A Bell for Adano’s Bell Quest in Italian Town
Major Joppolo arrives in Adano to win hearts and restore a bell taken by the Germans. The town debates food versus history as they hope to replace the bell with one that carries meaning and tone for its people. Father Pensevecchio and others weigh loyalties, while plans to post proclamations and feed the hungry unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adano
Italy
Victor Joppolo
Leonard Borth
Joppolo
Adana
Secife
Craxi
Margherita
Cacopardo
Barth
Zito
Rosa
Giuseppe
Father Pensevecchio
Father Pensovecchio
Crazi
Tom
Major
America
Major Joppolo
Mercurio Salvatore
Crier Mercurio Salvatore Tests American Changes in Adano
In a wartime scene in Adano Major Joppolo instructs Mercurio Salvatore to read proclamations to villagers. The ex-fascist crier, mistaken for a citizen, tries to adapt as Americans promise reforms while praising the town’s prior loyalties.
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Rol
Washington, D. C
Fremente di Gioia
Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Giuseppe
Adano
Craxi
Mercurio Salvatore
Crief
Carmelina
Fat‘ta
Fatta
Major Joppolo
Cher
Adana
Major
Joppolo
Postwar disillusionment and the plea for sane homes
Kathleen Norris urges Mrs. Kling to resist uprooting for a country retreat. She argues postwar rebuilding requires stability, work, and healing for returning veterans, stressing the need to preserve homes, families, and sanity. The piece emphasizes hopeful service and shared sacrifice to help wounded souls rebuild.
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Mrs. Kling
Moving to the Country From City Life
After service, Harry returns to his claim adjuster job with a good salary. He is moody and restless, desiring to move his family 35 miles away to a rundown 52 acre farm with two houses. His wife opposes the plan despite their two young daughters and stable home life.
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Harry Kling
Chicago
Claim Adjusters
Harry
Fluoride Water Study Tests Decay Prevention in Kingston
Citizens of Kingston New York on the Hudson will drink fluoride containing water while nearby Newburgh towns receive ordinary water. Over several years dental comparisons will show if fluoridation fortifies water supplies for broader adoption.
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Kingston
N. Y
Hudson River
Newburgh
Exquisite Blouse Styles Highlight Summer Fashion
Exquisite blouses dominate this season with delicate laces hand embroidery and eyelet details. From peasant influences to sheer voile and dotted Swiss fabrics the look favors the lovely lady silhouette with jabot trims bows and embroidered touches.
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Cherie Nicholas
Milady
Batiste
Nylon Dress Promises Cool Summer Wear
Fashion writers applaud a nylon dress shown in a linen like weave. The all nylon garment is described as crush resistant and ideal for summer wear, with suggestions it signals future fashion trends.
Gay and Practical Sun Suit for a Tot
Pattern advertisement offers a sun suit and bolero pattern No. 5893 for ages 2 to 4 with A' Cherry appliqué pocket and finishing instructions. Includes complete pattern, request 16 cents, send name and address.
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John Hersey
Ent
Kathleen Norris
Bell Syndicate
WIN
By Kathleen Norris
Europe
Sewing Circle Needlework
Mission
San Francisco, Calif
B. F. Goodrich
B. F. Goodrich Company
BE Goodrich
Wms
Ictory
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