Co starring Tracy and Rooney shaped Hollywood history
Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney rose together from early work in Rif fract to major stardom, with Tracy crediting Rooney as an inspiration. Their parallel paths featured Captains Courageous, Boys Town, and later Edison and Young Tom Edison, cementing their status as top box office stars.
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Mikes Rooney
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Tim
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Manuel
Spence
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Boys Town
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Edward J. Flanagan
Andy Hardy
Edison
the Man
Tom Edison
King of the Movies: Tracy and Rooney Reunite in Men of Boys Town
In a State Theatre feature, Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney reunite as co stars for Men of Boys Town, a sequel to Boys Town, with Tracy again portraying Father Flanagan and Rooney as Whitey. Director Norman Taurog lauds their single take scenes and collaborative blocking.
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Rooney
Mickey
Spence
Letter From Lloyd McCall From Shanghai 1941
Lloyd F McCall writes from Shanghai China January 17 1941 describing arrival conditions in Manila and starvation in the Kowloon district. He observes Japanese actions and complex social rituals including marriage ceremonies and red money practices. He notes opium trade in Nantao and its impact on Chinese society and morale.
Mrs Grissom Dies in Indiana After Born Here Life
Mrs Alta Godfrey Grissom, 48, died Sunday at Mercy hospital Gary Indiana. Born and raised in Washington she was daughter of Mrs Zettie Godfrey. She leaves her husband James C Grissom mother, daughter Mrs Chas Patton of Hobart Ind and brother Frank Godfrey of Washington Iowa. Burial set for Gary Tuesday.
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Mercy Hospital
Gary
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Alta Godfrey
Zettie Godfrey
Washington
Chas. J. Patton
Hobart
Frank Godfrey
Iowa
Muscatine Rebekah Lodge Pays Visit
In Columbus Junction on April 24 a group from Mir iam Rebekah lodge Muscatine presented the travelling dove to Silver Leaf Rebekah lodge in the Odd Fellows hall. Anna Lemkau and Adelaide Stocker led arrangements. Irene Bowman played music as fifteen Muscatine members attended. Twins Helen and Edith Allen, two, celebrated at their grandparents farm home east of town before visiting relatives in Hanlantown.
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Miriam Rebekah Lodge
Muscatine
Silver Leaf Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Anna Lemkau
Adelaide Stocker
Irene Bowman
Helen
Edith Allen
Harlan Dallmeyer
L. M. Dallmeyer
Here
Hanlantown
Leon Thompson
Russia Emerges as World’s Largest Wheat Producer
Russia holds the status as the top wheat producing nation, maintaining lead over other major producers through its expansive harvests and agricultural output. This position reflects its vast arable land and consistent grain production.
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Russia
Susan Shaw Chosen Best Model at King Features Show
Newsmen and editors at the King Features fashion show in New York name Susan Shaw, a Harry Conover model, as the fairest of the spring styles for the benefit of the fourth estate. Arthur Baer and Prunella Wood are noted in attendance.
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King Features Syndicate
New York
Susan Shaw
Harry Conover
Fourth Estate
Arthur
Bugs) Baer
Prunella Wood
Open New Classes In Navy Recruiting at Burlington Iowa
Burlington Iowa reports the Navy opens recruiting in new naval reserve classes during wartime. Enlistments run four years for those 18 and older, with 17 to 18 serving until their 21st birthday, and 17 to 36 eligible, parental consent required under 21. Physical, mental, and moral standards mirror regular service. naval reservists are not subject to the draft. Details available at the local recruiting station.
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Navy Department
Naval Reserve
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Naval Service
Southern coal operators restart wage talks in New York
Responding to President Roosevelt's push to end the mine shutdown, southern soft coal operators resume wage conferences with the United Mine Workers led by John L. Lewis. Led by L Ebersole Gaines of Beckley West Virginia the group met with Lewis and U S conciliator Dr John R Steelman in New York. They had deserted Appalachian area talks on April 11 over a $7 daily wage that would remove a 40 cent southern differential and push southern pay to $1 40 per day.
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John L. Lewis
L. Ebersole Gaines
Beckley
W. Va
Lewis
John R. Steelman
U. S
New York
Iowa Rural Chorus Meets in Ames May Tour Dates
Ames Iowa April 28 An outline of the 1940 rural women s chorus tournament schedule was announced by Mrs Sarah Porter Ellis state home demonstration agent The May dates run from May 6 at Fayette May 10 at Mt Vernon May 12 at Kilianola May 13 at Ames May 16 at Clarinda May 26 at Carroll May 27 at Storm Lake May 31 at Mt Pleasant and June 3 at Mason City Two choruses from each district will advance to the State Fair ensemble contest Eligible choruses must have appeared on local programs prior to the county achievement day program Guest choruses invited from previous State Fair participants last year
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Sarah Porter Ellis
Isader
Fayette
Mt. Vernon
Kiliatola
Clarinda
Carroll
Storm Lake
Mt Pleasant
Mason City
Mra, Illis
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