Richmond Tales of War Time Capital and Society
In spring 1861 Richmond, Virginia rose to be the Confederate capital, swelling with government workers and visitors. President Davis and Varina Howell Davis faced mixed Virginia reception while residents adapted to shortages, inflation, and a bustling atmosphere. The Davises stayed at spots like Spottswood Hotel and Brackenridge Mansion, entertaining modestly as diaries note grim war prospects and Yankee resilience.
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Richmond
Confederate Congress
Davis
Montgomery
Ala
Virginia
Davises
Varina Howell
Natchez
North
Louis T. Wigtall
Texas
Joseph E. Johnston
Confederacy
Maison Caree
Nimes
France
Thomas Jefferson
Spottswood Hotel
Bracken
Clay Sts
White House
Tredegar Mulls
Lee
West Pointer
Buena Vista
Battle Era Figures and Wartime Shortages Highlighted
A fragmented reminiscence cites A. E. Taylor of Elyria who founded Elyria Foundry in 1905 and Joseph R. Anderson as Confederacy munitions chief. It details shortages at Manassas, scarce ammunition, and supply pains that strained generals including Lee and Davis, with diary notes on cost and morale.
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Lee
Joseph R. Anderson
Confederacy
P. G. T. Beauregard
Ft. Sumter
Manassas Junction
Joseph E. Johnston
Harpers
Manassas
John B. Jones
War Department
Albert Sydney Johnston
Davis
Next Week In The Civil War 1861 Highlights
Tennessee ratifies secession. Skirmish at Falls Church Virginia noted. Elyria Public Schools raise tuition for non residents with first four grades from 19 to 24 dollars, fifth to eighth from 24 to 30 dollars, high school from 32 to 40 dollars.
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Elyria
Squarin' Round Taws Plan Faces Conference Snags
A Elyria group preps for the 10th National convention in Detroit. They report a motel room, guaranteed sleeping space for 30, and room to dance. Members will wear matching peasant white blouses and turquoise skirts with peach-tinged flowers.
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Elyria
Detroit
Ohio
Miami Beach
Dr. L. B. Stephan
East College St
Oberlin
Michigan
Fairwood Squares
Civic Center Hall
Beansend
Frosty
Wick Plaza
Stevenson
Stephans
Allemander
Strongsville
Town Hall
Avon Isle
Biltz
Dog Hero of Heroes nominees announced for 1961
The 1961 Ken-L-Ration National Dog Hero of Heroes list features 52 dogs with 27 purebreds led by German shepherds four entries. collies boxers and cocker spaniels follow with three each. Some dogs saved lives, aided by barking or direct action, and winners receive medals certificates a $1 000 U S bond and other prizes. The winner and four runners up will be honored in Chicago with a three day stay at the Palmer House Hotel.
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Cmng
Ken-L-Ravan
Keg
Bozeman
Mont
Chicago
Palmer House
U. S. Bond
Sandy
Gifted Children and Education Bright Yet Not Einstein
Woodring argues that calling a child gifted sets inflated expectations. Most gifted kids score in the top few percent on IQ or talent tests, but many will not thrive in conventional schooling. Schools increasingly offer specialized programs, though debates on their value continue. Miss Paschal’s Encouraging the Excellent offers practical guidance.
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Ole UE
Codeine
Elzabeth Paschal
Fund For the Advancement of Education
Mathison Ave
New York
Supe
Flor
Brolago
Bey
Life Begins At 40 Here: Harold Brolliar’s Second Career
A Florida feature profiles Harold Brolliar who, after midlife tragedy and illness, built a thriving new career in construction. He shifted from accounting in Chicago to learning electrical and plumbing work, founded a glassed modern home, and sold 27 houses in six weeks. The piece argues gifted youths and adults can reinvent themselves with early identification, enriched education, and motivated pursuit, citing Brolliar as a vivid example of midlife transformation.
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Pompano Beach
Fla
Harold Brolliar
Chicago
Brolhar
Millie Amato
Millie
Sandy
Jay
Shie
Miller Mansion
Austria issues stamp for EU transport ministers session
Vienna hosts a May 25 to 31 gathering of 16 European ministers under the European Conference of Transport Ministers. The meeting centers on policy directing Western Europe’s transport, led by the Council of Ministers as the conference’s supreme body.
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Austria
Council of Ministers
European Conference of the Ministers of Transport
Vienna
Council of Ministers of Transport
Council of Minist “Transport
European Conference of Transport
Tme
Western Europe
Tran Cortun
European Transport Conference marks 1953 founding in Brussels
The European Conference of Ministers of Transport began in Brussels on October 17 1953 under an international treaty. It has issued 43 resolutions across railway road waterways and general transport, and Austria notes aviation pioneering pre World War I including Vienna to Krakow airmail trials in 1918 and early stamps.
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European Conference of Ministers of Transport
Brussels
Conference of Europe
Europe
United States
Austria
Vienna-Krakowa
Vienna-Budapest
Flying Shoemaker tale spurs reader postcard hints
A town scene recalls The Flying Shoemaker from Elyria born February 17 1902 in Dobreczen Hungary. He skated 1100 miles in 231 hours non stop to win a bet then toured the world on a postcard souvenir tour seeking donations.
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Homer
Elyria
Dobreczen
Hungary
Flying Shoemaker
Cattle rustling tied to tourists in southern Oklahoma
Marshall County Sheriff Urikle Hargis says about half of 50 cattle rustling cases last year involved tourists using camping and fishing gear as camouflage for nefarious acts at lake resorts.
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Madill
Okla
UPI
Oklahoma
Marshall County
Sherif Urikle Hargis
Harps
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