Benny Plays Santa on North Clark Street
Benny the unhoused man, known on Chicago's derelict stretch, rode in a patrol wagon to a Santa Claus gig. He distributed toys and candy to a mother and her four children, then led the family in a quiet Christmas moment before slipping away.
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United Press
Chicago
U.P
Benny
North Clark Street
Claus
Leo Kelley
Arthur Restig
Kelly
Santa Claus
Ristig
Clark Street
American students praised after British exchange teacher charge
Pueblo superintendent Gilberts Willey defended American students against a British teacher's accusation that they are rude and undisciplined. He stated that American philosophy differs from the old world and that American boys and girls are wonderful, exercising the principles of democracy.
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Pueblo
Colo
Gilberts
Willey
Alice
London teacher decries American discipline at study hall
Elliot, one of 74 English teachers sent from London, criticized U.S. schools for lax discipline and student governance. She complained about spend on athletics and a lack of teaching resources, noting she lacks even a geograph atlas for lessons.
War Surplus Thermometer Lot Sells for $89.99 in Pa
War surplus Lot 89 in Mechanicsburg drew the top bid from A. S. Light of Middletown Pa who favors uniformity. Light won the lot at 89.99 dollars.
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Mechanicsburg
U.P
A. S. Light
Middletown
Light
Final Settlement of Holseher Estate In Greene Circuit Court
John Fritz as administrator files his account for the estate of William B K Holseher and sets a January 14, 1946 examination in Greene Circuit Court Navy Term. Heir creditors and legatees must appear and show cause why the settlement should not be approved. Clerk Frank Lenning notes the date December 19, 1946.
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John Fritz
William BK. Holseher
Greene Circuit Court Navy
John T. Fritz
Bloomfield
Indiana
Frank A. Lenning
Greene
R. M. Vincent
Bridge jumper wins bride in Cincinnati marriage
In Cincinnati a dramatic plea for a late marriage ends with 18 year old Billy Paul Allen marrying 16 year old Ella Lindley after his suicide attempt. Ella Lindley’s grandparents granted permission despite initial objections.
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Cincinnati
Billy Paul Allen
Billy
Ella Lindley
Ohio River
Suburban Water Debacle Leaves 1200 Homes Dry Over 13,000 Owed
Youngstown officials cut water mains to enforce a 13 thousand dollar debt by 1,200 homeowners. Suburban Campbell residents faced roughly 15 years of delinquent bills and continued shutoffs.
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Youngstown, O
U.P
Campbell
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Terre Haute
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Leonard’s Grille
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Linton Ice Company
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Ellis Feed and Implement Co
Cushing
Kasar
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Earl Swaby, Jr
Cliff Strong
Lucas Studio
South Main
Yuletide’s
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Dick Stayton
John
Beacon Robes
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