Beautiful But Broke At The Princess
Joan Davis headlines the Columbia musical Beautiful But Broke with a strong supporting cast including Jane Fredee Judy Clark Bob Haymes John Hubbard Willie West and McGinty The film centers on Joan as an orchestra agent aided by Judy Clark and Jane Frazee forming a girls band seven new songs appear among lively gags and dance numbers delivering typical Davis humor and stage presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Davis
Columbia
Joan
Jane Fredee
Judy Clark
Bob Haymes
John Hubbard
Willie West
McGinty
Jane Frazee
Mr. Jive
Vigilantes Ride stars Russell Hayden in Western tale
A Western film feature highlights Russell Hayden as a six gun toter facing cheaters in Vigilantes Ride. Cast includes Shirley Patterson and Dub Taylor with Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys in supporting roles. The era's horses and stunts receive attention alongside the film produced by Leona Barsha and directed by Wm. Berke from a script by Ed Earl Rupp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Hayden
Cowboy Rangers
Shirley Patterson
Dub Taylor
Bob Wills
Texas Playboys
Hollywood
Tom Mix
W. S. Hart
Ed Earl Rupp
Leona’ Barsha
Wm. Berke
Princess Loses Swedish Film Arrival and Promises Rebook
The Princess management apologizes for a shipment slip that caused the failure of the Swedish film to arrive Monday night. They report strong pre sale interest and vow to rebook at the earliest possible date and ensure delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrivig
Triple L Club Sees 17 Members At October Meeting
The Triple L Club met with Mrs. George Haser on Thursday October 19 with 17 members present. Pinochle was played at four tables with Mrs. Wm. Moe high score Mrs. Sam Summers low and Mrs. George Christie traveling. Lunch followed before adjournment to meet with Mrs. C. C. Searcey on November 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Haser
Wm. Moe
Sam Summers Low
George Christie
Soldier Jack Mahan Wounded in Palau Campaign
War Department message confirms Pvt. Jack Mahan was injured by a mortar shell on September 26 in the Palau Islands. A letter from Jack says he lost an eye and is recovering in a New Caledonia hospital, grateful for the Purple Heart and the brave attitude of his fellow soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
John Mahans
Pvt
Jack Mahan
Palau Group of Islands
Jack
New Caledonia
Farewell for Roy Wilson and wartime notes
Community gathers for Roy Wilson’s sendoff after his Oct. 19 enlistment. The report also notes promotions and service updates from the Army Transportation Corps and Navy, WAC newcomers from Union Station, and a soldier’s letter from Savannah and Maxwell Field describing life in wartime.
Sorosis Study Club Anniversary Tea Features Reading and Music
The Sorosis Study Club marked its sixth birthday with an Anniversary Tea at Mrs. Hjalmar Larson's home. Miss Nora Samford of Belleville spoke on Leave Her to Heaven. musical numbers by Miss Carla Reece and Mrs. Larson complemented the event attended by about forty members and guests including several from Belleville, Republic, and Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis
Hjalmar Larson
E. Conzelman
W. F. Curtiss
Ben Ames Williams
Carla Reece
Larson
Conzelman
Nora Sanford
George Faulkner
W. E. Hodges
Emory Groves
Belleville
C. A. Noble
Republic
Minnie Jewell
Kansas City
Shipboard letters from 73 days at sea reveal cabin life
A sailor writes from a long voyage describing confinement and adaptation aboard ship. He notes weaving cocoanut leaves into tables, enjoys minor crafts, reports good health, and awaits mail since August 21 while sending greetings to family and kids.
Sioux City Soldier Visits Family Friends This Week
Cpl. Harold Nelson from Sioux City Iowa spent Tuesday through Friday with his parents Mr and Mrs Otto Nelson and other friends. Ensign Gene Larson has word from Marion Islands where he is now stationed announcing his posting.
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WACS
Union Station
Ft. Des Moines
Iowa
Maxine A. Perry
Scandia
Scandia High School
A. W. Perry
Scott Avenue
Kansas City
Kansas
Pvt
Perry
Guy [S Perry
U. S. Navy
Marceline
The
WAVES
Cpl
Harold Nelson
Sioux City
Otto Nelson
George Larson
Ensign Gene Larson
Marion Islands
Baseball in the Jungle How Yanks Built a Night Field in New Guinea
In New Guinea’s jungle, U.S. servicemen cleared a baseball diamond and staged night games. They used 12 coconut trees as 50 foot poles and mounted 60 inch anti aircraft searchlights above white boards to illuminate the field, with four 750 watt floodlights adding extra lighting around home plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack
New Guinea
Year of Growth and a Squash Tale at the Office
A year long growth feature included a largest ear of corn and a squash measure of over 27 inches long and ten inches wide. Vic Erickson would have won with the squash, delivered by Jake Storer for Mr. Erickson. Stover delivered it early one morning resembling a young calf to the staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic Erickson
Jake Storer
Mr. Erickson
Stofer
Y. W. Cabinet Meets at Nor ma Aspegren’s Home
The Y. W. Cabinet met Thursday evening with one guest, Mrs. Lamb, and members Mrs. Hjalmar Larson, Mrs. N. H. Pearson, Mrs. Chris Nelson, Mrs. Joyce Johnson, Miss Blanche Hageman, Miss Vivian Nelson, Miss Mary West, and Mrs. H. C. Quantic. A luncheon was served by the hostess. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Hjalmar Larson on Thursday November 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. W. Cabinet
Norma Aspegren
Hursday
Lamb
Hjalmar Larson
N. H. Pearson
Chris Nelson
Joyce Johnson
Blanche Hageman
Vivian Nelson
Mary West
H. C. Quantic
Final Report on War Fund Drive Exceeds Quota
Mrs. Ahrens, chairman, presented the war fund drive final report showing the group exceeded its quota by 76 dollars. The exact amount raised was 377.80 dollars.
Nelsons Host Paul Frederickson Family Guests
Mr and Mrs Anton Nelson and Elvera entertained Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Paul Frederickson and sons and Mr and Mrs Clarence Nelson and Sammie. Also present were Mr and Mrs Otto Nelson and Katherine Irene and Bert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Fredrickson
Clarence Nelson
Sammie
Otto Nelson
Katherine
Irene
Bert
Anton. Nelson
Elvera
Kansas Polls Drama Dwarfed By Weather And War Fear
A Kansas political outlook notes campaign lethargy and a Republican edge in the 1944 election. It cites Willkie and Dewey supports, farmer voting vigor, labor shifts, wartime constraints, and fear over Roosevelt’s health. It projects a sizable Republican majority, possibly near 100,000, with turnout influenced by weather and war conditions.
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Kansas
Bricker
Wichita
Oklahoma
Kansas City
Santa Fe
Clyde M. Reed
School House
Weather Department
Roosevelt
Wendell Willkie
Schoeppel
Reed
Dewey
Willkie
Birthday Celebration Honors Ler Vold and Larson
Sunday gathering at the Ler Vold and Larson households marked a joint celebration for Mr. Lervold and Mrs. Martin Larson. Attendees included Martin Larson, Ralph and Pauline, Loyd Barleen with family, Harvey Hammer and daughters, Harold Hammer and sons, and Ellen Hammer. A pot luck lunch followed. Earlier, Ford Olson with family and Ted Milner with family visited Glennwood Freed and family for Sunday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benny Lervold
Lervold
Martin Larson
Ralph
Pauline
Loyd Barleen
Harvey Hammer
Harold Hammer
Ellen Hammer
Popcorn Prices Under Scrutiny as OPA Probes
Widespread investigations into producer sales of popcorn follow numerous complaints about above ceiling charges. The OPA announces legal ceilings of 3.68 per cwt for corn in the ear and 6.00 for shelled corn, both f o b grower's shipping point. Dinner guests at Mr and Mrs John Newcomb’s Garden City home include Alfred Hallowell Herman Newcomb and Leotas Newcomb along with Denny Newcomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
John Newcomb
Alfred Hallowell
Herman Newcomb
Denny
Leota"s Newcomb
Garden City
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NO Blyge Anton
Triple L Club
Roy Wilson
Bill Wilson
Roy
Army
Walter Tedrow
Wally
Pueblo
Colorado
Hulda Nelson
Russel
Marvin
Courtland
Blanche Nelson
Duaine Greenslade
Phyllis
Silas Perry
Emily Willis
Army Transportation Corps
Lee FE
Olson
FE. A. Olson
Berwick
Lee E. Olson
Rock Island
Set. Olson
Transportation Department
2Nd Military ‘Railway Service
France
Bud Swanson
U.S.N.R
S. Pacific
States
Bremerton
Washington
Topeka
Carl McDowell
Robert White
Melvin Morley
Air Corps
Savannah Ga
Maxwell Field
Ala
Folks
Sorosis Study Club
Max Muth
Halstead
MiSet
Johnny Nystrom
Y. W
Community Victory Service
Shultz
Sedgwick
Wyandotte
Crawford
Cherokee
Labette
Ford Olson
Ted Mil
Ner
Mrs. Glennwood
Freed and
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