SHE STOPS THE SHOW ON ISLAND QUEEN MOONLITE CRUISE
Thelma Staton sings on Clyde Trask and His Orchestra aboard the all steel Island Queen, drawing dancers to the band stand with a striking stage presence. San Diego native and former Hollywood child prodigy, she toured with Chico Marx before joining the Trask ensemble to be near her musician husband who joined the army. The Moonlite excursions cruise nearby waters with the Island Queen.
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Thelma Staton
Miss Slaton
Clyde Trask
Miss Staton
San Diego
Calif
Hollywood
Chico Marx
Marx Brothers
Trask
Now Is The Time To Stor That Fire
A report notes losses exceed 25 million dollars yearly from fires caused by defective overheated heaters and chimneys. The material urges precaution to prevent such blazes and protect property nationwide.
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United States
They Are Buying War Bonds Are You
The National Safety Council reports urged homeowners to have furnaces cleaned annually before cold weather. Thomas Fansler said many losses could be prevented by inspecting furnaces flues and chimneys, tightening joints, sealing openings, and using metal plates for stovepipe openings. He advised insulating surfaces within 18 inches of the furnace.
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Fiues
National Safety Council
Thomas Fansler
Home Division
The
Council
Gumner
Oliver Huntzinger
Anderson
Indiana
Mediterranean
Navy
St. Albans
N. Y
Contour farming touted to save soil and boost yields
War Food Administration promotes contour farming as essential conservation for war needs and future farming. Contouring reduces erosion by slowing runoff, increases soil moisture and acre yields, and improves crop quality. Studies show significant gains in corn, soybeans, potatoes, wheat, and cotton with contour methods, while lowering labor and fuel costs.
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America
War Food Administration
WIA
WFA
Agricultural Adjustment Agency
WEA
Towa
Illinois
New York
Great Plains
Texas
Ilinois
Permanent wave kit ad and local wants notice
An old classified ad promotes a Permanent Wave kit with 40 curlers and shampoo, claiming it is easy and harmless and backed by Fay McKenzie with a money back guarantee. It also lists wanted items including refrigerators and cars and a help-wanted section for two first class mechanics at Garn er-Dement Motor Co in Sikeston Missouri, noting good shop conditions and postwar opportunities.
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Fay McKenzie
Sterling Stores
Woolworth’s
Missouri
Garner-Dement Motor Co
Sikeston
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Wille LY
New Madrid Street
Cement Motor Company
Chrysler
Plymouth
Sikeston, Missouri
W. A. Myers
Bizerte
R. D. Stalter
Spring Valley
Gerald Haile
Los Angeles
California
Atlantic
Haile
Navy Hospital
L. A
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Telephone
Dead Animal Disposal Company
Beara
Perm
W. C. Keaton
Keaton
Vernon Avenue
Wan Tell
Lewis Sales Co
Lair Company
X” Care
Sikeston, Mo
Herald Office
Bulova
Gruen
Westfield
Benrus
Bernard Steinbeck
Bertrand, Mo
Tnst
Sikeston Herald
Michigan
P. J. Wilt
Sileston
Caleb Smith
E. Malone
Cotton
Lister
Albert Miller
R. R
Bertrand
James Young
North Kingshighway
C. Clarence Scott
Big Ben
V. Ward
Stalleup
Rio Grande Valley
Phare
Salee
Sikes
Lacy
Allard Jr
Malone Ave
Lake St
Russell Campbell
J. T. Martin
Young's
Smith Addition
C. B. Turner
Scott Street
Scott Phone
Aly
Albritton
Tita Thomason
Essex
Mrs. Thos
Derby
Brazil
War Production Board
James Ritty
Ohio
Scott County Abstract Company
Benton, Mo
Harris D. Rogers
Clarkan
Koker
W. A. Gemeinhardt
Kansas City Life Insurance Company
Southeast Missouri
H. L. Harty
Scott County Milling Building
Southeast Missouri Elevator CO
W. Center
Sikeston McMullin, Mo
R. D. Clayton
Powwell Insurance Agency
Welsh Building
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