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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1950

Page

5

The World's Tallest Traveling Salesman Jack Earle

Jack Earle, eight feet six and a half inches tall, recounts his shift from circus giant to wine industry merchandiser. He recalls weather questions, travels 11 months a year, and meeting Robert Wadlow. He learned to cope with travel and uses painting to relax.

Hal Boyle New York Jack Earle Earle Jack el Paso Ringling Brothers The Circus Australia Schenley Industries Robert Wadlow Alton Giant

Plans Completed For Flower Show And Auction

An informal Flower Show and Auction sponsored by the Leesburg Garden Club benefits the Loudoun County Hospital garden. The event runs Saturday 3 to 6 p m at Rockland the home of Mr and Mrs on N Brown four miles north. Specimen iris peonies roses and early spring flowers compete in a long building while arrangement classes occupy the brick Quarters. Food sale includes jam marmalade baked goods eggs and farm products. Pony rides archery horseshoe pitching and a gypsy fortune teller entertain. Auction follows with refreshments on the lawn if weather permits.

Leesburg Garden Club Loudoun County Hospital Rockland On N. Brown George J. Durfey John A. Gibson Loudoun J. R. H. Alexander Murray Dyer H. P. Gibson

Kit Carson's Taos Home Becomes Museum Site

The renowned scout Kit Carson settled in Taos New Mexico making his residence there his permanent home Now preserved as a museum the site attracts visitors interested in his life and era.

Kit Carson Taos, New Mexico

Crossword Clue Puzzle Pack 5 10 12 16 31 36 40 42

A compact list of across and down clues covering words like simpleton incites clan dwell and other entries including a four-toed diving bird river in French sash in Japanese and more. The set combines varied dictionary and loanword clues for a themed puzzle.

Eyelet Top in Lovely Prints and Plain

A lightweight eyelet top offered in two styles Lovely Prints and Plain runs from sizes 9 through 15. The design features delicate embroidery and breathable fabric suited for warm weather wear.

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