Giant walnut rocker aims for town record in Amana
Norman Schanz of South Amana builds an 11 foot high 5 by 5 foot rocker from solid walnut to promote his Schanz Furniture shop. The 75 hour build draws crowds and he plans a public display with a guessing contest and family participation.
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Amanas
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Amana
Norman
Schanz Furniture and Refinishing
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Minnesota
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University of Rochester crafts Shakespeare era drama voyage
An undergraduate project at the University of Rochester traces performances of Shakespeare plays in the United States from the 17th to the 20th century. Led by visiting professor Bill Homewood of England's Royal Shakespeare Company, the two act production will be staged by Platform Theatre in England and possibly at the Stratford Poetry Festival.
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N.Y
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University of Rochester
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Royal Shakespeare Company
Homewood
Platform Theatre
Madrid Surrenders to Franco in 1939 Civil War
On this date in 1939 Madrid capitulated to the Nationalist forces led by General Franco after a prolonged Spanish Civil War siege. The surrender marked a decisive shift in the conflict and reshaped the war’s final phase.
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