Washington and Martha Custis romance leads to first presidential marriage
In May 1758 at a Pamunkey River ferry Washington met Major Chamberlayne and wealthy widow Martha Custis. He stayed for dinner, asked to visit her home, then left with permission to return. Their romance blossomed, culminating in marriage on January 6, 1759. Martha Washington appears on a 144 brown value stamp in the regular series.
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George Washington
Martha Custis
Williamsburg
Fort Duquesne
Virginia
Pamunkey River
Washington
Chameberlayne
They Say He Supports Free Speech With Conditions
A Denver wire quotes Alf M. Landon criticizing President Roosevelt for not acting against Mayor Hague of Jersey City. The piece cites Supreme Court Justice Abram Zoller noting women jurists should appear in court on business, not for social functions.
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Roosevelt
Alf M. Landon
Hague
Jersey City
Supreme Court
Abram Zoller
New York State
Cranium Cracker Puzzle Explains Roof Surface Area
The piece on page one notes that the exposed top surface equals the bottom arcs, totaling 6400 square feet from an 80 by 80 foot square. A bird's eye view of the structure clarifies this immediate concept and its geometric relation.
Horizontal 1S Crossword Clue Puzzle Answers
A compact clue list mirroring a crosswords page with labeled across and down entries including Verbal and tennis references and several definitions for common words, sporting terms, and colorings. The mixed clues mention measurable terms, objects, and descriptors such as lava seed coverers and musical notes, forming a varied wordplay grid.
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