Uncle Rays Corner Sailor Fell Sick On Long Sea Journey
Sailor fell ill during Vasco da Gama story voyage as crew faced long ocean passages and storms. The tale recounts land sightings, the Bay of St Helena, and the Cape of Good Hope as questions loom about reaching India. Tomorrow: Trade with Natives.
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Vasco da Gama
Vasco
Columbus
Africa
Bay of St. Helena
Cape of Good Hope
Cape
Indian Ocean
India
Flying Machine Pioneers
Carole Landis Ping Girl title stirs Hollywood hoax row
Hollywood column recalls the pressed up Ping Girl bid for Carole Landis and the staged invite at Ciros. Publicists faked a celebration while Landis disapproved the title and distanced herself amid media furor. The stunt reflects ongoing behind the scenes manipulation in movie publicity.
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Paul Harrison
Hollywood
Carole Landis
Carole
Hal Roach
Ciro’s
Missadis
America
Inerica
Rita Hayworth
Miss Landis
Prince Bernhard Pens Intro to Holland Heritage Book
Prince Bernhard husband of Princess Juliana of the Netherlands writes the introduction for The Heritage and Task of Holland, a volume by Dutch social writers reflecting on his country’s future and duties amid ongoing conflict.
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Bernhard
Juliana of Holland
Holland
Rossy McAfee Arrives at Lincoln College to Play Ball
Rossy McAfee enters Lincoln College with a mission to play baseball, seek his father’s killer, and gain an education. Judy Tollivar. Hannah Shrider arrive as part of the tense campus scene. Coach Hurd introduces campus life and the Tollivar household as Rossy adjusts to rooming with Dr Tollivar and contends with unfamiliar social dynamics.
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Rossy McAfee
Judy Tollivar
Lincoln College
Hannah Shrider
Rossy
Hurd
President Tollivar
Tollivar
Tollivars
Tollivers
Hell'’n Damnation
McAfee
Shore
Dr. Tollivar
Hell'n Damnation
Tolliver
Judy
Hannah
McGibbney Convicted After 63rd Drunkenness Offense
James McGibbney, 61, led off to jail after a drunkenness conviction the 63rd since 1917. Court records show he has served nine years, three months and twelve days in jail for drunkenness, reflecting a long history of repeated offenses.
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New York
iIt
James McGibbney
McGibbney
It Pays Boston Roosevelts Oiler Claims Named Privileges
James A. Roosevelt, an oiler aboard a motorship, says bearing the President's eldest son name brings advantages. He notes frequent special privileges in South American countries where officials mistake him for the President's son.
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Boston
James A. Roosevelt
Slender inmate stuck in new jail block fits plates
In Ogden Utah Duane G Morgan with a slim build was assigned to fit metal plates in a tight city jail block. He wedged himself so tightly workers had to tear out the work to free him. He even lost his trousers in the squeeze.
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Ogden
Utah
Duane G. Morgan
Morgan
Prayerful Last Words Before Night Lightning Fire
Barbara Hendrickson 71 told her daughter she would say her prayers before sleep. Moments later lightning struck the house igniting her bed but she escaped unharmed in Junction City Kansas.
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Junction City
Kas
Barbara Hendrickson
Seven year old girl returns to London forgetting to read
A seven year old girl who had spent seven months in the country returned to London and had forgotten how to read. The report notes the impact of extended absence from schooling on literacy.
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London
Love, Courtship and Marriage Second Wind Romance
The article argues lasting romance comes after the initial infatuation, as bills and daily life test couples. Those who gain a second wind adapt to changing stages, learn more about their partner, and pursue new hopes to keep romance alive. Manifesting depth of personality, they meet evolving opportunities together.
Thomasville Woodmen of the World Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Thomasville Woodmen of the World will join a nationwide observance of the fiftieth anniversary next Thursday June 6 at 7 oclock in the Main Street hall. Hedgecock sisters will sing a prominent local man will give a talk and refreshments will be served inviting all Woodmen their families and friends.
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Thomasville
Main Street
Hedgecock
True or False Cranium Crackers Quiz
The list presents five true or false statements about etymology and origin. It asks whether each claim is correct, including sources like Caesar roots for czar and Kaiser, Johnny cake naming, cereal from seed, Wanamaker and the customer is always right, and succotash from an Indian term.
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Czar and
Kaiser
Caesar
Johnny Cake
Johnstown
Pennsylvania
John Wanamaker
Community Sing Sunday Draws Large Crowds
Kernersville hosts a community singing at the town auditorium drawing residents from Kernersville and nearby communities. The program led by J. W. Johnson featured religious songs, a 2 pm start, an invocation by Rev C. B. Way, and performances by multiple quartets trios and groups from Colfax High Point Randolph County Winston-Salem Pleasant Garden and Kernersville.
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Kernersville
J. W. Johnson
Randleman
C. B. Way
Cherry Street Methodist Church
Baseball Star Puzzle Fill-In Grid
A crossword style clue set lists Horizontal and Vertical entries with terms ranging from baseball players to geographic abbreviations and animal names. The puzzle references include basebal star traits and various general vocabulary items across several lengths and categories.
McKENNEY ON BRIDGE COLUMN BY WMEB
The column presents expert bridge guidance from William McKenney, noted as America’s card authority, offering strategic tips and analysis for advancing play and improving decision making at the table.
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WMEB
McKenney
America's Card Authority
Card game tale hints at a heart finesse in deal
En route from Cleveland to Memphis the narrator recalls a bridge hand discussed with Philip Steiner. Steiner describes a bid misread as a finesse by West, who misguessed hearts and led to the contract’s defeat. South won with the queen, leaving the declarer’s plan in doubt.
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Cleveland
Memphis
Cincinnati
Philip Steiner
League
Phil
West
Declarer
Steiner
North
South
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