Live Alone author marries to begin family life
Majorie Hillis, famed for Live Alone and Like It, wed Thomas Henry Roulston in Valley Forge Pennsylvania. The 49 year old author and 65 year old Brooklyn store operator married with family and friends present, plan a European honeymoon aboard the Normandie. Her remarks on love and domestic life follow years of bachelor girl advocacy.
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Valley Forge
Majorie Hillis
New Yorker
Thomas Henry Roulston
Brooklyn
Normandie
New York
Henry Woll
Wing Memo on a Boy Standing Too Long
A memo discusses a young boy who has learned to stand with one hand on a pen yet struggles to walk. Doctors warn that prolonged standing could weaken bones and cause bow legs, as he spends hours upright and exhausted by day’s end.
Long Terms In Robbery Case Given Long Terms In Robbery Case
John Thornbury 26 pleaded guilty to the 45560 robbery of the First National Bank of Chanute Kansas last March 27. He was sentenced to 35 years in a Federal prison after FBI agent Vandlandingham described a life of upscale living funded by the loot. Thornburg spent most of the money on girls cars a trip to the New York World's Fair and a Southern tour. One girl nearly $400 was recovered from him. He had only $2.84 when arrested last Friday.
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Leavenworth
Kas
John Thornbury
First National Bank of
South
Jett
Former envoy dies aged 75 in London
Lord Esme William Howard of Penrith, former British ambassador to the United States from 1924 to 1950, died at 75. Born September 15, 1863, he hailed from the Greystone Castle Howard family and served in multiple European capitals before a lengthy Washington post. He married Lady Isabella Bandini in 1898 and had five sons.
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London
Lord Howard of
Penrith
United States
Esme William Howard
Britain
Washington
Esme Howard
Europe
Washton
Auckland Geddes
Sir Esme
Greystone Castle
Cumberland
England
Henry Howard
A. Howard
Greystoke
New World Record Is Set By Plane at Wright Field
The U S Army Air Corps announced a second world record in three days as a flying fortress carried 5000 kilograms 11023 pounds 1000 kilometers 625 miles at 259.338 mph from Wright Field to St Jacobs Illinois and back at 20000 feet. The previous Italian plane held 251.878 mph. A four engine bomber crossed country in 3 hours 14 minutes 30 seconds at near 250 mph. Roy Jenkins treated for a cut above the left eye at Washington County Hospital. The average US prison population stands at 123857 daily.
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Dayton
Ohio
U. S. Army Air Corps
Wright Brothers
Wright Field
St. Jacobs
Ill
New York
Washington
Air Corps
Woman to Compete in Shooting Match
Mrs. L. P. Bartlett a middle aged dress shop sales lady who can shoot a rifle across the line competes next month at Camp Perry Ohio for the national championship. She previously outshot men from seven states at Fort Worth last Sunday and holds three world records while ranking second overall in national postings. Bartlett began shooting seven years ago and says she felt a good score coming at Fort Worth.
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San Antonio
Tex
L. P. Bartlett
Lucky Rabbit
Camp Perry
Ohio
Fort Worth
Senate votes to make Civilian Conservation Corps permanent
The Senate on Tuesday approved making the Civilian Conservation Corps a permanent government agency. The House had earlier passed a bill to extend the corps for five years, with conference likely to resolve remaining differences.
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Washington
Senate
Civilian Conservation Corps
House
Nurse charged in Calgary with assault on two women
A Calgary nurse faces charges for an assault on Mrs. Ethel Allen and her daughter Betty Allen. The incident occurred in Calgary and a hearing was scheduled to address the charges.
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Alice Knowles
Calgary
Alta
Ethel Allen
Betty Allen
Local church picnics and visits noted in Chariton letter
The Ladies Aid Society held a July 26 picnic at Fort Frederick and Tandies Aid had a July 27 picnic at City Park. Many visits followed, including relatives and neighbors such as Mr. and Mrs. Lee Jacobs, Mrs. Leslie Burkett, Mrs. Gay Mongar and son from Sparrows Point, and multiple Ankeney and Stoner families. Mrs. Calvin Myers showed improvement after illness.
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Ladies Aid Society
The
Lutheran Church
Fort Frederick
Tandies Aid of the Reformed Church
City Park
Magerstown
Lee Jacobs
L. IM. Statler
Sarsh Busere
Leslie Burkett
Gay Mongar
Howard
Sparrows Point
Adam Kiiner
Ashton
Emmett
Helen Shopp
Clyde W. Ankeney
Geraldine Buchanan
Richard Boppe
Nelie Ankeney
Howard Ankeney
William Stoner
Marvin Farrow
Imogene
Junior
Aaron
Calvin Myers
Roy Myers
Forsythe
Mairs Valley
WE WOMEN BY BETTY BRAINERD
A reader Philip seeks advice on living with controlling in laws who dominate his home and hamper his family. Brainerd urges independence through new work, open discussion with his wife, and tactful steps to gain space for his wife to care for their child. A follow up addresses a friendship love question, emphasizing love built on friendship and respect.
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Betty Brainerd
Love and friendship advice from Betty Brainerd note
The letter urges not to seek love now and to nurture a future friendship into love if destined. It includes Betty Brainerd's confidential communications and address at 680 Madison Ave New York City. It mentions the United States acquiring fifteen major land parcels since the Revolution with the Louisiana Purchase as the largest.
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Betty Brainerd
Madison Ave
New York City
United States
Louisiana Purchase
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