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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1952

Page

9

Paris Charm Fashions American Girls. Julie Smith's Paris Life

Julie Smith of Buffalo New York says American girls in Paris charm but return to marry US men. She wrote a novel Cakes and Male about the scene and now travels Europe as a roving PR rep for an American airline. She notes fashion challenges in Paris and plans to marry in the United States.

Paris Julie Smith Buffalo, N.Y USA Julie Unesco The Chicago Tribune France Europe London Helsinki Rome Vienna Berlin Joan of Arc Napoleon New York Vassar College Buffalo Sare U. S

Young Vietnamese Show Off Pythons in Street Displays

In Saigon known as the Paris of the East youngsters parade giant pythons and other snakes as a common sight on city streets. Boys stroll with serpents draped around necks and shoulders, often drawing curious crowds and sudden moves when a snake shifts its position.

Baigon Indochina Paris

The Coffee Break Spreads Through American Business

The Pan American Coffee Bureau calls the coffee break a rising office custom while the Tea Bureau promotes tea breaks to curb accidents. Mutual Life Insurance in New York reports 800 workers take a daily break, costing $130000 yearly, as eight carts serve second breakfasts at desks.

Sam Dawson New York Pan-American Coffee Bureau Tea Bureau, Inc Mutual Life Insurance Co Ita New York City National Coffee Association Tea Bureau Bureau

Per cent say they adopted the breaks as strictly a management policy

A survey finds a portion of respondents believe break times are a formal management rule rather than voluntary. The results highlight the perceived rigidity of workplace policies and the role of employer guidance in daily routines.

Reliance EUB Church to Show Film Sunday Evening

Reliance EUB Church will screen the religious color film Lord of All Sunday at 7 45 PM in the Activities Building. Colleen Townsend stars as a college coed with Noel Rayburn in a Cavalcade production featuring over 100 King's College students. The 35 minute film follows a gifted musician who chooses self centered living and is sponsored by King's College founded by Rev Percy B Crawford. No admission charge. a free will offering will aid film costs.

Colleen Towsend Hollywood Lord of All Reliance Evangelical United Brethren Church King’s College Delaware Miss Townsend Noel Rayburn King's College Percy B. Crawford Ro- Mance

First Watch Night Service Held at St George s Church

The Philadelphia St George's Methodist Episcopal Church hosted what is described as the first watch night service in America in 1770. The event marked an early observance of a long standing church tradition.

St. George's Methodist Episcopal Church Philadelphia America

Men Warned On Failure To Register In Wartime Policy

Philip Glaize of Local Board No 45 Winchester warns that failure to register is a legal violation and may lead to induction. He notes many youths unknowingly risk delinquency and that boards will refer names and suspected delinquents to federal authorities. Registration is required within five days of the birthday and may be done at any convenient local board. After registering, registrants must inform changes of address or status, and those leaving active duty must register within 30 days of separation.

Philip Glaize Winchester Glaize

Los Angeles Council Criticizes City as Hick Town

Councilman Ed Davenport laments Los Angeles becoming dull and tourist dollars leaving for Las Vegas and other places. He opposes two proposed ordinances to recover parade police costs, prompting a 60 day continuation for study.

Los Angeles Ed Davenport Las Veras New Florida Davenport

Local draft rules require timely registration for citizens

A local draft official stated that registration must be prompt to be legal. Those abroad must register within five days after re entering the United States including Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Noncitizens entering the United States for the first time must register at a local board within six months of entry.

United States Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico The Virgin Islands

Curve of Beatty in 18th century English furniture

The double or waved Curve of Beatty appears frequently in 18th century English furniture. It is seen in Queen Anne chairs, notably the cabriole leg, as well as the curved pediment and back of Chippendale sofas.

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Eskimo Scouts of Alaska Guard Speak No English

Alaska National Guard Eskimo scouts in Anchorage describe their first field encampment at Fort Richardson as they arrive by plane from Nome and Bethel. Many walked long distances through blizzards to reach the staging points, surprised by automobiles and tall buildings, while they prepare for 24 hour duty at Arctic homes.

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Free-Wheeling Hot-Rod Narrowly Misses Man at Home

WYMORE Neb a man named Chet McPherson narrowly escaped injury when a stripped down auto broke loose from its wheel and rolled toward his house. The wheel smashed a porch railing and window pan, spraying glass but McPherson sustained only a scratch.

Wymore Chet Mc.Pherson McPherson

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