Saying It With Flowers Increases In Popularity
Flower gifts sent by wire rose nearly twelve percent in twelve months, according to W E Joy president of the Florists Telegraph Delivery Association at the Los Angeles convention. The group forecasts continued demand for fresh flower tributes as engagements and marriages grow and notes most flowers remain available despite war blockades. Roses stay the top gift with orchids gardenias camellias carnations and roses popular for corsages telegraphed across the country through about 7000 F T D A shops.
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W. E. Joy
Joy
F.T.D.A
New Singer Form Cuts Dress Construction Time in Half
The Singer Sewing Machine Company unveils a 30 minute dress form molded from a durable thermoplastic to reproduce a woman’s figure. It promises exact fitting and eliminates try-ons, cutting home sewing time by half and enabling couturier precision. Availability spans about 2,000 Singer Centers.
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Singer Sewing Machine Company
Isaac Singer
Singer
Guarantees Of Children's Normal Play Needs Seen As America's First Line Of Home Defense
Teachers and welfare workers urge safeguarding childhood during national emergency. They stress toys and play as essential tools for healthy development and morale, noting American toys promote safety and educational growth for children nationwide.
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America
Magic Six Way Cookies For Nutritious School Lunches
A recipe feature offers quick magic shortcut cookies using condensed milk and peanut butter. Six optional mix-ins include raisins, corn flakes, coconut, brew flakes, chopped nuts, or chopped dates. Combine with milk and peanut butter, drop spoonfuls onto greased sheets for easy servings.
Answers of the Empire State Observatory Leader on Visitors
The Empire State Observatory General Manager recalls answering many questions about the building and its visitors. She notes over four and a half million have topped the 1250 foot summit in nine years, including Crown Prince Olav of Norway and Crown Princess Martha in 1939.
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Empire State Observatories
New York
Empire State Building
John the Baptist
Crown Prince
Olav of
Norway
Martha
Pal Joey creators Rodgers and Hart Linked by two decades
The article notes that composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Lorenz Hart have collaborated for twenty years, beginning at Columbia University with Fly With Me and continuing through shaping the Broadway hit Pal Joey at the Barrymore Theatre. Their partnership paralleled legendary pairs in theater.
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Rodgers and Hart
George Abbott
Joey
Barrymore Theatre
Pelleas and Melisande
Beaumont and Fletcher
Gilbert and Sullivan
Richard Rodgers
Lorenz Hart
Columbia University
Columbia
Rodgers
Tin Pan Alley
Hart
Carrick
Garrick
Star Pie and Decaffeinated Coffee for a Patriotic Table
A patriotic menu suggests serving star cherry pie with a centerpiece of red white and blue flowers. Decaffeinated coffee lets guests linger without sleep issues while a simple star pie uses quick cooking tapioca as a binder for the cherry filling.
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