Girls Embrace Fishing Breaking Boy Territory
A 1940s profile shows young women like Dede Stearns Barney embracing fishing as a shared sport with men. It notes Dede catching tarpon and sharks in Florida while praising women for enjoying outdoor life without athletic prowess. The piece highlights shifts in gender norms and teen outdoor etiquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dede Stearns Barney
Fayetteville
N.C
Phil
Army
Bahia Honda
Fla
Keys
Dede
Michigan Prisons Offer Care for Alcoholics
Ex convicts travel long distances to Michigan prisons to join Alcoholics Anonymous programs. Inmates and ex inmates share stories of drinking driven crime, with about 786 prisoners attending AA meetings and 75 to 80 percent of problem drinkers becoming good parolees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jackson
Michigan
Alcoholics Anonymous
Glen Mawer
Upperville Horse Show Adds Clown and Flower Exhibit
The Upperville Horse Show June 10 to 12 features Bozo the clown performing on June 12 at 3 p.m. EST. A Flower Show opens June 11 at 1 p.m. EST behind the grandstand with arrangements themed to horses. Mrs. Gorgon Lightner and Mrs. John Gall organize the event for about 50 northern Virginia clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozo
Clown
Upperville
Virginia
Gorgon Lightner
John Gall
Offutt Completes 25 Years With Power Company
Hobart M. Offutt of 1606 8th Loudoun Street has completed 25 years of service with a power company. In 1936 he began as a wireman and has continued in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Offutt
Power Company
Hobart M. Offutt
Loudoun St
Massachusetts Wedding Fees Favor Residents Over Outsiders
In Boston, a new law doubles the marriage license fee for out-of-staters to four dollars while Massachusetts residents pay two dollars. The old rate remains if both spouses are from Massachusetts, but any foreign partner triggers the higher price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Compact Motel Now ST. LOUIS
Roy Smith of East St. Louis Illinois reported his 1959 model car stolen. Police found it at the bottom of a 125 foot cliff, and it appeared someone pushed it off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Roy Smith
East St. Louis
Ill
Who Should Head The Reception Line
The president should receive officially as hostess. She may greet guests at the door and circulate to ensure everyone receives proper attention.
JCC Installation at George Washington Hotel
The JCC will hold an installation event at the George Washington Hotel this Saturday evening. Social hour starts 6 15 p m followed by a 7 p m awards banquet and dancing to close the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JCC
George Washington Hotel
Oriental chicken order at nearby restaurant
Customer requests an order of Oriental chicken from a local eatery and asks how to obtain the meal. They express desire to pick up or receive the dish.
Tax Collector Apprehends Merchant Over Unpaid Tax
Police questioned a merchant moving from his store at 2 a.m. in Red Bank New Jersey. Tax collector Albert MacDonald confronted him and presented a bill for 236 dollars in unpaid tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert MacDonald
MacDonald
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Hartford
Conn
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Currituck Sound
Dick Rode
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Dede Barney
Jackson, Mich
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Jim
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Athey
C. M. Athey Paint CO
Baltimore 1
McPhail T and Glass Co
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Millwood Ave
Southwerk St
Winchester
Boston
Bay
Shengas
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Carr Publishing Qo, Inc
Nis
Budweis
Budwei
Budweiser
Budwe
RED Bank
N.J
Moose Home
Core ST
N. B. Shingleton
Shoecenter
Connie
Loudoun & Boscawen Sts
Specia
Sanitary Dairy
Garton
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