Lithophane collecting reveals historic translucent art treasures
A look at lithophanes and lithophones shows how transparent porcelain pictures were created from wax or plaster masters between 1834 and 1958. Makers marked pieces with BPM PPM or KPM while Meissen Holland France and the Orient produced them. French pieces often bore ADT. The delicate art faded as signatures and numbers lost meaning yet their Victorian charm keeps them desirable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Barne
Winfield Scott
M. le Baron Bourgoing
France
Berlin
BPM
Berlin Porzellan Manufactur
PPM
Preussiche
Porzellan
KPM
Koeniglicher Preussische
Meissen
Holland
Denmark
England
Orient
Rubelles
Atlatl Enabled Longer Spear Throws for Ancient Hunters
The wooden spear-thrower or atlatl used by Archaic Period Indians acted as an arm extender and allowed a hunter to throw farther and with more power and precision than by hand.
Modern grand slam force in bridge shows luck and theory
A bridge hand with North holding Q63 85 AQ82 1KQ94 explores the grand slam force. North, hearing a forcing two spades, opens to three then seven spades, but the layout and luck yield a down result. The article contrasts duplicative luck with modern forcing methods and six clubs versus six spades conclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
South
Singing Across Skalla and Singing Vol 12 Sc 13
Puzzle style word list with clues across and down. Includes musical terms animal names language notes and various short definitions. The page fragment resembles a crossword style carrier with many entries like Greenland Eskimo Danish county Islam holy city and Christmas songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariner
Alabama
Bridge Problem: Four Notrump to Five Spades
In the given auction with North as dealer, South holds KJ65 924A Q1065S4K43 after a sequence ending in 7? You must decide. You bid four notrump to ask for aces, then partner rebids five spades showing three aces. What is the right play now?
Fruit Valley notes plan January lunch meeting
Mrs Mary Parr reports the Fruit Valley Home Bureau Christmas party and December meeting at Mrs Ervin Muellers. January gathering planned with lunch at a local restaurant and a brief business session. Weight Losers of Oswego Hospital shift schedule to Wednesday December 26 at 6 30 pm in the hospital cafeteria. A daughter Erwin Marie was born December 19 to Mr and Mrs Richard F Lally of Northport LI with paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Sanford Lally of West River Rd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fruit Valley Home Bureau
Ervin Mueller
Oswego Hospital
Erwin Marie
Richard F. Lally
Northport, LI
Sanford Lally
West River Rd
Miss Catalone and William Alnutt Exchange Vows
Andrea Lee Catalone and William J. Alnutt wed today at the United Church of Christ with Rev. James C. Tschudy officiating. The ceremony listed family and attendant details, reception at the Moose Club, and noted the couple’s Oswego High School background and military ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrea Lee Catalone
William J. Alnutt
United Church of Christ
Congregational
James C. Tschudy
Vera Clark
Andrew Catalone
Dublin St
Beverly Bonner
Churchill Rd
Mona Catalone
Donna McKinstry
Daniel Hall
Lance Corp
Andrew Catalone Jr
U.S.M.C
Norfolk, Va
Floyd Holmes Jr
Steve Holmes
Moose Club
Oswego High School
S.A. Alnutt
U.S. Navy
Plymouth Rock
Birth announced at Oswego Hospital
A baby named Hughes was born to Mr and Mrs Raymond on December 20 at Oswego Hospital Fulton Route 1.
Emergency Department Nurses Association Formed
The New York Regional Medical Program reports four graduates of a four week course are now members of the Emergency Department Nurses Association. Shown from left to right are Linda Liddiard of Auburn Memorial Hospital Estelle K Byrne ER supervisor and course director and Mabel Dickson of Oswego Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Emergency Department Nurses Association
Linda Liddiard
Auburn Memorial Hospital
Estelle K. Byrne
Mabel Dickson
Oswego Hospital
Upstate Medical Center
Syracuse
Central
Fashion and Beauty Trends in Footwear and Accessories
An attractive silk scarf adds warmth and style when tied loosely around the neck. Avoid tight undergarments that show through clothing. Shoes move to 0.5–1 inch soles from taller platforms. Narrow leather belts replace wide ones. Evening sandals in black satin and metallics lead party and theater wear.
First Creche Recreated by St Francis Per Mission
Church records note St Francis of Assisi received papal permission to reconstruct the nativity scene in a Bethlehem stable. The crib with the Holy Family, Wise Men, shepherds, angels and animals has become a regional symbol, akin to the Christmas tree in America.
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St. Francis of Assisi
Bethlehem
Europe
America
Sequins Create Colorful Mixed Necklace and Belt
Sequences of sequins on heavyweight or doubled thread form attractive jewelry. An inch or two of one color followed by a narrow band of another yields a distinct, shifting color effect. Alternate colors for varied visual impact and wearability.
Layered Winter Outfit Ideas for Men and Women
Layering tips suggest men and women can mix ribbed sweaters with a well fitted turtleneck under a loose cardigan or pullover. The approach creates a stylish cold weather look using versatile pieces.
Back to Basics Color Picks for Wardrobe Foundations
A simple guide recommends foundational wardrobe colors beige brown and black as a base for bright accent accessories. It suggests these timeless tones pair well with bold accents to refresh outfits.
Household Hints for Everyday Kitchen Tips
A compact collection of how to handle sticking skillets with warm shortening then cooling and cleaning. Tips include preventing bread drying with a plastic cover, removing onion odor with dry mustard, feeding a dog with a raised dish, packing sandwiches with thinner meat slices and spreads, scraping rind with a knife, and using butterscotch pudding mix as pie filling with whipped chocolate cream.
Dachshund Hidden in Suitcase Eats Brownies
Carol Schull, 18, flew to Minneapolis and found her six week old dachshund had hidden in her suitcase. The dog snuggled in her winter jacket and ate several brownies before being discovered as the luggage was prepared for flight. The bag was stored in a pressurized compartment similar to the passenger area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines, Iowa
Carol Schull
Minneapolis
Miss Schull
Lyons named YWCA Central Jersey chairman
Elizabeth Lyons is named chairman of the Board of Trustees of the YWCA of Central Jersey becoming the first woman to hold the post in 51 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brunswick
N.Y
Elizabeth Lyons
The
Ywca of
Central Jersey
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By Oswald
James Jacoby
Desa
Mrs
Mary Parr
Miss Catalone
William Alnutt
Snyder & Mackin
Oswego
Kline
ALL Jrs
WOME
Men’s Dept
Klines
Playtex
Fondue
China
Rockers
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