National Bible Week Planned Across Home Towns
National Bible Week will be observed nationwide October 1 1940 with the Laymen's National Committee promoting Bible reading. Congressman Walter H Judd of Minnesota chairs the observance and urges women to organize local campaigns. The program began in March 1940, creating National Bible Week and National Sunday School Week with free religious materials distributed upon request.
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Walter H. Judd
Minnesota
National Bible Week
National Sunday School Week
Fires Preventable With Simple Home Safety Rules
Fire Prevention Week prompts basic steps to reduce danger. Key measures include keeping matches away from children, safe smoking practices, avoiding overloaded circuits, annual heating and chimney checks, using fire resistant roofing, avoiding flammable liquids, and regular removal of combustibles. Additional ideas cover fire resistant materials, basement barriers, fire stopping, automatic sprinklers, fire doors, garage separation, and having an appropriate extinguisher.
Oil Progress Week and Deming Jarves Glass Legacy Highlighted
The article promotes Oil Progress Week October 14 20 urging filling stations to promote oil industry role in the economy and transportation. It also honors Deming Jarves of Sandwich Massachusetts for developing the side lever press that launched mass production in American glassmaking at the Boston and Sandwich Company on Cape Cod.
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Deming Jarves
Boston and Sandwich Company
Cape Cod
Glass Aids Nation's Living Standard in Glass Jubilee
The piece credits Deming Jarves and his side lever press as the roots of the modern glassware industry. It notes major American glassmakers including Anchor Hocking, Bartlett Collins, Corning, Federal, Hazel Atlas, Indiana, Jeanette, and Libbey as leaders in supplying household glassware. The article asserts glass improves sanitation, health, longevity, livelihood, entertainment, and happiness.
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Deming Jarves
Lever Press
Anchor Hocking Glass Corp
Bartlett Collins Co
Corning Glass Works
Federal Glass Co
Hazel- Atlas Glass Co
Indiana Glass Co
Jeanette Glass Co
Libbey Glass
Practical Household Hints From A Vintage Column
A collection of short kitchen and home care tips covering gift drawers cabinet handles safety screens trapping mice with peanut butter and preventing cake sticking with powdered sugar. Each tip offers quick guidance for everyday tasks and simple household fixes.
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