Margaret Mitchell Died at Forty Three in Georgia Crash
The Georgia author of Gone with the Wind died at age forty three after a car crash in Atlanta. Her novel sold over eight million copies in thirty languages and she became a defining voice of the South. Her work revived interest in Tara and Confederate era history worldwide.
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Margaret Mitchell
Georgia
Atlanta
Sherman
Lee
North Georgia
Red Earth
Scarlett O’hara
Tara
American Foundation for the Blind annual report highlights
The American Foundation for the Blind outlines programs aiding the blind and deaf blind including National Industries for the Blind services in 25 states with 2621 beneficiaries and 47 workshops. It notes 48 new assistive devices and ongoing scholarships, summer schools, and free radios, led by President Lowell and championed by donor support.
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New York Times
Helen Keller
American Foundation For the Blind, Inc
West Sixteenth Street
New York 11
National Industries For the
William Ziegler Jr
How's Your I Q Memorize The 100 Question Quiz
This item presents a 10 day self scored IQ style quiz with daily 9 or 10 correct to label memory genius, 7 or 8 very superior, 5 or 6 excellent, 4 good and asks ten questions including which league won in an All Star game, meaning of kudos, fly biting, interest on a loan, fiscal year end date, Ireland’s first president, Bunsen burner location, textile shrinkage process, and an area dimension.
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Ireland
Dublin
Tribute to Mrs Mellon gift to Winchester hospital
Old Dominion Foundation created by Paul Mellon of Upperville gives 54000 to Winchester hospital as its most generous gift to date. Fire causes 10000 damage at M J Grove Lime Co in Stephens City. Donald Anderson hurls 1 hitter in church league softball as Braddock St Methodists pound Presbyterians 12 to 0.
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Mary Mellon
Old Dominion Foundation
Paul Mellon
Upperville
Winchester Hospital
M. J. Grove Lime Co
Stephens City
Donald Anderson
Braddock St. Methodists
Presbyterians
Montgomery says end is in sight in France wartime rally
General Montgomery tells Allied troops in France that the end of the war is in sight. Red Army units reportedly wipe out German forces on the Sandomierz river area and free Ukrainian troops for a potential Silesia drive. Flight Officer Logan D. Massey is laid to rest as his fighter plane crash near Raykin Nebraska is recalled.
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Montgomery
France
Red Army
Sandomierze
Ukraine
Silesia
B. F. Strother
Stonewall
Logan D. Massey
Margaret P. Massey
Carl F. Massey
Raykin
Neb
Strength For The Day By Earl L. Douglas D D
Edison is credited with inventing the incandescent lamp but Grove and Starr preceded him. In 1878 three inventors produced an incandescent lamp yet Edison’s 1879 carbon filament lamp achieved lasting commercial promise. The speaker notes Edison’s dual contribution of generation and distribution and a long lasting filament. He emphasizes building on predecessors like Jesus and prophets.
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Edison
Grove
J. A. Starr
Cincinnati
Berryville Horse Show Sparks Wins and Reserve Champion Named
Sally Port of Springsbury farm named reserve champion at Berryville show. Rosalie the brown mare owned by Dr. L. M. Allen wins first prize in saddle class. Rouss fire company earns $125 for best appearing line at Harrisonburg meet.
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Winchester
Berryville
Sally Port
Springsbury Farm
Hunter Kern
Rosalie
John Robinson Circus Exhibit Draws 200 Performers Here
In 1899 fifty years ago the John Robinson circus visited with a cast of 200 performers including 20 clowns and 15 female equestrians providing a full program for local audiences.
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John Robinson Circus
Lichen Explained as Algae Fungus Partnership
A lichen forms from a partnership between an alga and a fungus, creating a composite organism. The alga provides food through photosynthesis while the fungus offers protection and structure, enabling survival in diverse environments.
T-4-L Advertisement Claim At Boyd Drug Co
An ad promotes T-4-L for athletes foot foot odor itch and sweat with undiluted alcohol base for deep action. It guarantees a 40 cent money back offer at Boyd Drug Co.
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Boyd Drug Co
False Teeth That Loosen Need Not Embarrass
Advertisement notes embarrassment from loose dentures and promotes FASTEETH powder as a solution. Claims pasteeth alkaline powder helps dentures stay firmer, avoids souring, and reduces denture odor. Recommends purchasing FASTEETH at drug stores.
Delegate Credited With Capture of Escaped Prisoner
POWHATAN August 18 Delegate E. Floyd Yates was credited with recapturing a 30 year old prisoner who fled from Deputy Sheriff M. L. Jones at Powhatan courthouse. Yates joined a posse and encountered Thomas Miles on the Yates farm taking him into custody. Miles said he would rather die than go back and was shot in the legs, then captured and taken to the State farm in not serious condition.
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Powhatan
E. Floyd Yates
M. L. Jones
Powhatan Courthouse
Yates
Thomas Miles
Dillwyn
Miles
F. W. Simpson
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