Exhibition sharp shooters Annie Oakley and Plinky Toepperwein compared
Annie Oakley, famed exhibition shooter, is said to have been equalled by Elizabeth Toepperwein in a historical claim cited by E. B. Mann in The American Rifleman. Plinky Toepperwein, regarded as the greatest trapshooter of her era, set a lasting record by breaking 1952 of 2000 clay targets in three hours and 15 minutes. Her husband Ad Toepperwein taught her to shoot during barnstorming tours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Oakley
Teveo
Elizabeth
Plinky) Toepperwein
E. B. Mann
American Rifleman
Annie
Plinky
Ad Toepperwein
America
Winchester Repeating Arms Company
New Haven
Conn
Isle of Amazons on Cheju Island Finds Ocean Profits
With about 10 000 women living on Cheju Island, the Amazon isle, shallow sea divers harvest pearls shellfish edible seaweed and other coastal riches. The 1946 census shows 276 148 residents on the oval coast, 113 women per 100 men, and Cheju port as the capital with 30 000 inhabitants.
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Oriental
Cheju
Korea
National Geographic Society
House Dress Qualities From 15000 Women Survey
The American Home Economics association reports a survey of 15,000 women on required house dress features. Respondents favored moderate price color fastness resistance to shrinking and stretching and sturdy construction to prevent raveling.
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American Home Economics Association
Proper machine washing times for fabrics
Housewives learn short washes fail to clean, yet long cycles wear fabrics and waste energy. Specialists suggest 2 3 minutes for silks rayons synthetics, 5 10 for slightly soiled cotton linen, 10 15 for very soiled cotton. If 15 minutes isn’t enough, rub stains or rewash in clean suds.
Care and feeding tips for brood sows and milk production trends
The text outlines sow management with grazing access and a cooling first feed of oats or bran, plus a two thirds corn to one third oats ration and added dairy byproducts. It also presents historical data on persons per cow and milk production per capita, noting stability despite rising efficiency and milk output in 1947.
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Louisiana State University Agricultural Extension Division
United States
Real Estate Transfers Listed in March 1949 Notes
A sequence of land transfers dated March 12 to March 16 1949 across districts four five six and seven details parcels along roads from Preston Bethlehem Greensboro and Denton Ridgely and involving multiple pairs of spouses and trustees. Names include Messick Engerman Ritchey Murray Ward Bell Allison Everngam German Dulin Willoughby Shoemaker Covey Jarman Layton Van Grutzner Ikerney Brower Meeks Collison Johnson Merriken Henry Maxwell Knopp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. Messick
Edward H. Engerman
Preston
Bethlehem
Harry D. Ritchey
Dawson W. Fearins
Greensboro
Julia Ann Murray Ward
Wayman W. Taylor
William A. Bell
Albert Allison
Henderson
K. Thomas Everngam
Howell Price German
Denton
Ridgely
Robert Dulin
Howard F. Dulin
Denton- Greensboro
Lola M. Willoughby
M. Gertrude Smith
Elmer R. Shoemaker
Ridgely Athletic Association
Effie Moore Covey
Charles P. Wright
Isaac V. Jarman
Frank R. Layton
Annie van Grutzner
William R
Harry B. Ritchey
John E. Brower
William D. Meeks
Rachel Collison
Doris L. Meeks
Ella Brummell
James P. Johnson
Wilbert L. Merriken
Clifton E. Henry
Leroy Hobbs
Albert W. Maxwell
Benjamin F. Knopp Jr
Benjamin F. Knopp Sr
Marriage Licenses Listed for Delaware and Maryland Couples
William Charles Wheeler 21 and Mary del Md Dorothy Ann Meredith 18 of Greensboro Md. Wilbert Donald Deputy 22 and Thelma Elizabeth Larimore 19 of Harrington Del. William Welch 21 and Janie Brown 16 of Harrington Del. George Wilson Murray Jr. 31 and Mabel Alberta Potts 28 of Greensboro Md.
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William Charles Wheeler
Marydel
Dorothy Ann Meredith
Greensboro
Wilbert Donald Deputy
Thelma Elizabeth Larimore
Harrington
Del
William Welch
Janie Brown
George Wilson Murray Jr
Mabel Alberta Potts
Crochet And Knit Show Opens At Easton Armory
More than 1000 crochet and knit pieces will be displayed starting Sunday March 27 at 2 00 p m in Easton Armory Md The First Annual Crochet and Knit Show is directed by Elmer E Fox of the Easton Fair Association It runs through Monday and Tuesday until 9 00 p m Judges from Baltimore stores with 90 years experience will award prizes totaling over 500 00 in value Entries include many male competitors and school children from Maryland Delaware and Virginia enjoy free admission Embroidery is also sought Entries accepted as late as March 25
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Easton Armory
Elmer E. Fox
Easton Fair Association
Maryland
Delaware
Virginia
Baltimore
Easton
Thought for Better Life Moves Forward
Quote by Mary Baker Eddy on using divine energy to improve life and progress. The message urges deliberate thought to advance human flourishing and spiritual growth.
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Mary Baker Eddy
Marydel Lions Charter Night Planned With District Governor
The Marydel Lions Club will host Charter Night at 7 01 p m on Monday March 28 at Marydel Community Hall. Guest speaker will be Raymond A Hague governor of Lions District 22 Berlin Md toastmaster Allan Walls Sadlersville with musical numbers by L A Covell soloist and L H Collison violinist. tickets for fried chicken dinner urged. Also week of Methodist dedication services at Templeville Church from March 29 to April 1 led by visiting pastors.
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Marydel
L. H. Collison
Marydel W.S.C
Templeville Methodist Church
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Oakley
Isle of Amazons
Ikerney of
Birih
Maurice E. Newnam
McCord
Agi
Westinghouse
U. S. Pat
G. R. Kelly
Ted Malone
ABC Network
C. H. Atkins
Thrift
the Peoples Bank
Denton, Md
Catholines Friendly Bank
Jonae
Kelvinator
Denton Home Supply
Dentonia Theatre
Norris Coulby
Lawrence Legates
Shrerive
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