Bus Girl Finds Identity Amid Old House Treasure
Ruth Blaine, an orphan from Brooklyn, seeks work in the Midwest and is sheltered in a stone house where Penny the housekeeper treats her as Elaine Chalmers. Ruth discovers a storeroom with clothes from her past, reigniting memories of Cousin Bessie and past hardships as she plans a discreet life with new outfits and a growing bond with John McNeill.
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Ruth Woodson
Brooklyn
Mid-West
Penny
Ruth
John McNeile
Elaine Chalmers
John
Elaine
Graycastle College
John McNeill
Annapolis
Teddy van Harrington
Worthville
Funter
Blaine Chalmers
John McNeil
He McNeill
Ohio
Cousin Bessie
Lawrences
Cecil
Letty
Bessie
Bessie Lawrence
Miss Blaine
Roth
Saint Stephen
Gwen
Blaine
Cinderella
Charity
Tonic claims to restore blood and energy with minerals
An advertisement promotes a tonic designed to regulate gastric secretions and rebuild oxygen transport by addressing blood health. It urges consulting a physician and promises improved sleep, steady nerves, and better complexion, noting a two week supply for about $1.25.
Justice Agent's Spouse Pins Rose on G-Wives
Washington reports reveal J Bud Hoover praising the G-Wives for discreet aid in the crime crusade. An anonymous federal agent spouse letter lauds women secretaries backing U S G Men, noting pride in supporting agents and the chief without leaking secrets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Agent
Washington
J. Budgar Hoover
Bureau of Investigation
Bureau
U.S
U. S
Spinster's Club to Sponsor Dance in Lexington Tuesday
In Lexington on September 10 the Spinsters club will host a dance at Smith Hall from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. as a farewell for students leaving for college with Dick Berron and his orchestra providing music. Prominent citizens will attend as chaperones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spinster’s Club
Lexington
Spinsters Club
Dick Berron
Smith Hall
Black Draught claims relief for constipation and biliousness
An old advertisement touts Black-Draught as a refreshing relief for constipation and biliousness with user testimonials from W. D. Jowers of Minden Louisiana. It urges taking a small bedtime dose and a pinch after meals for gas or tightness. Also included is a public sale notice for land in Guilford County North Carolina to satisfy an estate judgment, listing date, time, and the selling commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Jowers
Minden
North Caroline
Guilford County
Superior Court
H. B Wade
Mary J. Andrews
Roy Andrews
Priday
High Point
High Point Township
Quilford County
WN. C
KE. Wade
McAnally and Gold
Attys
Merriam Sees Roosevelt Victory Likely Yet
Norfolk dispatch reports Car roll Burnham Merriam a Republican and Reconstruction Finance Corporation director cautions no one can beat Roosevelt next year. He praises the president’s record, cites farm price recovery, and notes RCC loan collateral while outlining postwar optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Roosevelt
Washington
West Side Drive Church Meeting Elects New Officers
Mrs. John Craver led a devotional on Prayer and Mrs. H C Sprinkle closed with prayer. Mrs H C Leonard presented a program. New officers for the coming year were elected: president Mrs B H Easter vice president Mrs John Arnold secretary Mrs Joe Holman treasurer Mrs W L Crip liver. Social hour followed with ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Drive
John Craver
H. C. Sprinkle
H. C. Leonard
B. H. Easter
John Arnold
Joe Holman
W. L. Cripliver
Kennedy Oil seeks permit for gas station with underground tanks
The Kennedy Oil Company applies for a permit to build a gas station with four 4,000 gallon underground tanks at the southwest corner of English and Burton streets. A Board of Adjustments meeting is set for 1 30 p m Friday September 13 1935 in the Fire Department office at 205 South Wrenn Street. Residents may attend to speak for or against the permit.
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Board of Adjustments
Kennedy Oil Company
English
Burton Streets
BE. K. Ingram
Fire Department
Wrenn Street
Jos. D. Cox
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Je. Bluf Door
Rachel “Mack
United States
Carl Leonard
Bridge
John Andrew
Aseo
Clarence Wood
Andrew
Elmer Crouse
Hazen Ross
Auburn
N. Y
Morris Mill
Davidson County
The
Mis
Sonnary Society
Fair Grove
M. E. Church
E. H. Easter
Charles Crouse
A. E. Brannock
Daisy Ford
Curtis L. Koonts
C. D. Hunt
C. C. Leonard
Lee Hege
Mrs. Elmer Crouse
Shenandoah Valley
Mrs. Crouse
J. Lee McCain
West Sixth Stree
J. R. McGregor
First Presbyterian Church
Russell Craver
Washington, D. C
Busy Bee Bible Class
Lutheran Church
John Marley
West Sixth Avenue
J. W. Fouts
Cletus Beck
First
M. EB. Church
Decotetas
RFC
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Jormen
Mann Drug Store
Maytag
Culler Maytag Co
W. Green
Orven
Harold
Susan Wiles
Josephine McKim
Byle
Mrs. J. B. Feeley
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Lou Gehrig
Otha Uels
Tilden
Sarazen
Gehrig
Dick Hungerford
Jane Fauntez
Miss Paunez
Helen Hicks
Bill Tilden
Tommy Armour
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