Cards Recall Treaties Of U S Friendship In Ka Ru Ta Deck
On display at the Hamilton Club Philadelphia a Japanese Ka Ru Ta deck used by schoolchildren recalls two historic cards: Perry’s fleet at Uraga and the Ansei trade pact with Lord Ik. In bridge play the declarer doubles spikes a swing as hearts prove the winning suit and defense yields the diamond ace for a two-odd score.
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Hamilton Club
Philadelphia
Japan
Uraga
Perry
Townsend Harris
America
Declarer
West
East
Improvised Candle Holder Using an Iron Nut
An emergency candle holder can be made from a large iron nut with a hole near candle size. It stabilizes the flame, reducing tipping, and can be painted for appearance.
Lessons in English Words and Usage
A compact guide on correct word use and pronunciation highlighting common misusages such as I did not mean to do it versus I did not intend to do it. It covers misspellings, synonyms, vocabulary advice, and a sample discussion on etiquette in introductions and greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Chapin
Oak View PTA to Hold Thursday Meeting
The Oak View Parent-Teacher Association will hold its regular meeting Thursday at 7:30 PM in the school. Mrs. George Maust has planned an interesting program to be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak View
Parent-Teacher Association
George Maust
Women Who Shaped 1940s Headlines in Bold Style
A survey of prominent women who dominated the 1940s news arena. Claire Booth proved beauty without folly, Frances Perkins faced slights, Jeanette Rankin entered Congress, and Josephine Dillon praised American speech. Gloria Vanderbilt, Juliana, Barbara Hutton, and others featured in headline culture and fashion shifts.
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Marian Young
NEA
New York
Claire Booth
Miss Booth
Europe
Frances Perkins
John L. Lewis
Montana
Jeanette Rankin
Congress
Miss Rankin
Washington
Rosevelt
America
Gloria Vanderbilt
Juliana
Netherlands
Hitler
Stanford’s Rose Bowl Triumph Caps Remarkable Comeback
Stanford rose from the basements of 1939 to an undefeated nine game season, captured the Pacific Coast Conference title, and earned the Rose Bowl crown under coach Pop Shaughnessy. The turnaround followed stern criticism and a bold reformation highlighted by a late victory over Nebraska.
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Stanford
Shaughnessy
Dartmouth
Chicago
Midwest
Big Ten
Michigan
Nebraska
Sharks and Maneaters in Ocean Tales
UNCLE RAY discusses shark types and danger levels with examples. Baskings are harmless toward people while blue and tiger sharks are considered most dangerous, capable of fatal attacks. The tale of divers with blue sharks near Lower California illustrates sea peril and caution in underwater jumping. Tomorrow: A Help in Medicine.
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John D. Craig
Campbell
Craig
Ray
Inauguration of 1841 President Harrison
The 1841 inauguration named William Henry Harrison as President. Honolulu is on the island of Oahu, the main Hawaiian Island. An acre contains 4840 square yards. A ship sits deeper in salt water than in fresh water.
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U. S
Honolulu
William H. Harrison
Oahu
Hawaiian Islands
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Resan
Trreen Brocolli, Lb
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Packer
Grapefruit
South Main ST
E. Washington ST
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Sunnyfield
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Sirloin
ROUND
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Aea
Prunes
Iona
Calif
Sparkle
Sunnyfield Reg
A&p Fancy
Jim Dandy
WM. BE. McKenney
America’s Card Authority
U.S
North East
By Roberta Lee
John Black
Black
Dr. Black
T. A
Sion
Low Countries
England
Canada
Barbara Hutton
Duchess of Windsor
Bahamas
Man
Germany
Scandinavia
Chubby Conja Henie
Eileen Herrick
Juliet
Romeo
George Lokther
Cafe Society
Joan Bennett
Walter Wanger
Kay Stammers
Michael Menzies
Brenda Frazier
Brenda
Lilly Dache
Anita Louise
Constance Bennett
Hollywood
Carol Bruce
Broadway
Esme O'Brien
Radio Broadcasting
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Uncle Rays
Idaho
Cana
Great Britain
Want Ad
A. C. Gordon
Clinton
7Th Avenue
31St Street
New York City
Pennsylvania Station
Robert A Glenn
Ware Hall Printing
NANE
Hall Printing CO
Hamilton ST
High Point
North Carolina
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