Hollywood Chronicle of Radio Stars and Film News
A collage of film and radio notes recalls Elaine Carrington and Mary Jane Higby in long running roles, studio budgets for Tales of Hoffmann, Cary Grant's schedule, Franchot Tone’s Spanish prep, and anecdotes from The Whistler and other productions. Cast details highlight radio thespian pedigrees and behind the scenes director cues. The piece also notes color productions, gun handling on set, and a lilac flight for Dear Ruth plus suspense continuing on CBS.
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the Whistler
CBS
Hollywood
Charles Seel
Whistler
Betty Lou Gerson
Paramount
Ruth
Cliff Edwards
Walt Disney
Ronald Reagan
Eve Arden
Kitchen Archaeology of Spoons and Starters in Early America
The piece recalls horn spoons used on colonial cook galleys for ladling food. It notes old recipes listing ingredients by the pound. Pioneers kept sourdough dough with flour salt water and a splash of vinegar to speed fermentation, stored in sun or kept warm at night with a key.
Sewing circle pattern frock with ric rac accents
A youthful design pattern for a summer frock features bold ric rac trim and a simple, smart silhouette suitable for casual wear and active days.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells St
Chicago 7
General Quiz Round Answers From Classic Toss
The item lists ten trivia questions with concise answers: earthquakes start a few miles below the surface. white gold is nickel and zinc alloy. orchids take ten to twelve years to bloom. Italians did not invent macaroni. the word set has most definitions. Feller threw at 98.6 mph. Canada was established July 1, 1867. Bride of the Sea is Venice. Sahara area about 3.5 million square miles. peacocks’ eye feathers are not their tails but tail converts.
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Bobby Feller
Dominion of
Canada
Sahara Desert
Europe
Venice
Rigid Arm Punch Used in 1889 Dempsey Bout Barred
A unique rigid arm punch by George Le Blanche in a 1889 San Francisco bout against Jack Dempsey knocked out the challenger, leading Collier’s to note the punch was banned from future professional boxing.
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George le Blanche
Jack Dempsey
San Francisco
Collier’s
le Blanche
Dempsey
Lemon Water Wake-Up for Gentle Constipation Relief
An old health note promotes drinking juice of one Sunkist lemon in water at dawn to stimulate regular bowel action without harsh laxatives. It claims lemons boost vitamin C and other nutrients, curb fatigue, aid digestion, improve appetite, and provide a refreshing wake-up effect. Try for ten mornings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunkist
California
Gro-Pup Ribbon dog food boasts value and variety
Snoophound seeks a bite but finds none in his feed pan. The ad pitches Gro-Pup Ribbon as crisp toasted dog food with 23 nutrients and economical value. One box equals five 1-lb cans by weight, and Gro-Pup also offers Meal and Pel-Etis for feeding variety.
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Snoophound
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