Washingtons Vision and Legacy as Nation Builder
The article reflects on George Washingtons prophetic vision guiding early America from revolutionary leadership to founding democracy. It notes his restraint and dedication to republic ideals, citing Farewell Address cautions on power, checks and balances, and maintaining constitutional spheres. It honors his birthday with reflections on justice, peace, and national character.
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Washington
George Washington
Patrick Henry
Europe
America
England
France
Iis
Waiui
New York City Trimmed Water Use Amid Drought
With stores dwindling, NYC suspended street flushing and urged care to save drinking water. River water now supplies flushing, saving about 4 million gallons daily. Hotels report drops of 80 thousand gallons per day and 13 percent reductions. The drive highlights scarce reservoirs and the need for conservation as winter snows ease the danger.
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New York City
New York
Tennessee Schools Get A Job
Polk County Tenn faces closure of schools and road maintenance after TVA takeover, unless reimbursed for tax losses. The claim was presented to the House Military Affairs Committee by County Attorney Harry J. Schaeffer, warning that government in business erodes local independence and tax revenue.
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New York
wJournal American
Washington
Polk County
Tenn
Tennessee Valley Authority
House Military Affairs Committee
Harry J. Schaeffer
Accident Toll in 1939 Safety Report Shocks Readers
The National Safety Council’s 1939 report cites 93,000 U.S. deaths and 8.8 million injuries from accidents, with property losses around 3.3 billion dollars. Traffic and home accidents dominate, prompting a call to end reckless living and to learn safety lessons amid a world at war.
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National Safety Council
United States
Europe
America
Anniversaries and history notes on notable figures
Today in history lists birthdays and deaths of George Washington Rembrandt Peale John S Skinner James Russell Lowell Isabella Hooker Isaac L Rice Frank Lanton and others with dates and places. A brief horoscope style personality note follows describing a person with good instincts but tendency to petulance and misjudgment.
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Ain Calvert Co
James Russell Lowell
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Mass
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Conn
Hartford
Isaac L. Rice
New York
Forum Mag
Germany
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Tripoli
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Florida
Spain
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Greenback-Labor Party
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Frank W Woolworth
Atea
Belgium
Washington
Armerican
Judas goat leads flocks to slaughter in stockyard tale
In East St. Louis a trained goat named Judas allegedly led over two million sheep to death at a stockyard before slipping out a side door to guide another flock. The piece also notes George Washington died without receiving the promised gold commission box from Congress. Tomorrow’s feature asks if FIs are emotional.
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Washington
George Washington
Continental Army
Congress
Faithful prayers for wartime readers on Washington’s Birthday
Bible readings mark February 22 with reflections on confession and healing. A friend’s ill child and wartime suffering prompt urging prayer and deeds. George Washington is pictured seeking divine aid for soldiers. A note mentions Germany’s People’s Car project and delayed appearance.
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Washington
Mary
Gref
Europe
China
George Washington
South Amherst MRS Anderson Honored
February gathering of the Ladies Altar Society at Nativity Church parlors included three new members Mrs Otto Knoble Mrs Joe Knoble and Mrs Mike Tetocho. A fish fry was planned with serving at 5.00 PM. Guest of honor Mrs Roy Anderson received gifts for her birthday as others served refreshments. Also listed are town events and church notices for St John Evangelical Nativity Catholic and Congregational churches with times for services and meetings.
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Ciid
Ladies Altar Society
Otto Knoble
Joe Knoble
Mike Tetocho
Charles Corbett
Jim Soeditch
Roy Anderson
Paul Gressler
Steve Gressler
South Armbherst Townsend Club
St Johns Church
E Schmidt
Young People's League
Congregational Church
Nativity Church
R J. Steiger
Avon 8 Class Party and County Basketball Tourney
Avon article notes the Bentist Sunday School Adult Bible class hosts a regular party at Mr and Mrs Ed Webb and Miss Stella Buswell on Saturday evening February 24. It also previews the County Basketball Tournament final games on February 23 and 24. The piece lists attendees at a Cleve land theatre party and local social visits including Avs Will Barr and Ben Walser visiting Alvin Walker in Cleveland and a galloping breakfast at Mrs Charles Gang’s home in Avon Lake.
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AVON
Bentist Sunday School
Ed Webb
Stella Buswell
Roy Schwinn
Lawrence Peak
Ben Walker
Nur Warden
Lous Knight
J B Adams
Boase Canfield
Josephine Mire
Arthur Brown
Cecil Moore
George Jenkins
Charles Gang
Center Road
Avon Lake
Will Barr
Ben Walser
Alvin Walker
Cleveland
Waeiher
Edwin Canfield
Emily
Elyria
Bessie Canfield
Avon Lake Chapel Program Prompted by Junior Class
Avon Lake School Junior Class presents its annual chapel program on Friday morning February 23. The lineup includes vocal solo Arlene Horwedel, the girls quartet with Geraldine Krebs Phyllis Katterhenry Louise Lawler and Arlene Horwedel, a one act play Lunch for Six with Betty Orosz Clyde Rhem Helen Aufdenkampe Evelyn Smith Bill Kubach Clayton Smith, guitar duet Julia Miksanek Mary Alten, and a vocal solo by Martha Frben.
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Avon Lake
Arlene Horswedel
Geraldine Krebs
Phyllis Katterhenry
Louise Lawler
Arlene Horwedel
Betty Orosz
Clyde Rhem
Helen Aufdenkampe
Evelyn Smith
Bill Kubach
Clayton Smith
Juhia Miksanek
Mary Alten
Martha Frben
Federal deduction rules for charitable contributions explained
The text outlines limits for individuals and corporations on charitable gifts under the Internal Revenue Code. Domestic organizations must be operated for religious charitable scientific literary or educational purposes and not provide private benefit. Individual deductions cap at 15 percent of net income excluding contributions, while corporate gifts are deductible to domestic recipients with a 5 percent net income limit, and only for within the United States.
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United States
District of Columbia
Skiers Keep Surgeon Busy in Truckee Weekends
In Soda Springs skiing center near Truckee, Dr J H Bernard spends weekends on call for broken bones. He treated four broken legs on his first weekend and four more on the second. He notes the snow wall may not stay good for skiing long.
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Truckee
Cal
J O H. Bernard
Soda Springs
Focal Skiing
Huntington College offers remedial reading course
Montgomery Alabama Huntington College introduces a new remedial reading course this semester aimed at helping prospective teachers strengthen high school reading skills and improve student outcomes.
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Montgomery
Ala
Huntingdon College
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