Holiday Program Held By Wells Church Group
The Congo Women's Church Group held its annual Christmas program at Wells Second Congregational Church parish house. Jacob M. Kelley led the adult sanctuary choir in a Fred Waring arrangement of "Twas The Night Before Christmas" and other seasonal numbers with Mrs. Harrison Wober ts as accompanist. Gifts were raised to aid deserving children, followed by a surprise baby shower for Mrs. John N. Simpson with multiple gifts. Refreshments were provided by the December hospitality committee.
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John N. Simpson
Joseph Brindle
David Angell
Forrest Chase
Arthur Tufts
Gilbert Grant
Woman crafts bean mosaics from beans and popcorn
In Ponca City Oklahoma Mrs Delphine Rhodds creates colorful fowl mosaics using pinto navy lima beans and lentils for the body with popcorn dyed in color for the rest and blackeyed peas for eyes. She says she does it strictly for fun.
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Ponca City
Okla
Delphine
Demand For Kennedy Book May Hit Million
The Torch Is Passed by The Associated Press draws unprecedented reader interest with about 500 papers participating and a potential press run near one million. Four AP writers compile a 35000 word, day by day account of Kennedy’s assassination journey, including new material and 100 photos. Proceeds go to Biddeford Saco Community Chest. delivery slated for January. not sold in bookstores. The piece also notes VA data on World War II veterans receiving GI Bill training and housing loans, highlighting strong credit performance.
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Kennedy
Associated Press
Saul Pettall
White House
Texas
Arlington
Biddeford- Saco Journal
Biddeford-Saco Community Chest
Chicago
Veterans Administration
Book copyists in medieval monasteries worked by daylight
The medieval monastic copyists labored only in daylight to avoid fire risks from artificial light. After completing a page, a second scribe proofread against the original, then another added titles, headlines, initials, and notes. An additional illuminator finished necessary ornamentation. Encyclopaedia Britannica.
Furniture styled entertainment sets gain decor status
New televisions radios and record players are built into attractive cabinets and cases matching Colonial traditional French Provincial and contemporary styles. Some models double as furniture such as benches with built in TV and stereo that convert to a desk, ideal for small spaces. Gift givers should note the recipient’s decor tastes before shopping.
Cardiff Giant Hoax Cut From Two Ton Gypsum Block
The Cardiff Giant, one of the world’s biggest hoaxes, was carved from a two ton block of gypsum indicating the elaborate fabrication that fooled many observers in its time.
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Cardiff
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Wells Church Group
Debruyne
Sangatte
Calais
Channel
Chand Bm
Pues
Lexington Square
Gibson
Mem
Warren
Main ST
Biddeford
Encyclopaedia Britannics
T. V
Ginn
Shorey’s
Main Street
Saco
Washington Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Morin’s
Biddeford-Saco
The
Community Chest
Biddeford-Saco Journal
P. O
Poughkeepsie, N. Y
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