Byrd Urges End to War Time Controls in Richmond Speech
U S Senator Harry Byrd speaking to the Independent Food Dealers Association in Richmond argues that postwar reconversion is failing. He warns of a creeping business slump, energy and material shortages, widespread strikes, and bureaucratic excess that threaten free enterprise and government.
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Independent Food Dealers Association
Richmond
Virginia
U. S
Harry Byrd
America
Wage Stabilization Board
OFA
OPA
Congress
United States
Wrong Line Amy at Church Wedding Sparks Laughter
The wedding crowd pressed near the bride as friends rushed to kiss her. A breathless guest stared at a man in the line and asked why he kissed her. He replied he joined the line outside thinking it was for cigarettes.
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Amy
Language Lessons and Laughs Across The Pacific
A Navy lieutenant teaches basic English to a native on a South Sea island by naming tree and man. A judge questions a burglary and violence past. A prefab house party includes neighbors who mistake people for mice. In Johannesburg an old lady jokes with a deaf GIs and a man laments Marie’s rejection.
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South Sea
Accu
Johannesburg
South Africa
U.S
Mrs. Ingraham Wins Medal for Merit in New York
Mrs. Henry A. Ingraham receives the Medal for Merit from President Truman in New York. She serves as a vice president of the USO and formerly led the national YMCA board, becoming the first woman to earn the honor.
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New York
Truman
Henry A. Ingraham
USO
YMCA
Ingraham
Untitled Dialogue Snippet Tangles with Humor and Worry
A fragmented dialogue depicts a worried speaker and a forgiving father remarking on manners. A policeman questions a tramp about climbing a tree while a jail judge is quizzed about a theft claim tied to hunger. The exchange blends humor and social concern.
YMCA Basketball Setup and Activities in Washington
The Washington Y focuses on forming Junior and Men's basketball teams with exchange games planned against Burling ton YMCA. New members join craft and woodworking classes, dodgeball and touch football entertain boys, a Hi Y dance at the Lincoln drew a large crowd, and the gym hosts continuous activity with games and events through Saturday.
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YMCA
Burlington
Gordon Morris
John Ramsey
Tom Mckeone
Jac Rommel
Norman Humble
Jack Logan
Dave Orcutt
Don Earll
van Aucken
Don Earl
Hi Y
The
Lincoln
Washington
Community groups host large weekly gatherings in town
Hi Y plans more events for members and non members. A merchant funded the public address system and a cabinet member funded decorations. The Community Room drew large crowds this week. The Christian Church noon and evening meals attracted the largest turnout. Rotary Y's Men Chamber of Commerce Mor Man's Feed Co contributed to a total weekly attendance around 409 people.
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Hi Y
The
Christian Church
Rotary
Y's Men
Chamber of Commerce
Morman’s Feed Co
Gallant Journey opens at State Theatre with Ford and Blair
Columbia Pictures presents Gallant Journey directed by William A. Wellman starring Glen Ford and Janet Blair with Charlie Rugles Henry Travers and Jimmy Lloyd. The drama follows inventor John Montgomery and his wife Regina Cleary as she sustains his ambition through the Gay Nineties era, highlighting love courage and achievement.
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Columbia Pictures
State Theatre
William A. Wellman
Glen Ford
Janet Blair
Charlie Rurgles
Henry Travers
Jimmy Lloyd
John Montgomery
Glenn Ford
Regina Cleary
Mr. Wellman
Byron Morgan
Wellman
DT Pot
Hampshire Hog Sale Tops at $272.50 in Columbus Junction
In Columbus Junction on October 12, the top boar price reached $272.50 paid by Lindquist Brothers of Lynn Center for a Smylie herd animal. Joe Frankenreider of Annawan bought the second high at $260. Thirty boars averaged $115, with 37 gilts averaging $4107. Two gilts from each herd sold for $169 to H Manuel and son.
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Columbus Junction
Hampshire
Lorin Oxley
West Liberty
F. D. Smyth
Columbus City Gavusde
Lindquist Brothers
Lynn Center
Joe Frankenreider
Annawan
Smylie
Social Hour Club Meets at Mrs White Home
Social Hour club met at the home of Mrs. Clorence White in Crawfordsville on Friday afternoon with ten members present. Guest Mrs. C. C. Millson attended. The gathering featured visiting and sewing a quilt, followed by refreshments served by hosts Mr. and Mrs. John Ham Jr.
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Mrs
Crawfordsville
Clorence White
C. C. Millson
Correction announced for Crawford township tea date
The Farm Bureau women sponsored tea at Mrs. Howard Anderson's home now set for Oct 23 instead of Oct 24. Guests include Mrs T J Riordan of Loston visiting Howard Anderson family. Leah Anderson returns from the University of Town. Mrs J Eta McCoy of Log Amz cies California visiting Crawfordsville area. Local Post Office building repair planned. owned by J H Crooks.
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Howard Anderson
Farm Bureau
Crawford Township
T. J. Riordan
Loston
Mass
Riordan
Anderson
Leah Anderson
University of Town
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