Will Rogers in Connecticut Yankee headlines Queen Theatre Aug night
Hilarious Will Rogers satire in A Connecticut Yankee is rereleased by 20th Century Fox and shown at the Queen Theatre midnight preview Saturday. New feature The Mine With the Iron Door stars a salesman and a promoter in a Arizona treasure quest with romance.
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Will Rogers
Harold Bell Wright
QUEEN
20Th Century-Fox
Queen Theatre
Richard Arlen
Columbia
New York
Fred Stone
Jean Parker
Dell
Twain Satire Updated to Feature Will Rogers in Arthurian Tale
In a modernized satire Rogers, a Connecticut merchant, is sent back via apes to King Arthur era. He reshapes knighthood, performs magic, and astonishes medieval crowds in England. Myrna Loy plays the queen who falls for him as Rogers implants victory with ersatz troops.
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Mark Twain
Rogers
Gambling Club Proprietor Rebuilds After Partner’s Embezzlement
Bruce Cabot stars as a top hat gambling entrepreneur who sells his club to join an investment firm. When his partner embezzles the funds Cabot must face ruin but aims to reopen the gambling house. His wife Ann Sothern refuses to join, their separation sparks a thrilling denouement and a hopeful reconciliation.
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Bruce Cabot
Ann Sothern
Cabot
The Farmer in the Dell in Hollywood Studio Life
An old farmer faces life’s whirlpool in Hollywood studios and his reluctant escape with family leads to a dramatic denouement. The story charts their missteps and unexpected adventures in unfamiliar surroundings, offering entertaining observations of show business.
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Dell
Hollywood
Auto Sales Surge in Runnels County in First Half
Motor vehicle sales in Runnels county nearly doubled in the first half of 1986 versus the same period in 1935, with dealers reporting strong year-to-date figures. Licensing in June and July shows 53 new licenses issued, and July registrations list multiple makes and dealers in Winters, Ballinger, and Ballinger. The split was 36 passenger and 17 commercial vehicles.
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Runnels County
W. A. Forgey
Fords
Kendrick Motor Co
Winters
Patrick Chevrolet Co
Ballinger
Jones Chevrolet Co
Sykes Motor Co
Sewing Club Meets at Mrs Parks Home
The Be Busy Sewing Club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Carl Parks home. Ice cream and cake were served. Miss Ounita Parks read a piece for entertainment. Attendees included Mesdames Jake Smith, Melvin Hagan, Willie Jonas, Ivan Shott, G. H. Shott, Floyd Shott, L. D. Sheffield and Carl Parks. The next meeting is set for August 17 at Mrs. C. R. Lowe's home.
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Carl Parks
Ounita Parks
Mesdames
Jake Smith
Melvin Hagan
Willie Jonas
Ivan Shott
G. H. Shott
Floyd Shott
L. D. Sheffield
Melson Family Returns Home After Owens Visits
Mrs. E. W. Melson and her daughter Marijohn return to Sanger from a visit at the homes of her brothers B. G. Owens and M. L. Owens.
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E. W. Melson
Marijohn
Sanger
B. G
M. L. Owens
Mrs Jarred and relatives return from visits in Texas towns
Mrs M A Jarred returns to Abilene after visiting brothers B G Owens and M L Owens. Sara Lou Owens goes back to San Angelo after weeks with father B G Owens. Mrs L A Gaston and children come home from summer with relatives at Farmersville, joined by Mrs T H Sears of Whitewright visiting the Gaston home.
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Sara Lou Owens
San Angelo
B. G. Owens
L. A. Gaston
Farmersville
T. H. Sears
Whiteriwght
Gaston
Guests visit families in L T Smith and Boone homes
Last week I C Boone and Dr and Mrs E Beringer of Waco joined Mrs L B Boone of Dallas as guests in the L T Smith and A Boone homes. They returned home Friday. Mrs Floyd Smith traveled to Belton Tuesday for business transactions.
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L. T. Smith
A. Boone
I. C. Boone
E. Beringer
Waco
L. B. Boone
Dallas
Floyd Smith
Belton
Cast List Features Fred Stone and Jean Parker in Film
The cast includes Fred Stone, Jean Parker, Frank Albertson and Esther Dale, highlighting a notable lineup for the production. Esther Dale rounds out the quartet alongside the principals in this screen project.
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Fred Stone
Jean Parker
Frank Albertson
Esther Dale
Between Fighting Men at Lyric Theatre Saturday Only
World Wide picture features Ken Maynard and Tarzan in a Western tale of horsemanship and hand to hand combat. Stunning Southern California landscapes and dramatic photography promise to captivate nature lovers and action fans alike.
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Lyric Theatre
Ken Maynard
Tarzan
California
Bradford couple follow vacation path to New York City
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Bradford left Saturday for Gatesville to join Mrs. Bradford’s mother Mrs. A. S. Farmer and Johnnie Bradford for a trip to New York City. They will stay with Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Brodie in Yonkers and tour en route. W. H. Brown returned Friday from a three month visit in Chattanooga Oklahoma and Amarillo. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Benson are Centennial visitors in Dallas this week.
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W. C. Bradford
Gatesville
A. S. Farmer
Johnnie Bradford
New York City
A. L. Brodie
Yonkers
W. H. Brown
Chattanooga
Tenn
Oklahoma
Amarillo
Alvin Benson
Dallas
Mr and Mrs Max Rogers Family Visit Dallas for Centennial
Mr and Mrs Max Rogers and their daughter Jimmie Earl travel to Dallas on Tuesday to visit relatives and attend the Centennial event.
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Max Rogers
Jimmie Earl
Dallas
Miss Mildred Bailey Visits Grandfather and Brother
Miss Mildred Bailey visits her grandfather W. H. Brown and her brother Bill Bailey, accompanying Mrs. T. M. Bailey.
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Mildred Bailey
T. M. Bailey
W. H. Brown
Bill Bailey
Mrs Gordon Ashby and Adelle Visit Dallas and San Augustine
Mrs Gordon Ashby and her daughter Adelle spent last week in Dallas and San Augustine visiting friends and attending events.
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Gordon Ashby
Adelle
Dallas
San Augustine
Reid family visits Dallas and Centennial Exposition
Mr and Mrs Noel Reid and daughter Doris and H K Reid Sr left Sunday for a Dallas trip to relatives and the Centennial Exposition. They plan to visit other relatives in the region. Meanwhile T G Floyd and Tate Jr of Terrell Arkansas, en route home from Colorado Springs, stopped by Roxie Floyd’s home for a first reunion in sixteen years, a joyous occasion.
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Noel Reid
Doris
H. K. Reid Sr
Dallas
T. G. Floyd
Tate, Jr
Terrell
Arkansas
Colorado Springs
Pikes Peak
Roxie Floyd
Floyd
Lloyds Enjoy Brief Christoval Outing with Son
Mr and Mrs Raymon Lloyd and their young son are spending a few days on a relaxing outing in Christoval with local scenes and leisure time noted.
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Raymon Lloyd
Little Son
Christoval
Stringers Headed to Dallas Centennial Exposition
Mr and Mrs E D Stringer and their daughter Mary Elaine departed Tuesday for Hamilton to visit relatives before continuing to the Centennial Exposition in Dallas.
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E. D. Stringer
Mary Elaine
Hamilton
Dallas
Virdens Welcome Dolly Gene Baby Girl
Mr and Mrs Gene Virden announce the birth of a daughter named Dolly Gene born August 10. The couple shares the happy arrival and asks for blessings and good wishes from family and friends.
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Gene Virden
Dolly Gene
Sidney Neely Heads to San Benito as School Principal
Sidney Neely left Saturday after six weeks at his father J. S. Neely and Mrs. Neelys home. He will travel through Waco and Austin and other points en route to San Benito where he serves as principal of the local school.
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Sidney Neely
J. S. Neely
Mrs J W Boggess Family Returns Home
Mrs J W Boggess and daughters Jimaine and Nancy returned Thursday of last week to their West home after visiting Mr and Mrs L T Smith and the A Boone home.
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J. W. Boggess
Jimaine
Nancy
West
Oscar and James Follis Visit Bronte Grandparents
Oscar and James Follis of the Wilmeth community spent last week in Bronte with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Oscar Hyder.
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Oscar
James Follis
Wilmeth
Bronte
Oscar Hyder
Women Who Have Pains Try Cardus Next Time
Cardus claimed to relieve pains caused by poor nourishment and restore regularity in women. Testimonial from Mrs. Cole Young of Leesville Louisiana describes reduced pain and calmer nerves after using Cardui. If Cardus does not help, consult a physician.
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Cardus
Cole Young
Leesville
Chevrolet sales soar past 12 million mark in major milestone
Flint Michigan August 12 Chevrolet records show production surpassing 12 000 000 cars and trucks since 1912 with 1 182 000 units of the 1936 model lineup built. M E Coyle notes sustained demand and upgraded facilities driving the pace ahead of exhibitions in Detroit Cleveland and Dallas.
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Flint
Mich
Chevrolet
M. E. Coyle
Chevrolet Motor Co
Coyle
Detroit
Cleveland
Dallas
Chessolst
Violet
Henslees Return From Dallas Centennial and Fort Worth Frontier
Mr and Mrs Carl Henslee and their children Carolee and Kenneth returned home Sunday from a visit to the Centennial Exposition in Dallas and the Frontier celebration in Fort Worth. They also visited relatives during the trip.
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Carl Henslee
Carolee
Kenneth
Dallas
Fort Worth
Miss Peggy Rhodes Visits Sister in Los Angeles
Miss Peggy Rhodes of Los Angeles is visiting her sister, Mrs. Foy Davis.
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Peggy Rhodes
Los Angeles, Calif
Foy Davis
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