Hellespont to California and other trivia
A rapid trivia pack asks where the Hellespont is and the California capital, what tree cocoanuts grow on, what Ethan Allen’s soldiers were called, and the czars’ Russia capital. It also features a biographical riddle about a queen and a New York born actor born June 27, 1874.
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Hellespont
California
Ethan Allen
Russia
England
Lausanne
Switzerland
New York City
Noted playwright and producer Lilian Campbell column subject
A Central Press feature describes a renowned playwright and benefactor active for years including wartime troop entertainment. It lists famous works such as Lightnin The Seventh Heaven Let Us Be Gay Susan and God and The Little Colonel with the sponsor’s philanthropic role noted.
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Susan and
God
Perfunctory Language Origins and Usage
A concise note explains the term perfunctory as done mechanically or carelessly. It notes Latin origin from perfunctorius and describes how the word applies to routine actions lacking depth or care.
Stork Delivers Twins Twice in One Year in Tennessee
Jasper Tennessee August 17 Mrs Raynard Hix of Whitwell Tenn has welcomed her 4th child in under a year with two sets of twins born Sunday A boy and a girl in the latest birth and a first set born September 10 1948 The Hix family includes two older children ages two and four and Raynard Hix works at a packing house.
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Jasper
Tenn
Raynard Hix
Whitwell
Doi - Fine
Hix
Twin Bills Booked In Carolina Tonight
Carolina League fans face four doubleheaders after rain washed out most games. Only Martinsville at Raleigh survived Monday night as others were postponed. Tonight the same matchups resume at Raleigh Reidsville Danville Burlington Martinsville Durham Greensboro Winston-Salem.
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Carolina League
Martinsville
Raleigh
Reidsville
Danville
Burlington
Durham
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
Duplin County votes dry vote seals liquor ban
Duplin county is now legally bone dry after citizens voted against ABC liquor stores following earlier beer and wine repeal. Unofficial results from 17 of 20 precincts show 2,420 for banning liquor and 2,420 for?
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Kenansville
N. C
Duplin County
ABC Liquor Stores
Liquor Stores
Mountain Woman Susan Beach Dies at 107 in Brasstown
Aug 17 107 year old Mrs Susan Beach died at the home of a daughter in Brasstown North Carolina after living through a century. Her parents Tom and Linda Deweese Ray were early settlers in stern North Carolina. The BRAKE STEP ON IT Tests show expert drivers need more than a half second to brake when danger appears.
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Murphy
North Carolina
Susan Beach
Brasstown
Tom and
Linda
Deweese Ray
Stern North Carolina
Maureen O'Hara and Monte Woolley Tie Birthday Wishes
Irish actress Maureen O'Hara and veteran performer Monte Woolley receive public birthday felicitations. The note highlights their shared celebration and ongoing careers in film and theatre.
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Maureen O'Hara
Monte Woolley
Horoscopic Chart Predicts Gains and New Bonds Next Year
The reading suggests financial gains and new friendships may accompany travels in the coming year. It notes several admirable traits in a child born under these influences, highlighting progress and positive social links as key themes.
Gastonia Idle as Region 4 Legion Tourney Moves On
In Kannapolis on August 17 regional action resumes with Memphis facing Covington while the loser meets Richmond in a night elimination game. The Memphis Covington clash was halted by rain in the second inning yesterday with no score. Gastonia had beaten Richmond 13 to 2 to start the event.
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Kannapolis
Ptwo
American Legion
Memphis
Tenn
Covington
Richmond
Campbell fails to beat war speed record in Bluebird II
Donald Campbell son of the late Sir Malcolm Campbell wrecked the Bluebird II engine after posting an average of 135.34 mph, falling 6.4 miles per hour short of his father's 1939 record set at Coniston. Myrrh and frankincense appeared as aromas only in ancient religious ceremonies. A navy civilian employee earned 5550 for a single constructive suggestion.
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Coniston
Eng
Donald Campbell
Sir Malcolm Campbell
Campbell
Sir Malcolm
Classified Ad Rates And Policies Listed
Enterprise Classified Ad Dept outlines cash rates and minimum charges for ads. Rules include definite insertion counts, prepaid forms, error corrections before second insertion, and advance notice for longer ads. Rates vary by line length and number of days, with deadlines and exclusions noted.
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Enterprise
AD Dept
Anne Adams Pattern Step In Dress Pattern 4887
Pattern 4887 offers a step in dress with no side placket and no collar for sizes 34 through 50. Instructions are illustrated and fit tested, requiring 40% yards of 35 inch fabric for size 36, plus a 20 cent payment and mailing to Anne Adams Heh Point Enterprise. The advertisement promotes the Summer Pattern Book with travel wardrobe ideas and a free shampoo smock pattern.
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Anne Adams
Heh Point Enterprise
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
Fights Last Night Across Cities Record Wins
Boxing results from Washington Montreal Pittsfield and San Francisco list Freddy Dawson outpointing Doug Ratford in Chicago Gaby Ferland drawing with Billy Wyatt in New Jersey Tony Pellone outpointing Mario Moreno in New York Leonard Morrow stopping Arturo Godoy in Oakland all on ten round decisions or stoppages.
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Washington
Freddy Dawson
Chicago
Doug Ratford
New York
Montreal
Gaby Ferland
Billy Wyatt
Frenton
N. J. Drew
Pittsfield
Mass
Tony Pellone
Mario Moreno
San Francisco
Leonard Morrow
Oakland
Arturo Godoy
Chile
Furnished rooms and rentals listed with contact numbers
A cluster of furnished rooms for rent including front bedroom with shower and all conveniences at 305 Steele Street and a corner bedroom at 329 Woodrow with garage. Dated ads offer unfurnished three room apartment, buses, and free rent until September 1 for Sherwood Village homes with several addresses listed and contact numbers 51482 51151 4377 4573 8190.
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Steele Street
Jones Street
Care Enterprise
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