Friday the 13th brings birthday joy and small-town chatter
Morning notes from Anderson recall Mrs. Ritz birthday on December 13 the day she gave birth and other local tidbits. Dororthy Farmer arrives early with a package while many line up for Yuletide cards. paragraphs mention visitors chauffeurs and a building project as winter nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Ritz
Pendleton
Elnora
Nodie) Atkinson
Houston
Nodie
Ray Fleenor
Santa Claus
Ray
Anna Bogan
Anderson
Mark Greens
Nichol Avenue
Harry van Noy
Harriett Fitzsimmons Simpson
North Manchester
George Harris
East Lynn
Oscar Melson Sr
Ruth Badgley
Hazel Cook
Meridian Street
Herman Porges
Harry Forses
Jack Staggenburg
Bryce Brown II
Anderson Bank
H. M. Faust
Roy Roudebush
Art Club
Reader's Courtroom examines usury vs investment risk
A tale where a man seeks $20 000 on a $100 land deal arguing it isn t a loan and usury laws don t apply. The Detroit setting notes auto industry output in 1957 and a parade of locals in a newspaper column with mixed social items and a Christmas party plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip
Winmi
Philp
DAILY ACROSS
Across clues cover a wide range of common words and phrases with several cryptic style hints. Down clues include social group pointed and agent as common crossword answers.
CROSSWORD CLUES AND DAILY CRYPTOQUOTE PUZZLE
A column of crossword prompts from 5 to 39 with clues on Prussian town roll of cloth make indistinct mineral veins sesame vegetables fortify Jolson owns over poet calcium symbol anguish knavish part of to be exclamation Eliza beths sister foreign a tatter Describe grammatically girls name yesterday's answer Greek letter Not speedy steel splint of armor skirt cryptogram puzzle and sample solution quote by Longfellow plus Johnson quote listed as yesterday's puzzle solution.
Cay Karsten Debuts at Lodge Ball In Late Night Romance
Cay Karsten improvises vocals at a lodge ballroom with Alec by her side. He offers reassurance, tips on handling nerves, and a kiss before escorting her to an intermission. Spirits rise as George Throndson praises her, and a poolside moment leaves Cay feeling desired and watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Day
Harry
Alec
Cay Karsten
Cay
Throndson
George Throndson
Denver
George
Harry Whitlock
Three Sheet Tompkins Proposes Fresh Navet Name Change
A late night scene ends with Three Sheet Tompkins, skipper of the Fanny K, marrying Lucinda. A jovial pledge hints the ship may be renamed to match the bride, while a constable helps the humorous wedding moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tompkins
Fanny K
Lucinda
Bennett Cerf
King Features Syndicate
Cleaning Tips From Everyday Life Notes
Instructions advise quick spill cleanup of alcohol on shellac to prevent damage to polished furniture. Wipe immediately and rub with sweet oil. Tips on boiling eggs with salt water to ease peeling and on removing medicine stains with alcohol.
Desertion charges against Marine Corps deserter in Indianapolis
The FBI arrested Jerry Caldwell 26 at a sister’s home in Indianapolis on charges of deserting the U S Marine Corps. Caldwell a native of Scottsville Kentucky deserted from Camp LeJeune North Carolina on September 2. The article also notes that the first sugar cane grown in what is now the United States was produced in Louisiana in 1771.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
FBI
Jerry Caldwell
U. S. Marine Corps
Caldwell
Scottsville
Camp LeJeune
The
United States
Louisiana
Fireplace Fantasy Decor Sparks Low-Cost Christmas Cheer
A quaint guide describes inexpensive holiday decorations. Small log branches wrapped in sparkle paper form a festive base, backed by a foil sunburst “fire.” Three tall top-of-tree ornaments per andiron are arranged in graduated sizes and secured with floral clay to hold position.
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Hit Parade
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George Gobel
Eddie Fisher
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Bill Cullen
T and H Service & Sales, Inc
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Peninsula
Asia
Melody
Believe
Bashan
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City
Linger
Portico
Bird of
Prey
Mr. Jolson
Calcium
Anguish
Tion
Elizabeth's
Esterday
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Pgtewj
Jonson
Walt Disney
SCAMP
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HI and
Lois
Mort Walker
Dick Browne
Kerry Drake
Alfred Andriola
Kerry
Archie
Bob Montana
SKY
MR Rafe
Jo" Palooka
Buddy
Ham Fisher
Mrs. Wilson
Palooka
Lil Abner
Kiddin
Reckanize
Daisy Mae
Oncle
Mary Worth
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Husbin
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Buz Sawyer
Chum
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REDS
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Zorka
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Coggeshall
England
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Alyscamps
Rkone
Arles
Bob Barnes
Sam
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Donald Duck
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