Washington the First in War and in Guiding the Nation
A reflective profile of George Washington highlighting his leadership in the Revolutionary War and his pivotal roles guiding the United States toward a strong central government. The piece notes his calm judgment at Trenton and Princeton, his enduring leadership, and his two terms as president, framing him as first in war and first in the hearts of his countrymen. It ends with a parable about time and habit.
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George Washington
Franklin
Jefferson
Washington
Trenton
Princeton
United States of America
Philadelphia
Mount Vernon
Republic
Richard Henry Lee
Congress
Manchest er driver hits 45 year ban in court ruling
A British court sentenced Matthew McGara to a 45 year driving ban after pleading guilty to a recent offense. At age 38 he will not legally drive again until 2011, a punishment some see as promoting road safety though critics call it excessive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew McGarahan
Manchester
England
Ilty
Britain
Matthew
Barnsley appoints marshals and judges at 1941 parade
George H. Barnsley named Herman Barr chair of foot and mounted marshals and Ralph Hengeveld chair of the judges committee. A Capital area chain letter craze resurges as post office intercepts letters. Rose MacDonald hosted a party for her niece Elizabeth Browse whose engagement to Lt. James Blackwell Davis of Warrenton was announced. The Commercial and Savings Bank opened March 6 in the Bell Building on N Main St Loudoun with Harold C. March making the first deposit. A SPCA benefit in City Auditorium featured Elsie May Sumption in There’s A Quaker Down in Quaker Town and a follow up song by Buzzella Henry drawing strong applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Barnsley
Herman Barr
Foot and Mounted
Ralph Hengeveld
Rose MacDonald
Elizabeth Browse
James Blackwell Davis
Warrenton
THE
Commercial and Savings Bank
Bell Building
N. Main St
Loudoun
Harold C. March
the Star
SPCA
City Auditorium
Quaker Town
Elsie May Sumption
Hunter M. Gaunt, Sr
Buzzella Henry
Buzzella Jackson
Daily Meditation On Wealth And Wealth Essence
Earl L. Douglas reflects that wealth is not only material. The widow's mite shows true value, with wealth also found in contentment health family and meaningful work. He notes foundations' vast sums cannot solve all and heavenly treasure awaits fuller understanding.
Parents Pet Peeves in School Life
A column explores common pet peeves of parents and teachers gathered from decades in education. It notes communication gaps in report cards, pride in a child’s creativity, and peevish phrases that irritate both sides, urging cooperation and mutual respect.
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Donald
Snails vs Horse Power and Snappy Daily Notions
HAL BOYLE surveys quirky facts and trivia from mail readers and public notices. He notes 214 million snails equal one horse, explains glove signals, and parries dental hygiene and odd historical tidbits.
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New York
American Dental Association
Kin Hubbard
Kansas
Weekend Escape to a Mountain Camp
The narrator recounts a personal retreat at a rustic hand built cabin in the mountains with snow packed, deer sighting, and a river view. He details cabin repairs, simple meals, a dog as companion, and plans to return for solitary reflection as insurance against stress and daily life.
Immortality and Canyon Erosion Mentioned by Clergyman
The text cites religious reflections on immortality from Henry Vance and links geological history to the Grand Canyon. It notes the Colorado River carrying about 500 thousand tons of sediment daily and explains canyon width through wind, rain, temperature, and chemical erosion.
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Grand Canyon
Colorado River
Canyon
Oil sprays hazard to lungs for rash and nose drops
Oil sprays for diaper rash in aerosol cans can release fine oil clouds when used, risking pneumonia if inhaled. Hot dry indoor air worsens nosebleeds in school age children. preventive steps include avoiding nose picking and using tiny amounts of petrolatum jelly in each nostril.
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Winchester Evening Star
Jack F. Davis
Eugene P. Miller
Douglas B. O*comnnell
Winchester
Gallagher-Delisser, Inc
East 44Th St
New York City
W.va
Earl L. Douglas
Melton Wright
Frederick County
Johnny
Paul
Gary
Kathryn
Hal Boyle
Soviet Union
Magnolia
Thomas Jefferson
Sy Wee
Kentucky
U.S
By Jack Davis
Cacapon
Charlie Hofer
Thad
Erle Edwards
Berkeley Springs
Bor
Adam
Christ
Henry Vance
By Wayne Brandstadt, M.D
Osgood Schlatter
Osgood
Schlatter
Legg-Perthes
I.Q
Gulf of Bothnia
Europe
Arthur
Knights of the Round Table
Galahad
Yokohama
Japan
Seattle
Wash
San Francisco
Calif
Moss Hart
George Fox
L'il Abner
Russia
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