Stephens City to grant electric franchise by ordinance
The town council of Stephens City Virginia adopts ordinance granting a franchise to a company to erect poles wires and conductors for transmission and distribution of electricity along streets alleys and highways with street supervision and sidewalk restoration obligations. Bids to be publicly received after advertisement in Winchester Evening Star.
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Stephens City
Virginia
General Council
Éaid
Winchester Evening Star
Frederick County
When Did Shocking Pink Enter Vogue by Schiaparelli
The shade known as Shocking Pink entered vogue in February 1937. It was introduced by designer Elsa Schiaparelli.
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Schiapsrelli
Cavaliers Trim Generals 63 25 in Charlottesville
Virginia defeated Washington and Lee 63 25 after an early lead and strong second half. Duke required an extra period to beat North Carolina 146 in the Southern Conference clash at Chapel Hill. Freddy Gantt led Richmond with 15 points in a 39 32 Wake Forest comeback over Richmond.
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Associated Press
University of Richmond
Wake Forest
Deacons
Freddy Gantt
Richmonders
Virginia
Washington and Lee
Charlottesville
Cavaliers
Chuck Noe
Bill Pandak
Virginians
Harris
Generals
Duke
North Carolina
Chapel Hill
Tar Heels
Enlarge College Sports Program Urged by NC A A Leader
ST LOUIS January 10 An enlarged college sports program on a sound basis was urged by NC A A president Dr Wilbur C Smith of LSU in his annual report. He said competitive sports should reach students not made varsity teams and noted high interest in sports nationwide. A New England District report by Edward B Parsons urged contests on home floors under college control and limited sharing of forecast information with bookmakers.
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ST. Louis
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Wilbur C. Smith
Louisiana State University
Pearl Harbor
Smith S
New England
Edward 8. Parsons
Northeastern University
World Series Movies Spark Laughs and Thrill of Classic Games
Lew Fonseca showcases 1948 World Series highlights revealing humor and drama in the Tigers and Cubs clash. Notable moments include a disputed ruling on Stan Hack’s 12th inning grounder, Roy Cullenbine and Bill Nicholson on-field misplays, Handy Andy Pafko’s ivy chase, and Cramer with Cullenbine in a row of graceful plays.
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Rckew
York
Lew Fonseca
Lew
Tigers
Cubs
Stan Hack
Hank Greenberg
Love
Hankus - Pankus
Mack Sennett
Roy Cullendine
Bill Nicholson
Jimmy Outlaw
Handy Andy Pafko
Wrigley ‘Field
Doc Cramer
Cullenbine
Phil Cavarretta
Church Hostetler
Rat Population in United States Estimated at 200 Million
Government estimates place the U S rat population around 200 million, roughly three rats for every two people in the United States.
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United States
Paradox’s ad points to Idaho strike leader’s home lack of phone
Newsmen aim to quote G. H. Hill, chairman of the Boise strike by telephone. they discover he has no phone. In a related item a question about naval aviation cadets notes that personnel who fail to complete the course face unspecified consequences.
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Boise
Idaho
G. H. Hill
Naval Aviation
J.M.C. A
FASTEETH denture powder promises comfort and odor control
A vintage advertisement touts FASTEETH denture powder as a pleasant non-acid alka line product. It claims to hold false teeth more firmly for easier eating and talking without a gummy taste. Odor is checked and it can be bought at any drug store.
Naval Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve personnel released from active duty
Personnel completing their course will be released from the period of active duty they agreed to serve and will serve on active duty under current directives for Naval Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve. Those transferred to general service may be released without regard to any signed agreement.
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Naval Reserve
Marine Corps Reserve
Army veterans dye surplus trousers for civvies
In Portland Oregon veterans adapt Navy surplus olive drab trousers and coats dyed blue gray and brown to beat clothing shortages. Sailors complain bell bottom trousers do not make good civilian wear.
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Portland
Ore
Navy
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Mrs. Wright
Sveayy
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