Miss America and Bicycle Races Highlight Indiana Weekend
Reporting from Bloomington and Indianapolis describes a Little 500 day amid overcast skies turning radiant for the event. The scene features Miss America with Indiana University co-eds, fraternity sorority decor, and cheering crowds as cyclists race past, plus notes on long-distance riding ambitions and a festive Acacia ice cream social. End with tolls sought to connect Mulberry and Buck Creek via extended area service for Indiana Bell and Mulberry Cooperative Telephone.
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Bloomington
Indianapolis
Strickland
Indiana University
Phipsis
de Lion
Heagy Carmichael
Indiana
UPI
Indiana Bell and Mulberry Cooperative Telephone Companies
Mulberry
Buck Creek
Public Service Commission
Bell Exchange
George Sues City Over Parkway Meter Box Injury Verdict
George parked by his fiancee’s house and fell when a sunken meter box lid caved in. He claimed city inspectors should have fixed the defective lid. The court ruled Yes, parkways are public use and the lid was a hidden trap.
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George
First White Visitors to Colorado Reach Here in 1540
Denver notes that the first white visitors to the area now known as Colorado were Coronado’s expedition, which reached this region in 1540.
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Denver
Colorado
Coronado
Here
Points for Parents Mother and Child TV Show Exchange
A mother defends setting bedtime while acknowledging a rare exception. She notes the child has been well behaved and merits staying up once to watch a TV show. The other parent counters that not every show can be watched and emphasizes the importance of sleep.
DAILY CROSSWORD CLUES AND ANSWERS
A list of crossword entries with clues across and down including terms like backbone picnic invaders dawn title phrases and animal/linguistic terms. Includes references to Persian French and regional terms with varied wordplay and letter play.
Daily Cryptoquote Quotation Puzzle Hint
A cryptogram sample explains letter substitution with A for L and X for O. It notes daily changing codes and that word length hints aid solving. A quoted line follows with typical puzzle framing and yesterday's example.
Why Grow Died by Josephine Lowman
A discussion of excessive facial and body hair in women across age groups notes glandular changes at menopause as a factor. It covers depilatories tweezing laser electrology, and advises consulting a trained electrologist, with contact via the Register and Tribune Syndicate in Des Moines Iowa.
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Why Grow
Josephine Lowman
Register and Tribune Syndicate
Des Moines
Iowa
Garden Hose Repair and Drawer Maintenance Tips
Household scrapbook notes offer steps for repairing a leaking garden hose using electrician's rubber tape and two layers of black friction tape. It also suggests varnishing drawer edges to prevent swelling and painting interiors, and cleaning felt hats with stale rye bread for restoration.
New Castle Sorority Ceremonies Attract Local Guests
Alpha Omicron Epsilon Sigma Alpha at New Castle hosted installation and pledge ceremonies with guests from the community. Alpha Pi chapter gathered for Founder’s Day dinner with numerous members and a long guest list including Phyllis Ann Miller and Farla Wilkinson.
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Markleville
Mesdames Paulmer Keller
Horace Hays
Leland Stickler
C. R. Padgett
Martyn Byrd
Alpha Omicron
Epsilon Sigma Alpha
New Castle
Paulmer Keller
Chester Markle
Ethel Cooper
Kempton
Alpha Pi Chapter
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority
Mesdames
Gene Wilkinson
Don Morrison
Wayne Moore
Don Dennis
Lawrece Beckner
Floyd Goberville
Ronald Moore
Fred Cooper
Cecil Eliott
Leanda Stickler
Karl Keller
Ronald McCormack
Martha B. Shaw
Phyllis Ann Miller
Ann Marie Madigan
Farla Wilkinson
Eleanor Abshire
Alta Garner
Hallie Blake
Ruth Keesing
Mabel Rudy
Sally Gustin
Ruth Thomas
Fawn Marke
Minnie Cooper
Janne Barbire
Pam Stickler
Eve Chance
Helen Sonoff
Audrey Hays
Zula Bennett
Stop Me If You Can A Comic Pastime
A humorous column recounts a coroner tale of a widow recalling her husband’s last words about a shotgun. Billy Rose profiles a famous Broadway actor who becomes a surgeon and performs an encore by removing a gall bladder. Limericks close with playful verse.
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Billy Rose
Dear Helen A midlife stare from a house on the patio
A long married woman vents about her husband who leers at women, causing fear and friction. The reply says midlife men often flirt as powers wane, urges staying home, inviting neighbors for perspective, and even playful interventions to curb the behavior.
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Helen
Red Head
Dear Helen Ee Young Love and Parole Advice
A 15 year old writes about loving a 17 year old with a year parole for a gang fight. Helen advises caution noting past trouble and youth, urging the teen to date only mature, decent boys until ready to judge responsibly.
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Helen
Wonderer
Red and Pink Can Complement Like Sunsets
Dear Helen shares styling guidance on pairing red with pink inspired by Chinese color harmonies. The column suggests these colors can complement rather than clash, using sunset imagery to explain dramatic effectiveness.
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Helen
Interior Decorating Department
Ban Bomb Group Aims to Close Base for 24 Hour Quiet Protest
A ban the bomb committee plans a peaceful 24 hour demonstration outside the U S Air Force base at Newbury England on June 23. In Indiana Adams County commissioners appoint Roger L Singleton to serve the remainder of Merle Affelder's term as sheriff.
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Oxford
England
UPI
U.S
Newbury
Decatur, Ind
Adams County
Roger L. Singleton
Merle Affelder
Greener Thumbs Freshen Trees and Fences with Whitewash
Recipe details a durable whitewash for outdoor wooden surfaces using four ounces casein powder four pounds quick lime and one quart skim milk. Soak casein in hot water slake lime in cold water mix with milk and use immediately.
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