Young Pilot Stunts Then Personal Crisis Reported
A 23 year old pilot terrorized Stockton neighborhoods with low passes and a 2000 foot dive before crashing near a cemetery. Higby, son of a Bakersfield produce merchant, died in the wreck after a despondent period following his wife Beverly’s death and the loss of a child. Deputy officers chased the plane to the airport before it descended. The private plane broke apart in flight. body and wreckage were scattered over a wide area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tussell
Bud) Higby
Oh Pramineng
Stockton
Bakersfield
Carlos Satan
Higby
Tozitess
Stockton Rurnk
Crnll
Vivhy
Tlighs
Beverly
Saye
Bill Candy Post Pot Luck Tomorrow
The American Legion auxiliary and Bill Candy Post plan a pot luck dinner at Memorial Park tomorrow night at 6:30. Second vice commander Tint will chair entertainment with his committee assisting the auxiliary in planning. Past 30 will enter a Leam in Use Cagiva Valley softball league for the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Cony
The
American Legion
Memorial Paris
Thay Pryahas
Tint
Democrats Hear J Roosevelt at Alameda Dinner
A Woodrow Wilson Day dinner on Monday August 6 1949 at 0 30 pm at Hotel Lomamlington Oak uni is hosted by the Alameda County Democratic Central Committee and the Alameda County Section State Central Committee. Guest of honor James R Roosevelt National Committee member California will speak on The Mark of Democracy Ruth Dodds Vice Chair California State Central Committee will speak on This Is The Solve Frank W Coonigh Berkeley attorney and Vice Chairman Alameda County Democratic Central Committee will speak on Why Youre a Democrat Remarks by Monroe Friedman Mrs Ruby Hall George L Sillion Mrs Claudia Zumwalt Lyle Cook Mrs Margaret Gordon Robert Ash Dr Laurence Crosby Andrew Monalan Reservations for the dinner may
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Anen
California
Phe Marck
Ruth Dodds
Chainae
Comnitter
Prank Vv. Coonigh
Berkeley
Alameda County
Democratic Central Committee
Wighty
Monroe Friedman
Ruby Iail
George L. Sillion
Claudia Zumwalt
Lyle
Cook
Margaret Gordon
Rovbert Ash
Laurence Crosy
Andrew Monalan
Washington and Jefferson College Campaign Aims At Enrolling More Students
Alumni leader Paul L. Schrum urged Washington and Jefferson College to boost recruitment as the freshman class for September is expected near the normal figure. The drive seeks plain students and intends to expand enrollment beyond top scholars and athletes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waslington
U.R
al Washington and Jefferson College
Alleghenies
Paul L. Schrum
Pracs
Wolf
Schrum
Absent honorees foil Heneyetta Lions ceremony
In Heneyetta Oklahoma, the Lions club planned attendance awards for four members but all four were absent. A report from Sapulpa Oklahoma notes townsfolk mentioning a whiskey possessor with given names and a long listing of committee members including Mrs. Georgia Krom and Dr. Barbara Armstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menryetta
Okla
Heneyetta Lions Club
Keeney denies acting as Red Courier in UN inquiry
Mary Jane Keeney, 51, a United Nations employee, rebutted House Un-American Activities Committee charges she served as a courier for Communists. She stated under oath she has never been a Communist and never acted as a courier. She called the report innocent and trivial, noting friends asked her to buy French works in Paris after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Success
Mary Jane Keeney
United Nations
House Un-Aim Critain Activities Committee
Communist Party
Nath
Un-Amerfan Elmies Committee
Paris
Unite States
Exploding Legends About Snakes in Milwaukee
Milwaukee director George Speider debunks common myths about snakes. He states snakes do not roll hoops or hide their young in their mouths. A milk snake would hardly milt or mil e. a tongue is not a sting, and counting rattles misleads about a snake’s danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
George Speider
Civil Service Announces Industrial and related examinations
The U S civil service commission announced openings for Industrial Specialist Contract Negotiator and Vocational Rehabilitation Adviser positions in Washington and nationwide, with salaries ranging from 3 351 to 10 405 dollars annually. Applicants need relevant experience or a mix of college study and experience and may require a written test for certain roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. & Civil Service Commission
Cilling Industrial Specialist Inc
Washington
D. c
Aeviser
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Federal Security Agency
United States
U.S. Civil Service Examiners
Wright- Patterson Air Force Base
Air Force
Appliji
Commission
William L. Keyes
Germaine Gordon
Byward
Iron Civil
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Grandfather Rides Motorcycle to Granddaughter’s Wedding
In McCook Nebraska a 63 year old grandfather rode a motorcycle built for two to escort his granddaughter to her stylish wedding. His 62 year old wife, Mrs A Muffley, joined the trip behind him, traveling through three states and describing the ride as very enjoyable though tiring. The bike seat was specially designed with four inches of sponge rubber for comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCook
Neb
Mr. Muffley
Galesburg
Sleeping Baby Drowns in Milk in Memphis Bottle
Memphis doctors warn of a new parental worry after a baby drowned in milk when asleep nursing a bottle. Investigation found the nipple was unusually large, allowing milk to drown the infant as it fell asleep, prompting health officials to review bottle safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Washington DC Civil Service Examiners Job Openings
Applications are invited for Industrial Specialist and Contract Negotiator in Washington and for Radio Habitation Adner perlalfat until Sept 3 1949 in the Commission's Washington office. Air Force Procurement Inspector posts require filing by Aug 14 1949 with the Executive Secretary Board of US Civil Service Examiners at Wright Patterson AFB Dayton Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington 25
D.C
Commission
Washington
Air Force
Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Vight Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton
Ohio
Truman asks Europe arms aid program
President Truman urged Congress to approve a 1.45 billion arms aid program to bolster free nations against Soviet pressure and the mass military power of the USSR. He argued action was vital as Greece Berlin and Western Europe face Communist challenges and he noted the North Atlantic pact marking a historic peace step. Separately a report from Charlotte Virginia notes a cat guarding her three kittens in a maple tree nest ten feet above the ground on the Larson farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Congress
Soviet Union
Muself
Senate
Europe
Greece
Berlin
Tran
Western Europe
Charlotte
Larson Farm
Hove
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bill Candy
J. Roosevelt
James Roosevelt
College Grads
Perfect Quartet
Sapulpa
Awak
Ray Wyatt
Mannford
Jeffrey Coheran
Duellle Jones
Charles P. Murray
Michae
Celinich
Frank E. Swan
Daniel
L. Kelly
Georgia Krom
Vennah Labadie
Joseph Angelo
Barbara Aemstrong
Joseph W. Boral
John Mr. Hoffman
Byron Krumford
Beatrice Bierman
Frank F. Burke
Reginald Farran
Mabel Berden
Leonard J
Leonard, Wilson
Edward Kilpyaytin
Jay W. Williams
Hayward
Howser
Pred N. Howser
Harry Cooper
Los Angeles
Cooper
Mickey Cohen
Hollywood
Cohen
Red Courier
Dents
France
Lil Kadie
Watkins St
Civil Service
Grandilla
Nebraka
Itl
Wjortensen
San Leandro Blvd
Mel and
Rudy
Lucky Strike
SOHN
Tyndall
Kinaten
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!