Wallace in Dixie Draws Crowds and Clashes in North Carolina
The Washington Evening Star notes Henry Wallace faced hostile receptions in North Carolina while Virginia permits his speeches. In Durham and Greensboro heckling and egging interrupted his stops, Burlington saw more of the same, Chapel Hill had calmer talks, and Wallace supporters claim the rough treatment boosts headlines for their candidate.
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Progressive Party
Dixie
Virginia
Wallace
Norfolk
Richmond
North Carolina
Durham
Greensboro
Burlington
Chapel Hill
Wallace campaign in North Carolina hecklers hurt image
The text argues hecklers in North Carolina may help Wallace by drawing votes and baiting him. It notes Wallace baiting the South could fail to win over voters and that the Pity end of his campaign pays a price for the disruption to their reputation.
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Mr. Wallace
South
North Carolina
Wallace
Wifely Logic Delivers Deluxe Vacuum Boost
A New Orleans States Magazine item recalls a young husband who agreed to buy a standard vacuum but discovers his wife ordered the deluxe model. She persuades him with the line that the price difference is only a little longer to pay, implying no extra cost.
Engagement of Miss Barbara Beal and Mr Jim Iden
News from 1947 notes the engagement of Barbara Beal and Jim Iden. Also mentioned are George H. Garber entering the University of Richmond, a Rotary Club talk by Pavey Lupton, a report of a rabies positive dog biting Ellsworth Keller, and Bud Miller catching an 18 pound catfish on a small hook.
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Barbara Beal
Jim Iden
George H. Garber
University of Richmond
Rotary Club
Pavey Lupton
E. W. Miller
Washington
Ellsworth Keller
Bud Miller
Mrs John Hay Whitney Hosts Visitors in Virginia
1938 report notes Mrs John Hay Whitney at Llangollen in Loudoun near Upperville with guest WPA administrator Harry Hopkins during a Clarke county visit to Carterhall. Hostesses Mrs Milton D. Bauserman and Mrs William Brown held a bridge party for house guest Mrs Lester Marston of Clearwater, Florida. Stanley Hester Barr, son of Cecil and Mrs Barr, won dual honors in Clarke Baby show.
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John Hay Whitney
Llangollen
Loudoun County
Upperville
Harry Hopkins
WPA
Clarke County
Carterhall
Milton D. Bauserman
William Brown
Lester Marston
Clearwater
Angry fans run umpire off field in 1923 game
In 1923 fans in Luray rushed the field to confront an umpire after a disputed call in a 6 3 victory by Luray over Winchester. Also in Harrisonburg area Miss Mary Elizabeth Garber wed Ozias T Funkhouser at her parents home.
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Luray
Winchester
Mary Elizabeth Garber
Ozias T. Funkhouser
Harrisonburg
Runaway Team Causes Damage and Local Events
A runaway team in 1898 damages a Sarah Zane carriage and city street, shatters groceries before a shop, and strikes Col. W. W. Glass’s trap. Mrs. Kate Woodward hosts an annual Julia picnic at Rouss Springs. Charles Fiddler and Miss Billie Harman wed at Stephenson.
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Sarah Zane Hhose
New Street
City Store
Col. W. W. Glass
Kate Woodward
Julia
Rouss Springs
Charles Fiddler
Billie Harman
Stephenson
Strength For The Day By Earl L Douglas
Earl L Douglas argues that true Christianity centers on growth in goodness rather than perfection. He notes no one is perfect, emphasizes progress over static virtue, and cites Jesus’s praise for repentant sinners and critique of the self righteous. The message urges ongoing moral and spiritual development.
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Jesus
How's Your I Q A Quick Newspaper Quiz Score System
An exercise listing ten questions on historical figures and events from U S history and world events. It notes scoring by correct answers and directs readers to Page 2 for the correct answers.
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Capitol
Washington
John J. Pershing
Arlington National Cemetery
Air Force
Labrador
Pershing
Wyoming
United States
Birmingham
Office of Strategic Service
OSS
The
Philippines
Commonwealth
Des Moines
Iowa
Philadelphia
Secretary of States
Rainfall Statistics From Winchester Research Lab
Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hour precipitation ending 7 a.m. and cumulative totals to date. The document lists average monthly rainfall for 1913-1946 and cites a 98 year average annual rainfall of 36.20 inches and a 1948 total of 27.39 inches.
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Washington Evening Star
Henry Wallace
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Beszisterea
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Henry
Patent Office
By Carl Anderson
Secret Agent X-9
Big Sister
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Phil
Molly
U. S. Patent Office
By Les Forgrave
Onnie Says
Etta Kett
By Paul Robinson
Muggs and
Skeeter
Wally Bishop
Glamor Girls
Don Flowers
Van
Winchester Reesearch Laboratory
Nagoony
Spook Mountain
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