Washington Fall Days Give City Back To Residents
Washington residents savor autumn as Congressmen depart and tourist crowds thin. The city feels like a private backyard from September to Thanksgiving with calmer streets, easier restaurant service, and friendlier taxi drivers. Locals note the seasonal shift brings peace among government workers, lobbyists, and sightseers, letting Washingtonians enjoy galleries and monuments without the rush of peak season.
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Maryland Christmas Seal Drive Aims For 342000
Baltimore October 25 The Maryland Christmas Seal sale committee has raised its sights for the 1950 drive due to rising costs and the need for expanded tuberculosis control. The committee will try to collect at least 342000 in the state this year, an increase of 19000 over last year.
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New Books At Artz Library Feature War History Volume
New Books At Artz Library highlights Life and Time Life’s Picture History of World War II tracing the conflict from Europe’s rise to Japan through to the surrender aboard the U S S Missouri. A large reference gift to Mr G Frank Thomas. Also listed are Foundations for Reconstruction by David E Trueblood and Our Jerusalem by Bertha S.
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American Colony pilgrims and notable visitors in early Chicago era
A deeply religious Chicago group led by H G Spafford journeyed to the Holy Land forming the American Colony in Jerusalem over six decades. They endured wars and persecution, hosting figures like Coramae Gordon Balfour Churchill Allenby and a boy later known as Rudolph Hess. Also notes on Staffordshire China and a summary of two light reading volumes. A teen age dance organized by All Saints church youth is announced with music and a small admission. A church school for grades one through eight is established in the Seventh.
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Adventist Church Opens Near Damaccum With New School
In Damaccum the Day Adventist church forms largely through Elder C. L Soles and assistants. The facility includes a school enrolling 18 students. Mrs. Charles, former Miss Nathalie Hol, teaches, assisted by Mrs. Naomi of Comus. A used station wagon serves as transport for pupils from outlying areas.
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