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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1933
Page
5
A fragmented satirical piece traces a gifted boy named Kirby from infancy to early adulthood, detailing his inflated self view and parents’ futile matchmaking efforts. It jokes about social desperation, Florida “picking,” and the boy’s sharp, cynical view of humanity as he grows.
A whimsical tale follows Kirby under guardianship as he seeks a suitable mate among strong candidates. A decisive lobby scene in New York pits charm, wealth, and ambition against parental expectations and social norms. The likely match proves practical over romantic as one woman’s partnership becomes central to Kirby’s future.
The article discusses cotton matelasse fabrics, noting its fashionable appeal for home and style. Describes a white cotton matelasse garment with an exposed edge and organdie trim, and mentions a cherry taffeta wrap carried by a lady.
The article traces the Greening apple to a tavern yard near Newpost, RB L, around 1700. It notes grafting by a Greene, its early name Greene Inn, and later Greening Island associations. Baldwin apple details follow, including origin in Lowell, Massachusetts around 1740 and spread to New York by 1850.
Stuart O Byarne, a twenty year old amateur builder from Brentwood, crafts a three foot portable planetarium named Stararium. His model, using papers and parts of an elf flashlight, illustrates star movements rather than full celestial motions like the Adler planetarium in Chicago.
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