England's Cold House: A British Heating and Plumbing Tale
Amehean reporter Jeann Hofman describes English home life highlighting central heating and plumbing woes. The piece lampoons coal based systems, hot water failures, and rationed goods amid freezing conditions, with humorous family scenes and local jargon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dy Jeane Hofman
Liverpool
England
INS
Hermes
Syater c
Womble
Salvadore Mall
Galioney Road
White House Luncheon For Spanish Students Planned
About sixty Spanish pupils will dine at the White House next week with Mrs Bess Truman preparing a Pan American lunch. Teacher Ramon Ramos will supervise and six or eight helpers will assist in the kitchen. Miss Reatherdum declines to reveal the menu, joking it may be an American dish. Salings, Kansas, announces a new state industry development department expansion plan.
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Wrehington
White House
Bess Truman
Missouri
White Howse
Rann Ramos
Pan-American Fund
Sey Ie
Indy
Ramon
Komen
Reatherdum
Nylana
Law
Enery Nore
Hetel Yeepera
Tomorrow's Home to Have Large Windows and Draperies
Aging homes are moving toward large glass walls and heavy draperies with long floor to ceiling lengths. Textiles shift from prewar heavy weaves to synthetic fabrics and textured options that resist dust. Decorators stress aligning drapery styles with room character, from Colonial white organdy to jacquard weaves and chintz blends, with creative hangings and beadwork.
Religion Increasing Women in Faith and Democracy Rise
Buffalo women intensify influence in religion and democracy, led by Mrs. Harper Sibley of Rochester. At the annual State Council of Church Women, resolutions were adopted to counter liquor threats, oppose broad external military conscription, and push for a permanent fair employment practice commission. New officers named include Mrs Elmer W. K. Mownd of Br iain as president with Theron Tick, Mrs William Anderson, Mrs Edward Campbell, and Mrs Erving Walker in leadership roles.
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Buffalo
Harper Sibley
Rochester
National United Council of Church Women
Sibley
Une Due Nual Theeling
State Council of Church Women
Alvande
Otter
Ronnei
Menancey
Jraliere
Milly Cortres
Atomic Energy
Sus
Elmer W. K. Mown
Drapery Trends and Home Decorating for Budget Living
The piece describes practical drapery and furniture styling to make rooms appear larger and cozier. It highlights sheer glass curtains, chintz trims, and large draped tables, plus a budget friendly plan for a veteran’s apartment with paneled upper windows and brown fabrics. It notes brown as a new decorator note for study rooms and dinettes.
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Rover
Health Hints on Lead Poisoning Risks and Symptoms
Health hints describe occupational lead exposure across 180 industries, with dusty trades most hazardous. It warns of sources such as lead paint, contaminated water, and chewing items with lead, and lists early signs like bad taste, sleep disturbance, fatigue, and anemia, plus severe outcomes including abdominal pain and paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nore
What to Take On Vacation
A fragmented travel piece urges planning a long postponed family vacation. It mentions packing luggage and hotel stays, with scattered references to Minnesota travelers, a mountain of belongings, and a humorous mix of misread phrases. The text is garbled but centers on vacation preparation and travel humor.
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Mama
West Coast Fashion Show Draws Designers to Seattle
Seattle hosts a cross-country fashion showcase with top designers from New York and the West Coast arriving by air for a four engines tour focusing on Western style. Proceeds benefit the Red Cross as officials claim the event will foster national fashion exchange while Seattle promotes a regional identity. The DC-4 flight paused in Washington and Montana routes, delighting locals with rural pageantry and a statue visit in Billings. Governor Wallgren joined the yacht cruise as New York designers prepare to depart eastward.
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Dorothy Doan
Seattle
LNS
Alrlinea
Milate
la Gunndig
Newy York
Red Cross
New York
U. S
Canton Center
Natonally
Chamber of Sammerce
Washington
Minneapolla
Billings
Munt
Bath
Seattle Hasta
Neny
Wowboy
Montana J
Little Valley
Montana
Lewis and Clark Trail
Mon O. Wallgeun
Ashion
Paget Sound
How Finesse Can Block Tough Lead In Bridge Tourney
A report on bridge strategy highlights how finesse can neutralize strong opening leads. Eastern experts charter a plane to Los Angeles for the Pacific Coast tournament starting May, featuring five national championships including pairs and mixed teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leite
Weel
Los Anjelns
Warner
Une Cout
Declarer
Aight
Mast
Shenee
Dumray
Bast
Dey Velaver
Wan
Urieks
Our Children by Angelo Patri
An article discusses upbringing and discipline shaping strong children. It cites a family dialogue on curfews and outings, emphasizing parental guidance and self control. It notes well trained children feel secure, depend on parents, and that instruction builds courage to face the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith
Joanne
Needlework Book Ad Promises Free Patterns
Vintage advertisement for a needlework book offering 194% edition with illustrations for crochet knit embroidery and toy crafts. Includes two free potholder patterns and a mail order address in New York to obtain the book and patterns. The text mimics a garbled OCR retail pitch from a mid century catalog.
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Kuethion Lincolny
Whitsehold Arte Dept
W.th St
New York
N.Y
Philily Naie
ADU Rss
Vatiern Nuon
Cienewarl
Tians of
Desleus
Nylon News Still Sad To Women
A Senate hearing on nylon supply reveals Dupont controls over eighty percent of nylon yarn output for hosiery firms, boosting plant expansion plans and promising fuller production by mid next year. Industry leaders warn shortages may affect women and preferences for rayon may be affected as output expands.
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Washington
Aidliss
Mdlentheum Raye
Evuryonn
Cdo Warren
Warrin A. Beh
Staten
Nylon Anlew
Dipont Uo
Magic Nylon Ae Sret
Belt
Hat Dupont
Harald Dupont
Tlhern
Mylon
Waylue
Titaha
Yale
Dopont
Sunalow
Wong Anon
OPA
Jerome Linbermuty
Uh Linberman
Dee Cine Rayon
Ubay
Wwe
Swiss Living Cost Figures Emerge Amid War
A garbled 1989 note discusses Swiss living costs and a government disclosure. It mentions costs around 504 per cant at year end, referencing pressures from conflict and a 1934 front dawn prior to a world war, with a yearly figure of 205 noted.
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Ravn
Uving
Switzerland
Faden
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Salings, Kan
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Taco
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Fife
Annie
Schenectady
Lafayette Street
Schenectady, N. Y
William A. U'Brlew
West Coast
Willeam E McKenny
America's Card Authority
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Ais Bate
Preity
Musilives
Angelo Patri
Jontie
Chicago
Charles J. Kellihob
Tim
Esc Fl
Jey
Isa Darling
Shier Prsehe
Nylon
Nan
Rosy Pichin
Ute
Jose
Nathei
Cope
America Insurance
J. Fagan Keenan
Nuraca
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