Woman’s meddling conscience spoils family life in letter from Philadelphia
Kathleen Norris reports a letter from Mrs Alvin S of Philadelphia criticizing a son’s wife Margaret and the adopted child in a wartime family. The mother reveals a web of deceit about an adoption tied to a late fiancé and a former friend. She asks how to tell her son and whether to warn his wife.
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Alvin S
Philadelphia
Duncan
Milly
Millie
Margaret
Vicious Meddling Causes Family Scandal in War Time
A Philadelphia woman accuses her daughter in law of infidelity and asserts the adopted baby is her own son. The couple, Margaret and Duncan, are back together with a daughter, but a jealous mother-in-law keeps quiet to avoid wrecking the marriage. The truth may come out or not.
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Alvin S
Philadelphia
Duncan
Margaret
Navy
Alvin Sr
Miss Norris
Jealousy Drives Enduring Family Strife in Letter Text
A letter reveals a self satisfied writer's jealousy and moral conflict surrounding Duncan Margaret and a child. The mother fears exposure, faces duty and fear, while Duncan may know the truth and expect a sharp snub when told. The piece hints at adoption, secrecy, and fractured trust within a troubled family.
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Margaret
Duncan
Woman Becomes Connecticut College President Miss Ruth Haas
Miss Ruth Haas, longtime dean since 1931, was installed as president of Danbury State Teachers College in Connecticut becoming the first woman to hold that post in the state. Dr. Alonzo G. Grace presided at the ceremony. Haas urged wiser, more broadly educated teachers as the nation’s top need.
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Woman Heads College
Ruth Haas
Danbury State Teachers College
Connecticut
Miss Haas
Alonzo G. Grace
Misa Haas
Hollywood Stars Share Bright Bits From Screen Life
Actor Cotten recalls early career as a model for a firm using before and after ads and a photographer who did not recognize him in old clothes. Ann Sheridan denies being a schoolteacher, linking the rumor to a Texas college stint. Universal-International begins Peabody’s Mermaid filming with a changed lead character. Peter Lind Hayes stars. ABC listeners praise the Greatest Story Ever Told with 2,000 letters weekly. Indy 500 coverage by Mutual returns with four broadcasts led by Bill Slater. Evelyn Keyes joins Treasure of the Sierra Madre in Mexico then shifts to The Mating of Mattie McGonigle. Rosalind Russell writes on acting while preparing Mourning Becomes Electra. Julie Conway’s voice becomes a star role after Jack Smith Show. Lael becomes star. Robin Chandler’s marriage to Jeffrey Lynn sees him cooking weekly dinners. ODDS AND ENDS mention Tony Martin Show debuting Evelyn Knight offers and Teresa Wright understudying Martha Scott. Beach extras near Santa Monica endure heat from grand electric beaters.
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Tony Martin
Hollywood
Evelyn Knight
Ars Gardner
Santa Monica
Teresa Wright
Martha Scott
Dorothy McGuirs
Martha"wtoch
Spring Salads for Easy Warm Weather Lunches
A neighbor suggests meat or fish salads as quick spring lunches. The piece urges using protein rich items like eggs fish cheese or meat in crisp crunchy salads with greens from the garden, to suit warmer weather and active days.
Hearty Salad Bowl and Veal Salad Menu Recipes
Lynn Chambers presents a collection of home style salads and dishes including Veal Salad and Potato Salad with bacon and onions. Techniques include garlic rubbed salad bowls, mayonnaise binding, and gelatin molded fish salad. Also offers Stuffed Green Pepper and Egg Salad and tips to reuse leftovers for budget meals.
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Lynn
States Adopt Recall of Public Officials Since 2008
Eleven states have adopted recall procedures for elected officials, as Collier's notes. A petition often requires about 25 percent of voters to trigger a special election to decide removal and replacement. Of roughly 200 recalls, most targeted local officials, with only two state-level actions: North Dakota's governor and three others in 1921, and Oregon's two commissioners in 1922.
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Collier’s
North Dakota
Oregon
Crisp Summer Shirtwaister Pattern for Warm Weather
The article promotes a classic shirtwaister in crisp checks as a flattering fit for hot days. It highlights a detailed sew chart with every step and encourages making multiple versions for warm weather wear.
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Bell Syndicate
WNN
By Kathleen Norris
Inez Gerhard
Oseph Cotten
Cotten
Ann Sheridan
Nora Prentiss
Texas State Teachers College
Universal - International
Peabody
Peter Lind Hayes
Boston
ABC
Bill Slater
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Speedway
MBS
Evelyn Keyes
Mexico
John Huston
Sierra Madre
Warners
Columbia
Mattie McGonigle
the Jolson
Johnny O'Clock
Rosalind Russell
Electra
Raymond Magsey
Lillian Albertyson
RKO
Julie Conway
Jack Smith
Jack
Lael
Robin Chandler
Jeffrey Lynn
Warner Bros
Italy
Joseph Cotten
BOLL
Lynn Chambers
Union
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells St
Chicago
Ste
I Lee
Gourd Sem
Prince Albert
Prince Albert Han Beess
Amy
Harper Clark
Prince Alberts
W. G. Attowell
P.A
Too Sare
Winton Talko
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