Hollywood Notes and Casting Buzz From the Screen
Inez Gerhard Scamson reports on Delilah promising a DeMille spectacle with Hedy Lamarr and Victor Mature in technicolor. An advance unit sails to Algiers for background shots after a 2,000 mile caravan trek. Ed Begley signs radio deals while Ellen Corby joins The Dark Past cast. Gene Autry’s Champion horse gets gold plated shoes for September in New York. Anne Burr showcases moving skills while Anna Lee rushes back to Hollywood for Wort Apache on Ford’s call.
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Inez
Gerhard Scamson
Delilah
Hedy Lamarr
Victor Mature
Anna Lee
England
John Ford
Hollywood
Gardenias and Gossip Set Mrs Garrity on New Path
In a hotel supply room a cleaning woman learns of a columnist's tale about Darrell Miller and Marianne Lane. She buys gardenias, drafts a farewell note, and to her relief reads they are not broken, sending a quiet victory through her day.
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Mr. Miller
Mrs. Miller
Mrs. Garrity
Mr. Garrity
Darrell Miller
Marianne Lane
Phrases and Puns From a Playful Language Guide
A collection of quirky quotes and tips on slang and wordplay. Entries include playful definitions and examples such as strict formal meaning out of this world, and a jab at fashion with braces and nails. The tone mimics a lighthearted glossary style from a midcentury source.
Teacher Reveals Heartbreak Behind Career Choice
In a quiet office interview a high school English teacher, Alice Davids, shares that her marriage plans were halted by her husband leaving for another woman. She reflects on loneliness, loss, and continuing to teach while balancing personal grief and dedication to students.
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Alice Davids
Miss Hanson
Ruthmary Hanson
Miss Davids
Ruthmary
Bluebird Crochet Chair Set Pattern 656
Laura Wheeler offers a new improved crochet pattern for a bluebird chair set in pine apple design. The pattern includes charts photos and concise directions making needlework simple for home decor.
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Laura Wheeler
Korina Wood Gains Ground in U S Forest Industry
American woodworking firms increasingly import Korina from the Belgian Congo to replace scarce U S timber. One of the nation’s largest users has begun large scale imports, stacking up with oak, as high demand grows. The shortage is blamed on weak conservation and rapid industry growth.
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Belgian Congo
Korina
United States
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DeMille
Ed Begley
NBC
Ellen Corby
Columbia
William Holden
Nina Foch
Arnold Moss
Carmen
Rita Hayworth
Glenn Ford
New York
Gene Autry
Champion
Autry
Oklahoma
Rusty
Stephen Dunne
Dunne
Anne Burr
Bob Dyer
Art Linkletter
CBS
Australia
Teresa
Bette Leatrice Joy
Eagle-Lion
Aubrey Schenck
Sarah Selby
Mrs. Graves
Janior
Holiday
Arrell Miller
Scribbler
Marianna Lane
By Nancy Pepper
Papy Lightning Bug
Mama Lightning Bug
Susie Smith
Susie
Boom
John Agar
Fort Apache
Estella
Bean
Jesus
Chris
W. John Stevens
Jim Townley
John
Rothmary
WNN Features
Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept
Randolph St
Chicago
U. S
St. Joseph
Sioux City
Bishop
McKesson & Robbins
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