Victorian era furniture makes a comeback as collectable heirlooms
Lady Rosie promotes preserving Victorian and Edwardian pieces amid shifting taste in England and America. She notes many treasures were lost when families discarded old items for new trends and urges integrating antique pieces with modern decor to keep history alive.
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Roose
Rosse
Rosie
England
United States
Victoria
Edward van Buren
Theodore Roosevelt
Gneral Grant
Navy tradition as eight Schmehl sons serve in Navy
The eight sons of Mrs. Mary Schmehl have formed a patriotic family tradition with each son serving in the Navy at various times. Their combined years in the service total 45, reflecting a long family history of naval duty.
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Woodbridge, N. J
Mary Schmehl
Tragic Highway Crash In Madisonville Ends In Family Tragedy
James R. Peyton, 41, crashed head on with a truck on a sharp curve near Madisonville Kentucky. After exiting his car he learned the truck driver was his son Gary Peyton, 18. The collision killed both.
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Madisonville
James R. Peyton
Peyeton
Gary
Doctoral Journey Spans Vast Travel For Engineer Col. Morgan
Col. James M. Morgan of Virginia Military Institute earned a doctorate in engineering from Johns Hopkins University, traveling about 83,400 miles to study and develop disposal methods for atomic wastes across the nation.
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Lexington
James M. Morgan
Virginia Military Institute
Johns Hopkins University
City records clash over duplicate parking fine
W E Roush of Birmingham paid a $10 parking ticket twice after losing the receipt. The first payment was logged late and the second payment posted, leaving the duplicate fine in the city books and prompting action by the City Commission.
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Birmingham
Ala
Roush
Sunnyside News and Social Quick Bits in Kearney Area
Local notes show Mr. and Mrs. Ed Block hosting dinner for Bud Hobson family and others. Homecoming visitors included Mire Tremain and the Theis and Hokom families. Carolyn Binnenman visited from Denver, Chris Lee family travels to Aberdeen for a funeral, and several neighbors shared meals and calls around Chappell and Allensburg. Charity appeal closes the item with a United Fund message.
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Ed Block
Bud Hobson
Sadie. King
Calif
Ross Breste
Chappell
Kearney
Ross Brestel
Carolyn Binnenman
Denver
Henry
Big Springs
Lemoyne
Johnson
Chris Lee
Harry
Aberdeen
Dak
Chris
Oscar Olson
Withersegushter
Robert Taylor
Allensburg
Wash
Myron Block
Pat. Irwin
Lester Theis
Velarence Peters
Harry Lee
Francis and
Sonja Lee
Kenneth Humphrey
Chri Lee
Kenneth Darlings
So. Dak
Bertha Hokom
District
Mesdames
Guy Tremain
Albert
Branvey Miles
Branvey Miles Home, Mr. and Mrs. Ger
Wallace Hernbloom
Ledgepole High School
Itch
Malcolm Yeasent
Maple Grove News Roundup of Local Social Visits and Events
Maple Grove notes a 25th wedding anniversary at the Kripal home for Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Schiman. Neighbors and families visit for dinners and suppers at various homes including Stately, Miles, Runion, Gell, Cortney, and Rasmussen. Farmers Union to meet Oct 16 with sandwiches and coffee served.
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Oscar Schiman
Tony Kripal
Harry Stately
Bud Frerichs
Ed Miles
Verne Sharman
Oscar Sciman
Chappell
Albin -Johnson
Harvey Stately
Verne
Sharman
Earl Gell
St. Paul's’ School
T. N. McGowan
Ron Wait
Earl Harvey
Albert Runion
F. M. Bonkiewicz
Faye Walsh
Hugh Cortney
Nancy
la Verne Pritchett
Frances Jorgensen
Mable Jorgensen
Elmer Rasmussen
Jim van Mark
Bernice Burdick
Farmers Union
Mabel Jorgensen
Japanese Forces in China Estimated at One Million in 1945
The article notes Japan had about one million troops in China when Japan surrendered in 1945, reflecting the scale of military presence in the region at the end of World War II.
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China
Japan
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Countess of Rosse
Victoria’s
Navy Tradition
Son
Sidney Furniture Store
Sidney Merchants
Illinois-Sidney
Sunnyside News
United Fund
Maple Grove News
Kripals
VFW
L. A. Durfee
Lincoln
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Post 610 Veterans of Foreign Wars
Sidney
Buy Convenient Co-Op
Chrysler
Chrysler Division
Chrysler Corporation
Maddox Motor CO
Illinois Street
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