The Big Secret novel stirs Washington wonder
NEA correspondent Peter Edson reports Merle Colby’s new Washington novel The Big Secret satirizes government life with a cast mirroring real figures. The plot follows Dan Upstead as he encounters a political web, while real-world scholars and officials ripple through the narrative with exaggerated parodies and cameos.
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Peter Edson
NEA
Washington
Capital Society
Lve
Merle Colby
OWI
WMC
OWMA
WPA
Conn R. Steelman
Colby
Dan Upstead
Maine
Bureau of Standards
Upstead
University of North Carolina
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Sen. Sontag G. Skimmerhoff
Emmitsburg Women's Club Holds May Meeting
The Emmitsburg Homemakers' Club met Thursday afternoon in Fireman's Hall with fourteen members present. Secretary Mrs. Thornton Rodgers filled in for the absent president as the group read the American Creed and discussed plans. They voted to award 35 to each local high school, and selected Mrs. Morris Zentz as delegate to the College Park course. A report on a recent food sale was given, along with a demonstration on colors to wear. The club announced a $15 playground donation and prepared for a summer bus trip committee and a Community Show.
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Women’s Club
Emmitsburg
Roy Bollinger
Caroline McNulty
Edwin Chrismer
Joseph Hoke
Harry Boyle
George Eyster
Grace Rowe
Doctor Explains Seasonal Hay Fever Facts and Causes
A doctor clarifies that most hay fever victims do not have fever and symptoms stem from grass pollens. In early summer some suffer sneezing runny noses or watery eyes, labeled as rose cold or summer spring hay fever, often triggered by ragweeds and related plants.
Troubles From Northern Grasses In United States
A report notes Timothy, June grass, and Bermuda grass as major trouble sources. Timothy and June grass dominate the northern states, while Bermuda grass is key in the South. Timothy, also called herd's grass, grows across North America and sheds pollen in late June and early July. June grass, aka Kentucky Blue Grass, is a main pasture grass, sheds pollen in May and early June. Bermuda grass is another significant source.
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United States
Timothy
North America
America
Salt tablets and grass pollen in hot climates discussed
Dr. Jordan explains that scotch grass and ragweed trigger sensitivities, with grasses pollinating in summer depending on location. Salt tablets stay good indefinitely if kept dry but should only be used when the body loses more salt than intake, typically in tropical climates or very hot occupations.
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New York
Massachusetts
Jordan
Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage Grosses $20 775
More than 7 500 visitors toured Maryland historic homes during the Federated Garden Clubs annual pilgrimage raising 20 775 in ticket sales. A 6 000 check from the 14 709 net proceeds was given to Mrs White of the Harwood House yesterday.
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Annapolis
Maryland
Federated Garden Clubs
Federation
Proceeds Aid Hammond-Harwood House Museum Travels
The News notes proceeds from an event support Hammond-Harwood House Museum in Frederick Maryland, a base for directed travels. The piece also mentions how animals hoard nuts grain bark and other food for winter, often gathering more than they can use, showing no sense of quantity.
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Hammond-Harwood House Museum
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