Feminine Tennis Champion Recalled in Classic Puzzle
A historic crossword clue set honors a female American tennis star who rose to prominence in the 1930s. The grid references a 1937 finals appearance and a 1936 national title, with clues spanning ships, notes, and objects from that era.
Hindu Customs of Haircuts and Holy Threads
The article explains Uncle Ray's Corner Barbers in India as state-supported figures in many villages. It describes hair shaving as a remedy for sins, the sacred thread worn by boys, and the importance of caste. It notes Indra among major deities and references Brahma Vishnu and Siva.
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India
Brahma
Vishnu
Siva
Indra
Duke Atwood’s turbulent baseball career ends in fatal taxi crash
Duke Atwood star pitcher for Ridge City Panthers suffers a fatal taxi crash in Chicago after watching the Cubs. His forged July 2 1934 will be struck down by the probate court, leaving his widow as beneficiary. Dawes, a bridge club member, witnessed the document.
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How Can I Clean and Cut as Advised by Anne Ashley
A reader asks about making an oilcloth cleaner and getting smooth butter cubes. Instructions suggest dissolving five ounces of melted paraffin in one pint of turpentine for oilcloth cleaning. For butter, place a wrapped piece over the knife blade to form even, smooth cube edges. A tip adds a dress hook sewn inside a handbag to keep the door key handy.
Modern Etiquette and World Faiths in Travel Notes
Practical etiquette tips advise sending courtesy letters to hosts and helpers. The travel writeup discusses social rules, a Hindu sun god Surya worship, Juggernut rites in Puri, and a towering Juggernaut car with seven foot wooden wheels, plus a note on the Master of Music leafet.
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Surya
Genesa
Puri
British India
Juggernut
Jugannath
Master of Music
Uncle Ray
India
Look and Learn quiz by A C Gordon
A quiz page asks five questions and provides answers: 1 The owl cannot move its eye but can turn its head almost full circle. 2 Titian is noted for red haired women paintings. 3 Anise is absinthe’s principal flavor. 4 Chukker time division relates to polo. 5 Martha's Vineyard is an island off Massachusetts.
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Martha's Vineyard
Massachusetts
Lessons in English by W. L. Gordon
A compact guide highlighting common misuse and pronunciation tips. It covers correct verb usage such as settled instead of located, clarifies pronunciation Bras siere, and notes frequently misspelled words like asthma.
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Mr. Brown
California
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