New Books for Teens Entertaining Mystery and Adventure
A roundup of new YA titles promising mystery and adventure. RALE STONE LUCK by Andre Norton follows Ricky Ralestone and brothers in Louisiana as they uncover a family mystery. THE MYSTERY OF THE BROKEN KEY by Maristan Chapman features Martin Morgan reclaiming rightful property with thrills. CINDERELLA'S COUSIN by Mildred Travers Anderson centers Rosemary Gray aiding her family fortunes. BLOCKING BACK by B J Chute uses a modern prep school football rivalry to explore loyalty and friendship.
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Ralestone
Andre Norton
New York
Appleton Century Co
Ricky Ralestone
Pirates Haven
Louisiana
Maristan Chapman
Glen Hazard Booe
Martin Morgan
Martin
Cinderella
Mildred Travers Anderson
Philadelphia
Dorrance and Company
Rosemary Gray
Professor Gray
Rosemary
B. J. Chute
the MacMillan Co
Mike
Jerry
Jade as a symbol of long life in Chinese tradition
For millennia jade has symbolized longevity in Chinese culture. The gift of jade represents a wish for the recipient to enjoy a long life filled with happiness.
June bug also known as a May beetle
A June bug is also called a May beetle in common usage, linking two regional names for the same beetle species.
Education Books Show Bright, Entertaining Value
Readable guide to child friendly science and nature books highlights Munro Leaf SAFETY CAN BE FUN and Marian Baer's THE WONDERS OF WATER. Includes Frances Fox LITTLE TOAD and Budd Jacobson THE ADVENTURES OF JIMMY MICROBE. Rich illustrations accompany practical health and nature lessons for young readers.
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Munro Leaf
New York
Frederick A. Stokes Co
Mr. Leaf
Marian Baer
Farrar & Rinehart
Frances Margaret Fox
the Viking Press
Sherman G. Hoeflich
Jimmy Mic
Robe
Virginia Budd Jacobson
Lyman L. Davies
M. D
Chicago
Reilly & Lee Co
Jimmy
Kay Russon
Eight Die In Canadian Hotel Fire At Rouyn
Flames driven by strong winds swept Albert's Hotel and nearby buildings in Rouyn Quebec early today. Police feared seven or eight deaths as guests fled and firefighters struggled to control the blaze in a confined area.
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Rouyn, Que
Albert's
Perri Life of Squirrel Children and Forest Friends
Felix Salten presents Perri a young red squirrel who is separated from her mother and aided by a welcoming child named Anna. As Perri learns to find food avoid danger and play with Perro she discovers the forest is a beautiful world where growing up brings love and danger alike.
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Felix Salten
Perri
Indianapolis
the Bobbs Merrill Co
Little Anna
Little Perri
Martin
Perro
Mrs. Field Mouse
Liza
Black
Anne
New York
The
Viking
Lucy
Babar and His Children Adventure Fuels Triple Joy
Babar the elephant returns in a new book BABAR AND HIS CHILDREN translated from French. The tale follows Queen Celeste’s expected baby and triplets Pam Flora and Alexander with Arthur Ziphir and Cornelius rescuing baby elephants during perilous moments.
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Babar
Jean de Brunhoff
New York
Random House
Merle 8
Haas
Celeste
Pam
Flora
Alexander
Arthur
Ziphir
Cornelius
Hendersonville election protest withdrawn in county
A petition for an investigation into Tuesday's voting in three Henderson County precincts was withdrawn yesterday by Joe P. Hollingsworth a Republican member of the county board of commissioners.
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Hendersonville
Henderson County
Joe P. Hollingsworth
Mosquito Feeding Behaviors Highlight Disease Risk
The text notes that male mosquitoes are vegetarians while females bite humans, enabling disease spread.
Missing Pel Lang and Others Reported After Townwide Disaster
An accurate loss of life emerged as Etienne Pelland the town engineer was listed missing with three or four others reported missing. Damage to the 60 room hotel and adjacent buildings was about $250,000. Rouyn Noranda editor Charles Jones said the mining town 150 miles south of James Bay suffered blackout and telephones were out.
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Liot
Etienne Pellang
Charles Jones
Rouyn-Noranda Press
Pelland
James Bay
Excellent Picture Books For Very Young Readers
A parade of charming preschool picture books highlights this season. Gloomy the Camel by Grace Paull features rich color illustrations and a tale of transformation. Five Little Kittens uses photographs to enchant young children with playful adventures. Little Pancho by Leo Politi offers a humorous jungle tale. The Broom Closet Family and The Bottle Family by Isabel Proudfit and Caroline Whitehead depict household characters with bright color pictures. Quito Express by Ludwig Bemelmans tells of Pedro and a runaway train ride with lively art to engage adults and children alike.
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Aasccina
Grace Paull
New York
Viking Press
Gloomy
Zoo
Paull
Farrar & Rinehart
Lena Towsley
Hurry
Furry
Scurry
Parry
Thomas, Jr
Leo Polliti
Pancho
Coco
Philadelphia
David McKay Co
Isabel Proudfit
Caroline Whitehead
Winnie Whiskbroom
Dickie
Milk Bottle
Tommy
Ludwig Remelmans
Quito
London Telephone Time Inquiries Exceed 220000 Weekly
More than 220,000 weekly inquiries about the correct time are handled by London telephone exchanges. The vast demand reflects public reliance on local networks for accurate time signals and station schedules.
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London
Another Oz Story For Young Readers
Randy King of Regalia narrates a bored reign in Ruth Plumly Thompson's The Silver Princess in Oz. Randy joins Kabumpo the Elegant Elephant on a quest with Princess Planetta of Another Planet to aid the Red Jinn, facing Gapers and pink feather fields before a happy ending.
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Randy
Regalia
Ruth Plumly Thompson
Chicago
Reilly & Lee Co
Kabumpo
Elephant
Red Jinn
Comrads
Gaper’s
Gapers
Planetta
Headland
John R. Neill
Observations on Yadkin River Weekly Report
Observations for the week ending Friday November 11 at 7 30 p m by Murray and Flood Inc for the city of High Point at Clemmons three miles southeast of Styers Ferry on the Yadkin river report mean temperature 59 4 degrees highest 80 degrees on the 6th lowest 31 on the 10th mean relative humidity 78 4 percent with a high 100 percent on the 7th and a low 67 percent on the 9th precipitation total 1 47 inches river stages range from 6 06 feet on the 6th to 2 40 feet on the 10th.
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Murray and Flood, Inc
High Point
Clemmons
Styers Ferry
Yadkin River
Balsa is the world’s lightest wood
The article notes balsa wood as the lightest wood in the world and quebracho as the heaviest, highlighting a contrast in wood densities.
Little Eagle and Other Tales From Mixed Volume
A brief roundup of children's books with color illustrations and simple stories. Little Eagle by Armstrong Sperry follows a Navajo boy pursuing schooling against family opposition. 3 Rings-A Circus Book by Paul Brown details circus life through Flapfoot and his family. John Hoe by Eleanore Barete chronicles a stingy man losing his grip and farm. Inside a Little House by Aileen Fisher offers short poems in child’s view, including Men Like Father.
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Armstrong Sperry
Philadelphia
John C. Winston Company
Little Eagle
Filaproot the Clown
Paul Brown
New York
Charles Scribmer
Flapfoot
Circus
Pam
Piper
Peter
Mr. Brown
John Hoe
Eleanore Barete
Fredrick A
John
Robert Louis Stevenson
Aileen Fisher
Robert M. McBride & Co
Little Eagle Illustration by Arm strong Sperry
A juvenile work titled Little Eagle by Arm strong Sperry Winston is showcased among charming illustrations, highlighted in these columns for readers of juvenile literature.
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Little Eagle
Armstrong Sperry
Winston
Good Reading In Stories Of Everyday Life
A review of children’s books for ages ten to twelve highlights Miss Couch and the Scamps by Julian R. Meade about friendship with an orphan boy. Also covered are The Step-Twins by Rose B. Knox and Mary and Marilyn by Bess Ann Elliott, plus Dot and Dash at the Maple Sugar Camp by Dorothy West detailing adventures, family, and discovery.
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Miss Couch and
Julian R. Meade
New York
Doubleday, Doran, & Co
Miss Couch
Billy
Rose B. Knox
Doubleday, Doran & Co
Angela
Gus
Mary
Marlyn
Bess Ann Elliott
Cupples & Leon
Mariyn
Marilyn
Dot
Dash
Dorothy West
Vermont
Betty
Public Library Observes twentieth Book Week nationwide
The High Point Public Library plans a Book Week with the slogan New Books New Worlds. Exhibits feature new children's books and a mix of old favorites, with posters and book jackets. A Friday story hour at 3:15 p.m. includes Mrs. Nancy K. Poston and a special 4 p.m. session for Girl Scouts.
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United States
High Point Public Library
Nancy K. Poston
Girl Scouts
William Penn School
Animals Star in New Books for Children this Season
A roundup of animal centered children’s stories highlights Nancy and her trailer dog Trix, Mr Heinie the dachshund, Pat the dog, Bumblebuzz, Sleek the otter, Barkis the puppy, Lazy Liza Lizard, Black Pup and other tales. Readers meet friendly animal friends in varied adventures with charming color illustrations and moral moments.
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Trix
Nancy
New York
Doubleday, Doran
Florence Bourgeois
MR. Heinie
Philadelphia
David McKay Co
Mary Alice
Aldarilla S. Beistle
Esther Brann
Patrick
the Macmillan Co
Bobbie
Donnie
Pat
RE. P. Dutton & Co
Rosalie K. Fry
Bumblebuss
David M. Stearns
Farrar & Rinehart
Barkis
James
Nell Jean
Edward
Lazy Liza Lizard
Marie Curtis Rains
Jom C. Winston Company
Mr. Frog
Mr. Snake
Liza
Adventure Story Excellent Reading Adventure at The Golden Compass
Godfrey Ingram aims to be a printer in London and Antwerp during the 1570s. He endures ship capture and slavery, then finds work at Christopher Plantin’s famed Antwerp print shop. Intrigue, famine, and impostor astrologers threaten a priceless manuscript and sixteenth century printing.
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P. Kelly
York
the Macmillan Co
London
Antwerp
Godfrey Ingram
Prentice
Win
Treach
Godfry
Christopher Plantin
Christopher
Single
Ing
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Sar
Rij
Hans Brinker
Three Musketeers
Mother Goose
King Arthur and His Knights
Jarrett's Stationery CO
Wrenn Street
Oxford University Press
Dorothy Thompson
Lois Lenski
Babar the Elephant
Father
Public Library
Shila
Pri
Hel
Ken
Len
IPS
Perist Adisaste
Red Cross
Sto Ulder
Mann Drug Company
Eckerd
All Good Drug
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