Hollywood gossip column teases film plans and star news
Jimmie Fidler reports Joan Crawford near Montreal extending her white Christmas vacation. Henreid and Merle Oberon sign to co-produce and co-star in Cartouche. Hawks reconciled with Ann Rutherford and David May. Allan Jones funds a trust from record receipts. Carol Thurston and Jack Mulhall on the mend after operations. Jane Russell rumored with Bob Waterfield amid offers for European tours. Linda Darnell may need major surgery after mastoid troubles. Laraine Day to star in a Leo Durocher life story if planned. Alan Curtis packing for France. Olivia de Havilland linked to Cass Timberlane. previews note It’s a Wonderful Life with Stewart and Reed and recommended 13 Rue Madeleine with Cagney. The Locket stars Mitchum and Day. Stairway to Heaven with Niven and Hunter. California with Miland, Stanwyck, Fitzgerald. Best performance Jimmy Stewart in It’s A Wonderful Life.
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Joan Crawford
Montreal
Canada
Paul Henreid
Merle Oberon
Howard’ Hawks
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Ann Rutherford
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Allan Jones
Robert Walker
Florence Pritchett
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van Johnson
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Broadway lead reject prompts industry’s view on family and fame
The writer lauds Brenda Marshall turning down a Broadway lead to stay with her husband and baby. He recalls a hospital visit for an insane asylum story and questions why The Snake Pit is chosen as entertainment. He critiques The Wonderful Life and Lionel Barrymore’s Scrooge, and ponders portrayals of wealth and responsibility. He notes fashion press about hats in Hillm ore, and Jane Russell’s Oats law costumes.
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McNaughat Syndicate
Chatham Waste Paper Drive At School Week
The junior class launches a waste paper drive starting the week of December 30 with residents asked to tie papers for collectors. Also reported are the school board clerk election last Thursday, local social visits, and church congregation officer elections with several names appearing.
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Witham
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Matte Parkach
Marvell
Arty Poe Getveur
Mbveta Wodtienis
Saturday Night Concert Listings with Town Topics
A cluttered Internet era style radio and concert page lists programs and acts including orchestras choirs bands and requested pieces. It mentions Cleveland and Philadelphia venues with entertainment by names such as Vaughn Monroe Curt Massey and Elmer Darts among others in a kaleidoscope of shows and time slots.
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Time For Reason
Voice of Business
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Elmer
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Would Limit Senators To Two Terms Would Limit Senators To Two Terms
Washington Senator Edwin C. Johnson urged a constitutional amendment to cap Senate terms at two or twelve years to keep Congress aligned with the people. He said presidential ambitions corrupt veterans, endangering regional representation, and that term limits would invite fresh, grassroots blood and curb machine power.
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Mississippi Mud Returns Bilbo to the Scene
In Mississippi, gloom grips the state as upcoming doom looms. The piece hints at Bilbo's possible return, signaling a shift in mood and anticipation for events to come.
Christmas Party Builds 41 Whitney Family Members
The Breyley home hosted a Christmas party for 41 Whitney family members with Ruth Whitney directing games, a gift exchange, and refreshments. Decorations matched the season as guests enjoyed festive Yuletide ambience.
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Murderers Drive Chisel Into Skull Of Wealthy Man
Two men who beat and stabbed Otto Freund and assaulted maid Ma tie Held during a Wilmette break in remained at large. Freund was killed with a chisel while Held was severely injured. The pair fled after demanding the hiding place of jewelry, as police linked blood spatter and statements from Held to a grisly home invasion. A German police dog was later locked away from the attackers.
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