Blind Woman Organizes Fight for Sight Eye Research
New York activist Mildred Weisenfeld, who became blind at 23, heads the National Council to Combat Blindness, known as Fight for Sight. From a small office in New York, she built a nationwide drive raising funds for eye research and cornea work, with Carnegie Hall fundraisers and leagues in multiple states.
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National Council To Combat Blindness Inc
Fight For Sight
Mildred Weisenfeld
Daniel A. Poling
The
Christian Herald
Weisenfeld
Carnegie Hall
Fight For Light
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Virginia
Miami
Philadelphia
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Miss Weisenfeld
Bowling Pains Liable to Spoil Good Sport
Dr J K Byron notes bowling can strain muscles and injure ligaments for beginners causing hip alignment issues and soreness. Veteran slips can cause similar injuries if untreated. He promotes chiropractic adjustments at Bayshore Gardens Clinic near the Cinema Theatre with local phone contacts.
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Bayshore Gardens
Cinema Theatre
Brad
Sara
Remarkable four hearts contract in Becker's top record
In a 1924 contract bridge feature, North opens with KQ5 and four hearts on the table. At all eight tables the same hand reached four hearts, yet declarers made the contract despite having four tricks to lose, as weak defenses misdefended diamonds and clubs.
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Declarer
King
Mervin Keys
Robert Nail
Lewis Mathe-Ron van der Porten
West
King of Diamonds
Murray
Queen of Diamonds
East
Ana
Gan Iol
Gomane Afeek
Roommate decision tips for new college freshmen
Editor Enid A. Haupt weighs the roommate choice for freshmen. She outlines privacy, compatibility, study focus, compromise, noise, and space factors that affect comfort and success in dorm living. The piece contrasts solitary living with shared rooms and notes dorm size impact on homesickness.
Bright Salads Tips From Better Homes & Gardens
The seventh edition of Better Homes & Gardens New Cook Book lists 10 tips for sunshine bright salads. Use fresh greens seasonal vegetables and full flavored fruits. Prepare ingredients ahead and chill to ensure crisp presentation and tasty dressings.
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Better Homes & Gardens
Mixed Bridal Showers Highlight His and Her Theme
New York notices a trend in pre-nuptial events with a His and Her shower. Women bring gifts for the bride to be while men tote gifts for the groom to be. The plan includes two cakes, one his and one hers.
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New York
UPI
Mowers Cause Injuries in U.S. Estimates
The National Safety Council reports power lawn mower accidents injure about 75 000 people yearly. Seven of ten injuries come from direct contact with moving blades and three of ten from missiles thrown by the mowers.
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Chicago
UPI
National Safety Council
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