Girl Loggers Roll Their Own (Universal Newsreel, Jul 1939)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. 1,000 TWINS AT BIG CONVENTION: OTTAWA, IL - (Exclusive) Twins! Old ones and youngsters! Fat ones and slim ones! Holding a "double billing" show at Starved Rock Park! Meta Marie Keller is the stellar attraction. She was separated from her Siamese twin soon after birth! 2A. REFIT BYRD SHIP FOR POLAR TRIP: EAST BOSTON, MA - (Exclusive) Spurred by Pres. Roosevelt's command to claim South Pole territory explored by Admiral Byrd several years ago, the S.S. Bear of Oakland is refilled and repaired for a return trip in September. 2B. DUCHESS RENAMES BIG CRUISER: PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - The Duchess of Kent, charming sister-in-law of the King, goes abroad the H.M.S. Amphion, a 7,000-ton vessel, for unique ceremonies. She re-christens it H.M.A.S. Perth, for the Austrian fleet. 2C. BIG GRAIN HARVEST IN N'WEST: WALLA WALLA, WA - Millions of bushels of wheat for U. S. and foreign mills! Colorful scenes on Northwest farms as huge "combine" harvesters—drawn by mules—cut, thrash and sack the precious grain for hungry months! 2D. WOMAN SETS GLOBE AIR RECORD: SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Mrs. Clara Adams, of Muspeth, NY, arrives on the China Clipper on the last sea-leg of a "Round-the-World" flight.—NEWARK, NJ - The noted "first flighter" ends her amazing journey, spanning the globe in 16 days, 21 hours and 4 minutes! 2E. FLAMES WRECK SCHOOL-HOUSE: PORTLAND, OR - (Exclusive) Spectacular scenes as a huge school building goes up in smoke and flames, threatening other buildings and resisting firemen for hours. Thousands watch—including many delighted youngsters. But, Aw Shucks—it's Vacation! 3. MODELS SHOW $100,000 FURS: GLENCOE, IL - A parade of furs and glamorous mannequins! The models are the city's most photogenic, and the furs are worth a fortune! Ermine, silver fox, and mink, alluring and alluringly shown! Papa better keep mama home—and vice versa! 4A. GIRL LOGGERS ROLL THEIR OWN: LONGVIEW, WA - (Exclusive) Two high school girls, amateur champs, show the men a thing or two about log rolling, in preparation for the coming championships. Thrills and action a-plenty—and a sure way to cool off on a hot day! 4B. DEMPSEY WINS TOUGHEST BOUT: NEW YORK, NY - First pictures of the "Manassa Mauler," former heavyweight champ, following his amazing recovery from an attack of peritonitis! He personally thanks his thousands of friends who wished him well during his illness. 4C. FILM STARS TRY SUMMER SKIING: HOLLYWOOD, CA - Screen notables, including pretty Universal starlets, go in for warm weather skiing in a big way—on a special slide covered with pine needles. A fast run, with plenty of action and thrills! And spills, too! 5. GROUCH CLUB LETS OFF STEAM: HOLLYWOOD, CA - 30,000 members of the Grouch Club "let off steam" at a novel convention in the Hollywood Bowl, bewailing their bad luck at cards, spouses, etc. One member looks like F.D.R. but is a Republican. Wow! (LOCAL – SPANISH) CHILE STUDENTS VISIT CHILE BLDG.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library