Should county recorder be an elected post or appointment
A columnist argues voters should not pause to study Smith and Jones for county recorder citing the broad waste of time and the political advantage of elective offices. The piece contends many offices should be appointed to avoid party bosses gaining a proxy over voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith and Jones
County Recorder
Richard S. Childs
New York
National Municipal League
Childs
Goodbye Papa What will be the next designation for fathers
A reflective piece on changing terms for fathers from Sir to Dad Daddy Pop and how modern children address their fathers. The author contrasts Gone With the Wind era Mrs O Hara calling Mr O Hara with today’s lighter terms and questions what future forms of address may arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarlett O’hara
Mr. O’hara
Yesteryear
Dairy queen selection aides named for Kenosha County Fair
Merrill Richardson dairy marketing specialist of the state department of agriculture and markets will be assisted by M. M. Schnurr H. B. Woodlief C. L. Eggert J. B. Mica W. T. Marlatt and E. V. Ryall in choosing the dairy queen at the county fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill Richardson
State Department of Agriculture and Markets
M. M. Schnurr
H. B. Woodlief
C. L. Eggert
J. B. Mica
W. T. Marlatt
E. V. Ryall
Germans Prefer Bonn Pacts According to Poll
In Bonn Germany the West and East zones show a preference for the Bonn peace contract over Russian unity proposals though the East Zone leans more strongly. The poll questions the sample size and representativeness with 800 West Zone interviews for 18 million Germans and unclear East Zone sampling. The piece notes memorial day customs and cultural contrasts including the Garden of Peace term for cemetery and visits to Belleau Wood graves by Americans and French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonn
Germany
HICOG
Berlin
East
East Zone
American High Commissioner’s Office
America
Garden of Peace
France
Belleau Woods
Spartan budget keeps Hall family steady on $7000
Donald Hall, a New York Central locomotive engineer, earns about $7000 yearly with taxes and dues. inflation shrinks take home to around $6000. Blanche manages $60 monthly rent, $25 weekly for Dick’s college, and a strict food budget of $1,600 yearly, plus insurance and utilities. They cut luxuries, kitchen remains modern, and Blanche takes on sewing and part time work to balance the family finances while three sons stay active in school and camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croton
N. Y
NEA
Donald
Blanche Hall
New York Central Railroad
Blanche
University of Maryland
Bob
Gerry
Hudson River
New York
Nick
St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church
The Doctor Says Women Should Be Active During Adjustment
Dr Edwin P Jordan notes the menopause begins around age 45 and lasts several years, with many women experiencing few issues. He describes symptoms hot flashes weight gain and sleep problems, and mentions glandular therapies as options. The piece encourages active mental and physical engagement during the adjustment period and renewal of interests.
Barbs On Prices And Fashion Leave Many Broke
A light column notes rising food costs and frugal habits. It jokes that vacations distract but reveal expenses, mocks the well dressed lawyer with multiple suits, and says many husbands know little about their wives wardrobe, leaving them financially strained.
Etiquette for Asking a Date by Phone in Old Guide
A dated etiquette note explains how to request speaking to a young woman by phone. It contrasts an indirect inquiry about a specific person with a proper form asking to speak to Miss Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola
Miss Smith
Daugher
Lola Smith
Name changes of major dams and historic figures
The Q and A set covers dam naming history from Hoover to Boulder with restoration in 1947, horse yearling age defined by Jan 1, 1798 actions show Washington appointments, Finland lake area at over 11 percent, and Colosseum etymology from Nero statue influencing the name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover Dam
Herbert Hoover
Boulder Dam
George Washington
United States
France
John Adams
Washington
Finland
Colosseum
Rome
Nero
Campaign Against Pretty People Opens Again
Henry McLemore launches another annual column denouncing advertising’s obsession with beauty. He cites reader letters from Niagara Falls and critiques airline train and bus ads for portraying only glamorous people while real travelers differ in appearance. He argues America values prettiness over genuine effort and laments hypocrisy in national spirit.
Well Cared For Minneapolis Incident Ends With Care
Clyde Odin, 31, slipped on an icy pavement and broke his ankle in Minneapolis. Police, a hospital ambulance, and the fire department rescue squad assisted, and Odin said he was well taken care of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
U.2
Clyde Odin
Municipal “Works
General Hospital
Fire Department
Odin
We the Women Join Youngsters in Play As Partner
A guidance piece urges mothers to engage with children in activities rather than spectating. It promotes joining in swimming, hobbies, and information sharing to strengthen bonds, learn together, and enjoy parenting as companionship rather than duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Ancient Greeks Counted Time By Olympic Periods
The piece explains how ancient Greeks marked time by Olympiads every four years at Olympia in west central Greece. It covers origins, religious rites, training, qualifications, and rewards for victors, including olive wreaths and palm leaves, linking to modern phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
Norway
Greece
Olympia
Elis
Eelis
Zeus
Lone Wolf Plays Cut-Throat Canasta Strategy
Oswald Jacoby explains Cut-Throat Canasta for three players. The lone wolf scoring strategy hinges on taking the discard pile at the right moment, while partners exploit his missteps. Build your own hand and avoid premature pile grabs to maximize points.
Blue Mountain College Turns 79 as Centenarian Retells Founding
Mrs. Margaret Lowrey Anderson, who just turned 100, recalls Blue Mountain College history. She served on the first faculty in 1873, offering a living link to the Mississippi school's origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Mountain
Miss
U.P
Blue Mountain College
Margaret Lowrey Anderson
Hair Firm Heist at Grossberg Plant Stolen Goods
Thieves broke into the Grossberg Manufacturing Co. plant in Chicago and stole about $1,000 worth of human hair wigs and toupees. Police investigate the break in and seek suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U.P
Grossberg Manufacturing Co
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Leo Meyers
Bruce Eastman
R. W. Hamm
Dixie Gene Upham
Catherine Wendricks
Clifford Wendricks
Joyce Anderson
Lorraine Kressin
Rosemary Fried
Ameen Maloof
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Ke-Nosh
Clarence Wavro
Ernest Bergrin
George Orth
George Bagdon
Anton Bagdon
Julius Bocik
John Condus
Jack Kudrick
Francis Desotell
Charles Cleereman
Verneale Slater
Sylvia Jorgenson
Jean Gephart
Beatrice Holland
D. C
Georgetown University
Kenosha Country Club
Golf Links
N. Allen
Miss Head
Rowe
Simmons
Kimball
Remner
Lance
Hurd
A. Palmatier
Walter Cavanagh
James Cavanagh
Chicago Steel Company
Army
Los Angeles
John B. Crane
Dewey
Western Front
the Doctor
Edwin P. Jordan, M.D
NEA Service
Henry McLemore
Jean Howard
Niagara Falls
Hollywood
Gary Cooper
Tyrone Power
Stewart Granger
McNaught, Syndicate, Incorporated
Sy Calmraith
NEA Service, Inc
Albert Edward Wiggam
U. S. Pat
Fasel
Vestinol
Jacoby
Lone Wolf
Oswald Jacoby
Clifford Adams
H. W. Townsend
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