Charleston dance volvers with old time flair in new revival
New York August 13 Junior learns the Charleston from Charlie Columbus at Fred Astaire Studios. The dance, born among South Carolina dancers, influenced stars like Joan Crawford and Ginger Rogers and now sparks a revival with 34 studios and a $40,000 rhythm machine. Columbus notes it appeals to ages 12 to 35 while older fans recall it as undignified. The Roosevelt family is cited as a longtime patron.
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Brushy Mountain Apple Growers to Meet Wednesday
Western North Carolina apple growers plan two summer field meetings. The Brushy Mountain Fruit Growers Association opens August 17 at Perry Low’s orchard with disease identification contest led by Dr. Clayton and H. R. Garriss and a keynote by Raymond Rhodes on marketing apples by consumer preference. The Blue Ridge Apple Grower Association meets August 18 at Edneyville School with a disease contest and market discussion led by K. F. Jeffcoat, followed by farm tours and soil management demonstrations.
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Melinda Bennett to debut in The Ballad and the Source
Joan Bennett stars in The Ballad and the Source with her 15 year old daughter Melinda Bennett making her film debut as part of the cast.
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A World Renowned Physicist and Nobel Laureate Named
A biographical excerpt highlights a Morrison Illinois born educator to physicist who studied at Oberlin and taught at the University of Chicago. He researched cosmic rays and electrons, aided atomic studies, earned 22 honorary degrees and won the 1923 Nobel prize in physics. His name is requested.
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Bennington Battle and 19th Century Deaths Noted
The entry recalls the 1777 Battle of Bennington in Vermont during the American Revolution. It notes the 1854 death of designer Duncan Phyfe. It also records the 1945 treason conviction of Henri Philippe Petain with a death sentence commuted to life imprisonment.
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Felicity Definition and Origins
The term felicity refers to happiness and the things that promote it. Its origin lies in Old French felicite and Latin felicitas, tracing a path from ancient to modern usage.
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Anne Adams Patterns for 4727 waist sizes and details
Advertises Anne Adams Pattern 4727 with waist sizes 24 26 28 30 32 and 174 yards 54 inch fabric for size 28. Claims easy use complete illustrated instructions fit tested and a fall winter pattern book with tips and a free hat pattern catalogue for fifteen cents more to request by mail.
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Pasadena Architects Urge Formal Salutation For Physicians
The Pasadena Chapter of the American Institute of Architects passes a resolution urging members be addressed as Architect Jones and similar form as a salutation for physicians and surgeons. A second brief item notes a Tokyo goldfish peddler riding a bike with a tank, advertising in bold English "Guaranteed Pure Gold Fish."
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Former Corner Widow editors publish college humor anthology
Ithaca report notes Richard F. Koppe and William B. Irvine have issued an anthology of college humor featuring undergraduate works by Robert Benchley Bennet Cerf Robert Sherwood John P. Marquand and Kenneth Roberts.
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Big Hitter In Thirties Now Directs Cleanup Of Stills
Mayodan North Carolina August 15 Eddie Weston once a famed thirties outfielder for Durham Winston Salem Mt Airy now leads Mayodan police. He captures bootleggers and raids stills across Rockingham county with federal agents, says he has knocked out more than 500 stills since 1934. Weston blends policing with hill country knowhow as he pursues moonshiners from the North Carolina Virginia line to the coal regions.
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Opera Star From Spokane Wins Met Contract
The piece profiles a young soprano born in Spokane Washington on May 14 1925 a celebrated opera concert and radio artist who became the Metropolitan Opera’s youngest contract holder. The answer list at article bottom identifies the woman.
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Biochemist Harry Steenbock and Coach Alonzo Stagg Birthday Today
Biochemist Harry Steenbock and football coach Alonzo Stagg are celebrated on their shared birthday today, marked by recognitions of their contributions to science and college athletics.
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Alonzo A. Stagg
Progress May Slow But Lead to a Bright Life
A cautious forecast notes progress may seem slow over the next year yet deliver steady advancement. The saying references a child born on this date who is expected to grow into a successful and capable adult.
Floating Kidney A Condition Helped By Simple Treatment
Floating kidney or renal ptosis occurs when a thin person has insufficient supporting tissues for the kidney. Symptoms resemble colitis and include abdominal drag, backache, and urinary changes. Most patients improve with simple measures such as supportive belt and rest. surgery is considered only if kidney function is impaired and symptoms persist.
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Fragrance trade revived by Crusaders restores perfume use
The article notes twelve million pounds of flowers are harvested annually in southern France for perfume. It states perfume use faded after Rome fell and was later reintroduced to Europe from Asia Minor by Crusaders.
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Helicopter Airport Planned at Country Club Hotel
Mau rice Miller owner of Hollywood's Country Club Hotel announces an airport for helicopters to be built on hotel grounds linking service lanes from Los Angeles Municipal Airport to the hotel.
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Central Park’s 1858 Reservation and Size
Central Park in New York City was set aside in 1858 and spans 1000 acres in the heart of Manhattan.
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