Miss Alicia and Carson McClelland Tale of a Summer Chauffeur
Miss Alicia, wealthy and fashionable, hires Carson McClelland as her summer chauffeur. She recalls him as a friendly orphan boy and falls in love as he drives her to tea and dinner. She plans to support his law studies, hoping he feels the same longing.
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Peving
Carson McClelland
Carson
Bee
Thien
Cerson
Miss Alicia
Jon
Love and a Mother’s Name The Final Conversation
In a quiet climax the young protagonist admits love and respect for Miss Alicia and asks to call her mother. Tears mark the moment as money and affection meet in a hopeful, tender scene concluding their story.
Gallagher to retire after 33 years with WTU
Dan A. Gallagher longtime controller and director at West Texas Utilities will retire July 1 after a 33 year career. Rett W. Hardy to become controller July 1 pending board action. Gallagher served in the Navy in World War II and held key posts since joining WTU in 1929.
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Rett W. Hardy
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Ilinois Central Railroad
Central Ilinois Public Service Company
Springfield
Chicago
Arthur Young & Company
Dallas
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Appreciation Letter on Childress Civil Defense Property
Jesse R. Ward thanks Mayor Michle Thaten and City Council of Childress Texas for cooperation during inspection of surplus property donated to the Civil Defense Organization. He notes recommendations acted upon and that equipment checks met requirements with signed receipts confirming ownership and return rights.
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Chidress Childress
Texas
Mayor Thaten
Childress Civil Defense Organization
Henderson
Civil Defense Organization
Private Weir Begins Basic Training at Fort Chaffee
Pvt Donald D Weir son of Mr and Mrs George F Weir Northfield Route Childress is assigned to Company M 3 9th Regiment at Fort Chaffee Ark for nine weeks of basic combat training The course covers first aid dismounted unit map reading and military tactics He will qualify with the M1 rifle after which he advances to specialized training The 300th Regiment is part of the 1th Division an Army Reserve unit from Kentucky The 10th Division was first called to active duty in the current buildup.
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Ark
Donald D. Weir
George F. Weir
Northfield
Childress
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Kentucky
County Seeks Bids for Road Machinery in Childress County
Notice from Leonard King County Judge invites sealed bids for a 4 wheel drive loader with 75 HP gasoline engine 244 cubic inch displacement and 14 yard bucket. Bids due July 9 1962 at 10 am and open to public in Commissioners' Court. County may reject any bid.
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Leonard King
Childress County
Texas
Childress
Hair styling tips for wedding day elegance
The feature advises coordinating hair style with headdress and veil, selecting a zone appropriate to hair length, and consulting a skilled hairdresser. It suggests planning a permanent about three weeks ahead, frequent shampoos, and using white or silver hairpins to anchor the veil in high winds.
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Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Meany urges Kennedy to seek immediate tax cut
AFT CIO President George Meany asks President Kennedy to press Congress for an immediate tax cut focused on low income brackets to sustain economic growth. He sent a memorandum to Kennedy emphasizing its vital need. West loses player for All-America game as Bill Van Buren injures knee. Mickey Tingelhoof to replace him.
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UPI
AFT. Cio
George Meany
Kennedy
Congress
Meany
Buffalo
N.Y
Denter
Bill van Buren
Iowa
van Buren
Mickey Tingelhoof
Nebraska
Paris Fur Shawls Rival Stoles in Autumn Fashion
The article notes triangular cape shawls from Paris in silk may replace stoles, with fur versions appearing in the U S this autumn. Enamel jewelry returns in Paris spring lines with necklaces earrings and bracelet charms on gold bases. The trend also shows bracelets worn above the elbow this summer due to a Rome filed image of an Egyptian queen.
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Paris
Rome
Homemaker tips for tools and freezing potatoes
Clean and dry tools then spray with shellac to prevent earth cling and rust. Make French fried potatoes for freezer storage by cutting thin strips, partially frying, draining fat, cooling, and freezing for months.
Harness racing at Monticello Raceway set for July six nights
Monticello Raceway hosts six nights of stand circuit harness racing from July 9 to 14 offering 130000 dollars in purses. Eight feature races for 2 and 3 year olds will be run headlined by the 70000 dollar Excelior Stakes No 1 for 3 year olds.
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Monticello
N. Y
UPI
Monticello Raceway
Keeping a Piano In Tune With Room Size
An old newspaper column advises on locating and tuning pianos in small rooms. It covers placement away from extreme temperatures, humidity control with a water bowl or wire heater, and choosing complementary styles from designer Gunnar Benson.
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Dorie
Benson
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