Rhoda Mann Finds Puppet Fame on Howdy Doody
Miss Rhoda Mann at 22 is the pantomimist behind Howdy Doody on NBC. She explains the ad lib challenge of syncing Howdy with Bob Smith and the nerve wracking yet rewarding puppet work. Rhoda began puppeteering in the Bronx and now commutes daily from home to the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Lawry
New York
Rhoda Mann
Rhoda
Howdy Doody
NBC
Miss Mann
Bob Smith
Little Cowboy
Howdy
Bob
Bronx
Wonder Man
Television
Tea tradition and parsnips glaze described in old note
The article notes Anna, duchess of Bedford, as originator of afternoon tea with cakes to calm a sinking feeling. It adds a recipe hint to glaze parsnips with brown sugar and butter or margarine and a little water to serve with meat or fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Anna
Duchess of Bedford
Coming Week Club and Church Event Schedule
Activities listed for Monday through Friday include Priscilla Club and Woman's Century Club meetings, a Mexican Party, bake sales, choruses and study clubs, church circles, and luncheons. Notable venues include the Knights of Malta Hall, St Paul Evangelical Church, YMCA, and First Presbyterian Church with times from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. across Middletown locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonday
Priscilla Club
James Diefenbach
Malvern St
A. J. Cheek
Sherman Ave
Woman’s Century Club
Blairs
Viola Rebekah Lodge
Knights of Malta
Winmore Bible
St. Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church
Aberdeen Dr
Middletown
First Presbyterian Church
Fidelis Bible
St. Paul
Moore St
B. D. Morgan
Bellomonte
Middletown Hospital
Verity Hall
West Middletown
Ladies Aid of Baptist Church
Women of the Moose
Moose Hall
Daughters of Unions Veterans
YMCA
Phi Beta Psi Sorority
Barnitz
Phi Beta Chi
Girls’ Scout Room
Civic Association
Harmony Mothers
John Banzhaf
Lincoln St
Woman's Music Club
Roosevelt Auditorium
Women’s Association of
Louise Hunter Windson
Woman's Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Unity Council
Daughters of America
Opera Stars Prefer Puns Over Hobbies Says Varnes
Opera star Asuud Varnes of the Metropolitan Opera houses a rare hobby stance she says she has no hobby beyond music. She freely shares puns with interviewer W G Rogers during the conversation in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Rogers
Associated Press Arts Reporter
NEW York (Ap
Love
Asuiud Varnes
Metropolitan Opera House
International Folk Music Festival draws 470 high school and 200 college musicians
Wilmington College hosts the third annual festival with 470 high school students and 200 college students from 10 states. The All-Ohio High School chorus of 350 voices conducted by Dr. Charles C. Hirt and a 120 piece All-Ohio High School Symphony Orchestra highlight the program, alongside an intercollegiate chorus of 210 from the North-central Division. Ralph E. Rush will guest conduct the orchestra, with 13 Ohio Michigan music educators aiding in organization. Vincent Carter of Middletown High School is among the sectional leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cream of Winos
Wilmington
Wilmington College
State Department of Education
Charles C. Hirt
Hollywood
Calif
University of Southern California
Ohio
Music Educators National Conference
Ralph E. Rush
Dallas
Tex
Hirt
Michigan
Vancent Carter
Middletown High School
Varnay Seeks Golden Age At The Met With Rich Family Ties
The article profiles soprano Miss Varnay discussing her natural voice, influence from Kirsten Flagstad, and her family background of singers. It notes her Met appearances with Elektra and tours, mentions her husband Herman Weigert, and cites Flagstad’s early support and future Met returns alongside other leading singers.
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Mgh
Grangal
Bruennhilde
Carnegie Hall
Elekta
New York
Herman Weigert
Met
Miss Varnas
Kirsten Flagstad
Miss Varnay
Flagstad
Opera Company
Christiana
Fingerprints on library phone fuel palmner murder probe
Police find fingerprints on the base of the library telephone at Wendell Palmner's home and detective James Stivers says the weapon was the phone. Azalea Palmner, Paul Moody and others are interrogated as reporters push for a suspect. A bystander report implicates Moody after a neighbor recalls a hostile exchange with Palmner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Palmner
James Stivers
Azalea
Paul Moody
Azalea Palmer
Paul
Mr. Moody
National Electric Company Commission
Pete Kelso
Madine
Nadine
Wendell Palmer
Ale
Rosie Bannon
Rosie
Kelso
Society Deadlines And Regulations For Calendar Items
Society editor notes strict deadlines for reports and photos. Reports due by 16 56 a m next morning while Saturday deadline is 9 30. Sunday pictures must arrive by Thursday noon with one week lead time. Weddings older than 16 days not accepted and only engagement or wedding pics used. Calendar items by Friday 2 p m. children parties and stork showers not used.
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Marcia
eOfay
Thelma
Ray's
Ray
Dial
Sip
Miller’s
N. Broad ST
Haif
Bias Studio
Main ST
Rupert Hughes
Palmer
Moody
Mr. Palmer
TSA
Wm. T. Knott Co
Esi Beauty Salon
Society Deadline
Vel
Colgate-Palmolive-Peet
Peat
United
Fac
Tory
United Parts
Tytus
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