Soldier Robbery Catch: GI Held After Cash Theft
Cpl. Durwood B. Sampson, 23, on furlough from a New York base, admitted stealing $195 from Dale West's service station in Springfield township. Police recovered the money from seat cushions after a tip led to his arrest following a hitchhiking trip to Alabama. He faced robbery charges.
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Philadelphia
Dale West
Springfield Township
New York
Guntersville
Ala
West
Clarence Orr
Orr
Harvey Williamson
Williamson
Cpl
Durwood -B. Sampson
Germany
Union Grove Home Demonstration Club Meeting Report
Mrs S L Kitchens and Mrs Ber nice Clark hosted the Union Grove club on June 8 at Moulton and Decatur road. Edna Kitchens presided and members discussed dress revue plans, rural youth, and home accessories with 21 members and four children present. Next gathering is the July 13 chicken fry and picnic at Seneca Springs at five o clock.
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S. L. Kitchens
Bernice Clark
Union Grove
Moulton and
Decatur Road
Edna Kitchens
Razzie Suggs
Edna Taylor
St. John
Little Bryant
Alva Wade
Wade
Mary Kitchens
American Women Declared Out Of Shape By Industry Group
Hal Boyle reports Fletcher D. Dodge of the Dorset and Brassiere Association of America says over 85 percent of U S women over 15 are overweight or asymmetrical in the bust waist or hips. The piece details corset and foundation garment use, prices, and urban differences, noting Milwaukee leads in foundation garment purchases.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Dorset and Brassiere Association of America
U. S
Fletcher D. Dodge
Fletcher
America
Dodge
Foundation Garment Industry
Nature
West Coast Ladies Spark Fletcher’s Quiet Pride
Fletcher expresses mixed feelings about the West Coast ladies, admitting pride but with a cautious restraint as he weighs public perception and personal reputation. The remark reveals his attitude toward regional scrutiny.
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Fletcher
Sahara Desert Daytime Heat Drops to Freezing Nights
A Sahara Desert climate note states daytime temperatures around 100 degrees Fahrenheit may plummet to below freezing at night. This sharp diurnal swing highlights extreme desert conditions and the need for detailed thermal planning.
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Sahara
Desert
Test Camel's 30 Day T Zone Trial
Smokers are urged to test Camels for 30 days using the T Zone throat and taste as the proving ground. The ad claims one brand, Camel, offers mildness and good taste when smoked steadily, discouraging tricks or shortcuts in evaluating cigarettes.
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Caniel
Bifocals Stir Poet’s Confessional Ode
A humorous verse by Karl Flaster laments the burden and benefit of bifocals. The speaker recalls life before glasses, noting how vision shaped daily encounters, shopping, and even at the movies, ending with a toast to bifocals for letting him see near and far.
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Drew
Joe
Karl Flaster
Case History Annie Chooses Second Best
A short excerpt notes Annie missing her first choice while blessed with an older sister. The line attributes a sense of misfortune to Annie and reflects on family dynamics through a Victorian tone. No additional context or events are provided.
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Annie
Viney Wilder
Married life and comic exchanges drift through a noisy scene
A jumble of jokes and vignettes emerges with barroom banter and strangers in Oddities, including Oldchapp’s dream of a wife with a sewing machine, a boy with papers, and quips about rubber bands and flypaper. The note about the Columbus Letter marks a historical aside.
Camel Smoking Test Finds No Throat Irritation
Coast to coast study of hundreds tested 30 consecutive days with Camels only. Throat specialists reported no irritation in any smoker as weekly exams covered all participants.
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Department of Agriculture
That's T for Threat T for Taste headline style
A compact, vivid line drawing attention to a cigarette ad style slogan. It contrasts mildness with danger, hinting at health concerns while maintaining the era's promotional tone. An implied critique rests beneath a catchy, period voice.
More Doctors Smoke Camels Than Any Other Cigarette
A nationwide survey of 113,597 doctors across all states found Camel the top choice among doctors in every medical specialty. The question asked was what cigarette they smoke and Camel led the list.
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