Wilbur’s Different Ha Ha
Hal Boyle sketches Wilbur Peeble who finds daily life dull and repetitive. He frets about aging, traffic and sameness at work and home yet discovers a self assured sense of being different after a compliment from his wife. The piece ends with Wilbur inviting Trellis Mae to dinner and a show.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Wilbur
Trellis Mae
Thassa
Honey
Nfy
Womer
Big Ape
Notable Verse Pledges Courage Over Fear
A religious quotation from Zephaniah 3 15 encourages fearlessness by admitting the infinite. The note asserts Jehovah is in the midst and calls for faith over evil.
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Zeph
Press access for Virginia state boards urged by Richmond News Leader
The Richmond News Leader calls for open sessions by state boards including Education Highway Conservation and Development and Agriculture. It cites Hospital Board and Health as open and urges Welfare and Institutions to admit press coverage. It supports executive sessions only when clearly justified and stresses public welfare.
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Virginia Advisory Legislative Council
Advisory Council
State Hospital Board
State Board of Health
State Board of Welfare and Institutions
Corrections
Public Welfare
Parole
State Board of Education
State Highway Commission
State Board of Conservation and Development
State Board of Agriculture
Hospital Board
Board of Health
Board of Welfare
Editor Louis Spilman Attacks Senator Byrd On Radio
Waynesboro News Virginian editor Louis Spilman campaign manager for governor candidate F P Miller denounces United States Senator Byrd on air accusing him of numerous crimes. Miller the CIO supported candidate waves his own harsh rhetoric, repeating similar accusations against Byrd in state speeches.
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Louis Spilman
Waynesboro News- Virginian
F. P. Miller
United States
Byrd
Miller
Byrd and Critics Clash Over Free Society Debate
The piece argues that Spilman Miller and Hutchinson attack Byrd with hostile rhetoric while defending their own right to criticize. It frames the CIO backed trio as hypocritical and questions the notion of a truly free society in Virginia as Byrd defends himself.
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Byrd
Martin A. Hutchinson
Richmond
Senate
Spilman
Miller
Hutchinson
Messrs
Virginia
Free Society
The
CIO
Muse Sees Battle vs Miller Narrowed Gubernatorial Fight
Former state senator Leonard G Muse urges Virginia voters to consider the Battle Miller contest three weeks before the August 2 primary. He argues the real choice is which candidate would better serve the Commonwealth and notes the election could hinge on a small margin of votes.
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Leonard G. Muse
Muse
Commonwealth
John S. Battle
Senate
Battle
Miller
Virginia
Mr. Muse
Which Way Out The Prison Mirror Motto
A compact sampler contrasts various paths to escape from social pressures and political systems. It weighs philosophy repeal drinking politics New Deal legislation science industry communism fascism militarism religion and faith, culminating in Christ declaring I am the way out.
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Prison Mirror
Stillwater
Minn
Sonny Cather Wins Jail Hill Derby Soap Box Race
Cather known as Sonny wins a soap box derby on Jail hill with a fast run. In Winchester softball, Whitlock earns a 7-5 victory over Arlington. Master Woodie Shiley marks his fourth birthday at home on Senseney Road.
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C. Irvine
Sonny” Cather
Jail Hill
Winchester
Whitlock
Arlington Asphalt
Woodie Shiley
Senseney R
Roosevelt favors Truman in vice presidential scramble
In 1944 Roosevelt leans toward Senator Truman as a vice presidential candidate. Montgomery's tank forces push into open country southeast of Gaen. About 2000 U. S. heavy bombers strike railyards in Southern Germany. George W. Pope, 68, a Frederick county farmer, dies in Winchester hospital from spotted fever.
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Roosevelt
Truman
Montgomery
Gaen
U. S
Germany
George W. Pope
Middle Road
Frederick County
Winchester Hospital
Rotary club sees Lewis Allen Jr. perform tricks
Ten years ago in 1939 Lewis Allen Jr. wowed the Rotary club with a bag of magic tricks during the weekly meeting. Ma Winchester proposed building an adults swimming pool in the city.
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Lewis Allen Jr
Rotary Club
Ma Winchester
Two Die in Valley Pike Crashes and Lunch Tragedy in 1924
A Buick touring car tied to the Senciadiver line suffers severe damage on Valley Pike after brakes fail on an oncoming vehicle. Two Conner's Lime Company employees die suddenly nearby one beside the railroad tracks and the other after a hearty lunch.
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Senciadiver
Valley Pike
Conner's Lime Company
Reservoir Cleaned by Supt Boyd and Crew in 1899
In 1899 Supt Boyd and a force of men clean the local reservoir. A group of young ladies enjoy a picnic at Rouss spring. Miss Lena Ritter leads in the popular business girl contest by 10 votes.
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Boyd
Rouss Spring
Lena Ritter
What Are We Being Spent Into by Senator A Willis Robert
A reader asks how many have read the May Reader's Digest piece by Senator A Willis Robert son and urges readers to learn what is happening in the country. The writer cites Jefferson on taxation and freedom, urging support for independent, blessing-filled American life and aid to war-stricken nations.
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the Star
A. Willis Robertson
Reader’s Digest
Thomas Jefferson
Chronic Hepatitis and Liver Dysfunction in Middle Age
A medical overview explains chronic hepatitis as a long lasting liver disturbance common after middle age. Symptoms include fatigue loss of appetite abdominal pain liver tenderness and weight loss with occasional mental symptoms and skin itching. Rest and dietary protein with limited fat are advised along with possible amino acids vitamin B components and choline. diagnosis may rely on liver function tests but can be inconclusive.
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King i
How's Your I. Q. Score Based on 100 Questions
Daily 10 questions across 10 days with an average score of 9 or 10. The method outlines a 100-question test and tracks performance by day. It emphasizes consistent accuracy and quick responses to build a high overall IQ-style score.
Memory Genius or Excellent Guessing Answers
The item lists a series of human knowledge questions with multiple choice intents covering organizations and capitals. It asks about the Order of the Eastern Star, a daiquiri, a French statesman, postmark time, Andorra’s location, top US big game, gold fineness, currency signatures, Missouri state song, Death Valley location, Dead Sea salts production, and related figures.
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Order of the Eastern Star
Knights of Columbus
Masons
Odd Fellows
France
Republic of
Andorra
Portugal
Spain
Italy
United States
Georgi
Neese Clark
W. A. Julian
U. S
Missour Senate
Death Valey
Perfect Day for a Family Funeral in Proctor Manor
Proctor prepares for Elizabeth's funeral while a tense reunion with brother in law Marvell unfolds in the library. Marvell arrives with a dented pastry box and whiskey as Proctor battles duty, duty, and dampened emotion ahead of the 2:30 service at Chestnut Hill.
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Proctor
Elizabeth
Sheraton
Chestnut Hill
Katherine
B. Hall
Benjamin Hall
Lamb
Father
Marvell
Rochester
Emily
Henri’s
New York
Boston
Meads& Company
Dusing Oy
Chicago
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Scott
R. J. Scott
Kine Features Syndicate Tec. World
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