FDR and Other Big Names Embrace Readymade Clip-On Ties
The piece notes FDR favored clip-on bow ties from Sulka’s through Sam Rosenman and Bill Fitzgerald, avoiding tying trouble. Kaiser and Joseph P. Kennedy are cited for preferences in color and style, with Truman Hannegan and Spencer Tracy described as selective, and stars like Gary Cooper and Toots Shor influencing fashion. The article mentions Jeep motif ties for Ward Canaday and Sinatra’s shift to soft-silk floppy bows, with Pitt politely declining to comment.
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FDR
Sulka’s
Sam Rosenman
Bill Fitzgerald
Judge Rosenman
Er Kaiser
Kaiser
Joseph P. Kennedy
Britain
Harry S. Truman
Bob Hannegan
Spencer Tracy
Fitzgerald
Jack Benny
Robert Taylor
Gary Cooper
Mr. Fitz
Toots Shor
Walter Winchell
Lucius Beebe
Ward Canaday
Willys- Overland Company
Jeep
Mr. Canaday
Ae Sinatra
Mr. Pitt
Frank
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Baseball clubs weigh higher prices for returning service men
New York reports that major league teams plan higher admission to cover costs of trialing returning service men from wartime. Baseball law requires 30 days of spring training or 15 days in season unless released. Frank Shaughnessy estimates big farm systems may spend up to 100000 dollars this spring with limited returns, plus existing costs.
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New York
Frank Shaughnessy
Shag
Toledo
Snow Train Warning in Center Ossipee Area
Public safety note warns that snow trains operate on weekends and holidays and can cross unexpectedly. People are reminded these trains pose lethal danger just like regular trains and vigilance is essential at crossings.
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Ossipee, N
Packers Expand Stadium Capacity for Fifth Straight Year
The Green Bay Packers raise seating from 24 500 to 30 000 as demand climbs. Col Henje Miller promotes a GI boxing tournament as a career outlet for thousands of veterans. Evil Eye Finkel eyes a comeback on a Florida beach. A Miami relay squad member jokes about not having run a quarter mile before.
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Green Bay Packers
Packers
Henje Miller
Evil Eye Finkel
U. of Miami
Fred Schmerth
Millrose
Florida
Sooner Tatum to Meet Army in September Test
Oklahoma football recruit Jim Tatum anticipates his first major test when the Sooners face Army next September. He notes he will finally see Doc Blanchard play. Blanchard and Tatum’s cousinrelationship through Blanchard’s mother is mentioned.
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Jim Tatum
Oklahoma U
Sooners
Army
Doc Blanchard
Jim
Blanchard
Local Farm Auction Listings Across Jefferson County
Auction notices list multiple sales in Jefferson County with dates from February to March. Names include Ora J. Royston Bailey farm E D Shirley Captain Henry Hout farm J W Welsh Copper farm D H Senciadiver Millwood Jno A Payne J P Rogers Frank Lantz Middle Road C L Williams W W Henry Mrs George Corder W H Clarke A M Pugh and E L Pe with livestock machinery household goods and farm implements statewide.
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J. Royston
Boyce
E. D. Shirley
Charlestown Road
Bailey Farm
S. Robinson
Captain Henry Hout
Wadnesville
J. W. Welsh
Frank Lantz
Miller Farm
Woodchuck Lane
Middle Road
Winchester
C. L. Williams
W. W. Henry
Middletown
George Corder
Bayard
W. H. Clarke County
A. M. Pugh
Gore
E. L. Pe
Army Grid Stars Keep At It At Relays And Track
West Point Relays drew 6000 spectators as Army’s undefeated football squad showcased in track and basketball. Doc Blanchard and Tex Coulter led the charge with strong shot put marks while Captain Johnny Nance poured in 33 points in basketball.
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Army Grid
Military Academy
West Point
Ypone
Felix
Doc) Blanchard
de Witt
Tex) Coulter
Johnny Nance
Glenn
Tom
Shorty) McWilliams
Bobby Stuart
Elwyn
Shorty) Rowan
Bill Webb
Bobb Bryant
Amos Gillette
Joe Steffy
Webb
Dartsmouth
Army
John Max Minor
Earl Blaik
Minor
John Green
Bill LaMar
Bobby Wayne
George
General
Wayne
Winchester council approves nine new street lights
Winchester Common council passes a resolution urging the Corporation Commission to probe savings from Northern Virginia Power Company refinancing of preferred stock and debt to see if savings should lower rates. The measure, offered by J Henkel Henry and seconded by Fred L Glaize, passed without dissent.
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Winchester Common
Corporation Commission
Northern Virginia Power Company
J. Henkel Henry
Fred L. Glaize
Virginia Electric
107 Miles of Rural Line Built In 1945
A 1945 report by W. M. Krise notes the Northern Virginia area built 107 miles of rural electric line with costs of 143701 dollars. Manpower shortages delayed further rural extensions under WPB orders prior to V E Day. Across the Potomac Edison System 516 rural miles were completed in 1945, costing over 700000 dollars and wiring 2300 new rural homes in Maryland Virginia West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
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Northern Virginia
Conline
W. M. Krise
Krise
Watction
WPB
NYP
Potomac Edison
Local Electric Company
Jine
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Virginia Power Company Rates Seek Public Savings
In Frederick County Circuit Court Virginia Frances Hausenfluck Carpenter sues Joseph O Carpenter to protect interests and ensure court action to adjust rates and reflect public savings. N Whitacre clerk records case dated January 16 1946.
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Ginia Power Company
Frederick County
Virginia
Frances Hausenfluck Carpenter
Mlainens
Joseph O. Carpenter
N. Whitacre
Catlinite Also Known as Red Claystone Material
The favored Indian pipe material is red claystone called catlinite from a Minnesota quarry. It earned its name from the red color and historic use by Native Americans, transported to sites by travelers and painters including George the noted explorer.
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Minnesota
George
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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N. Loudoun St
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Bis Vowr Container
Carol Bvents
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Barr’s Orchard & Farm Supply
Goodyear
Buncutter Tire Company
S. Braddock
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