Answers for last week's puzzles and questions
Answers to last week’s questions list 9 items of mixed accuracy. Topics include the Statuary Hall marker for John Quincy Adams, Henry Cley’s early Senate service, the Library of Congress holdings, a question about a $900000 book, a new term “Bobo” for a congressman and “Lame Duck” for nonre-elected members, a poultry show prep, a leg growing back, torpedoes at 12 feet depth, a teredo worm damaging docks causing $20,000,000 in harbor damage, plus a note about gum chewing and a mayoral name Lawrence Klinger.
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Muany
Statuary Hall
Capitol
John Quincy Adams
Henry Cley
United States
Congressional
Bobo
Centenni al of Washington Celebrated in Local Tribute
A local commemoration recalls George Washington born February 22 1792 in Westmoreland County Virginia. The piece highlights his early surveying work under Lord Fairfax, service in the French and Indian War and leadership in the Revolution, then eight years as the first U S president and quotes his ideals of harmony honesty industry and frugality.
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Westmoreland County
Virginia
Wildrness
United States
Iit
Femmune faculty members tease guests with tea gag
In a Times Potpourri style item two female faculty members known for hosting antics invite friends to tea then string them along with awkward social questions. They joke about tea plans while classmates discuss shifts in rooms and social events. Other notes mention dancers, letters from Youngsville, and an upcoming assembly speech by Neil McKay.
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Hull
Miss Andrews
Mrs Barr
Barr
Clive Hixson
Anita
Arthur's Sweet
Youngsville
Virginia Botsford
Dorothy Craker
Frances
Dess
George Taylor
Claudia Place
Claudia
Miss Rowland
George
Miss Hendrickson
George Wiys
Melly
Ward
Neil McKay
Neil
Thas
Blandyn
Tri Hey Girls In Enjoyable Meeting At Senior High
Thursday night at Senior High School locals recount a lively event as the Tray girls hosted a popular meeting with much gaiety. Attendance appeared large, tables buzzed with chatter and food, and dancing followed in the teachers room.
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Tri
Charlotte Philps
Titus Bud
Alleghey College Debating Team Hosts Assembly Debate
Last Friday Alleghey College Debating Team staged a formal debate on capitalism as an economic system. Harry Thompson argued capitalism is sound, while Paul B. Cares contended no system surpasses capitalism, noting wages rose over eighty years. No judges. high school teams from nearby cities attended.
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Allegheny
Alleghey College
Harry ‘Thompson
Paul B. Cares
Hel
Stong
Vic|ion
Nationwide Essay Contest Announced by Gorgas Institute
The Gorgas Memorial Institution in Washington DC announces a nationwide health essay contest open to juniors and seniors. Essays must address mosquitoes as a health menace and the need for their control, with a maximum length of 1500 words. Mr Anderson Sidhe will provide contest rules and prize details, funded by Henry L Doherty of New York City.
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Gorgas Memorial Institute of
Washington, D. C
Gorgas Memorial Institution
Anderson
Henry L. Doherty
New York
High School Team Beats Company A Rifle Squad
The Senior High team defeated Company A in a probe match on Thursday evening. Each shooter fired ten shots, and the High School squad won by 28 points, improving over their prior 24-point margin. A rematch is planned with Company A and another with Bear Lake. Scores were submitted.
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Ange
Eech
Company A
Bear Lafe
Corry Versus Oil City Debate Set For March 11
Corry faces Oil City in a Friday debate to decide standings in the Inter-High Debating League. Preliminary rounds included Titusville versus Cochranton and Franklin versus Meadville, with winners advancing to semi finals. the final is scheduled between April 18 and April 20.
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Corry
Oil City
Titusville
Cochranton
Df City
Franklin Va. Meadwife
Subscription campaign for Corrian begun
The Corrian subscription drive is in full swing with posters in halls and aggressive sales staff. A one dollar fifty cent total price is offered with a payment plan of seventy five cents down and seventy five cents on delivery by May. Miss Andrews and the staff have prepared materials due by March first, aiming for a record year.
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Corian
Corrian
Trojans
Washingtonian virtues teach ambition and duty
A verse from The Presbyterian of The South extols Washington as a model child who is obedient and kind at home and school. It argues character builds toward greatness, saying steady effort lifts one higher each year, inspiring youths to strive.
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Washington
George Washington
Carse
Presbyterian
South
Plant Unveiling Impresses With Ceremony at Room 14
February 16 at one o'clock a ceremony featured Neil McKey unveiling a plant for Room 14. McKay praised George Washington and noted his marriage to a widow. Neil received a narcissus bouquet from Wilford Mountain on behalf of the Homeroom. STUDENT COUNCIL assembled for a morning program with Washington Birthdays tribute on February 22 and a modern rendition of George Washington. The band performed a lively half hour of music.
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Neil McKey
Mr. McKay
Nail
George Weahington
Neil
Wilford Mountain
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Valley Forge
Congress
George Washington
America
Junior Class Plans for Annual Prom
Junior class outlines plans for the annual prom set for March 28 after approval of the event. A meeting Tuesday morning discussed fundraising ideas including card parties and dances. Committee head Pete Reagle will consider proposals as juniors and seniors oppose having school the following day.
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Baisons
Guy Butters
Pete Reagle
Gliding on Ice and The Pursuit of True Joy
A school scene at Corry High School portrays a young skater admiring another and contemplating genuine happiness. The narrator contrasts selfish, borrowed joy with the lasting value of doing good for its own sake, urging that true joy endures beyond youth.
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Guraitar
School and club events mix at Benlor High highlights
Miss Anderws home room hosted a supper and lively dancing night. Benlor High School clubs, including Cot Hi, promote events such as a bake sale at Cosmos Chemies Company on February 20. Junior class plans a box social to fund the prom on March 26. An athletic association seeks a short dance after a Warren game and a missing yellow cat notice offers a reward.
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Corry
Falconer High
Box Social
the Athletic Association
Lost
The
Dragons
Beavers
Ify
East South Street
Ataay Roenairing
Ex Senator France to Speak at Jamestown Bi Centenneal
Former Senator Joseph L France of Maryland arrives by Erie Railroad at 10:40 AM to deliver the feature address at 8:00 PM in the Eagle Temple auditorium during the Washington bi centennial celebration. Jamestown Bi centennial Committee chaired by Leslie A Price handles arrangements. Dr France is a Republican presidential hopeful challenging President Roosevelt.
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Owsy
Ceu
Joseph L France
Maryland
Erie Railroad
Eagle Temple
Washington
Jamestown
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Lawson
Sweet
Etta Kett
HI Times
Corry High School
Balto
Beraige
Orlo Hwing
Helene Lewis
Oleta Perkins
Mia Hendrickson
Denny Penfield Tols
Penfield
Architectural Service
Plas
Charles F. Weaks, Jr
Estex St
Carry
Psy Tga
Nive Northern Spy Apples
A. J. Croscutt
Mausehnt
West Main Street
William Querreveld
Clymer
N.Y. R
First Ward
Veet
J. B. Patterson
West Bend St
Congress St
Corry-Spartatad
Tara Corry
Genge Gordon
Main St
Tata
Mast South Street
Columbus
Esay
Journal Corry
Grady Cemetery
Starr
East Washington St
France Janestown
Federal Reserve Bank
Tully
Des Moines
Andrey Mellon
Vanbrugh
Paul RO
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