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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1951

Page

6

Pancake Day Celebrations Spread Worldwide in 1952 Race Plans

The feature traces Pancake Day from its Shrove Tuesday origins to modern pre Lent festivities worldwide. It notes the United States and Canada host pancake breakfasts, the first International Pancake Day Race won by Olney England’s Florence Callow, and Liberal Kansas plans for a second race.

United States England Europe Africa South America Canada Liberal Kansas Olney Old England New Orleans Ridi de Janeiro Scotland Westminster School London Abbey Boye Holly Shropshire Jack Argentina French Guiana Miquelon South Seas Florence Callow Dale Warden

Pancake Day’s 1000 Year Tradition Reaches Global Scale

The piece notes Pancake Day tracing back to at sea days, hints it could evolve into a national holiday, and mentions wide adoption and international goodwill. It references various regions and a forthcoming race influencing global observance and sentiment.

Rom e and Jullie Six Picture Romance Embroidery Set

Craft ad offers Pattern 7083 with six motifs 64227 for embroidery and transfer. Send 20 Anateim coins to receive a set. address details and zone required. Also advertises Needle craft Book with crochet and embroidery patterns plus a free printed pattern in the book.

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