Flood Waters Fall in Beatrice After Two Die
Beatrice Nebraska reports flood waters dropping about an inch an hour with some cleanup efforts by edge residents. The Big Blue crest reached its highest in 50 years earlier, while two Beatrice State Home patients Orville McPherson 19 Glenvil and Walter Harround 14 Omaha died. A fleeing patient and others were involved in a drowning incident as fire crews searched Bear Creek.
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Beatrice
Neb
Nebraska
Beatrice State Home
Orville McPherson
Glenvil
Walter Harround
Omaha
Harround
Bear Creek
McPherson
Bare-Handed Bass Catch Stuns Illinois Scout Unit
Du Quoin Illinois witnesses recall Scout Leader Les Harrison snatching a 7 pound 3 ounce bass from a reservoir with bare hands after leaving gear in the car. He cites a witness, and two days later two water workers replicated the feat but with a damaged fish after a propeller strike.
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DU Quoin
Ill
Les Harrison
Harrison
Secrets of Charm Handling a Bouquet for Brides and Guests
John Robert Powers explains how to carry a bouquet gracefully as a bride bridesmaid graduate or guest. He warns against clutching the flowers and hiding hands and gives practical posture tips using mirror practice and arm positioning to create elegant lines and emphasize charm.
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John Robert Powers
Ancient Parchments At Heirloom Show In Winchester
The Winchester Frederick County Historical Society will host an Heirloom Show next Monday and Tuesday at the Elks Club featuring two 14th century parchments from 1397 and 1402. The exhibit, loaned by the Harison family, includes portraits of Robert Fairfax and his kin, Sally Fairfax gown, and items tied to George Washington and Mount Vernon.
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America
Winchester-Frederick County Historical Society
Elks Club
Fairfax
Fairfax Harrison
Robert
Thomas Lord Fairfax
Greenway Court
Robert Fairfax
Winchester
George Washington
Mount Vernon
Lord Fairfax
Brian
Sally Fairfax
General Washington
Gadsby’s Tavern
Dance Through A Week To Beauty
Public notice invites readers to obtain a booklet via National Newspaper Service Box 305 Michigan City Indiana. It promises delightful solo dance steps to increase grace and reduce measurements based on Powers laboratory tests. Send self addressed stamped envelope and 10 cents to cover costs.
Marine Corps Private Wounded in Korea Recovers on Hospital Ship
Pfc. George Streit, US Marine Corps Reserve, son of Mrs. Jessie B. Streit and Arthur F. Streit, is recuperating aboard the hospital ship USS Have after suffering shrapnel wounds to the face and left arm on May 17 in Korea. Doctors mention possible back injury and extended hospitalization.
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George Gilbert Streit
US Marine Corps Reserve
Jessie B. Streit
Arthur F. Streit
Have
Korea
Streit
Registrations Open for Camp Shawnee Girls Day Camp
Registrations are still accepted for Camp Shawnee the girls day camp for grades 1 through 4. The camp ran from June 25 to July 13 at Recreation Park and registrations can be delivered to the Girl Scout Office at 113 North Loudoun Street or mailed to the office. Camp Shawnee is sponsored by the Girl Scout Council and Winchester Recreation Department.
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Recreation Park
Girl Scout Office
N. Loudoun St
Girl Scout Council
Winchester Recreation Department
Two Take Outings Clad Ony In Shirts
In Toronto two residents walked city streets in only shirts. One man in an undershirt caused a stampede as he boarded a bus and sat down. police charged him with vagrancy, claiming sleepwalking. A second man stood on a busy corner in a dress shirt and was taken to the station for a mental examination.
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Toronto
All-Out Launch Ends in Boat Plunge at Lake Claremore
Melcy Aldridge backed his auto and trailer to launch a motor boat at Lake Claremore. The brake slipped and the boat, trailer, and car rolled into about 12 feet of water.
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Claremore
Okla
Melcy Aldridge
Lake
Octogenarian Hangs From Roof Rope in Vancouver Rescue
An 82-year-old man named Duncan Murray was repairing a three story house when he tied a rope to the chimney and himself. He collapsed but remained supported until a neighbor pulled him to safety.
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Vancouver
Duncan Murray
Missing portion of Winged Victory reported recently
In 1950 part of the right hand of the statue Winged Victory of Samothrace was discovered on the island of Samothrace. The statue, found in 1863, had been broken into over 300 pieces and now resides in the Louvre in Paris.
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K. Lehmann
Big
Samothrace
Louvre Museum
Paris
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George Streit
Columbus
Navigation School
Genoa
Camp Shawnee
General Motors
Frigidaire
Northern Virginia Power Company
Mr. Sanders
Berryville
Mr. Dunn
Strasburg
Mr. Stickley
Front Royal
Mr. Shick
Frederick County
RED Cross
Friends of the Red Cross
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