Fairy Stones Cross Luck From Virginia Bull Mountain Legend
Elyria City Auditor and Mrs. Ellsworth Albert returned from vacation with fairy stones, tiny natural crosses found at Bull Mountain in Patrick County Virginia. The stones, formed as staurolite crystals, are polished and sold as good luck charms. lore links them to fairies and a tale of the Christ Child. Albert offers no scientific explanation but hopes the stones bring luck.
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Elyria
Ellsworth Albert
Bull Mountain
Patrick County
Virginia
Albert
Alice
Blue Ridge Mountains
Blue Ridge
Christ
Canine lawn party highlights world’s biggest outdoor show
The Morris Esxch dog show at Geralda Farms drew 38 breeds competing for 15000 in prizes amid eager exhibitors and security. Notables include Best in Show finalist Miniature Poodle Fireot 161 Ballerin of Marmiland judged by Lewis Worden, with Basset Hound Lazy Bones winning the hound group.
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Morris-Essex
Geraldine Dodge
Geralda
Lewis Worden
Ch. Fireot
Ballerin
Marmiland
Worden
Lorain Co
Sifenjagenheim
Richard Matheney
Pittsburgh
Elec
Life Begins At 40 Women Live Longer But Men Stay Fit Too
A column notes men live about six years less than women and suggests men ease the strain on vital organs by toning down risk taking. It observes husbands push themselves, from car washing to weekend adventures, to maintain a macho image, potentially harming longevity.
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Harry
Mt. Shasta
Ferdinand
Spero Valassis
Bluebird
Court St
Ex-wrestler Rahmat’s Parole Trial Sparks Dog Show Tale
In Malacca and Dayton detours, Hamid Ben Rahmat, 45, recalls a pre show convict noted for a failed offense tied to a dog show scene. Rahmat pleads for leniency as the piece reflects on dog breeding antics, bullrings, and aging animals including Ferdinand at pasture.
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Penene Coer
Wayne
Dayton
Springhela
Rahmat
Mansfield
Police and truckers in town clash over danger and signals
A columnist recalls police risk in patrol cars and argues for pair travel to protect officers. He cites a Hope Arkansas patrol incident and questions cost of life versus taxpayer funds. The piece ends noting upcoming Christmas ads and truck drivers using signals to aid passing.
Why is the Ace of Spades center pip so large
The answer notes 18th century tax control by the English government. Decks had the Ace of Spades sent to the engraver who produced an elaborate center scroll. The card gained the nickname Old Frizzle and the large center pip remains three times bigger.
Through the Lens Sky Tricks and the Shift to Single-Lens View
The piece describes modern camera systems using ground glass mirrors and turrets to display exactly what the frame will capture, compares through the lens focusing with early Graflex gear, and explains color and monochrome sky filtration to enhance cloud contrast. It also recalls broadcast personalities and regional media figures, noting how lens systems reveal sharp focus and depth while advising careful exposure and test shots.
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Van
Patrick
Mel Ott
Motor City
Jaworski wins Akron mayoral race in tight contest
Jaworski, seeking a third term as Akron mayor, defeats Joan A Repko by 1478 votes after earlier primaries with strong showings in 1951 53 and 55. The piece also notes local business changes and longtime Chronicle Telegram staffer Bertha Behrens turning 80 with retirement plans.
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Jaworski
Joan A. Repko
Walter Warmee
John Pappas
Postmaster General to issue three cent Teachers of America stamp
Summerfield announced a 3c stamp honoring the nation’s teachers. It will go on sale July 1 in Philadelphia during the NEA Centennial Convention, printed rotary, 0.84 by 1.44 inches, sheets of 50, 120 million stamps authorized, with the design featuring a woman teacher and students at a world map. First day covers offered to collectors.
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Arthur E. Summerfield
Teachers of America
Philadelphia
National Education Association
Amercian
United States
Post
Penna
Pennsylvania
Horace Mann
Massachusetts State Board of Education
New York
Bridgewater
Mass
Lions Roar Wakeful Man Turns Out Real Cargo
In Mesa Arizona a man complained nightly of lions roaring keeping him awake. Police traced the noise to a truckload of lions bound for Los Angeles parked near Roscoe Arnold’s home.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Olio
Sat
Mildred Amato
Chris Kieran
New York Daily News
Heme
Frank Foster Davis
Rupert
Alexandria
Davis
Chismars
Wellington
Bobby Wallace
Pasadena Ave
C. T
Doe Cowden
Bobby
Wallaces
Cincinnati
Pat
Daddy
Malacca
Malaya
Hamid Ben Rahmat
Jim McClelland
Jina and Ann’s Trading Post
Rt. 57
Belden
Leisure Vacrum Cleanr Co
Bradford
Chevri Clegg
Valley City
C-T
Don Miller
Arkansas
Hope
Texarkana
Guy Downing
Downing
Guy
Santa Claus
Hoyle
T.M. A
Playing Card Association
The
Association of American Playing Card Manufacturers
Lexington Ave
N. Y
By Norris Harkness
Dertroi
Graflex
Ott
New York Giants
Paul
Dizzy) Trout
Detroit
Cleveland
Jimmy Dudley
Bob Neal
Jim Britt
Ken Coleman
Dudley
Neal
Toe Smith
Britt
Boston
Coleman
Ha! Newell
Larry Allen
Mel Allen
Nick
Red Jones
Newell
Red
Mainigan
C.T
Roy Reisinger
Houston
Tex
Walter
Lorain
John C. Jaworski
Oscar G. Dunn
Carl Finegan
Vern Smith Faworak
Steel City
Comnetian
Rustlin
Russ Davies
Cleveland Indians
Detroit Tigers
Briggs Stadium
Davies
Paul Spindler
Don McClure
Akron Beacon- Journal
Spindler
Bertha Behrens
Bertha
Nashua
Mont
Richard Wiers
Betty Stilliwaugh
Lion
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