Washington’s No 1 hostess crown in social struggle
Washington’s winter social season kicks off as Mrs. Cafritz defends the top hostess honor amid gossip about Mrs Barkley’s influence as VP wife. Debs Margret Truman and daughters of Brazilian and Norwegian ambassadors heat up the scene while embassies vie for top entertainment status. A soggy winter looms for the capital set.
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Washington
NEA
Morris Cafritz Mane
Barkley
Hpital Society
Manith
Margaret An
Veep
Barkleys
Margaret Truman
White House
D.C
Sylvia Nabuco
Marjorie Morgenstierne
Wallis Daughters Born and Church Group To Meet
Mr and Mrs Arnold Wallis announce the birth of a daughter Wendy Carol on January 9 at the Boulevard unit of the local hospital. Mr and Mrs N T DeHart announce the birth of a daughter Shirley Jean on January 8 at the same hospital. Mr and Mrs J L Stalker announce the birth of a daughter Bonnie Jane on January 9 at High Point Memorial Hospital Boulevard unit. The Elizabeth Albright class of Ward Street Methodist Church will meet Friday at 7:30 with Miss Frances Byrum at 705 Centennial Avenue. Associate hostesses are Mrs Arthur Hendrix and Mrs Paul Craver.
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Arnold Wallis
Wendy Carol
Boulevard
N. T. DeHart
Shirley Jean
J. L. Stalker
Thomasville
Bonnie Jane
Boulevard Unit
High Point Memorial Hospital
Elizabeth Albright
Ward Street Methodist Church
Frances Byrum
Centennial Avenue
Arthur Hendrix
Paul Craver
Balder the Light God and Mistletoe in British Druid Belief
Ancient sources link Balder as a Scandinavian light deity while mistletoe is recorded as part of druidic worship in Britain. The two figures reflect early pagan ritual imagery across northern Europe.
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Balder
England Belgian bidders vie for U S home furnishings business
Lawrence H. Whiting of the American Furniture Mart says England the Netherlands and Belgium show the strongest drive to supply U S markets with styles. He notes foreign imports account for about two percent and devaluation affects prices and transport costs shaping future competition.
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Chicago
England
Netherlands
Belgium
American Furniture Mart
Lawrence H. Whiting
The
Mart
Whiting
Sweden
Italy
France
Snap Beans Elevate Salads With French Dressing And Onions
Cold snap beans mix well with a touch of French dressing and thin crisp onion rings for a refreshing salad. The combination highlights the fresh green beans’ flavor in a simple, tasty dish.
Christmas Tree Harvest Passes Twenty Million Milestone
A yearly tally shows over twenty million Christmas trees cut in the United States, reflecting a robust seasonal demand. Growers report strong sales in rural markets and coastal regions as farmers balance supply with consumer appetite for fresh trees.
Calendar Notes for Local Clubs This Weekend
Friday events include Priscilla club meeting with Mrs. Idol at 912 Johnson Street and Philomathean club with Mrs. Idol at Hillcrest. Mrs. Tomlinson leads program. Saturday features Junior Musical Art club with Miss Dot Lewis on Hillcrest Drive and a 7:30 p.m. reception for bride-elect Miss Carolyn Grant at Gibson's Gold Room hosted by Mrs. Mc Dowell.
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Priscilla Club
W. W. Idol
Johnson Street
Philomathean Club
W. C Idol
Hillcrest
S. H. Tomlinson
Dot Lewis
Hillcrest Drive
W. P. McDowell
Carolina Power and Light 1950 construction program
Raleigh January 12 Carolina Power and Light plans an 18 million dollar construction program for 1950 approved by directors. Last year the firm spent 17,753,589 expanding facilities. The plan includes completing a second 60,000 horsepower generator at the Lumberton plant doubling its initial capacity.
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Raleigh
P— Carolina Power and Light Company
Carolinas
Louis V. Sutton
Lumberton
New York vets on relief rolls and a print revolution
The column notes World War I veterans on New York City home relief, and a new photo engraving method promises to revolutionize printing by producing white on black proofs from type in under a minute. It also raises questions about funds for the Gehrig Memorial and other celebrity notices.
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Nyc
Lou Gehrig
Greater
Miami
Gehrig Memorial Fund
P. S
Runyon Fund
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Mrs. Barkley
Mrs Cafritz
By Douglas Larsen
Erica
U.S
Luxembourg
Miss Truman
Miss Morgenstierne
Ae An Eee
Polly Wood
Owl
Yee
Styles
Wallis
Shirley Dehart
Bonnie Jane Stalker
Britain
U. 2
Fleetwood
Sears
Twin Sale
Allstate
Winchell
New York
Frank Costello
Newsweek
Time
Florida
New Orleans
Costello
Little Club
Jed Harris
Earl Browder
Whittaker Chambers
Mrs. Browder
Fdr, Jr
Brother James
Mr. Truman
Hoboken
Hudson and 12Th
Whyiell
Sears Roebuck
Aive
Allstate Battery
Tere
Silvertone
North Main Street
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