Dickens Christmas Carol Century Best Seller In U S
New York reports show A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens still tops Christmas book lists on its centennial. Dean Frank Luther Mott notes sales surpass 2,000,000 in the United States, with the manuscript once hidden during wartime to be returned to New York. The Grolier Club gathers collectors for a distinguished centennial exhibition with Thackeray inscription prize.
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New York
Charles Dickens
Dickens
Caro
Frank Luther Mott
School of Journalism
University of Buissauti
United States
Dean Mott
America
Pierpont Morgan Library
Morgan
Grolier Club of
Ebenezer Scrooge
Bob Cratchit
Tiny Tim
W. M. Thackeray
Vanity Fair
Wright Plane to Smithsonian Honors Forty Year Flight
The Wright brothers historic box kite bi plane will return from a British museum to the Smithsonian to be installed with Orville Wright guiding the display. President Roosevelt announced at a din ner honoring the fortieth anniversary of the first flight, noting harmony with Wright and the Smithsonian after a past dispute. General Arnold received the Collier Trophy, with Roose velt praising aviation’s service to peace and global cooperation.
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Washington
Wright Brothers
England
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian
Orville Wright
Roosevelt
Hutty Hawk
N.C
Wilbur
Samuel Langley
C. G. Abbott
United Press
Dr. Wright
Henry H. Arnold
Army Air Forces
America
Arcnald
Arnold
Orville
Wilbur Wright
Local residents move into mill house at Averill Park
Averill Park's Mr and Mrs Lawrence Derby of Berlin have moved into one of the mill houses. The town board of Sand Lake will hold a business meeting at the town clerk's office Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Everett Young and Mr and Mrs Henry Stanley attended the funeral of Henry Stanley at Nassau Thursday afternoon.
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Lawrence Derby
Berlin
Sand Lake
Everett Young
Henry Stanley
Nassau
Shoes Stamps May Be Used For Footwear Gifts
The OPA clarified a prior ruling allowing consumers to buy shoes with ration stamps as gifts for others outside their household, provided the items are not sold or transferred for compensation. The note, titled Consumers May Purchase Shoes for Gifts, explains that gifts won’t affect overall shoe supply.
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OPA
Warns OPA Workers Of Price Violations
Albany District Director Lester W. Herzog warned OPA employees that violations of price regulations will be considered insubordination and punishable. He addressed all District and Board office staff urging compliance under oath to obey the law and noting rumors of deliberate violations, especially regarding turkeys.
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OPA
Albany
Lester W. Herzog
Herzog
Office of Price Administration
Pronunciation Guide for Larynx Debuts and Figures of Speech
A guidance note explains common mispronunciations of larynx and related terms. It covers syllable stress in larynx bronchial abdomen thorax and debut plus a call for a pamphlet on figures of speech by Frank Colby. The piece emphasizes phonetic clarity and standard pronunciations.
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Frank Colby
School 17 Pupils Present Christmas Program
Pupils of School 17 presented a Christmas program at a Parent-Teacher Association meeting and again at a student assembly. The program featured grade plays directed by Miss Rosalyn Compton, Miss Lois Compton, and Miss Katherine Quinn with names of participating students listed for each group.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Rosalyn Compton
Joseph Popson
Robert Farley
Terry Nolan
Justine Lord
Alton Austin
Millie Prosper
Allen Benderson
Nancy Allen
James Thera
Sally Morris
James Murphy
Filce
Christmas plays staged by local school grades headline
Norma Aronson and a large cast perform in The Victory Christmas directed by Ruth Nugent for the fourth grade. Fifth grade offers a carol series directed by Mary Purcell. Sixth grade presents Squander Bug's Christmas with Josephine Doodian Ronald Kittel and others, under Eleanor O'Connor.
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Perly
Norma Aronson
Richard Moomjian
Mary Barsamian
Richard Hrennan
Russell Arekian
Beverly Ross
John Jaffarian
Paula Butler
Ann Poulin
William Hossmaster
Shirley Carr
Ruth Nugent
Frank Sheary
Royce Benderson
Irvin Prosper
Carol Stochser
Joseph McCarlin
Richard Devane
Joseph Bellotte
Mary Lou Tenny
Mary Purcell
Josephine Doodian
Ronald Kittel
Norma Hunter
Humbert Grande
Joan Hoffmeister
Robert Mulcahy
Richard Brennan
Harold Weisberg
John Mahserman
John Kasanjian
Sonia Merlian
Richard Sumonian
Eleanor O'Connor
Smiling Thru 4-H Club Meets After Classes
Regular members of the Smiling Thru Junior 4-H Club meet this afternoon at Latham School rooms after 2:35. Mrs BR Sidebatham leads the special meeting. Visitation Day by the La tham PTA unit showcased pupil works and art exhibits with Mrs Leland Smith in charge. Mrs Ma Paula A Stanbro and school principal assisted.
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Smiling Thru
Latham School
BR. E. Side- Pbatham
Parent-Teacher Association
Latham
Leland Smith
Mapela A. Stanbro
William R. Williams
Girls of Calvary Church
Williams
Jean Ruhtz
New York City
Kay Harrington
Warren Milliken
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Cal
First Meeting Under New Officers Set for Jan 6
Mrs. Miles T. Hewitt and Treasurer Mrs. Eldridge H. Linton head the group. The first meeting under new officers will be a regular business session on Thursday Jan 6. A Christmas party was held Tuesday afternoon in the Church School with devotions by Mrs. M T Hewitt and music by Mrs W R Williams and Mrs George Whitney at the piano. Gifts were exchanged and a social hour enjoyed.
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Miles T. Hewitt
Eldridge H. Linton
C. E H. Kalbfleish
Earl Franklin
W. BR. Williams
M. T. Hewitt
W. R. Williams
George Whitney
Call for 50 Blood Donors Today
The Red Cross seeks fifty donors today to supply plasma for Army Navy and Marine Corps personnel. Blood from the first Baptist Church will be flown to the Southwest Pacific tomorrow. Donors may sign a Christmas card to be sent to the service member in whose name the blood is given.
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Red Cross
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Arawe
Italy
First Baptist Church
New York
Southwest Pacific
Christmas Shoppers Urged to Aid OPA Transport
A. C. Dunn, local district manager of the Office of Defense Transportation’s Division of Motor Transport, asks shoppers not to delay or demand late deliveries to avoid straining holiday transport. He notes weekly delivery limits and no extra gasoline for Christmas deliveries, but allows florists to rent or use drive-yourself cars for Christmas flower deliveries.
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OPA
A. C. Dunn
Office of Defense Transporation
Division of Motor Transport
Cambridge Event Highlights In Local Clubs And Drive
Cambridge Mrs Granville D Moffitt hosts the Book Club this afternoon. A Christmas supper and program is at the Baptist Church Thursday evening with a 630 covered dish start and 7 program. William Burns and Sancine Whitehall named Washington County chair for 1944 National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis drive. The Cambridge High School Class of 1944 held its banquet at Hotel Cambridge with a 730 turkey dinner. president Dick Shiland, about to be inducted, leads to shift from spring plans.
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Granville D. Moffitt
Book Club
The
Baptist Church
William L. Burns
Sancine Whitehall
Washington County
National Foundation For
Dick Shiland
Army
Albany OPA sets turkey price ceilings for Albany area
The Albany District Office of the OPA announced ceiling prices on turkeys for sale to consumers to curb black market activity during Christmas. Live turkeys under 18 pounds may be sold up to 44.9 cents per pound, dressed 53.1 cents, and drawn 63.1 cents, with lower prices for heavier birds. Consumers should report violations and ensure turkeys are weighed after drawing or dressing to receive correct prices.
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Albany
OPA
West Sand Lake School Reopens Dec 27 After Break
The West Sand Lake School closes for Christmas vacation and will reopen December 27. The Young People of the Trinity Southern Church present The Lost Christmas Felipe at the church tomorrow evening. A candle light service will be held Christmas Eve with the pastor assisted by the choir.
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West Sand Lake
Felipe
Trinity Suthern Church
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