Swimming in a Blue Bathing Suit
Mrs Mary B Mobley recalls a 1916 trip to Connecticut at age eight with relatives. A cousin provided a dark blue wool serge bathing suit with bloomers and white braid trim. After a day at Tyler Pond she turned blue from dye and needed thorough scrubbing before returning home. Send column contributions to The Old Timer Box 639 Frankfort Ky 40601.
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Mary B. Mobley
Colorado Springs
Connecticut
Tyler Pond
Frankfort
Fat chance view on Fat Woman beauty shocks audience
Dr Jean Tremolieres of Paris Bichat Hospital told the Canadian Pediatric Society annual meeting that a plump woman reassures people against starvation fears. He spoke of dietary research and the social perception of women’s weight.
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Quebec
Jean Tremolieres
Bichat Hospital
Paris
Pediatric Society
Tremolieres
Texas highway act funds advance major projects nationwide
President Nixon signed a three year 20 billion federal highway act boosting funds for roads mass transit and safety. Texas officials highlight bridge replacements hazardous intersection upgrades and added urban transit funding while noting ongoing backlog and funding limits.
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Austin
Nixon
Luther DeBerry
Credit insurance costs and consumer protections in Texas
Credit insurance is meant to insure loan payments if a borrower dies or becomes disabled. Texans pay 75 cents per $100 indebtedness yearly, higher than three fifths of other states. Texas premiums are higher, with regulatory officials noting consumer protection aims not profit.
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Railroad Commission
Commission
Jim Langdon
Federal Power Commission
Langdon
FPC
Texas
East Texas
Kelly Snyder
Tom O'Connor
Christie
Illinois
Ilinois
William Scott
Scott
Notable Events From August in History
Vesuvius erupted August 24 79 killing thousands in Pompeii. Paris liberated August 25 1944 by U S troops. Krakatoa began erupting August 26 1883. Lyndon Johnson born August 27 1908. March on Washington rally August 28 1963. Brigham Young approved polygamy August 29 1852. Ann Hutchinson banished August 30 1637.
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Mt. Vesuvius
A.D
Pompeii
Paris
U.S
Krakatoa
East Indies
Lyndon Baines Johnson
United States
Ann Hutchinson
Massachusetts
Day of the Tree Set for Vienna in October
The Austrian capital will celebrate a Day of the Tree with 3000 deciduous trees 500 conifers 2000 blooming bushes and evergreens planted citywide. Children are urged to participate in the events announced by the Austrian Press and Information Service.
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Vienna
Roberts urges Nixon to reject water commission funding plan
Congressman Ray Roberts and 102 House members call on President Nixon to reject the National Water Commission proposal that flood control projects be financed locally with federal construction money repaid with interest. They warn this would threaten safety in flooding communities and hinder basin wide coordination. They also oppose cost recovery user charges on inland waterways as proposed.
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Washington, D. C
Ray Roberts
Nixon
National Water Commission
Roberts
House
Commission
Interstate Compact Commissions
Remembering the good old days and wartime unity
Jimmy Brown reflects on postwar nostalgia and how World War II created national unity. He contrasts hard times and rising affluence with today’s credit culture, longing for simple pleasures and core values while hoping future generations restore integrity in government and national pride.
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America
Uncle Sam
Kindergarten Memories From Gay Avenue School Days
A reminiscence recounts attending Gay Avenue School and kindergarten memories. The author recalls teachers and classmates from grades one through four, friendships, double promotions, and a teen sense of romance, concluding that love persists beneath daily duties.
Gladewater Mirror Consolidation Details
The Gladewater Mirror, published Thursdays and Sundays by Gladewater Publishing Co at Glade Ave and Dean St, Gladewater Texas. Consolidated with The Gladewater Times Tribune on November 28, 1949 and with The White Oak Texas on June 1, 1969.
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Gladewater Mirror
Gladewater Publishing Company
Glade Avenue
Dean Street
Gladewater
Gregg County
Texas
Gladewater Times-Tribune
White Oak Texas
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Pete McKain
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Shane Guthrie
Opel
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Texas Press Association
DeBerry
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Yesteryears
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