Rainy Day Marriage by Allen Wishert
Walter Lawton, heir to J. Burke Lawton, plans a country drive reveal to Lucy Johnson, a waitress, about his poverty to test her love. Lucy proves her devotion, declaring she would wed a poor man. The couple faces sudden ruin as Walter’s father reveals total loss, leaving their future uncertain.
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Walter Lawton
J. Burke Lawton
Lucy Johnson
Peter Johnson
Lucy
Walter
Adam
Eloise McSwain
Job
Free vacation touring kit from Shell explained
A historic guide describes a free motorist touring kit. It includes complete maps with routes and city detail, ferry and turnpike schedules, points of interest folders, lodging and dining guides, an expense record to plan or track spending, and is mailed on request via Shell dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dem&ps
Shell
Harvest Supper at West Acton Baptist Church Tonight
The Friendship Society of West Acton Baptist Church hosts a Harvest Supper tonight at 6 30 p m Reservations are taken by Mrs Barbara Mac at Colonial 3 4240 Reservations are in. The event is coordinated by the church community group.
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West Acton
The
Friendship Society of
Forbidden Go Steady Bans at St Marys High Lynn
Lynn Massachusetts St Marys Catholic High School bans going steady claiming it invites sin and possible forced marriages. Monsignor Joseph McGlinchey says the rule, in effect last week, blocks couples from leadership roles and may extend to athletes and cheerleaders. No disciplinary actions yet but violators risk ineligibility for student offices.
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Lynn
Mass
St. Mary’s Catholic
Joseph McGlinchey
J McGlinchey
Changes in Social Security Rules for Women and Minor Children
Norman A. Keyes explains new Social Security changes allowing some women at 62 to receive benefits for November 1958 onward, and extending benefits to disabled children past 18 if disability began before 18. Eligible widows and spouses must provide proof of identity and marriage. Local offices in Marlborough Concord Maynard list access times. A separate note mentions an Oregon geyser and Boy Scouts aiding civil defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman A. Keyes
Waltham
Mass
Keyes
Marlborough
Concord
Maynard Town’ House
Sixth Ninth Commandments and Leads to Forced Marriages
A fragment discusses religious rules and social pressures relating to marriage practices. It notes concerns about coercive unions arising under certain doctrinal interpretations and emphasizes potential human rights implications.
Campaign themes mix in Oregon view of Eisenhower era
The Port Uniqua Courier presents Adlai and Estes debating in a tone reflecting national conflict and uncertainty. It notes the Eisenhower administration facing voter scrutiny while Democrats claim Congress control and both parties share blame or credit for four years of policy.
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Port
Uniqua
Courier
Reedsport
Oregon
Adlai and Estes
INS
Eisenhower
Congress
Serisis
Itime
Installment Buying Ties To Furnishings Sales
Chicago report cites the National Retail Furniture Association linking installment buying with home furnishings sales. F R Houlihan of Cambridge says 1956 gains in furniture sales hinge on installment selling and most customers pay as they use items. He predicts 1956 retail gains will be modest, three to six percent above 1955. The piece also notes storage advice for winter electric fans from the Cleanliness Bureau, detailing cleaning and wrapping steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National
Retail Fature Association
F. R. Houlihan
Cambridge
Mass
E Houlihan
Houlihan
Remodeling a Georgia Home by Dr Earl Benson Family
The Marietta Georgia household of Dr Earl Benson and his wife undergoes a four stage remodel starting with bathroom removal and kitchen modernization. They add storage space a fourth bedroom enclosed breezeway and finally separate the den with a snack bar to create a spacious family area.
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Earl Benson
Marietta
Bensons
Ced
Split Level Insulation Problems and Fixes
Owners report rooms acting as ovens in summer due to missing or thin insulation in common split level homes. Experts cite three weak areas: wall between garage and living space, wall between lower attic and upper level, and slab edge under finished areas. Mineral wool batts or blown insulation recommended. concrete slab edges also insulated.
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National
Waira Air
M Lev Wales
Iscomtech
FHA Title I loans expand financing for home improvements
The article explains liberalized FHA Title I loan terms allowing up to three year amortization for remodeling projects. It highlights how families can add rooms and modernize kitchens with contractor assistance, provided improvements raise livability and value. New rule even covers homes under six months old.
Polish Stops Bugs on Fish Panes
Small holes in the screen and panes are repaired as crews patch leaks. Work focuses on sealing gaps to prevent insects from entering the living space and improve overall pest control.
Privacy by Ribbon Style Awnings Improve Bedroom Ventilation
The sketch shows how to balance privacy and ventilation in a bedroom using hinged top awning windows. High windows allow sunlight deeper into the room while a row of windows on one wall saves wall space for furniture. Pine is suggested for awning or sliding windows, pre-sized and ready to install.
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University of Illinois Small Homes Council
Wright designed Wisconsin paperman's modern home in 1935
An Albany Oregon builder read about Frank Lloyd Wright's controversial Wisconsin house for a newspaper man. For 450 dollars plus 7500 dollars outlay, he obtained working drawings and built a one story house with a roof deck of two by fours. The design popularized natural wood and outdoor living.
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Frank Lloyd Wright
Wisconsin
Albany
Oregon
Wright
Good Neighbor Fences and Western Cedar Paneling Options
The article suggests building attractive fences from Western red cedar for homeowners seeking privacy and curb appeal. It highlights low maintenance, economy, and a variety of styles from basket weave to capboard, with Minnesota conservation noting many species suitable for exterior paneling and pleasing aesthetics.
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Caroline
Women’s Travel Authority ‘Free Travel Aid
Alee
Lynn School
Sleeping Beauty
Social Security
Lakeview
Boy Scouts
FDR
Harry Truman
Mink Co
Cleanliness Bureau
Ely Ded Sead
Gil
Catensica
Much &S
Oe E-Farhiy
Ayelli See
Igs
Neigi
Minnesota
di Conservation
East Main ST. Corbett
Milford
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