Czechoslovaks Hunger for Books as Well as Food
Mrs. Jan Papanek reports from Czechoslovakia that information access and English language study have surged. Prague reading rooms attract 600 to 700 students, while universities expand enrollment to 90,000. UNRRA aid helps farmers and the health system flags widespread malnutrition among 750,000 children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide Kerr
Czechoslovakia
Jan Papanek
United Sates
Papaneks
United States
Veal Roast and Ham Glaze Tips from Pantry Notes
A historical pantry tip advises using syrup from pickled fruits to glaze a veal roast and pineapple juice to baste a baked ham. The guidance emphasizes practical kitchen improvisation and fruity glazes.
Christmas Party At Florence Thomas Class
The Florence Thomas Bible class of First Baptist met for a Christmas party at 115 Thurston Street hosted by Mrs. Martine Barker. Twenty three members attended with carols and readings from Mrs. Wilson Weldon, gift exchanges, and a salad course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Thomas
First Baptist Church
Martine Barker
Thurston Street
Marvin Slate
W. W. Hutchins
Wilson Weldon
First Presbyterian Class Holds Gala Christmas Party
The Fellowship class of First Presbyterian met at Emerywood Country Club with about 45 attendees. Gifts with character sketches were exchanged and a musical program featured Mrs. Hubert Barrer and Mrs. Thomas E. Strickland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Emerywood Country Club
P. H. Dalton
Bill Currie
Hubert Barrer
Thomas E. Strickland
New Lighter Wick By United States Rubber Company
A new cigarette lighter wick from United States Rubber Company uses asbestos yarn tightly braided to resist fraying and blooming. It requires little to no trimming or replacement, marking a significant textile research advance for longer lighter life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Textile Research Laboratories
United States Rubber Company
Christmas Holiday Visitors Return to Local Homes
St Helen Eshelman returns to her parents J A Eshelman after visiting friends in Sanford and Camp Butner and will stay for Christmas. Frances Ashelman of Scarritt College Nashville arrives for three weeks with her parents on Johnson Street. Morton of Dayton Ohio and Mrs. Morton visit Thomas family for holidays. W B Thomas and Bradford Thomas attend Hollins College Christmas pageant. LeRoy Wine of Baltimore arrives to visit Triangle Lake relatives after 18 months in the South Pacific. Mrs. Juanita Pike and Miss Mary Marsh return from Nyack New York with Douglas Pike in the army. Lt Charles Franklin Donyes and Mrs Donyes visit from Norfolk Va for holidays. Donyes recently released from Naval hospital after influenza. Captain Julian A Lindsey and family travel to Washington NC. Lindsey returns from two years overseas as army chaplain and was director of religious education at Wesley Memorial church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Helen Eshelman
Mrs
J. A. Eshelman
Sanford
Camp Butner
Frances Ashelman
Scarritt College
Nashvile
Tenn
Johnson Street
W. B. Thomas
Bradford Thomas
Hollins College
Mary Anne Thomas
Colonial Drive
LeRoy Wine
Baltimore
B. T. Clanton
Triangle Lake
South Pacific
U. S. Army
Charles Franklin Donyes
Norfolk
Donyes
Rs. Craven Page
Hillcrest Drive
Naval Hospital
England
Belgium
Germany
Wesley Memorial Church
Mexican Christmas Traditions Include Shoes on Window
Mexican children place shoes in the window for Christmas Eve hoping they are filled with gifts in the morning. The holiday meal often features hot tamales as a centerpiece of celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
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Prague
Walter Ducloux
United States Coronation Service
Papanek
Slovakia
UNRRA
Northwestern University
Paris
Dr. Papanek
Pittsburgh
Benes
Hemisphere
Mrs. Papanek
Merry Christmas
Him
Wright-Womble-Pitts
Wight Womble Pres Il
Aante Sucessor
Wright Cline
N. Main St
Just
North Main
Archdale
Susannah Wesley
Archdale Methodist Church
W. D. English
Wesleyan Guild
Wesleyan Service Guild
First Methodist Church
Ernestine Strickland
Ferndale Drive
Worth Ivey
Annabelle Thompson
Wilson O. Weldon
Inez Vance
Tyson Ferree
Bessie Patterson
R. B. Moore
Iris Hill
John Swiggett
Vernon McLeod
Dorothy Wells
Woman's Wesley Party
Woman's Wesley Bible Class
Mesdames
J. R. Carson
J. A. Hardison
L. A. Wagner
T. A. Kearns
P. V. Kirkman
J. F. Hayden
Craig Venable Morton
Dayton
Ohio
Fred A. Thomas, Jr
Forest Hill Drive
Morton
Thomas
Juanita Pike
Mary Marsh
Nyack
Camp Shanks, N. Y
Julian A. Lindsey
High Point
Washington, N. C
Captain Lindsey
Santa
Bulova
Longines - Gruen
Elgin
Benrus
Giel
Eversharp
Stanley
Jewelers
South Main Street
Reynolds
Ingredien
Vicks Vediae
Nelson Florist and Decorators
Winston-Salem, N. C
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