Soldier Come Home Betty Zane Watson
Betty Zane Watson centers on Johnny Davis who learns Bias Martin forged credit for a rescue as his family conflict unfolds. Johnny courts Kit Willett the engaged reporter while Basil plots to alter Mrs. Martin’s will to favor himself and threaten relatives. Jerry Murphy, a town derelict, vows revenge over a death tied to Martindale.
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Jennifer Martin
Johnny Davis
Bias Martin
Johnny
Kit Willett
Gathers
Basi
Weil
Jerry Murphy
Mrs. Martin
Lsborer
Jaha
Martindale
Kit
Basil
Martin
Handley
Darling
Park Proposal Drives Forward Amid Family Tensions
In a late November scene, Kit and Johnny pursue a park plan on the Johnson estate near Martindale, confronting Basil and the Martins about approval. Kit risks aunt Anna’s resistance while J D and Johnny weigh the site’s suitability and potential city backing, as a council meeting looms.
Spring Training Rookies and All-Time Greats Echoed
A veteran scout looks at spring training rookies and past stars like Cobb Ruth and Gehrig, noting how rookies surge and veterans adapt. He cites players from 1904 to 1946, praises standout rookies and predicts 1947 may be rich in new talents while veterans face pressure to perform. He asks readers to name sport’s top figure of 1946, suggesting Musial, Davis, Assault and Hogan as leading picks across sports.
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Dodgers
Giants
Cobb
Ruth
Augusta
Atlanta
Wagner
Tigers
McGraw
Fordham Flash
Hank Greenberg
Hartford
Beaumont
Detroit
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Syracuse
Phillies
Alex
Chuck Klein
Lou Gehrig
Yankees
Hmmy Foxx
Athletics
del Ennis
Furillo
Whitman
Edward
Frank Frisch
G.I
Joe Louis
Eddie Dyer
Leo Durocher
Rob Feller
Stan Musial
Ted Williams
Armed
Assault
Red Blaik
Frank Leahy
Jack Kramer
Ben Hogan
Eddie Arcayo
Bob Waterfield
Charlie Trippi
Davis
Blanchard
Joe Cronin
Babe Ruth
Ty Cobb
Jack Dempsey
Jim Thorpe
Knute Rockne
Bobby Jones
Walter Hagen
Glenn Davis
Musial
Hogan
Thomas Hears Another Conversation
Dialog reveals inner conflict about a plan that would threaten family well being. Johnny suggests options while Thomas weighs loyalty to relatives and fear of consequences for his uncle and Aunt Anna. The scene hints at a moral dilemma within a household and a sundered future for Mrs. Martin.
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Johnny
Hher
Anna
Martin
How to Write Letters for All Occasions booklet
A booklet titled How to Write Letters for All Occasions offers dozens of pointers on vocabulary grammar and form. It includes sample letters for friendly social and business correspondence and even love letters. The weekly service advertises the booklet from 214 West 17 Street New York.
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Io Weekly
West 17 Street
New York 11
N. W
Sign Jans Traffic Lights Draw Broadway Crowd in 1929
A 1929 Broadway stunt by Collier’s sign over the Astor Theater drew crowds with an orchestra and 24 chorus girls dancing atop large letters for the Alm Hollywood Revue. Police halted the act after the fourth night due to crowding.
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Broadway
Astor Theater
Collier
Marathon dance ban linked to Bayonne death case
A 20 year old Bayonne New Jersey resident Charles Gonder died in a marathon dance in 1932 after dancing for 1,147 hours over 40 days and nights. his death helped spark municipal bans on such endurance events.
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Charles Gonder
Bayonne
N. J
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Valle
Bellina
DC Come
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Voice of Firestone
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Firestone
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Troy
Wheatland
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