Weekend Socials Bring Mix of Visits and Birthdays
A series of local gatherings and visits occurred over the weekend. Notable events include a 70th birthday surprise for James McDonald hosted by Mrs. Glarence Randle and Mrs. Hoyd Randle, plus relatives visiting in Clare and Farwell. Family members from Detroit area towns joined various households for dinners and calls.
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and Mire
C. Z. Ragatiz
Pike
Billie Af Pontiac
Mt. Pleasant
G. Allen
Isabel Little
Texas
Nyla Belle Walker
Collette Barnes
Clare
C. A. Derby
Donald Wentworth
Thomas Abbott
Harlan Wallers
Melvin
West Grant
Carrie Per‘yorse
Fern June
Donna Mae Seil
Hatton
James McDonald
Roy Slater
Shepherd
Ernest Stevens
Hd. Mussell
Jamie
Wm. Dickerson
Farwell
Id. Cookson
Coleman
Gilbert Howard
Cecil Blanchard
Ocrison Huntley
Fred Newsome
Charlotte
Sarah Aiey
Jack Bouchey
Gilbert Bouchey
Rosebush
Bobby
Nannie
Joy Lee Colosky
Gilmore
Lloyd Bergey
Albert House
Lansing
Norman Jackson
Beverly Ann
Henry Jackson
Jack Smith
Baby
Madeline Cunningham
James Nevill
Midland
Saginaw
Canadian Mace Bearer Is Also Tailor and Fireman
Fredericton’s Earl A. Walker serves as sergeant at arms in the New Brunswick legislature and is also a tailor and head of the city fire department. He sewed his own uniform and reportedly once wore two trousers when racing from a fire to the chamber, arriving in official attire over his fire pants.
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Walker
Fredricton City
Group Singing Integral to Louisiana Home Demonstration Program
Home demonstration agents in Louisiana include group singing as a regular part of their study and recreation activities. The program emphasizes communal music as a facet of community education and personal development.
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Louisiana
Father wires telegram after clash ends with mystery win
Local fans recall a proud father whose son plays scrum half. During a distant match the father asked for the result by telegram. The reply was terse and grim, stating a broken collarbone and rib but omitting the winner, leaving a tense question in the family.
Milan Duomo houses over four thousand statues
The Duomo of Milan, Europe’s second largest Gothic cathedral, features a vast architecture with more than 4 000 statues decorating its exterior and interiors.
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Milan
Europe
Birds Use Counterfeit Peanuts to Foil Jays
Manchester Conn. Robert N Veitch stars in a curious yard scene. He scatters imitation peanuts to distract blue jays from his pet squirrel. Each morning he disperses a handful of fake nuts, then feeds the squirrel after the jays depart.
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Manchester
Conn
Robert N. Veitch
Veitch
Boys Town to Triple Facilities in $700000 Growth Plan
Father Flanagan announces a pay-as-you-go project to expand Boys Town Nebraska from 200 to 520 boys. The plan adds four dormitories a kitchen and dining hall with completion by August 15 and January 1, 1940.
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Boys Town
Neb
Mgr
Howard J. Flanagan
Hotel Gotham
Father Flanagan
Jakes
New York
Circus Saints
Poland Center of Europe and Harmony of Old and New
Poland sits at Europe’s geographic center with easy rail access and routes to major lines. It blends ancient cities and rites with modern airways swift trains and extensive broadcasting networks. Hotels are plentiful as festivals and traditions coexist with contemporary travel and infrastructure.
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Poland
Europe
Big Business and a Broker’s Marriage Mentioned in Gossipy Remark
A cheeky line recalls a past romance with a local girl who married a broker, prompting a sharp reply that the broker isn’t any more notable than the speaker. The brief quip hints at social circles and rivalries in town.
Floating kidney notations in Stray Stories humor
An old lady asks a visiting vicar to pray for her and reveal her ailment in church. He hesitates then she cites his past prayers for loose livers, prompting a wry exchange about mentioning her floating kidney.
Stream for Women Set Aside for Anglers in NC
A trout stream in western North Carolina has been designated for women anglers only. The measure supports female anglers by creating a dedicated fishing area in a conservation effort. Local wildlife agencies emphasized inclusivity and outdoor recreation access.
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North Carolina
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