Washington Notebook notes a Capitol summer party mix and chatter
Washington Notebook reports on embassy receptions where Dulles sampled avocado dip and staff joked about Dixon and Yates name mix ups. It notes praise for George and Kerr’s quips, vodka tonics at pre lunch slots, and Israel’s Salomon beer. It covers farewell for Deputy Secretary Anderson, Mrs Wilson’s hosting, and Brownell joking about pounds gained.
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Douglas Larsen
Kenneth C. Gilmore
NEA
Washington
NEAS
John Foster Dulles
John
Fense
Charles Wilson
Bob Anderson
Officers Club
Industrial War College
Anniversaries and Birthdays in Early America History
Know America Today's anniversaries list notable figures born or died, including Edward Preble, Duff Green, Julia Tutwiler, Walter Hines Page, Bob Bartlett, Albert Spalding. mentions John Carroll, Lafayette, and historic milestones like the Panama Canal opening and Siberian deployment. Birthdays include Harlow Curtice, Ethel Barrymore, Edna Ferber, G Ashton Oldham, Albert Parr, Gerry Cori, and Sheldon Glueck.
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Edward Preble
Tripoli
Portland
Maine
Duff Green
Woodford Co
Dalton
Julia S. Tutwiler
Alabama
Alabama Normal
Tuscaloosa
Walter Hines Page
New York
Cary
N.C
Robert A. i
Bob'’ Bartlett
Newtoundland
Albert Spalding
Chicago
U.S
Siberia
Sam EM Ee
Alaska
Germany
General Assembly of the World Council of Churches
Harlow H. Curtice
General Motors
Eaton Rapids
Mich
Ethel Barrymore
Philadelphia
Edna Ferber
Kalamazoo
G. Ashton Oldham
Albany
England
Albert E. Parr
American Museum of Natural History
Norway
Gerry T. Cori
Washington University Medical School
St. Louis
Austria
Sheldon Glueck
Notable figures and events in early 20th century life
A jumble of dated notes references Harvard Law School criminology, James J. Shubert of New York, and a Syracuse manager, all born decades apart. Horoscope hints at organizing talent and possible military drift, with cautions on risk and deception. Local events include Grange fairs, a field pet show, and a 1629 Salem brick kiln milestone. D Vernon Halter of Frederick named top Farmers and Traders Life Insurance agent for July among 500+ reps.
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Harvard Law School
Poland
James J. Shubert
New York
Syracuse
N. Y
The
Grange
Carrolltowns
Manor Grange Hall
Reformed
Church Hill
United States
Salem
Massajchusette
D. Vernon Halter
Frederick
Farmers and Traders Life Insurance Company
A. E. Janson
Holter
Holter Agency
New Market Grange Jugend Performances and Events
The New Market Grange juveniles under Mrs Clarence Schultz presented the regular meeting program on August 10 with Larue Summers on piano, Dariene Schultz singing and dancing, and a skit by Nancy Hoffman, Larue Summers, and Betty Stiles. Contest results included Eskimo spear and one man ping pong, Pomona contest placements, and Willard Summers' fourth in Pomona. Master Clarence Schultz presided. nine other officers attended. Community show plans and a waning ro asts at the Gaver home were noted, plus a forthcoming vesper service and fair booth theme. Flood control and reservoir refilling noted, and news of a Dutch tanker launch and Andean peak remark conclude.
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NEW Market Grange
Clarence Schultz
Larue Summers
Dariene Schultz
Glenn
Willard Summers
Nancy Hoffman
Betty Stiles
New Marvel
Fair
William Burall
Grange
Carroll Manor
Adamstown
Eston Hoffman
Paul Gaver
Franklin Smith
John Stiles
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D.-Ga
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Zimmerman's Woods
Calegat
Przziap
AP News Feaures
Paul T. Haagen
Michigan Ave
Esso Petroleum Co
C. van Giessen & Sons
Middle East
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Himalaya
Asia
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Francis Scott Key
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Phone Monument
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