Central City Opera Festival Opens With Gold Boom Echo
Central City gears up for its annual song festival featuring stars from New York opera companies. The piece traces the town’s boom since 1859 gold discoveries, the decline, and the 1932 reopening of the opera house, now a hub for tourism, museums, and historic preservation.
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Central City
Cel
New York
Metropolitan
City Opera
Opera House
University
University of Denver
Frederick McFarlane
Yetta McFarlane Demeter
Damas
Camille
William Gish
Ulysses S. Grant
Horace Greeley
Edwin Booth
John L. Sullivan
Otis Skinner
Fannie War
Coeur d'Alene
Wisconsin to Inventory Every Wisconsin Community Size 2500 Plus
Wisconsin state employment service surveys all communities with 2500 or more residents to map economic problems. The year long effort, to conclude by end of 1952, covers working force, location via railroads and highways, industrial pattern, facilities, housing, schools, hospitals, police and fire services, parks and recreation. Executives seeking locations will use the compiled facts in a uniform reference book shaping a long range plan.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Stassen Taft Bulls And Corn Upsets Village
In Murphysboro Illinois a Taft caravan and a Stassen caravan met in the town square causing traffic snarls. Taft spoke at the county courthouse to about 300 people while Stassen broadcast nearby. A truckload of Black Angus bulls and a five ton load of corn became stuck, delaying the scene for about half an hour before clearing.
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Murphysboro
Ill
Taft
Harold Stassen
Jackson County
Stassen
Fossil Oysters Found 30 Inches Across Along Rio Grande
Fossil oysters measured about 30 inches in diameter were found along the lower Rio Grande valley, signaling notable marine life figures in the region. Researchers note the discovery expands understanding of ancient estuary conditions and oyster growth.
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Rio Grande Valley
Safflower Is Being Tested
A University of Nebraska program aims to transfer rust resistance to safflower varieties with high oil content and yield. New resistant strains, including N-10, are being developed for possible release in 1952, while N-852 remains a top protein and oil producer. The regional nursery tested 26 varieties in 1951 and extended seed distribution to 10 states and Canada.
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Lincoln
University of Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station
Gerrish Severson
University
Chemurgy
United States
Nebraska
Canada
Chemurgy Department
Plant Pathology Department
U S. Department of Agriculture
Clever Circle Club Holds May Meeting in Sidney
The Clever Circle Club gathered at Mrs. Lee Johnson's home on May 21 with eleven members present. New member Mrs. L. A. Pearson joined as planning for the June 29 picnic at Legion Park, Sidney, included basket dinners and supplied drinks. Mrs. Johnson led a lesson on weaving and a lunch followed.
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Clever Circle Club
IDEAL Income Tax Record System Promised for All Users
A new IDEAL income tax record system is promoted as the sole method for daily accounting. It is pitched as the universal tool for both business folk and farmers to maintain day-by-day records efficiently.
Rural Schools Should Not Copy Cities
Washington D C educators protest that 12 000 000 rural students lack tailored programs and are forced into city curriculums. They argue rural life provides rich science experiences in animals birds insects rocks soils plants, warranting early and ongoing science emphasis.
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Washington, D.C
Test-Tube City Idea Proves Popular In Kentucky Towns
Louisville reports the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce program as a successful community development experiment starting in London Laurel County. Since its launch, 115 major improvements in Paintsville and many towns followed including new industry, a youth center, a new high school and gym, a country club overhaul, widespread beautification, and a surge in paint sales.
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Louisville
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
London
Laurel County
Chamber of Commerce
Paintsville
Kentucky
Highway Association
Kiwanis Joker Brings Laughter to Springfield April Fools Day
Springfield Oregon townspeople await The Kiwanis Joker a prank paper edited and distributed by the Kiwanis club. Funds from paper and ads go to underprivileged children. The 14 page edition boosted bids while advertisers paid for wacky copy.
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Springfield
Ore
Kiwanis
Hudson Greets Newcomers With Gifts Folder
Hudson Iowa welcomes newcomers with a chamber of commerce kept guide offering 13 free gifts. The loose leaf folder lists utilities schools fire protection churches and services with letters from local firms plus a town map and government charity information.
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Hudson
Iowa
Hudson Chamber of Commerce
Local Shop Offers Quick Printed Forms
All kinds of business and office forms printed in our own shop. Fast service and top quality workmanship. The Telegraph.
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THE
Telegraph
Telegraph Rubber Stamp Service Promises Speed
A telegraph service advertises a new rubber stamp offering fast dependable delivery. The notice highlights quick processing and reliable communication, aiming to attract businesses needing prompt messaging.
Card of Thanks From David Peetz
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness shown to David Peetz. The message notes the support will always be remembered and reflects appreciation from the family or individual.
Home Freezing Advice From Dr. Brooks
Dr. Josephine Brooks of the University of Nebraska home economics department cautions that frozen foods mirror the quality of the fresh produce. Use proper freezing methods, package portions for one meal, avoid leftovers, and maintain good freezer circulation by rotating foods and filling space with pastries poultry and other meats for winter use. Telegraph Want Ads Get Results.
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Josephine Brooks
University of Nebraska Home Economics Department
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Julie Ann
William and
Betty O'Brien
Brooklyn
N. Y
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Parsons, Kan
Dale Stewart
Kansas
Sidney Hospital
Dorwart
Dr. Babbitt
David Peetz
Western Beauty Shop
DUIS
Faith Troutman
Mgr
Cheyenne County
C. A. Story Agency
Sidney
Polly
Wy Elwell Wotors
Beckmann Motor 0., Inc
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