Grock the Beloved Musical Clown Remains Lively at 69
Charles Adrien Wettach known as Grock the famed European musical clown, still performs at 69, touring circuses and vaudeville across Europe. Born near Reconvil ler on the Franco Swiss border, he learned piano and guitar, built musical instruments, and later adopted the Grock act after early stints as a watchmaker apprentice. He speaks eight languages and once toured New York in 1920, noting American reception was cooler than Europe but hoping to return for the right "mazuma."
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NEA
Jolson
Grock
Charles Adrien Wettach
Proessor
Reconviller
Charles
Europe
New York
Grock Returns to Stage at Cirque d'Hiver in Paris
In 1947 the veteran clown Grock, age 69, headlines a six week engagement at Cirque d'Hiver Paris proving he can still draw laughter. His life story Au Revoir Monsieurgrock frames a plea for peace with American newscaster Henry Cassidy as commentator and three schoolboys symbolizing war’s young sufferers. Proceeds go to French war orphans through Greek donations.
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Grock
Cirque d’Hiver
Paris
Monsieur Grock
Henry Cassidy
German Gift Parcel Racket Is Uncovered
US officials report a gift parcel racket moving large quantities of coffee cigarettes cocoa chocolate nylons drugs and cloth to German charitable groups in the occupation zone. Parcels were resold on the black market while some proceeds funded imports to other countries. John R. McCarthy led the inspection effort.
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Frankfurt
Germany
United States
United States Army
U. S
John R. McCarthy
U.S
Railroad Lineman Maurice OLeary Found Dead Near Bellefontaine
Maurice OLeary 51 of Carey was found along the NYC St Marys branch tracks three miles northwest of Bellefontaine. The New York Central Railroad said he had been missing since Friday and apparently died from heat.
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Bellefontaine
WISHING WELL .4 Registered Use 'Ss
A 1949 puzzle feature explains a daily fortune game. Readers count letters in their first name, adjust by rules, and read letters under checked figures to spell a message. Copyright 1949 William J. Milter distributed by King Features, Inc.
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William J. Milter
King Features, Inc
Bingo parlors close as Cleveland loses trade
Cleveland AP reports five licensed bingo parlors closed in six weeks due to ongoing losses. City License Commissioner Stanley P. Nemec says players have no money left for gambling as families tighten budgets.
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Cleveland
Stanley P. Nemec
Arkansas Hosts Most Bauxite and Nation’s Only Diamond Mine
Arkansas yields about ninety percent of the United States bauxite output and houses the country’s sole diamond mine, underscoring the state’s mineral wealth and resources.
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Arkansas
Mercer Vacation Spotlight Promises Great Value
Vacation season at Mercer Wisconsin highlighted by Mercer Resort and Businessmen's Association. Visitors are invited to enjoy cost effective stays and local attractions as the area promotes value and hospitality.
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Mercer
Mercer Resort and Businessmen’s
Wisconsin
Henkel Re elected President of National Kraut Packers
Art Henkel of Fremont was re elected president of the National Kraut Packers Association at the annual Sandusky meeting. Martin Meeter of Lansing Illinois was re elected vice president and Roy Irons of Clyde was named secretary.
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Art Henkel
Fremont
National Kraut Packers Association
Sandusky
Martin Meeter
Lansing
Ill
Roy Irons
Clyde
Denture Cleansing Ad Promotes ORA Solution
Thousands switch permanently to ORA the new cleanser. Soak dentures for 15 minutes or overnight for sparkling clean removal of tobacco stains. Pure and guaranteed not to harm dentures. Get ORA today from druggists. A McKesson Robbins product.
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McKesson & Robbins, Inc
Tragic Auto Crash Claims Fremont Teen
Rosemary Good, 16, of Fremont died yesterday at Mercy Hospital from injuries suffered in an auto accident near Tiffin. Driver Robert Smith, 19, and two other passengers sustained minor injuries after the car veered into a ditch when Smith’s foot slipped from the brake.
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Tiffin
Rosemary Good
Fremont
Mercy Hospital
Here
Carroll W. Good
Robert Smith
Smith
One person dies in a fire every 50 minutes in the US
A national statistic reports that a fatal fire occurs in the United States at a rate of about one death every 50 minutes. The data highlight ongoing fire safety risks and the importance of prevention measures across communities.
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United States
Mead Corp Declares 25 Cent Dividend
Mead Corporation announced a 25 cent dividend on common stock payable September 1 to holders of record August 5. The company previously paid a 50 cent dividend at quarterly intervals.
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New York
Mead Corporation
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