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Brimfield News in Brimfield, Illinois

26 Dec 1935

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Brimfield News

Location

Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1935

Page

2

Tony Taft Shines as Society Editor at The Call

Tony Taft rises to prominence in the Call city room, gaining praise from colleagues while navigating office politics. She secures photo rights, handles social notes, and earns respect from veterans like Joe Burke and Van Florence. Amid flirtation and tension, she discovers pride in professional work and supportive friendships with Brenda, Aunt Meggy, and Mrs. Magina, even as manager Fitch hints at looming challenges.

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Joe Burke Joe Poe Call Tory Tony Slosser Henrietta Miss Taft Brenda Brendan Darling Greenwood Rufus Waite George Georges Meggy Van Spike Silvan Sally Jack President Harrison Augusta Terry Antoinette Miss Brace Hannibal Greeny Linda Flood Paulding Flood Tahoe Terry Mrs. Flood Bruce Miss Isruce Margaret Alison Gay Carmel Beatys Jensen Big Call Mr. Fitch City Arch Slosser Spike Slyan van Florence Patty Perkins Oakland Magina Annie Babs Magius Betsy Boss Bess Gutter Bessie Ofice Gavin Franklin Fitch Miss Cutter Pine Street Mr Fitch Mrs. Fitch Fresno Sacramento Hessle Bessle
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Ambitious Antoinette Taft Seeks Newsroom Break

In a dreary San Francisco flat, Antoinette Taft and sister Brenda, with brothers Bruce and CU and Aunt Meg, navigate job hunt woes. She interviews Lawrence Bellamy of the Journal of Commerce but finds no role for a woman writer while secretly admiring him. A late-night call offers a society reporting post at the Call, prompting a decision with Cliff's urging.

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Antoinette Taft Ives San Francisco Brenda Bruce Meg Lawrence Bellamy Journal of Commerce Cliff Barney Kerr Cil Barney Tony Mr. Greenwood Society
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It Was Good To Have A Job Again Sunday Photographs

Tony seeks Sunday photographs and visits six photographers in search of images for the story. Photographers refuse, saying they cannot provide pictures for papers. Brenda notes the obstacle as Tony leaves for the day.

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Tony Bendy Brenda
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Rumor and Tension Grip City Newspaper Office

Nervous weeks unfold as talk of management change swirls through the newsroom. Tony notes strange visitors, a sharp young man and an earnest young woman press Green wood about sensitive work, while the city editor remains guarded and rumors ripple among staff.

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Tony Greenwood Mr. Greenwood Barney
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Gettysburg Battle Seen as Turning Point of Civil War

The Dictionary of American Biography notes Lee's 1863 Pennsylvania invasion led to the three aims of supplying his army, testing Northern peace sentiment, and drawing Union troops away from Vicksburg. The battle began July 1 to 3 at Gettysburg and is widely viewed as the war's turning point.

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Lee Pennsylvania Dictionary of American Biography Gettysburg North Lincoln South Vicksburg
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Dressy Frock Pattern With Yoke and Gored Skirt

A featured dress pattern describes a dressy afternoon frock with a wedge shaped yoke and raglan sleeves. It argues between cuffed and wrist stopping sleeves, notes a new gored skirt with subtle flare, and offers black satin or colored novelty fabrics. Pattern 054% comes in sizes 14 through 42 with fabric and contrast yardage, order details, and a diagrammed sew chart.

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Sewing Circle Pattern Dept West Eighteenth St New York
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Hymn of Many Melodies Sets Record With 2000 Tunes

The Hebrew Sabbath hymn Lechah Dodi has about 2000 distinct melodies, a record for a single song, with belief that it was created especially for one composition.

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Burke Clifford Spike MacGrath Taft Mr. Burke Market Street Lorenzo’s Lorenzo Torentos Mr Bellamy The Journal Arnoldson Fitch Bellamy Anders Jane Buck Puck Moore Lorenzo's Mr Moore Call’s Society Kathleen Norris Dad Chapter Addison
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