Hollywood Victory committee backs Three Thirds of a Nation radio
The WPB backed program produced weekly on the Blue network draws on a pool of over 10 000 Southern California actors for wartime appearances. The Tone siblings Franchot and Jean join the studio as Ann Harding, Donna Reed and Claudette Colbert are linked with Metro and RKO projects.
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WPB
Blue Network
Hollywood Victory Committee
Associated Actors and Artists of America
California
War era talk and entertainment notes from an old column
The item mentions Robert Preston training with a machine gun on location for Wake Island and Victor McLaglen of RKO noting Powder Town inventor of a 40 foot tank who served in the Boer and World Wars. It also previews a new adventure strip about a war correspondent drawn from William L. Shirer’s Berlin radio days and reports Joan Edwards on Hit Parade achieving hit numbers for Mary Martin.
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Robert Preston
Wake Isl
Victor McLaglen
RKO
War Department
William L. Shirer
Berlin
Mary Martin
Ike’ Ees
Sewing pattern for a waist apron with quick tie-on fit
A vintage sewing ad promotes Pattern No. 8127 for sizes 14 to 42 a slim waisted full skirted apron. It highlights easy two piece construction fast wearing ties that stay up and full dress protection with adjustable material needs and trim quantities. Send orders to the listed address.
Household Tips for Everyday Care and Preservation
Table salt added to blue water distributes dye evenly and prevents streaks. Vaseline preserves luggage belts books leather chairs card cases purses and handbags. To tighten curtain rollers springs, hold the roller and twist the spring between a fork tines. Soap jelly softens stockings gloves lingerie and curtains for washing.
Navy ships and their bank accounts fund welfare services
Collier's notes that battleship crews maintain bank accounts funded by canteen soda shop laundry barbershop and tailoring profits for welfare and recreation. It cites the U S S Augusta directing that if it is total loss, its bank balance goes to the Navy Relief Society.
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Collier’s
U.S.S. Augusta
Navy Relief Society
USO appeals for contributions to support global program
A wartime appeal emphasizes the USO's expanded worldwide duties and the need for private donations. The message urges readers to support local USO committees and National Headquarters in New York City to sustain morale and services for service members overseas.
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USO
National
Empire State Building
New York
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