United States World’s Fair Opens in Seattle 1962
The first U.S. world’s fair in 23 years debuts in Seattle on April 21 1962. Kenney Kennedy—President Kennedy—attends as millions visit the six month event featuring the Five Worlds of Tomorrow.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1962
Page
5
The first U.S. world’s fair in 23 years debuts in Seattle on April 21 1962. Kenney Kennedy—President Kennedy—attends as millions visit the six month event featuring the Five Worlds of Tomorrow.
Washington shoppers braved a cold rain to grab bargains during the citys Washington birthday sales. Typewriters in good condition sold for 22 cents and up while used TV sets went for as little as 98 cents as thousands queued for door openings. Government workers had the day off as crowds swelled for sales, parades, and ceremonies linked to the anniversary events.
Local listings include a rummage sale at Taney Apartments and multiple charity suppers at Tane y, Po ca hontas area churches, and a firehouse. Also advertised are carpentry bargains, a dance at Vindobona, c ess p ool and septic service, and local bakeries promoting pies and royal cherry creations.
Auction notice for Friday February 23, 1962 at 1100 hours on a Unionville farm along Route 26. Items include registered Holsteins, DHLA records, rail dairy gear, modern farm machinery, feeds, pedigrees, and records. Listing names include DONALD F. ECKER, Emmert R. Bowlus, Auctioneer A Doty, Remsberg, H. M. Alexander Clerk.
A community notice lists the Glafe Valley Lions Club sponsoring its third annual smorgasbord at the Woodsboro Fire Hall starting at 4 o'clock. The ad includes parallel weekend services, laundromat hours, and multiple local business promotions in Frederick area, all part of a dense local classifieds page.
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