Housewife Not Too Busy To Write Music Show
Blooming ton Indiana 1951 comedy Jordan River Revue a musical by Claire Nunn a Bloomington housewife who completed music and lyrics in seven days for a student written show that earned a hundred dollar prize The piece was staged annually at Indiana University For parents Edyth Thomas Wallace asks about a swim class invitation for Ann to join and learn the fun of the Y program.
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Bloomington
Jordan River
Claire Nunn
Indiana
University
Stu
Dent
Broadway musical hit inspires fashion designers this fall
New York fashion authority Joyce Lane says the Broadway hit The King and I sparks a Siamese inspired trend. Velvet and corduroy feature strongly in fall gowns and accessories with rhinestone accents, scalloped cuffs, and envelope bags. Fall separates and coats emphasize Oriental Occident blending, while tassels and trims highlight luxurious fabrics like satin, taffeta, gabardine, and velvet. The piece notes high fashion echoes of Siamese opulence in dresses, skirts, and suits as American men eye the Queen. Also mentions a Verboort church funds boost from sauerkraut and sausage feeds.
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New York
Joyce Lane
Orient
Occidental
Sheen Gabardine
Crippled War Veteran Plans US Wheel Across Nation
Herbert Howard, a 30 year old paraplegic veteran from Monte Rey Tennessee, is in a California government hospital for a checkup before starting a wheelchair crossing of the United States to prove paraplegics can persevere. He has crossed parts of the country before by hitchhiking and plans a nationwide attempt to show strength and independence. He served in the infantry from 1939 to 1944 and was paralyzed in a tractor accident. He now lives in Venice near Long Beach and hopes to inspire others.
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Long Beach
Calif
Herbert Howard
Howard
Monterey
Tenn
Venice
Here
Marriage Ceremonies Aimed At Keeping Couples United
A historical note discusses marriage ceremonies designed to help couples stay together as initial romance wanes, reflecting social customs aimed at sustaining long term partnerships and family stability.
Chronicle-Telegram 15 Elyria Ohio Thera August 9 1931
Chronicle Telegram report from Elyria Ohio dated August 9 1931 covers local events and notices with brief summaries of happenings in the city. The item names residents and organizations involved and notes community activities during that day.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria
Ohio
Thera
William Penn Statue Wired For Sound
Philadelphia's William Penn statue atop City Hall holds two 250 watt radio transmitters forming a fire alarm system described as light speed and among the nation's most modern. The RCA installations enable city firefighters to maintain rapid communications during emergencies.
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Philadelphia
William Penn
United
Roe
RCA
City adds two way comms for 150 units under civil defense
The plan provides two way communication with personnel manning 150 pieces of apparatus. In an enemy attack the system will double as an emergency dispatch network under the city’s civil defense setup.
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Bayreuth
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Metropolitan Opera
Germany
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St Thomas Roman Catholic Church
Minneapolis
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Ana
Lorain County Bank
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