Helene Hanff Details Books and London Obsession
Helene Hanff, noted writer and reader, discusses her love of nonfiction and real people. She recalls acquiring a 14 volume Bible set, her letters with Marks & Co in London, and the creation of 84 Charing Cross Road. She describes London as slower and gentler than New York and reflects on her cross Atlantic literary exchange.
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New York
Helene
Per- Hanff
Sam. Pepys
Helene Hanff
Bloomsburyj
London
Charing Cross Road
Marks & Co
Miss Hanff
England
Dallas
Ken Migmice
U.S
Philadelphia
Texas
Nally
Miss Bennon
Blooms
Bury Street Hotel
Ake
Texas Law School
Hanff
Rome
Art Class Becomes Serious Course in Fort Wayne
In Fort Wayne Ind AP a ninth grade program blends shop and art to teach safety and industrial trades. Nora Bennon at Ball State later studied and applies hands on projects to wood metal and plastics. Students now complete nine week courses mastering tools and projects.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Ball State
University
Muncie
Nora
Bennon
Ferson
Late Arrival Planned for LC College Film Class
Dale Adams, instructor, said arrangements for late arrivals in the Iee College film class for public school teachers. The first class was set for May but Baytown public schools will be in session, so sessions start June 4.
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Iee College
Baytown Public
Dale Adams
Travis Porter Reappointed Head of Brownwood Civic Group
Travis Porter was re elected president of the Brownwood Civic Association at a meeting of the new board. Seth H. Mitchell named vice president with Mrs. Petti Campbell as secretary and C S Adams treasurer. The board includes Roy Clift R K Dippel and others. Enrollment for a summer film course limited to 24 teachers with registration dates announced. New committee chairs listed.
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Texas Junior College
Seth H. Mitchell
Petitory
Campbell
C. S
Brownfield
Adams
Roy Clift
R. K. Dippel
C. M
Bill
Floyd
Robert LaVergne
W. B
Lewis
Cesar Trevino
Victor
Witzel
Jack
Carter
Bud) Simon
Herbert Slat
Lawrence Olivier
Kin
A. M. Chappell
Orson Welles
Citizen Kane
W. B. Lewis
Jack S. Carter
Phies
Cesar
Westprocess
LC Admis| Minster Presbyterian Church Sions
C. V. Walker
A.m
C. A. Riley
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Baytown Sun
Reader
Dide
New York City
Kmart
Aartley
Our
Baytown
Mericaad
Yard& Garden Discounts
Briggs & Stratton
Vigoro
Texas Lawns
B&s
Ife
N. Pruett
Sis
Travis Porter
Head
W. Travis Porter
Brownwood Civic Association
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