Night Before Christmas Composer Cherished In Christmas Eve Service
The article recalls Clement Moore of the General Theological Seminary who wrote The Night Before Christmas. It notes his burial at Trinity Cemetery, Chelsea Square land donation, and a Christmas Eve service at Intercession Chapel with children carrying candles to wreath his grave. It mentions Alfred Tennyson Dickens also buried there and reflects on generosity during holiday seasons from Libanius to Passover.
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General Theological Seminary
New York
Benjamin Moore
Clement ©. Moore
Chelsea Square
Clement Moore
Theological Seminary
Old Trinity Cemetery
Broadway
One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Street
Trinity Cemetery
Hamelin
Hudson
America
Alfred Tennyson Dickens
Charles Dickens
Christmas Eve Candle Tradition at Germantown Kirk House
The long standing custom of placing lighted candles in windows on Christmas Eve has been kept up at the old Kirk house in Germantown Philadelphia for over fifty years continuing uninterruptedly by the household.
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Kirk House
Germantown
Philadelphia
Seasonable Emblem Too Many Santa Types
The country is reminded of the need for a standardized Santa Claus amid varied depictions and demands for uniformity in holiday celebrations.
Our Government explains how money operates and its value
The article describes the treasury's role in money creation and distribution with the Federal Reserve, the gold standard, and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. It explains currency production costs, aging of bills, and the rigorous testing and safeguarding of notes and coins.
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Treasury
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Banks
Washington
New York
United States
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Secretary of the Treasury
Register of the Treasury
Western Newspaper Union
Secret of Being Well Dressed in 1932 fashions
A fashion column highlights when to wear outfits and presents three illustrated costumes. A daytime red ratine crepe ensemble with gray silver details, a two piece satin and velvet afternoon suit with fur trims, and a brown satin velvet gown for evening.
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Bemberg
Western Newspaper Union
Berets and Toques Inspire Milliners
The article surveys new bonnet designs blending beret influence with a pointed left side forming a V. Styles feature flower or pin accents at the apex, ribbons crossing the crown, and minimal ear exposure. Materials are mostly fabrics stitched flat or quilted, with plain options also noted.
Printed Chiffon Hose Wins Popular Approval
Coeds and their moms are agog over printed chiffon stockings shown in patterns for wear with tweeds casuals and formal gowns. They answer the maiden’s prayer for a sports stocking that isn’t bulky with brown and beige checkerboard designs and a Herrington tweed pattern.
Fur Adorns Lavish Modern Formal Suits in Stylish Range
The article describes formal suits lavishly furred with options including shoulder capes. It highlights broadcloth for a smooth texture and contrasts using silver fox and Persian lamb, noting fashionable models and styling choices.
Velvet Hats and Veils Inspire Chic Fashion Trend
Velvet makes charming new hats with soft roll brims and stitched crowns. Veils remain a chic accessory for the season, highlighting the enduring elegance of Velvet Lyons designs.
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Black Lyons
Cellophane Accessories Catch Fad From Hollywood Fans
Cherie Nicholas notes cellophane belts purses hats and berets as the season's chic accessories. Bundled in half inch strips the belts are folded woven or crocheted from rib bon cellophane. articles come in eight vivid shades plus black and colorless.
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Hollywood
Velvet fashion blends with silk and tweed textures
Velvet is paired with silk crepe, thin wool, cire satin, rough tweeds and angora to create popular seasonal contrasts. Designers showcase velvet combinations that mix luxury fabrics with varied textures for stylish outfits.
Chicago Engineer Converts Coal to Anthracite
A Chicago engineer named 8 Lomax has developed a process that transforms bituminous coal into anthracite in a few hours. A plant with a daily capacity of 600 tons is in operation. The process reduces coal volatility from 36 percent to 12 percent after carbonization.
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Chicago
Lomax
New York Sets Global Tree Planting Record
New York state reports 22 million trees planted over 27 000 acres in the past year. The figure likely stands as a world record, excluding contributions by counties cities and private conservation groups.
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New York State
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Santa
St. Nicholas
Libanius
Antioch
Athens
Chrysostom
Egypt
Alvin E. Magary
Detroit Free Presse
By Cherie Nicholas
Cherie Nicholas
Lydia E. Pinkham
Russia
China
St. Joseph’s
Houston
Galveston
Makepeace
Florence St
Brockton, Mass
Wiley E. Baker
Long Beach
California
Cree & Chaffey
Haarlem
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