Ancient Baths to Modern Showers in American Life
HAL BOYLE surveys bathing habits from ancient Greece to today, noting how public baths faded and private bathrooms rose. He cites Franklin, Baruch, Morgan, and evolving plumbing to explain shifts in cleanliness culture and the lasting dream of a bathroom for every family member.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Greece
Athens
Dack BR
National Vanity Co
Bayonne
N.J
Europe
America
Plymouth
Bradford
Benjamin Franklin
Simon Baruch
Bernard Baruch
New York City
J. P. Morgan
Morgan
Mandatory Jail Sentences Cut Detroit Drunk Driving Deaths
Detroit has sharply reduced traffic deaths from drunk driving by making jail sentences mandatory since 1942. About 4,000 offenders have served time and thousands more were deterred, contributing to the nation’s best safety record among large cities. A judge and former safety official faced short terms for drunk driving, underscoring the tough policy.
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Detroit
Inc
Michigan Safety
Seven Cancer Warning Signs For Early Detection
The American Cancer Society cites seven danger signals that, if heeded, can save lives through early detection and treatment. Persistent sores, lumps, unusual bleeding, changes in moles, swallowing difficulties, persistent cough or hoarseness, and bowel habit changes warrant prompt medical evaluation. early reporting may enable a cure. Also note a Marine assignment: Milton R. Smith, Mil. Corp., Walkersville, Md., to Head quarters and Maintenance Squadron, Marine Air Group 13, at the MCAS.
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American Cancer Society
Cancer Societs
Kaneche Bay, T. H
Marine Cpl
Milton R. Smith
Walkersville, Md
Marine Air Group 13
Marine Corps Air Station
Here
Miners Trapped in Belgian Coal Mine Collapse
Two bodies recovered after a collapse at the Rieu du Coeur coal mine in Quaregnon Belgium. Rescue teams work as diggers search for remaining workers trapped underground.
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Quaregnon
Belgium
aNife
Rieu du Coeur
Brunswick Structures Redefined For Housing Railway Workers
Fifty years ago Brunswick tore down old buildings to speed new homes for railroad men. The former railroad hotel is being razed to make four residences and a Red Men's Hall is under construction. Visitation Academy prepares June 13 premium distribution with five graduates. A social club named The Old Men's Club meets at Mr and Mrs Allnutt's home in Dawsonville. members range from 63 to 84. MT Mary’s College gymnasium was struck by lightning but incurred little damage. The Opera House advertises Thomas A Edison moving pictures including Napoleon, The Great Train Robbery, Puss in Boots and more.
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B. W. Allnutt
Dawson- Ville
Old Men’s Club
St. Mary's College
OPERA
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District forest fire blamed on incendiary origin at King-Man Brewster estate
District forest officials declare the Mount King Man Brewster property fire of incendiary origin scorched 170 acres west of Catoctin Furnace. The Maryland School for the Deaf reports its largest graduating class with 21 students this year. Harriet Genevieve Shook marries Gewis J Maria in Walkersville. Winter damage prompts the state to launch its largest Spring road program with over 45 miles of oil work planned across Frederick and neighboring counties.
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Washington
Catoctin Furnace
Maryland School For the Deaf
Tenatus Bjorlee
Harriett Genevieve Shook
Yellow Springs
Gewis J Maria
Frederick
Peeping Tom case heard in People’s Night Court
A 7 year old pleaded guilty to looking from a tree limb into a neighbor’s house on East South Street. James William Fogle, 800 block East South Street, admitted the specific charge after being arrested by Officer Nathan Dorsey and questioned by Magistrate Edward J. Smith. Several other local defendants faced charges including intoxication and joitering, with some cases settled or continued.
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Edward J. Smith
People’s Night Court
James William Fogle
Derat
Denver Snown
Nathan Dorsey
Fogle
Sherman Avenue
Fogie
Shook
Vmapistrate
Smith
Howard C. Layton
Frederick
Wilkin R. Brightwell
RFD
Carl C. Mentzer
Dorsey
Paul Bowie
Please Avenue
Thomas
Glass
Robert W. Scheckles
Franklin Street
East Street
W. C. Staley
Bridal shower honors Miss Ann Jones at Winfield home
A bridal party held at Mr. and Mrs. William F Pickett’s Winfield residence honored their foster daughter Elizabeth Ann Jones. Guests listed include Mrs. Jean Phillips Miss Helen Wilson and many others as gifts and well wishes filled the evening. Announcements also described the engagement of Muriel Cook to Channing L. Delaplane Jr. with details of both families and future wedding plans.
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Winfield
William Fpickett
Elizabeth’ Ann Jones
Jean Phillips
Helen Wilson
Pauline Kreh
Helen Baumgardner
Caroline Albaugh
Ann Albaugh
Frederici
Cathaleen Haight
Helen Bohr
Bertha Pickett
Celeste Pickett
Marie Conaway
Jean Catsail
Ann Barnes
Mamie Summers
Bertha Jenkine Ases Louise Baker
Virginia Marriott
Elinor Poole
Mary Leatherwood
Anne Leatherwood
Royal And Jones Wedding Today
Miss Nancy Jones daughter of G Arthur Jones Rosemont avenue and the late Mrs Jones and Joseph J Royal son of Rev and Mrs W C Royal Dili avenue were married at twelve thirty this afternoon at the home of Rev and Mrs Royal. Rev R F Woodward officiated before the immediate families and a few close friends. A reception followed at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Strine Magnolia avenue. Miss Hoxie Strine a niece of the bride served as maid of honor. George James brother in law of the groom was best man. The bride wore a light blue suit with navy accessories and a white orchid corsage. After a wedding trip south the couple will be at home after May 31 at Rosemont avenue.
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G. Arthur Jones
Rosemont Avenue
Jones
Joseph J. Royal
W. C. Royal
Dili Avenue
Royal
R. F. Woodward
Paul Strine
Magnolia Avenue
Hoxie Strine
George James
Miss Strine
Warthen Liberto Wedding in New Orleans and Emmitsburg
Miss Sarah Marie Liberto daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Liberto New Orleans La and George Thomas Warthen son of Mr and Mrs Rudolph J Warthen Emmitsburg were married Sunday April 25 at 3 pm in Landrys Catholic Church New Orleans Rev Fr Jude Spester officiated The bride wore a white lace and net ballerina gown with veil and a lavender orchid bouquet The bridal attendants wore pink and blue gowns and carried pink gladioli and blue cornflowers Ushers were A J Terracina and Adel Carmina A reception followed and the couple left for a honeymoon in New York City They reside at Freeport Carlisle Street Gettysburg Pa and he is a plastering and stucco contractor The bride worked as a secretary in New Orleans and the couple spent time in Japan and Korea with the U S Army"}
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Liberto
Jack Liberto
New Orleans
George Thomas Warthen
Rudolph J. Warthen
Emmitsburg
Landry's Catholic Church
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Berne Granger
New Iberia
Grace Terracina
A. .J. Terracina
Adel Carmina
Alexandria
New York City
Deaths of Lorenzo Phillips 23 Brunswick resident
Lorenzo Phillips 23 of 35 East Street Brunswick died at Frederick Memorial Hospital from complications after a lengthy illness. He was a B&O railroad retiree and Church of the Brethren member. Survived by three daughters Mrs Carey Mrs Carter Mrs Harrison of Brunswick, two sons George and Theron of Yarrowsburg and Brunswick, 15 grandchildren and two great grandchildren, and brother James A. Phillips. Brief services Sunday at 2 p.m. DST at Mrs Cares’s home New Addition Brunswick and Brownsville Church of the Brethren with Rev Newton Poling officiating. Burial in church cemetery. William F Bast and Sons, funeral directors.
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Tro Phillips Lorenzo Phillips
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Willie Ann Phillips
Yarrowsburg
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Parker Carter
William Harrison
George Phillips
Theron Phillips
James A. Phillips
Illness Updates From Frederick Memorial and Area Hospitals
George Fox of Gradeham remains seriously ill at Frederick Memorial Hospital after weeks as a patient. Charles F. Myers returns home to Thurmont after an operation at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. Mrs. Frank Rice of Lewistown is moved to Frederick Memorial Hospital for treatment. Mrs. Grayson Mann is discharged from Frederick Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient since last week and is getting along nicely.
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Gradeham
Frederick Memorial Hospital
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Thurmont
Union Memorial Hospital
Baltimore
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Lewistown
Grayson Mann
Dear Miss Dix Advice Column Fragments
A divorced friend visits a widower three to four nights weekly and faces criticism. Dorothy Dix says she should avoid the issue or warn her only if conscience insists, risking friendship. A college graduate worries about grammar defects in a partner, Dix says focus on other qualities and believe in effort to improve. A jealous friend questions misconduct, Dix notes such actions may provoke trouble and suggests caution about meddling.
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Miss DIX
No Korean settlement but Indochina patch likely
The conference will not settle Korea’s unification and will likely outline differences with hopes of UN involvement later. In Indochina a patched ceasefire is planned but the United States dissociates from it, fearing Communist overruns. If armistice holds, the U.S. pursues a southeast Asia security pact and indirect aid to allied states, aiming to contain the conflict while avoiding guaranteed peace.
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Dear Miss Dix Style Advice on a 16 Year Old Marriage
The letter asks about a 16 year old girl wedlock with a 19 year old boyfriend. The answer advises delaying marriage, urging the girl to wait one or two years if he truly loves her. It notes sixteen is too young and appearance should not drive marriage decisions, while ignoring parental pressure.
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Oldest English knighthood order and flag etiquette
Question and answer items note the Knights of the Bath as the oldest English knighthood with records from 1127. Another item explains flag display rules: when the US flag is flown with another nation, neither flag is higher in peacetime per international practice.
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United States
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