Dakar Letter Describes Life in French West Africa
Lloyd McCall writes from Dakar Senegal April 13 1948 detailing heat clothing markets and people he meets. He notes Arabs and Senegalese traders on the streets a vivid scene of religion commerce and daily life. He contrasts European and native markets and observes language customs and transport from the harbor to buses and crafts.
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The Baroness and the Butler Delights Fox Theatre Crowd
William Powell and Annabella star in The Baroness and the Butler a Zanuck production at the Fox Theatre. The blithe period comedy follows a proper butler and a noble family as social norms collide in a witty battle of class and ambition.
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The Baroness and the Butler headline and cast
The piece notes a clever battle of wits with Baroness Annabella and praised Powell. It lists a stellar supporting cast including Helen Westley Henry Stephenson Joseph Schildkraut J Edward Bromberg Nigel Bruce and Lynn Bari promising a glamorous screen experience.
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Mrs Marek Improves after Critical Illness at Home
Mrs Anthony Marek who has been critically ill at her home is reported to be somewhat improved. Her daughter Mrs Joe Soukup and others provide updates from Fairview on May 17.
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Fairview
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Railroad and Bus Schedule Notices for Washington Area
A compendium lists regular meetings for Washington Lodge No 26 A F A M with officers named. It also details arrivals and departures for the Golden State Limited Californian and local trains, East and West bound services, and Burlington Trailways bus schedules with note on where to purchase tickets.
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Mother's Day Visits and Family News Across Town
The article lists numerous relatives visiting relatives in Washington and Town City, including Jennie Marek from California helping care for a relative. Various trips to see the Will Tellin, Anthony Marek, Harold Ahrens, and Vince Tulin homes are noted along with a funeral attendance for Dick Klepfer in Riverside and new cars for Richard and Jesse Havel.
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Charley Marek
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Town City
Wayne
Marlin Shalla
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Rotarians Hear Progress Talks In May Meeting
R E Dougherty Lytle and E L Stewart addressed the Rotary club on Are we progressing or retrogressing. They cited a 1889 ledger of Washington figures, World War impacts, and shifts from old grocery days to modern agriculture while noting road and farming improvements but uneven farm profits. The speakers agreed better days compare favorably with fifty years ago. Dr C A Boice leads May program planning.
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Presidents from poor families among U S leaders
Nine presidents were born to very poor families while others came from middle class backgrounds. Washington became a major landowner. Lincoln entered the White House penniless but a century later most presidents are men of moderate means.
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Most Famous Dogfight Attracts Wide Attention In 1881
The famed dogfight occurred on a farm near Louisville on October 19, 1881, for a $2,000 stake. It drew many sportsmen from major cities, spurred nationwide betting, and even prompted a railroad to run excursion trains to Louisville, per Collier's Weekly.
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