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Delphos Herald Good Times, Nov., 2013
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NOVEMBER 2013
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Birthday Trivia
1. I was born on Nov. 3, 1952 in Utah. I am a stand-up comedian and actress. I am best known for being the star of my own TV sitcom where I played the title role as a Domestic Goddess. Who am I? 2. I was born November 5, 1947 in England. I was the lead singer of the 1960s British rock band, Hermans Hermits. Who am I? 3. I was born on November 12, 1944 in New York. I am a baseball, Olympics, Monday Night Football sportscaster; and said Do you believe in Miracles during Team USAs hockey win. Who am I? 4. I was born November 13, 1955 in New York. I am a comedic actress who gained recognition for my role in The Color Purple and won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Ghost. Who am I? 5. I was born November 19, 1961 in Connecticut. I am an actress. I played Sally in When Harry met Sally and played opposite Tom Hanks in Sleepless in Seattle and Youve Got Mail. Who am I? 6. I was born November 20, 1927 in Massachusetts. I am an actress. I played Roseannes mother in the hit comedy series Roseanne and won a Oscar for my role in the movie Bonnie and Clyde. Who am I?
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5 ......NO ORDINARY THANKSGIVING MEAL 6 ......CROSSWORD PUZZLE FUN: THE SIXTIES 7 ......WHAT EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT HEALTH CARE COSTS IN RETIREMENT
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Turkey, stuffing, football and the Macys Day parade. That is what makes a perfect Thanksgiving Day. As the lead banner proclaims, the event is presented as a Holiday Treat for Children Everywhere. Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade was originally operated by Macys employees, many of whom emigrated to America from Europe and longed to stage a celebration similar to the ones in their countries. The first parade was held in 1924, entertaining an estimated audience of over 10,000. That year it was called the Macys Christmas Parade, and it followed a route from 145th Street and Convent Avenue to the Macys store at 34th Street and Broadway. Three floats (pulled by horses), four bands and zoo animals from the Central Park Zoo -- camels, donkeys, elephants and goats -- starred in the parade. Santa Claus was last in the lineup, a tradition that continues to this day. In 1927, the gigantic balloons that are now the signature element of the parade made their first appearance with the help of helium. (Macys is the worlds second largest consumer of helium. The United States government if the first.) The balloons, produced by the Good Year Tire and Rubber company, replace the zoo animals that were frightening to some children and the first balloon included cartoon characters like Felix the Cat. At the conclusion of the parade, the giant balloons were released into the air. In 1929, Macys began offering a $50 reward for any returned balloons, which were affixed with return address labels. In 1931, pilot Col Clarence E. Chamberlain snagged a balloon with his airplanes wing, leading to a ban on retrieval by airplanes the following year. But after the 1932 parade,
Macys huge balloons, the unique trademark of Macys Thanksfiving Day Parade, made their first appearance in 1927. Bullwinkle the Moose flies high on the left. The image at the right is a vintage 1940 Eddie Cantor Balloon.
loons, more floats, better materials and new technologies, all resulting in the flashy spectacle that rolls through the streets of New York today. Today, the Parade delights two million spectators along the line of march, and mil-
lions more watching live on TV. *Interesting side note on Macys Store logo. Did you know that the Red Star, Macys insignia comes from a tattoo founder R.H. Macy acquired during his teenage days as a Nantucket whaler?
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AMERICAS THANKSGIVING PARADE DETROIT One of the nations best Thanksgiving parades is celebrating in a grand way as Americas Thanksgiving Parade is celebrating 87 years of marching, smiles, clowns and bringing families together in Detroit! Detroits parade is one of the countrys oldest and most celebrated Parades and will step off at 9:05 a.m. on Woodward Avenue and Mack and end at Woodward Avenue and Congress in downtown Detroit. The Parade Company has recently announced that Art Van Furniture has become the presenting sponsor of Americas Thanksgiving Parade. The Van Elslander family will proudly walk the Woodward Avenue parade route, waving to the millions of spectators watching in person and on television across the country. This exciting news furthers the great momentum already building at The Parade Company for this years parade. They have announced a record eight new floats to be unveiled this parade season and an extended route for Americas Thanksgiving Parade. The iconic parade will now travel more than two miles. With 10,000 grandstand seats available for parade goers, this years route will offer views of some of Detroits most notable landmarks on Woodward Avenue including the Detroit Institute of Arts, Orchestra Hall, Comerica Park, the Fox Theatre and Campus Martius Park. The more than two mile long parade will feature 60 parade units, award-winning marching bands, 500 clowns, specialty acts, celebrities, the Big Head Corps donning Italian-made papier-mch heads and the Distinguished Clown Corps celebrating its 30th year. This years theme is Downtown Our Town. The parade is free to the public with grandstand tickets available starting at $40. For more information, visit theparade.org and follow The Parade Company on Facebook and Twitter.
Thursday, November 28, 2013 Time: 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. CST. Place: Downtown Chicago on State Streetfrom Congress to Randolph The parade boasts of Giant helium balloons, remarkable floats, award-winning marching bands, talented equestrian units, unique performance groups, local and national celebrities In 1934, the United States had been in the Great Depression for
six years. Many leaders in Chicago searched for ways to boost the economy as well as public spirit. Walter Gregory, President of Chicagos State Street Council, proposed a Christmas parade to Chicago Mayor Edward Kelly in the hopes that it would improve the moods of Chicago residents. The Mayor agreed to the parade, being primarily interested in its potential to improve Chicagos economy. Chicagos first Christmas Parade was on State Street on December 7, 1934. Gregory and a costumed Santa Claus led the caravan, which was filled with toys and various merchandise from State Street businesses. As the citys government offi-
cials had hoped, the parade contributed to desirable growth in the local economy and 1934 held the citys largest holiday buying period since 1927. This was both exciting and surprising for the entire city. Not only was it the Depression, but that day held dangerously low temperatures throughout the entire state. Some areas of Illinois were as low as fourteen degrees below zero. Through trial and persistence the tradition of this fantastic parade has survived and grown. Ring in your holiday season with the McDonalds Thanksgiving Parade! Enjoy classic gigantic balloons, the nations finest marching bands, majestic horses, festive
floats, incredible performance groups, celebrities, and even an appearance from Ronald McDonald and Santa Claus! The parade takes place in Downtown Chicago on State Streetfrom Congress to Randolph. Find the prime viewing spots anywhere on State Street, between Congress and Washington has excellent viewing. The best place to view the parade is in the VIP Experience section, located on State Street between Washington and Randolph. If you want to watch from the comfort of your home, live national broadcast on WGN America, is also available in approximately 75 million households.
ber 20-24 and includes a four-course meal culminating in flaming bread pudding. Tickets for this popular event can be purchased in person at the AU Box Office, by phone at 419.289.5125 or online at www.ashland.edu/tickets.
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Wednesday, November 27, 69pm 69pm: Visit the ScottsMiracle-Gro Community Garden Campus and meet Snoopy, Woodstock and the rest of the Peanuts gang. Enjoy a Peanuts Thanksgiving dinner of popcorn, pretzels, buttered toast, jelly beans and jello sundaes. 7pm: The Ladies of Longford perform celtic music in the Grand Atrium. Entertainment included in admission. $2 per meal, $1 hot beverages.
Madrigal Feaste
401 College Ave, Ashland, OH 44805 419.289.4142 Christmas carols and madrigals performed by the Ashland University Chamber Singers while the Madrigal Players present a play and other theatrical stunts throughout the evening. This dinner theater based on the period of Queen Elizabeth I of England around 1600 includes Christmas carols and madrigals performed by the Ashland University Chamber Singers while the Madrigal Players present a play and other theatrical stunts throughout the evening. The Feaste is scheduled for five performances, Novem-
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THE SIXTIES
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26. Of service 27. Jeopardy 29. Comfort 31. *Take a ____ off, sang The Band in 68 32. Ladys pocketbook 33. Loose rocks at base of mountain 34. State of dishonor 36. Extinct flightless birds 38. Therefore 42. The Playboy of the Western World author 45. *I Love You More Today singer Twitty 49. Adams ___ Beckham 51. Related on mothers side 54. Twist before hanging on clothesline 56. Ancient city in Africa 57. Let heads or tails decide 58. *Woodstocks had a dove on a guitar 59. Electrical resistance units 60. Eight bits 61. Animal den 62. European sea eagle 63. Droops 64. *You damn dirty ___, shouted Heston 66. V
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