Origins of wedding rings across ancient cultures
A digest style exploration traces wedding ring origins from ancient Egypt and Rome to Hebrews and early Europeans. It notes materials from gold and iron to wood and leather, discusses symbolism of ring placement on the fourth finger, and references historical belief about subjection and power. The piece blends historical hints with brief trivia and reader prompts.
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Steve Trofia
Cleveland
Ohio
B. A. Leokum
Europe
Laydown Six No Trump Bid Depends On Club Run
Bridge Hands By Jacoby discusses a six no trump laydown hand and questions how many average players would bid and make it. The analysis shows how defense and club management, including a precise discard strategy, influence the slam, with East needing four cards in each red suit and the run of clubs to succeed.
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West
East
South
Top Students Get Awards At School 12
In a citywide graduation ceremony at School 12, diplomas were handed to outstanding pupils. Faculty introduced by Adelard F. Hanley saw awards conferred for mathematics, industrial arts, science, English, social studies, and music. Recipients included Donald Gallerie, James Phillips, Philip Schuyler awardees, John F. Kennedy Award, and the Principal’s award for top 6th grade average. Kasmira Jamrozy won art, Donna Wright and Adrienne Sharpe led home economics, Helene Sydor led English I, and Jerry Dziuba earned boys physical education honors.
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Washington
Dale Everton
Allan Malsten
Carl Wilson
Victor DeBonis
Uae Hi
Adelard F. Hanley
Donald Gallerie
James Phillips
Philip Schuyler
National Society of the Dar
John F. Kennedy
Donna Wright
Adrienne Sharpe
Helen Sydor
William Nancy
Lorraine LeVan
Kasmira Jamrozy
Helen Huskie
Jerry Dziuba
Commando Founder Gen Sir Alan Bourne Dies
London AP reports the death of Gen Sir Alan Bourne at age 84. founder of the British commandos and first director of combined operations, he formed independent striking units after Dunkirk. Bourne joined the Royal Marines in 1899, served in World War I, and was promoted to general in 1942.
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London
Alan Bourne
British Commandos
Torquay
Bourne
Dunkerque
Royal Marines
Youth groups elect officers at closing meetings
West Sand Lake Jeanne M Bailey of 454841 reports the Youth Fellowship Groups of the Methodist Church and Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church selected officers for 61 967 68. Senior High: Cathy Kingsbury president Sally Spence secretary Suzanne Lance treasurer Dale Ramella. Junior High: Kim Kingsbury president Debra Sagendorf secretary Sharon Strong treasurer Yvonne Vannier worship chair Sue Gerard refreshment chair Mark Shopland fellowship chair David Spence. WSCS held a meeting with Rev Roger Day installing officers. Helen Kelsey treasurer reported. No July meeting. August dish supper at 6 30 p.m. at Methodist Hall with work project. details to be announced. Officers training at Helen Kelsey’s home Thursday 8 p.m. Women’s Prayer Fellowship to pause for summer and resume in September. David Ketchum, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Ketchum, will summers in Medellin Colombia as part of the International Student Exchange Program. sophomore at Averill Park High School active in scouting, sports and community. He will live with a family for two months, attend school, learn language and culture. in exchange a South American student will visit the Ketchums.
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The
Methodist Church
Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church
Cathy Kingsbury
Sally Spence
Suzanne Lance
Dale Ramella
Kim Kingsbury
Debra Sagendorf
Sharon Strong
Yvonne Vannier
Sue Gerard
Mark Shopland
David Spence
WSCS
Methodist Hall
Roger Day
Helen
Women's Prayer Fellowship
David Ketchum
Robert Ketchum
Medellin
Colombia
South America
Averill Park High School
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