Oldest Mason Celebrates 100th Birthday in Hood River
Captain Charles Alexander Schetky retired U S Navy born March 22 in Hood River Oregon is honored by a telephone hook up between Hood River Masons and Philadelphia Lodge No 2. The Philadelphia banquet at Masonic Hall marked his long service and travels with the lodge's good will.
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United States
Hood River
Ore
Philadelphia
Charles Alexander Schetky
United States Navy
Masonic Lodge No. 2
Masonic Hall
Captain Schetky
Philadelphia Masons
Rapid Rise in Bell System Calls Driven by More Telephones
The Bell System reports 1926 saw a net gain of 781,000 telephones and an exchange call increase of 1.091 billion over 1925. Toll and long distance calls rose by 90.5 million as more lines were added, improving service with fewer plant troubles and shorter toll call times.
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Bell System
Bell System Exchange
Nebraska villages show high phone access study
About 70 percent of homes in 67 small Nebraska villages with populations under 1000 have telephones, based on a study by a women's clubs organization.
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Nebraska
Organization
Women's Clubs
Truffles Found Under Oaks and Other Trees
For Rent One half my house on Jackson street. Geo. S. Rountree offers part of residence. Truffles are typically found under oak trees in France but may be unearthed under beeches hazel birch and willow.
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France
Jackson Street
Geo. S. Rountree
Theyre Surprisingly Violent Take Heed Franklin Quote
Quote from Benjamin Franklin warns about hidden danger in sweet appearances. The line contrasts vinegar and wine to caution readers about temper and risk in character.
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Benjamin Franklin
Claxton Visitors S. T. Ellis and Son See the Godbees
Mrs. S. T. Ellis and her son S. T. Jr. of Claxton traveled this week to visit Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Godbee.
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S. T. Ellis
S. T. Jr
Claxton
L. B. Godbee
Georgia Bell System handles over one million daily calls
The Bell System in Georgia processed more than 353,648,200 originating local calls and 2,974,500 long distance messages in 1926. The year averaged 1,070,500 local calls and 12,900 toll calls daily, about a five percent rise from 1925.
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Bell System
Georgia
Movie Star Colleen Moore Trains as Hollywood Operator
Colleen Moore spends a day at a Hollywood switchboard learning the operator’s craft. She handles calls with courtesy and learns to follow the regulation line, proving stars can study parts by real experience. The stunt showcases telephonists as a major female profession with 200000 workers nationwide.
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Calvin Coolidge
Hollywood
Miss Moore
Fish That Lights Up Alaska Candle From Dried Specimen
In Alaska a peculiar fish is reported to glow and when dried it can be used as a candle. The finding highlights local wildlife with potential practical uses.
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Alaska
Sunday Excursion Fares and Weekend Tickets Policy
Excursion fares announced for Sundays and weekends effective April 3 1927. Week End Tickets sell Fridays and Saturdays for return on Tuesdays after sale date. Tickets recognized only on trains stopping as per Division Time Cards. Train No 13 held at Savannah Sundays until 6 15 P M returning. Baggage checked only on Week End tickets to Savannah. No baggage on Sunday Excursion tickets. Subject to withdrawal without notice.
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Georgia & Florida Railroad
Florida Beach
Savannah
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