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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1950
Page
5
Reporter Harman W. Nichols recounts a disastrous attempt to use a modern washing machine and laundry soap. A soaked shirt, peeled label, and royally blue garments follow a failed experiment with soap and blueing. He floods the basement, scrambles to mop, and vows to shop for help.
The will of Miss Bridgie C McGoran dated April 29 1950 witnessed by Raymond J Kearns and Carmenita Foley was accepted for probate. Rose Wilton Van Cleave named executrix with bond set at 25000. Bequests include home at 630 North Seventh Street two $1000 war bonds Mae Wilton Murphy of Boston two $1000 bonds and remainder to two sisters share alike. St Benedicts church receives 3000. Rosemary McGoran and Wilton Joseph Festa each receive 1000 cash and 1000 bond. Four nephews and three nieces receive 50 each. Miss McGoran formerly taught at McLean Junior High School.
The obituary notes that she had taught at Hook and Rea schools and records her death on May 22, marking the end of a teaching career.
Melbourne dispatch notes a playful Rogers of the Australian Royal Air Force term for helicopters as flying palm trees while contrasting American egg beaters. The whimsy reflects wartime morale and cultural exchange.
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