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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1936
Page
3
The Queen Mary enters service as the new British liner shortens transatlantic crossing times to about four and a half days. At 80,773 tons with 12 decks and 1,018 feet length, the ship features luxury rooms, multiple pools, extensive dining spaces, 25 public rooms, advanced air conditioning, and 200,000 horsepower.
Patsy Kelly and Lyda Roberts lead a new comedy lineup in Star Dust Radio promising humor. News notes discuss cast changes, Mary Pickford and Jesse Lasky rain-show superstition, Dracula’s Daughter visuals, Joan Crawford’s musical pursuits, Technicolor color trials, and industry gossip on performers and projects including Anne Shirley and Katharine Hepburn.
The pattern offers a French bodice style with a red skirt and contrasting collar for maidens. Sizes 2 4 6 8 and 10 require 1 1/2 yards of 33 inch material plus 1/4 yard contrast. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept 367 W Adams St Chicago Ill Be Syndicate WNU Service.
Mrs Esther Purnell a 35 year woman verger at Augustine's church Fulham England has helped 1900 brides and greeted them with a motherly smile at the door She cites a rule that bridegrooms or best men always forget the ring noting none ever did according to the New York Herald Tribune.
Household tips cover picnic biscuit prep liberally watered umbrella plants shaping lilac bushes with Mnoleum edging polish tips for silver care and radish roses. Prepared by Associated Newspapers WNU Service.
Economically minded housewives will welcome W C Coleman invention that makes gas from ordinary gasoline and cooks a meal for 2 cents or less. The Coleman Safety Range lights instantly, features Band-A- Blu Burners for exact heat, Everdur fuel tank for safety, and a porcelain enamel finish. Readers can request illustrated literature and a stove chart by mailing a postcard to W C Coleman Wichita Kansas.
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