Anniversaries and historic events in 19th century figures
Know America Today marks anniversaries of Simon Kenloy Simon Kenloy born Virginia 1739 died Zanesville Ohio 1636 Washington Irving born New York 1783 died New York 1859 Charles Wilkes born New York 1797 died 1877 Edward Everett Hale born Boston 1809 died 1909 Harriet Prescott Spofford born Calais Maine 1835 John Burroughs born Roxbury New York 1837 died 1932 Pony Express began 1860 two riders Sacramento and St Joseph completed 2000 miles in ten days Jesse James killed 1882 Edison Vitascope milestone toward moving pictures
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Simon Kenloy
Middle West
Virginia
Zanesville
Washington Irving
Elist
Rip van Winkle
New York
Charles Wilkes
Edward Everett Hale
the News
Frederick
Boston
Harriet Prescott Spofford
Calais
Maine
Newburyport
Mase
John Burroughs
West Park
N. Y
Roxbury
Sacramento
Cal
St. Joseph
Jesse James
Edison
Vitascope
Birthday anniversaries of notable Americans and birthplace notes
A compendium of birth anniversaries for Henry Luce, William Kennedy, Thomas Kinkaid, Monte Lemann, George Jessel, Paul Atkins, Harlan Miller, Robert Haslam, Hubert Harmon and others. Also lists historical dates from 1915 to 1951 and a note about Today s Herescope on aggression.
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Richard Bruno Hauptmann
Lindbergh
CIO
Philadelphia
Apex Hosiery Company
Ford Dearborn
Truman
38Th Parallel
Korea
Teddy
Henry H. Luce
Time
Life and Fortune
China
William Parker Kennedy
The
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Cleveland
Canada
Thomas €. Kinkad
Hanover
N. H
Monte M. Lemann
New Orleans
Donaldsville
George Jessel
New York
Paul Moody Atkins
Boston
Harlan Miller
Poland
Robert T. Haslam
U. S. Pipe Line Co
North Adams
Mass
Hubert R. Harmon
Chester Co
Honors Through Trials and Tribulations
A reflection on rewards attached to achievement noting that success often comes after tribulation. The path includes frequent planning followed by abandonment and repeated attempts before attainment. The tone emphasizes perseverance and the challenging route to recognition.
Only One License Plate For Next Year
Maryland motorists will get only one license plate for the 1953-54 license year. Gov. McKeldin's office announced that Motor Vehicles Commissioner Thomas B. R. Mudd has been authorized to sell large tags for the next year. The plate color has not yet been determined.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Vehicle license tag change due to steel shortages and economy
The article notes that new license plates will replace the current white on black tags because of inadequate steel allocations and economic reasons. The transition will occur after two years of use for the existing tags, which were kept current for the 1052-53 year with '33 tabs. The resin paint used dries quickly to a moisture-proof film.
FiveYearOld Girl Rescued From Well
A five year old girl was rescued from a 24 foot well today after clinging to the bucket for 15 minutes. Maxine Johnson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Johnson of Spencerville, was taken to Montgomery County General Hospital and released after doctors found her condition good.
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Rockville
Maxine Johnson
Joseph Johnson
Spencerville
Montgomery County General Hospital
Spencer J. H.brown
Sandy Spring
Road delegations pressed county on local road projects
Two road delegations appeared before the County Commissioners on Wednesday. The Flint road to Byler's Valley in the Thurmon t district and the Highland road to Five Forks in the Jackson district were the subjects of the meetings.
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Flint Road
Byler's Valley
Thurmont
Jackson
Highland Road
Five Forks
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