Former Graduates Share College Experiences At Douglas
During Thanksgiving holidays Douglas students heard from former graduates about college life and studies. Encouragement came for those considering quitting high school. Attendees included Marlene Johnson St Philip's School of Nursing James Prather and Charles Brown Maryland State College Zita Laws and Dabney Stephenson Virginia State College. Nancy and Don will present an accordion concert in the Douglas School auditorium on December 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlene Johnson
St. Philip's School of Nursing
James Prather
Charles Brown
Maryland State College
Zita Laws
Dabney Stephenson
Virginia State College
Nancy
Don
Douglas School
Pinocchio
Itinerant salesman quits shoe business after police probe
Lawrence Melvin Hofner, 28, of Dearborn Michigan, admitted hawking shoes from a station wagon by claiming his wife injured her ankle. He was arrested after attempting the method in Hammond Indiana. Police found 100 pairs of shoes, a card file, and a typewriter in his wagon. he was held without charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Ind
Dearborn
Mich
Ralph Cramer
Lawrence Melvin Hofner
Hofner
Midwest
Michigan
David Drury
Chicago
Five choirs at First Baptist Church Belton South Carolina
The First Baptist Church in Belton operates five choirs. The Cherub Choir serves ages 6 to 8, the Carol Choir covers ages 9 to 12, the Vesper Choir ages 13 to 17, the regular church choir includes all adults, and the Marshall choir is an all male group.
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Belton
S. C
First Baptist Church
Marshall
Almond Rules on Voter Eligibility For Convention
Atty. Gen. J. Lindsay Almond Jr. ruled that voters in a constitutional convention referendum are those eligible in the Nov. 8 general election if Gov. Stanley calls the special election by year end. Those who paid poll taxes by Dec. 12, 1955, may also vote if the election is set between Dec. 31, 1955, and Jun. 12, 1956. Candidates for the convention have 5 to 35 days to file declarations based on writ issuance and election date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Atty
J. Lindsay Almond Jr
Stanley
Almond
Bomber Lands Safely After Eight Hour Yokota Flight
Air Force pilot Capt. William W. West safely crash landed a RB29 reconnaissance bomber near Yokota Air Base after eight hours of circling with fuel nearly exhausted. Two crewmen parachuted and nine remained aboard as foam protected the craft during a belly landing two miles down the runway following a 4:45 a.m. takeoff on a weather mission. West chose the risky belly landing to save the aircraft rather than bail out.
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Tokyo
Air Force
Yokota
Airbone
William W. West
Montrose Dr
South Charleston
W. Va
West
Insurance rates debate on young drivers and gender
In Richmond insurance underwriters challenge Kipling on male drivers under 25 being more deadly. They propose state filed liability rate hikes up to 43.6 percent for unmarried young men. married men would fare better, and young women would see decreases regardless of marital status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Kipling
Plattsmouth Post Office to Replace Flag Pole
After four years the Plattsmouth Post Office will receive a new flag pole. The previous pole was destroyed by lightning in 1951 and Postmaster Les Niel requested a replacement, with federal approval now granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth, Neb
Plattsmouth
Les Niel
Pattern 4520 Waist Size Misses 24 to 32
Fourteen inch waist pattern 4520 by Anne Adams offers a one day sew waist with flattering flare lines. Suitable for wool cotton tweed or taffeta fabrics. Includes sizes 24 25 26 28 30 32 with 244 yards 54 inch fabric for size 28. Price 35 cents plus 5 cents for 1st class. Send to Winchester Evening Star Pattern Dept New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Winchester Evening Star
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
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Swhuilil
Mary Carter
N. Loudoun
Kenneth E. Henry Co
Winchester
Maitewrihed Grace
Ea Rai Ey
Joseph R. Tallarico
Chesapeake Bay
Solomons
Tallarico
Mildred
Gray Renegar
Yadkinville
N. C
Miller’s
N. Loudoun St
Violet Moore Higgins
AP Newsfeatures
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W. Boscawen
Roy Rogers
King of
the Cowboys
Willie
Stretch Carlson
Drake Horse Ranch
Sherif
Roy
Sharpie
Jackson Twins
Ricky
Lacey
Drake Spread
By Dick Brooks
Blondie
Patent Office
By Chick Young
Henry
U. S. Patent Office
BY Carl Anderson
Secret Agent X-9
Pip
Secret Service
Rebotco
Big Sister
CURIO
Etta Kett
Meanwi 2
DR. Rebotco
BY Mel Graf
Foxley
By Bob Naylor
MR. Pallette
BY Paul Robinson
Muggs and
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U. S
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