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Editorial
December 29, 1938
Greenbelt Cooperator
Greenbelt, Prince George's County, Maryland
What is this article about?
Mary E. VanCleave's New Year's editorial praises the past year in Greenbelt, MD, for modern home conveniences like electric ranges and closets that ease women's domestic tasks, and the community's scenic beauty. She expresses optimism for a successful 1939.
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MRS. GREENBELT
THIS NEW YEAR
Mary E. VanCleave
Loath as we females generally are to accepting another year, we are more than merely satisfied with the past year. We are eagerly looking forward to the joyful promise brought by a new year in this community.
For the ladies who cook, cooking has become a pleasure, rather than a "must".
A new electric range can work wonders with "in-the-rut" menus.
For the ladies who take their dish washing with a groan, there's an adorable little sink light one can click on with a flourish. Who doesn't go on with the grim business of washing-up with renewed energy?
For the ladies who keep a neat home and who like to put all those articles which are not in immediate use out of sight, there are plenty of closets. Hasn't ample closet space been what we've spent all those other years looking for?
From all of us who love the great out-of-doors, the past year has been like living in a park. The lovely, sunny summer seemed more like a dream, or a heady sniff of perfume too fragrant and bewitching for reality. Who, having gazed upon our sloping lawns and friendly trees, when all was blanketed under swirls of soft, crunchy snow, can say that even winter in Greenbelt is without its inspirations?
Before us stands 1939, virginal, new and untried. Before us are our lives, imperfect, but hopeful and determined! Before us we have Greenbelt, beautiful, beneficial and beatific.
We can not help but make a success of living here this new year.
THIS NEW YEAR
Mary E. VanCleave
Loath as we females generally are to accepting another year, we are more than merely satisfied with the past year. We are eagerly looking forward to the joyful promise brought by a new year in this community.
For the ladies who cook, cooking has become a pleasure, rather than a "must".
A new electric range can work wonders with "in-the-rut" menus.
For the ladies who take their dish washing with a groan, there's an adorable little sink light one can click on with a flourish. Who doesn't go on with the grim business of washing-up with renewed energy?
For the ladies who keep a neat home and who like to put all those articles which are not in immediate use out of sight, there are plenty of closets. Hasn't ample closet space been what we've spent all those other years looking for?
From all of us who love the great out-of-doors, the past year has been like living in a park. The lovely, sunny summer seemed more like a dream, or a heady sniff of perfume too fragrant and bewitching for reality. Who, having gazed upon our sloping lawns and friendly trees, when all was blanketed under swirls of soft, crunchy snow, can say that even winter in Greenbelt is without its inspirations?
Before us stands 1939, virginal, new and untried. Before us are our lives, imperfect, but hopeful and determined! Before us we have Greenbelt, beautiful, beneficial and beatific.
We can not help but make a success of living here this new year.
What sub-type of article is it?
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Greenbelt
New Year
Home Conveniences
Women's Domestic Life
Community Beauty
1939 Optimism
What entities or persons were involved?
Greenbelt
Mary E. Vancleave
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Praise For Greenbelt Community And Home Conveniences
Stance / Tone
Optimistic And Promotional
Key Figures
Greenbelt
Mary E. Vancleave
Key Arguments
Cooking Is Now A Pleasure With Electric Ranges
Sink Lights Renew Energy For Dishwashing
Ample Closets Solve Storage Issues
Community Offers Park Like Outdoor Living Year Round
1939 Holds Hopeful Promise In Beautiful Greenbelt