned from raising two children on the CBS program and what to expect as they reach their teens. She has played the role since the start, while also performing on other radio shows and making several movies annually.

Irene Tedlow Mrs. Archer Corliss Archer

NBC to groom Kathi Norris as female Ben Grauer

Kathi Norris switching to NBC will be groomed as its female Ben Grauer and may be teamed with Grauer after running her shows on another network as a special events reporter. West Point will show Hamlet annually through a Universal-International arrangement to teach Shakespeare alongside Articles of War to future army officers.

Kathi Norris NBC Ben Grauer Grauer U.S. Military Academy West Point Universal - International

Katherine Locke Returns to Screen in Mob Violence Story

Katherine Locke, former The Snake Pit star, returns to film in a Phoenix shoot centered mob violence drama. The cast includes Kathleen Ryan Frank Lovejoy and Richard Carlson in key roles.

Katherine Locke Norman Corwin Ace Phoenix Ariz Kathleen Ryan Frank Lovejoy Richard Carlson

Madge Blake Cast as Sister-in-Law in The Cost of Living

Madge Blake a former Pasadena school teacher who delayed acting until her children were grown has been cast for a key role as Evelyn Keyes sister-in-law in the production The Cost of Living.

Madge Blake Pasadena Evelyn Keyes

Vanessa Brown Leaves Party On Elephant Ride Excuse

Vanessa Brown, co star with Lex Barker in Tarzan and the Slave Girl, delivered the night’s most novel exit line. She said she simply must go, noting she has to go elephant riding early in the morning.

Vanessa Brown Lex Barker Sol Lesser RKO

North Dakota Wind Erosion Outpaces Water Impacts

In North Dakota, wind-driven soil erosion is identified as a more significant threat than water erosion, affecting agricultural lands and ongoing land management concerns.

North Dakota

This Is Your Paper Not All Pictures Are Good Ones

Readers suggestions for publication of photographs are considered by editors. News value and clear reproduction are key, with permission and reader interest affecting whether a picture is used. Even strong images may be rejected if time, timeliness, or format issues arise.

Simple Daytime Frock Pattern No 3239 for Sizes 12 to 20

A sewing circle pattern advert promises a charming all day frock with a tiny stand up collar and criss cross trim. It highlights slanted side lines for a day wear dress up look and offers short sleeves in size 14 with 3 3/4 yards fabric.

Crossword Puzzle Clues Across and Down

A compact crossword puzzle list with clues across entries including Let it stand Print Crust on Friar's title Ventilate Exclamation Japanese festival Erased Artificial reservoir for water Whether Radium symbol Music note Issue Coin moving part machinery and related fittings.

Friar Sym India

Child Friendly Party Beverage and Grooming Tip

A playful party drink mixes half a cup of ginger ale with half a cup of milk and tops it with vanilla ice cream. Also reuse a soiled powder puff by washing it and drying it in a sunny spot on a curtain to air out.

Ginger Marmalade Toast in Simple Steps

A brief home kitchen note describes making ginger marmalade by chopping preserved ginger with lemon juice and a touch of water, cooking to a marmalade consistency, then toasting bread strips, buttering lightly, and spreading the marmalade for serving.

Raisin Donuts with Maple Syrup Glaze

A simple dessert combines plump raisins cooked in water with maple syrup and lemon juice. Spoon hot raisin syrup over donuts in individual dishes for a warm, sweet finish.

Quiz Answers From A Quick Check List

The sport is golf. The Pine Tree State is Maine. The Angel of Broadway was Reba Crawford, a Salvation Army girl. Pearl Buck won the Nobel Prize for The Good Earth. Portland in Maine and Portland in Oregon share that they are major cities and county seats in their states.

Gene Sarazen Pine Tree State The Pearl Buck Portland Portland, Ore Maine Reba Crawford Salvation Army

Lengthen Blanket by Sewing 15 Inch Flannel Panel

A simple home trick to make a too short blanket usable. Sew a 15 inch piece of flannel to the bottom, tuck under, and the rest of the blanket staying long enough for the bed.

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By Billy Rose Billy Rose Inez Gerhard Danny Scholl the Fiction Corner Zola Mae Shaukis Millville, N.J Philadelphia Orchestra William R. Nelson God of Light Sewing Circle Pattern Dept South Wells St Chicago McKesson & Robbine Inc Bridgeport, Coam
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