Record-breaking Christmas shopping hits peak prices
New York reports the first peacetime Christmas in five years fuels unprecedented gift buying. Macy's and others set daily records with multi-million dollar days as shortages push shoppers toward higher priced items. Handbags, jewelry, fur coats, evening gowns, and luxury toys show strong demand despite rising costs.
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New York
Macy's
Gimbet* Bros
Milwaukee
Saks
34Th Street
Fifth Avenue
Fleet prison history and name origin noted
The Fleet prison housed Marian and Elizabethan religious martyrs, was demolished mid 19th century, and took its name from the Fleet rivulet flowing into the Thames. Its keeper was titled the Warden of the Fleet.
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Fleet
Elizabeth
Thames
Night interview with Kay in a tense house scene
Sergeant Jones guides Kay through a dawning revelation of Nevile threads and Audrey’s interference. Kay accuses Audrey of orchestrating Nevile's return and a planned reunion with her, while Battle probes the locked door, jealousy, and Nevile’s fortune from Lady Tressilian as the page grows darker and more charged.
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Jones
Nevile
Kay
Leahh
Battle
Nighttime suspicions in a secluded mansion
Miss Aldin defends Nevile while Leach and Battle discuss the crime. They examine exits, the niblick, and the poisoning of Barrett. Miss Aldin doubts Nevile’s guilt though Battle notes a possible motive in Strange. The evidence points to a house suspect, not an outsider.
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Battle
Miss Aldin
Mary Aldin
Leach
Nevile
Mr. Strange
Tressilian
Barrett
Kay
Local Christmas greetings and community notes from Morgan County
Shoppers and visitors from Morgan County towns like Somerville, Hartselle, and Decatur are listed with moves, visits, and family news. Names include Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Black, Westella, J. W. Winton, Herschel Dean, Barbara Ann Miller, Mertice Lyle, Winfred McGee, R. C. Miller, C. C. Walker, Buna Winton, Don Mikell, Walter Wade, Asa B. Smith, and Doris Johnson. A Christmas church program is planned for Dec 23 and a school lunch program serves its first meal.
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T. J. Black
Westella
Hartselle
Decatur
J. W. Winton
Herschel Dean
Cotaco
C. C. Walker
Barbara Ann Miller
Birmingham Southern College
Birmingham
Union
Buna Winton
C. P. Johnston
Don Mikell
Walter Wade
Pfc
Atlanta
Asa B. Smith
Methodist Church
Church of God
Emmett Johnson
Vinemont
Lois McGee
Winfred McGee
Russell Johnson
Iceland
Doris Johnson
Chloe Chaffin
Eva
Ala
Manford Chaffin
Mesdames
W. T. Wade
Morgan County Rescue and Society Visits Report
Mrs W A Helms rescue party noted as visiting and visiting friends including Mr and Mrs Audry Brown on Saturday. Verlin and Verna Helms hosted Virgie Mae Helms Friday. W L Helms visited his father on Sunday. Mrs Lewis Johnson hospitalized and wished speedy recovery. Various local visitors from Arab and Lacey's Spring noted, with several family visits among Edwards, Pettit, and Moon households.
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Audry
Brown
M. W. Pettit
D@wey Moon
Lacey's Spring
C.L. Edwards
Virgie Mae Helms
Verlin
Verna Helms
M. Helms
Woodville
W. L. Helms
Lewis Johnson
Claudie Edwards
Henry Edwards
Grady Black
James D. and
Elbert
Winford Pettit
Bessie Compton
Lois Brown
Zona Mae Couch
Local Notes From Rocky Ford Area
Mrs John Edwards and Willie Fred return from Texas visit with Mr and Mrs Ruth Woodall. Mr and Mrs Lewis Walker and children of Hartselle visit Mr and Mrs G By Roberts. Mrs Etta Wallace moves with Mr and Mrs A W Taylor and son. Several attend Mrs Sparkmen funeral at Forest Chapel and Mrs D D Lake funeral at Johnson Chapel. Mr and Mrs Gaines McNutt visit mother Mrs Aldridge and family. Mrs Dean Jenkins of Neel visits Miss Vera Merts.
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John Edwards
Willie Fred
Ruth Woodall
Texas
Lewis Walker
Hartselle
Roy Smith
Clyde George
Decatur
G. By Roberts
Etta Wallace
A. W. Taylor
Sparkmen
Forest Chapel
D. D. Lake
Johnson Chapel
Gaines McNutt
R. L. and
Ozelle
Aldridge
Dean Jenkins
Neel
Vera Maeerts
Heat Sensing Vipers Detect Warm Blooded Prey
Vipers including rattlesnakes possess an extra sense enabling them to detect heat from warm blooded prey in darkness. This infrared perception helps them locate animals even without light, contributing to their hunting efficiency.
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Family Flour Institute
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Family Flow Institute, Inc
Agatha Christie
Mallowan
Leah
Hurstall
Audrey
Thomas Royde
Hades
Morgan County
Somerville
Sardia
Winton
Garichee
Cosby-Hodges Milling Co
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Morgan County Rescue
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Rocky Ford
Ozell McNutt
A&p
Stewart
Bob's
Andy
Marvel Stuffing
A&p Mince
Oysters, Pt
Bologna, Ib
Campbells Condensed
Sunnyfield Enrichel
Ann Page Orange
Marmala de
Nabisco
RITZ
Sultana
Solana
Iona EF
PEAS
Iona
Arly
Libby
Gulf
Sultana Peanut Butter Pie
Nabisco Premium
Jim Dan
Grits
Hominy
America
Sun Haven
Impro White House
Epmen
Gordo
Florida
California
Honduras
Idaho
Stuart Pecans
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