Woman To Woman Pheasant Plucking and Poodle Rescue Tale
Patricia McCormack recalls a humorous tale of two pheasants shipped from Long Island to Westport by New Haven Railroad. Shooters, butchers, and a chicken plucker help dress and pluck the birds after a series of comic refusals. The pheasants are stuffed, feathers lost, and a hat idea fades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia McCormack
New York
UPI
Long Island
Westport
Conn
New Haven
Hubby
Keeper of the King's Otters Linked to Royal Fish Feeds
England's King James I appointed a keeper of the King's otters to oversee a pack of tame aquatic mammals trained to catch fish for his table, per the National Geographic Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
England
James I
Naional Geographic Sociey
TV doctor Richard Blues fixes dull series with ideas
Hollywood reporter Richard Blues diagnoses Temple Houston on NBC Warner Bros as a case of lost concept and low pacing. He prescribes a home town setting added humor and a kleptomaniac horse thief to revive the show before production time runs out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Finnigan
Hollywood
UPI
Richard Blue
Blues
Nbc-Tv
Temple Houston
NBC
Warner Bros. Studio
Warner Bros
Warners
Blue
Temple
Sam Houston
Jeff Hunter
West
Houston
Maureen O Hara Finds Dramatic Singer Role in TV Drama
Maureen O Hara, known for comedies and adventures with Errol Flynn, stars as a 18th century actress singer in Hallmark Hall of Fame Christmas drama A Cry of Angels on NBC. She belts Handel and Beggars Opera arias, marking her first true singing lead on screen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Maureen O’hara
Jamaica Inn
Green Is My Valley
Errol Flynn
and Strong
Are
Man
McLintock
Columbia
Christie
Susanna Cibber
NBC
Maureen
Miss O’hara
Ee Frederic Handel
Handel
Santa Letters From Childress Children Request Toys
A collection of handwritten Santa letters from Childress Texas children. Bobby Harris asks for an army suit tank and army men plus bar candy, Billie Harris seeks a doll and toy clothes, a young girl requests a clown doll marbles and red velvet clothes, Kent Wood asks for white tennis shoes a play rifle and baseball glove, Kerry Wood and others request a mam dolin white shoes a show projector and gifts for siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Billie Harris
Childress
Texas
Morris, Marvin
Mari- Lene
Jerri Ann
Kimberly Kay Hackler
Kent Wood
Toys for preschoolers guide from Playskool director
Thomas Grimes of Playskool Research advises parents on selecting preschool toys. Emphasizing safety durability and edge finishing, he recommends non toxic paints, avoiding small parts, and toys that inspire imagination and skill development through varied, age appropriate play.
Meditation and Prayer Reflections by Pearl Robinson
Meditation piece urges focusing on one’s own path, avoiding judgment of others. It cites John 21 22 and follows with pleas for guidance, peace, salvation, healing, and righteousness under God. The tone is devotional, urging prayer and faithfulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Robinson
Jesus
John
Peter
Buckle Up for Safety Campaign Plus Belt Gift
A safety campaign urges wearing seat belts daily and notes that gifts of belts provide long term protection. The effort partners with The Advertising Council and The National Safety Council to promote life saving awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advertising Council
National Safety Council
Methodist Ministers Led 73rd Illinois Infantry Unit
The 73rd Illinois Infantry, known as the Methodist Preacher regiment, was led by officers who were licensed Methodist ministers including its colonel lieutenant colonel major and six captains along with seven lieutenants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
73Rd
Illinois Infantry
Special Dress Fabrics For Holidays In Luxurious Textures
A colorful display showcases brocades, metallics, velveteen, organza and chiffon fabrics for holiday attire. Woolens blends cottons and fur trims round out the selection for stylish dresses and ensembles.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Janet Henry
Main St
Hartley
Hartleys
Soc Ei
RED Goosesh
Love Bobby Harris
Santa Claus
Kerry Wood
Paris
Schiaparelli
France
Phs Ton
B & J Drug
Spi
Grimes
Wakefield Appliance
Lois’ Shop
Jane Irwil
Dakil
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!