Alias Basil Willing Read by Helen McCloy
A quiet man, Jack Duggan, dies after being poisoned at Dr. Zimmer’s home where he posed as Basil Willing. Basil and Inspector Foyle probe Zimmer and guests, including Katherine Shaw, an elderly blind woman, while Duggan’s last words hint at a hidden clue about a place where “no bird sang.” Basil and Gisela discuss Duggan, Yorke, and the possible impostor’s motive as the mystery unfolds.
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Jack Duggan
Basil Willing
Gisela
Miss Shaw
Zimmer's
Foyle
Brinsley
Duggan
Willing
Basil
Zimmer
Juniper
Katherine Shaw
New York
Dresses Show Versatility for Graduation Styles
New York based writer describes how graduate dresses mix sweetness and individuality. Designers offer Gibson Girl, baby dress, or tailored looks with longer or shorter hems. Coverage on shoulders rises with shirtwaist tops, puff sleeves, and capelets, while lace and organza lace over slips create the lingerie look.
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Gibson
Yastel Slips
Think Yourself Thin by Thyra Sumter Winslow review
A reader’s plea for weight loss guidance leads to a recommendation of Thyra Sumter Winslow’s Think Yourself Thin. The piece highlights Winslow’s personal weight loss journey, her emphasis on creative thinking and self discipline, and the role of emotional factors in overeating. It notes Winslow’s background, key ideas, and how mindset changes can support dieting efforts.
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Rigas
Elsc
R.H
Thyra Sumter Winslow
Abelard Press
Canada
George J. McLeod, Ltd
Sidney M. Schnittke
Winslow
Margie the Dangerous Friend In Social Deception
Ruth Millett describes Margie as a charming conversationalist whose curiosity hides a sting. Friends learn her compliments mask critical questions that gather information to spread later. As trust erodes, they fear being quoted and labeled, forcing them to guard their words.
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Margie
Sue
Strawberry Ice Cream Shortcake and Festival Sauce
Strawberry Ice Cream Shortcake serves eight with sponge cake layers, vanilla or strawberry ice cream, strawberry festival sauce and whipped cream. The Strawberry Festival Sauce blends crushed berries with sugar for serving. A Strawberry Ice Cream Soda combines berries, sugar and ice cream with carbonated water. Tomorrow's menu lists breakfast, dinner, and supper courses featuring strawberry ice cream and shortcake.
Appointment of Ambrus Harpe Probate Administrator Case 26405
Notice of appointment for estate of Frank Harpe deceased. Ambrus Harpe of Middletown Ohio named administrator. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated May 19 1952. Donald L. Ziegel Probate Judge. Edward H. Dell attorney. May 26 June 29.
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Frank Harpe
Ambrus Harpe
Middletown
Ohio
Butler County
Dinner date prompts modest choices with subtle restraint
A guest describes an evening out where the focus is on conversation and atmosphere rather than price. The piece notes choosing dishes without discussing costs, and implies avoiding commentary on value during the meal.
Minute Misers to Clean and Protect Home Goods
The note suggests cleansing shelves and drawers, lining plant rows with foil to curb weeds and reflect light, cleaning and mothproofing vacuum bags, adding thyme to sauces for flavor, and avoiding waxed paper for moisture rich food freezing.
Discovery echoes others' paths in rescue of book access
A fragment notes professionals who encountered a discovery similar to the subject, wishing success to her endeavor after reading her book. It suggests locating a copy via libraries or bookstores or writing Abelard Press, Inc., 381 Fourth Avenue, New York.
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Abelard Press, Inc
Fourth Avenue
New York
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Permismen
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NEA Service
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NEA
Woman's Editor
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Alwa Pisin
Congoleum
Miraplas
Congo Wall
Lyons and
Youngstown
Streifthau’s
Grimes ST
Ruth Millett
BY Gaynor Maddox
NEA Food and Markets Editor
Steve Brubaker
Rep
HEC
Oigy
Taxe
Household Finance Corporation
Central Avenue
Ohio TV Center
Cappel’s
Miss Lancaster
WPFB
Cappels
Cappel
National Research Council
Continental Baking Company, Inc
Wonder Bread
Wan
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