Pratt's Castle Sold in Richmond for 25000
A mysterious replica of a Scottish fortress named Pratt's Castle on Gamble's Hill overlooking the James River was sold for 25000. Built about a century ago by immigrant William Pratt for a home to recall Scotland, it features secret passages, sliding panels, a dungeon, treasure boxes and turrets. Pratt landscaping for the University of Virginia grounds funded its construction.
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Richmond
Pratt
Gamble’s
James River
William Pratt
Thomas Jefferson
University of Virginia
Lodge Picnic Brings Members and Families Together
Palo Duro Lodge 139 and Loyal Star Auxiliary entertained at a summer social hosted by Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Wood. A meal was followed by a game program. Pat Patterson won best elephant, while Elizabeth Champion and Mrs John Hatherly won a city state contest. Attendees included R. M. Morgan and grandson Donald, W. Whart and daughter Bertha Mae, J. D. McMinn and daughter Patty, T. B. Cooper, George Hudson, and several others.
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Palo Duro Lodge
Loyal Star
Brotherhood of Railway Carmen
R. C. Wood
Forest
Pat Patterson
John Hatherly
Elizabeth Champion
Messrs
and Mesdames R. M. Morgan
Donald Morgan
W. Whart
Bertha Mae
J. D. McMinn
Patty
T. B. Cooper
George Hudson
Mesdames Munday Harmon
Edna Gear
Joe B. Gear
Y Wives Club Meeting At YWCA Thursday Morning
The Y Wives Club will meet Thursday at 9 30 in the YWCA 501 Lincoln. The nursery will be open. A tip suggests repurposing worn oiled silk shower curtains into a makeup cape to protect clothing during cosmetics application.
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Y-Wives Club
YWCA
Lincoln
Filipino Bride Follows Old Superstitions Before Wedding
In Manila a bride-to-be relies on faith and a tailor for a proper gown while avoiding trying it on before the ceremony to prevent bad luck. The piece lists numerous Philippine wedding superstitions about candles, rising first, animal deaths, pearls, rings, coins, and more.
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Manila
Philippines
Soap and Water Renovate Fabric Fiber Slippers
Cleaning fabric and fiber shoes is easy with soap and water, using a dry method to avoid saturation. Brush or erasers remove surface soil, then a gentle suds wash is applied, followed by careful drying with shoe trees, avoiding sun and heat. Remove laces for separate washing.
Senator Wiley urges Citizens' Cabinet for home front mobilization
Senator Wiley of Wisconsin urged President Truman to appoint a Citizens' Cabinet to advise the White House and defense agencies on home front mobilization policies. The Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said the commission could provide advance guidance on policies that will affect the American people.
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Washington
Wiley
Wisconsin
Truman
White House
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Farmer Helps Mother Wren Hatch Brood in Truck
Middlesboro Kentucky farmer Lee F Craiger a truck operator found a wren nesting in his tool compartment while he hauled. The bird stayed home awaiting his return and laid six speckled eggs. He parked the truck and bought another to protect the eggs while the wren hatched.
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Middlesboro
U.P
Lee F. Craiger
Craiger
Wren
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Pampa
Borger, Dumas, Dalhart
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Libby
Vermont
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