Letter by Ednth Wright Echoes in London Fog
In a pea soup fog on Jermyn Street, the Honorable Ne ville Compton-McFarlane, with his wife Axelle, revisits L Aportif. He reads a long awaited letter from Wil, his lifelong love, confirming a bond spanning decades, as they savor dry martinis and walk the Thames embankment. Louie the head waiter notes the couple’s ten-year ritual, revealed to be a diplomat and his wife visiting their usual table.
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London
Jermyn Street
Neville Compton-McFarlane
Louie
McFarlane
Lugano
Cochenil
Paris
A Clean Slate Ends Benny's Bachelor Drive
In a New Year romance tale set in a small town, Benny Blake schemes for Penny Shelley but sabotages Bobbie Smith with adulterated ginger ale. Benny’s confession and Penny’s late-night choice lead to a fresh start, culminating in a vow to wed Bobbie and Benny’s reform as Penny’s brother.
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Opbie Smith
Penny Shelley
Penny
Benny Blake
Benny
Charlie
Bobbie Smith
Bobbie
New Year Gift Brings Elsie Home in Hillcrest Blizzard
Mollie Nesbitt learns her sister Elsie lives west of Hillcrest after eleven years apart. A town plan to call Elsie via Mollie is thwarted by a West Coast storm. Mayor Fulcrum unexpectedly arrives with Elsie on New Year’s Eve, gifting a round trip train ticket instead of a phone call.
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Benny
Charlie
Fulcrum
Mollie Nesbitt
Hillcrest
Elsie
Mollie
Phil
Mrs. Rogers
Mrs. Parker
Martha Weeks
Post-Office
Three Famous Americans Born New Year's Day
January 1 marks births of Paul Revere Betsy Ross and Philip Freneau. Revere famed for the midnight ride and copper sheet process, Betsy Ross tied to the first American flag, Freneau noted poet born in Philadelphia. Other events include Washington raising the flag in 1776 and U N Declara tion signing in 1942.
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Boston
Mass
Colonies
Paul Revere
Philadelphia
Betsy Ross
Philip Freneau
George Washington
Cambridge
United Colonies
Florida
Ireland
Great Britain
de Sousa
Rio de Janeiro
Egyptians Pioneers In Study of Time
Egyptian contributions to timekeeping trace back to about 4000 B C with early calendar development. The Christian era marks 1 January during the 194th Olympiad, Rome’s 753rd year, and the Julian period’s 4714th year. Jewish calendar places 5717 in 1956 A D with creation dated ~3761 years before Christ.
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Rome
Our Lord
Charles III
Germany
Parade of Firemen in Japan on New Year’s Day
Fire brigades hold an annual dezomeshiki parade on New Year’s Day as popular heroes, reflecting the fire hazard posed by typical Japanese home construction. The event showcases the readiness and pride of Japan’s fire service.
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Japan
Down the Lane by Hilda K Wiggin Lowe
Poem recalls a girl’s childhood joy as she becomes a bride and later ages. The speaker notes the unchanged trusting look in youth and the pain felt when observing the life’s slow, aging journey along the lane.
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Down the Lane
Hilda K. Wiggin
Lowe
Have I By Hilda K Wiggin Love
A reflective verse asking if the speaker has aided others and guided souls toward light and virtue, expressing longing to have done enough to brighten the world and lead people toward goodness.
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Sin
Social Security Coverage rules by age and work status
The new law applies to workers and self employed individuals regardless of age. People already over 65 can receive coverage and continue benefits. Receiving Social Security payments does not exclude further coverage and self employment income remains taxable as before.
Help Yourself to a Better Home This Week
Banks backed by the Federal Housing Administration offer a plan to make homes safer and happier. Read how in the January 1 issue of The American Weekly, a color gravure magazine in The Baltimore Sunday American.
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Federal Housing Administration
American Weekly
Baltimore Sunday American
Luckiest People of 1955 Feature Preview
A tribute to individuals deemed miraculously saved from danger or fortune in 1955. The January 1 American Weekly mag presents true human interest stories in color gravure, published with The Baltimore Sunday American.
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American Weekly
Baltimore Sunday American
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Ednth Wright
Wil
Axelle
SLATE
F. L. Rowley
Bobby
Teason
Cai A
U. S
P. O
Hartford
Conn
Russell Matthews
Federalsburg
Anderson Lumber Company
Easton
Alton Ewing
Cordova
Hillsboro
Lola Hines
Denton
Royal Oak
Talbot County
P. O. Box
Salisbury
Law Office
L. Clark Ewing
Easton, Md
Avon Cosmetics
Queen Anne
South Blvd
Fifth Avenue
Bath
Andersontown
Cohee’s
Clarke
Caroline Home & Auto Supply
Market St
Stockley's
Greensboro
O. M. Griffith
E. L. Fooks
E. E. Nichols
S. Second St
G. Emory Gottwals
Noble Motor Co
Easton 245
Bowens Office Equipment Co
Dover St
Breeding & Nichols
Harry F. Knotts, Sr
Roy Adams
Oil City
R. Lee Butler
Double Hills
Denton Journal
Denton, Md
Caroline Couney
Price
H. Campbell
Sherman Ave
Old Bridge
N. J
South River
Journal
Willoughby
Medford Hardesty
R. F
Easton Ae
G. Emory Gottwall
Will’s Sporting Goods
Franklin St
R. Harrison
State of
Maryland
Peninsula Real Estate and Mortgage Service CO
Masonic Bldg
Whiteoaks
Jones
Marydel
Del
Caroline Home
Stockholders’ Meeting
Denton National Bank
James R. Chaffinch, JR
Jas. R. Chaffinch, JR
Arehives
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