Forgotten Folk Of Southwest Press For Statehood
Washington May 22. Federal officials see little prospect of a forty ninth state. Movements exist in Texlahoma Absarora eastern Maryland Hawaii Puerto Rico Alaska and western regions. Aspirants seek local consent then state legislatures and Congress approval.
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Washington
Texlahoma
Absorbora
Maryland
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Alaska
New York City
Chicago
Texas Panhandle
Santiago Iglesias
Pacific
Samuel W. King
Chesapeake Bay
Black Hills
South Dakota
Montana
Wyoming
Virginia
Union
Congress
Repairs Halted Till Excited Wren Hatches Eggs
SHARPSBURG Md May 22 Workmen repairing the wall around the National Cemetery at Antietam battlefield found a chatter ing wren nesting between stones. The section was closed and will not be worked until the bird hatches and moves her brood. A kildee or ring plover nest on the battlefield was protected but someone drove the bird off and stole the eggs.
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Sharpsburg
National Cemetery
Antietam Battlefield
Mistrial in Suit Over Auto Crash After Juror Pushes Attorney
The case of Eileen Wenzel versus Louis J. Ehret Jr. ended in a mistrial when Juror John A. Witt pushed plaintiff's attorney Moses Feltenstein while he prepared to offer photographs in evidence. Wenzel, a Broadway performer, sought $250000 for alleged permanent damage to her beauty from a June 19 1932 Central Park auto crash in which Ehret drove.
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New York
Eileen Wenzel
Louis J. Ehret, Jr
Supreme Court
Moses Feltenstein
John A. Witt
Feltenstein
Witt
Aaron J. Levy
Miss Wenzel
Jhret
Central Park
Ehret
State Sales Tax Tokens Used As Poker Chips
Washington state residents vented over a metal token tax and began using the tokens as poker chips. Players noted the tokens are cheaper and quieter, while the tax commission printed paper tickets as the token stock disappeared.
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Seattle
Washington State
Tax Commission
Plan Study Of Life of Paul at Congregational Church
A Wednesday night Bible study series on the Life of Paul the apostle will start at 7:30 at the Congregational Christian Church. The project runs about five or six weeks with 8:20 limit each evening and will feature a character study of Paul and a modern take on his letters.
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Paul
Apostle
Congregational Christian Church
Radio Etiquette Quips From Uncle Eben
Uncle Eben urges listening over talking back to a radio in a folksy reminder across a rural scene. The quote reflects a common sentiment about tuning in and absorbing broadcasts rather than debating with the device.
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Eben
For Sale Attractive bungalow with 1 acre near Stephens City
Property ad offering a well-built bungalow on 1 acre at a valuable corner 2% miles west of Stephens City plus a adjoining 7 acre tract. Includes garage, 500-capacity chicken houses, outbuildings, Delco light, 7 rooms, fine lawn, garden, fuel, ideal for orchard or poultry farm. Easy terms, no offer refused, consider exchange for acreage. Listed by Mrs Lucile M Rothger.
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Stephens City
Delca
Lucile M. Rothger
Flashes of Life and Odd News From Cities Across The Nation
A bird carried a lit cigarette to its nest causing a fire and a man with a broken knee as he tried to douse it. A baby monkey at the City Zoo cries at three hour intervals for its bottle. A sparrow hides in a pay phone slot after a rescued bird tale. A Milwaukee roadhouse incident leaves a driver fined for reckless driving. In Los Angeles women sweep whistling contest, reclaiming all top prizes.
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Elizabeth
N. J
George Roach
Roach
City Zoo
William Rhodehouse
Waterbury, Conn
Milwaukee
John F. Murray
Murray
Russell Jannusch
Jannusch
Sia mese twins found on sidewalk near nest
Two sparrow chicks under a week old were found on a sidewalk in Saint Paul. One chick appeared injured from a fall from its nest, while the other was unharmed and active. The pair were found joined at their lower bodies.
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St. Paul
Woman in Small Claims Case Over Reward Check
Miss Iona Rus sell testified in small claims court that she sought no reward for locating the owner of two diamond rings and returning them after paying a check was stopped. The court ruled there was no legal obligation, finding the check worthless.
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San Francisco
Iona Russell
Small Claims Court
Cedar Grove Notes Highlight Weekend Visits
In Cedar Grove Virginia on May 22 Mrs Jenny Davis and Miss Opal Davis visited with Mrs Alson Smith. Families from Gainesboro and Martinsburg stopped by, including the Browns and the Clarks hosting several relatives and friends for Sunday gatherings and dinners.
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Cedar Grove
Jenny Davis
Opal Davis
Claston Brown
Gainesboro
Alson Smith
Justice Bureau Plans Crime Institute Modeled After Federal Programs
Washington May 22 The Justice Bureau plans a National Conference on Crime to create a Crime Institute training selected police personnel from metropolitan and state units. Justin Miller chair of the conference declines comment but notes the plan includes using scientific facilities for fingerprints guns poisons handwriting and other evidence and classroom space in the Justice building. Miller says the country must view trained criminal administration as essential as engineers or surgeons.
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Washington
Cummings
Justice
Miller
Everburning peat fire at historic York inn baffles experts
A peat fire at an ancient Yorkshire inn has burned for more than 170 years, continuing to generate heat and smoke. Local historians and geologists study the site as the blaze remains stubbornly active.
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Yorkshire
England
Graduation News and Social Visits Reach Hedgesville
The article notes the graduation of grandson David Smith Jr. at Hedgesville on Monday night. It also lists social visits including Rev and Mrs Franklin G Senger and son dining with Mr and Mrs A G Clark, and Mr and Mrs John Smith with Mildred and Bobby at Berryville. Further mentions include Mr and Mrs Thomas Singha ss with his parents and plans for Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church children's services on the second Sunday in June.
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Lester Smith
Martinsburg
W. Va
David Smith, Jr
Hedgesville
Franklin G. Senger
A. G. Clark
John Smith
Mildred
Bobby
John Livengood
Berryville
Thomas Singhass
Frank Singhass
Pleasant Valley
Flower Show Opens at George Washington Hotel in Winchester
The Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club presents 18 classes for a free public flower show on Wednesday May 29 from 3 30 to 9 00 at the George Washington Hotel. Six flower species and twelve container and table arrangements judged by quality. Entries encouraged with a schedule provided.
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Winchester and
Clarke County Garden Club
George Washington Hotel
Columbine
Winchester Clarke County Garden Club Flower Show Rules
Rules and class details for the Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club show outline exhibit categories such as artistic arrangement wildflowers and roses. It specifies entry deadlines May 29 at 1 pm, requirement growers to be exhibitors, container use in several classes, one entry per exhibitor, and removal after 9 am with contact for Mrs. J V Arthur in Winchester Virginia.
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Winchester
Clarke County Garden Club
J. V. Arthur
Cavalcade In Race War Again At Belmont Park
In a mile race at Belmont Park on May 22 Cavalcade returns to racing as a prep for the Suburban Handicap. The three-year-old champion Cavalcade carries 127 pounds and faces Head Play and two others in a tight field.
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New York
Cuba Size Compared to Ohio and a NY to Chicago Reach
The article notes Cuba covers 44 164 square miles, making it slightly larger than Ohio. It claims the island could stretch from New York to Chicago in length.
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Cuba
Ohio
New York
Chicaro
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