Oldest War Widow Matilda Showacre Reaches 104th Birthday
Mrs Matilda Showacre of New Market Maryland is America's oldest war widow. She turned 104 on September 12. Widow for over 50 years her husband George Showacre fought with the Maryland militia under Jackson in the War of 1812. For 45 years she has received a pension of 30 dollars monthly from Uncle Sam.
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At lanta Alderman Receives Odd Shave At Party
Alderman J L McLendon of Atlanta Georgia undergoes a close shave with a neat ax at a house party held at his log cabin on Dunwoody Road. Members of the Zeta Tau sorority at Oglethorpe University attended while Miss Nell Martin performed the barbering duties.
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