Tracing Early American Clock Makers and Collecting Q A
A collage discusses clock maker names, firms, and migrations from Atkins and Downs to Anson Downs in Cincinnati and Connecticut. It notes Empire shelf clocks and a Washington motif in Bristol, plus related questions on Barbie evolution, amberina glass, a pig snouter patent, and a furniture book review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkins and Downs
Atkins
Downs
Anson Downs
Cincinnati
Ohio
Luman Watson
Plymouth
Conn
Bristol
Irenus Atkins
George Washington
Kitchens become decorative yet practical showpieces
From a decorating standpoint kitchens evolved from dull work zones to stylish spaces. Wall coverings add color and pattern, lighting doubles as decor, and enamel pots and glass canisters are displayed. Cabinets hide less as shelves and display areas grow for cooking and serving items.
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King
Engagement Announcement for Judy Mullins and Roger Faulkner
Miss Judy Carol Mullins and Roger Thomas Faulkner announce their engagement. Judy Mullins, a 1974 Lemon Monroe High School graduate and hairdresser at McAlpin’s Beauty Salon, is from 339 Oxford State Road. Roger Faulkner, a 1973 Carlisle High School alumnus and Miamisburg Builders employee, is of 7671 Wren Drive, Franklin. They plan to wed Sept. 27 at the Christian Assembly of God on Trenton Franklin Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Carol Mullins
Roger Thomas Faulkner
Clayton Mullins
Oxford State Road
Lemon- Monroe High School
McAlpin
Roger Faulkner
Wren Drive
Franklin
Miamisburg Builders
Carlisle High School
Christian Assembly of God
Trenton-Franklin Road
Practical outfit good investment pattern for spring wear
The article discusses budget friendly fashion, highlighting a medallion patterned skirt with a cropped jacket as a spring ready suit. It notes a crocheted dirndl skirt versatile for various occasions and how four ply yarn can quickly create a matching suit for mother and daughter, plus afghans and baby blankets from leftover yarn.
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Jane Derryberry
Sand bag aids woman in losing weight in odd method
Anne Viggiani dropped from 191 to 141 pounds using a 50 pound bag of sand. At weigh ins she moved lost pounds into an empty bag, keeping the original sand as a reminder. She joins a diet workshop and notes the method helped motivate her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N.Y
Anne Viggiani
Britain ends era as miniskirt fades from fashion
Britain's fashion era ends as the miniskirt, a symbol since the 1960s, disappears from major retailers. C A confirms stock is exhausted and no new minis will be sold, as stores shift to longer hemlines and designers move away from the trend.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Barbie
Francie
Patent Bureau
U.S
New England
Williamsburg
Barry Greenlaw
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Adkins and Downs
Mullins
Osborne
Middletown Journal
North Hollywood
Calif
Melba Leist
Oaklawn DR
Middletown
Central Pastry
Peorple
Yankee Roan
Central Avenue
Mini
London
Britain
Chaii Om
Mary Quant
Leona Hurst Beauty Salon
First Ave
Leona Hurst
Dorothy Levey
Bartel
Tees Etre
Men’‘s
NURSE
Oxfords
Buster Brown
Americaid
Bartel’s
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