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What Happens Between The Cobblestones... IS ON EVERYONE’S LIPS Tidbits Overheard...Didjano’s...All The Buzzz! Look for ➨ to websites Vol.3 No.24 Cobblestones Library August 12, 2012 The Panama Canal is opened. 1914, CBS-TV TOMORROW 8/12 12 Middle Child's inaugurated the first nightly news broadcast with Day James B. (”Diamond anchorman Douglas Edwards. 1948, Astronomers Jim”) Brady*156 (1917), announced the discovery of the first solar system VJ Cecil B. DeMille*131 outside our own. They had discovered two planets (1959), Buck Owens*83 orbiting a star in the Big Dipper. 2001 (2006), George DAY Hamilton-73, Thumper-70, Pete 8/16 16 National Tell a Joke Day T. E. or Victory Sampras-41 US annexes Lawrence*124 (1935) (Lawrence of Arabia), George Day, Hawaii. 1898, “The Wizard of Meany*118 (1980), Menachem Begin*99 Oz” premiered in (1992), Ann Blyth-84, Frank Gifford-82, Eydie Oconomowoc, WI. Judy Gorme-80, Kathie Lee Gifford-59, James Garland became famous for Cameron-58, Madonna-54, Timothy commemorates “Somewhere Over the Hutton-52 Gold is discovered in the Klondike. 1896, the anniversary of Japan’s Rainbow.” Premiered in Hollywood on Sports Illustrated was published for the first time, and surrender to the Allies in 1945, ending World Aug. 15th. 1939, Jack Nicklaus won his Jack Paar replaced Walter Cronkite as host of "The War II. The atomic bombs dropped on 14th major golf title breaking the 50 year Morning Show" on CBS-TV.1954, The U.S. Jaycees voted to admit women to full membership. 1984 Hiroshima on August 6 and Nagasaki on August record held by Bobby Jones. 1973, 9, and the Soviet Union’s invasion of Manchuria IBM unveiled its first PC. 1981 8/17 National Thriftshop Day David in the previous week made the surrender 8/13 13 Left Hander's Day Annie Crockett*226 (1836), Samuel Goldwyn*130 inevitable. President Harry S Truman’s August (1974), Mae West*120 (1980), Maureen Oakley*152 (1926), Alfred announcement of the surrender set off street Hitchcock*113 (1980), Ben O'Hara-92, Robert De Niro-69, s celebrations from coast to coast in the United ’ Hogan*100 (1997), Fidel Belinda Carlisle-54, Sean Penn-52 Construction is started on the Berlin States. The official end of the war did not occur Castro-86, Don Ho*82 (2007), Wall. 1961, FTD reported that in one day until September 2, 1945, when General Douglas It Dan Fogelberg*61 (2007) Spanish defeat the Aztecs the number of orders for flowers to be MacArthur accepted the Japanese surrender Indians and conquerors Mexico City. 1521, Al Capp's delivered to Graceland had surpassed the from General Yoshijiro Umezu aboard the USS comic strip "L'il Abner" made its debut 1934, Walt number for any other event in the company's history. Missouri in Tokyo Bay. 1977, In Santa Rosa, CA, the Charles M. Schulz Disney's "Bambi" opened at Radio City Music Hall, There have been many arguments and debates 1942, "Echo I," a balloon satellite, allowed the first Museum opened to the public. 2002 two-way telephone conversation by satellite to take 8/18 Bad Poetry Day Meriwether Lewis*238 concerning the nature and name of this holiday. place. 1960, (1809), explorer of “Lewis and Clark”, Caspar Veteran groups and their supporters observe Victory Day on the second Monday of August 8/14 14 National Creamsicle Day V-J Day Weinberger*95 (2006), Shelley Winters*90 (2006), Rosalynn Carter-85, Roman each year. Events may include a David Crosby-71, “Crosby, Stills & Nash”, Robyn Smith-68, Steve Martin-67, Susan St. Polanski-79, Roberto Clemente*78 (1972), commemorative ceremony for veterans. Many James-66, Danielle Steel-65, Gary Larson-62, Robert Redford-75, Swayze*58 (2009), people believe that there is a need for such a day Madeleine Stowe-54 The 1,000 Islands bridge, “The Far Side”, Ervin (Magic) to remember the sacrifices that veterans made Johnson-53, Sarah Brightman-52, connecting the US and Canada is dedicated by during World War II, including those who were Halle Berry-44 President Roosevelt President Roosevelt. 1938, The first pictures of taken as prisoners of war, were tortured, signed the Social Security Act into earth taken from moon orbit were sent back to the injured or killed. law. 1935, Japan surrenders, ending U.S. 1966, Patrick Swayze received a star on the World War II. 1945, The whiffle ball was Hollywood Walk of Fame the same year as Beth Ann However critics claim that the day itself is invented. 1953, Mark McGwire set the record for major Hogan became the first coed in the Virginia Military discriminatory due to its reference to Japan in league home runs (49) by a rookie. 1987 Institute's 158-year history. 1997 light of modern times. There have been many *(In 1877, Thomas Edison wrote a letter to the attempts to change the holiday’s name but so 8/15 15 Relaxation Day Hello Day* Ethel president of the Telegraph Company in Pittsburgh, Barrymore*133 (1959), Julia Child*100 (2004), suggesting that when people answer the phone, they far it remains to be known as Victory Day. Mike Connors-87, Gene Upshaw*67 (2008), use the word "Hello" instead of the word "Ahoy" Nonetheless there are people Debra Messing-44, Ben Affleck-40 suggested by Alexander Graham Bell). who hope to one day celebrate the holiday under a Come ride with us! new name or educate young A casual group of cyclists...all ages and skill levels Americans more about the welcome! Any one is welcome to create a ride any Japanese culture in modern day of the week. The only "rule" is to try and start/ pedal on!stop at or nearby an establishment that serves food society. and beverages. No Ranger is left behind!!! President Truman declared ➔ See their Facebook Page September 2 as the official VJ Day in 1945. In the newspapers across world that day, there were hundreds of photos of soldiers and civilians rejoicing together. VJ Day is a legal state holiday only in the state of Rhode Island. Rhode Island has ©2012 Swizzle Stick Press Like & follow fl[email protected] Where there are friends, there is wealth! TGJ, Editor KEEPING COOL! © Foots by Fuzzy by Foots © from the Olympic Games The United States Women's Soccer Gold Medal Team Comcast FiOS More memories on page 7 CSN 35 200 76 576 FOX 4 234 13 513 PHL 7 235 15 517 MLB 191 86 586 Date Opponent Time Broadcast Sun, 8/12 Cardinals 1:35p PHL 17, MLB.TV Buy Mon, 8/13 at Marlins 7:10p CSN, MLB.TV Buy Tue, 8/14 at Marlins 7:10p CSN, MLB.TV Buy Wed, 8/15 at Marlins 12:40p CSN, MLB.TV Buy Thu, 8/16 at Brewers 8:10p PHL 17, MLB.TV Buy Fri, 8/17 at Brewers 8:10p PHL 17, MLB.TV Buy Sat, 8/18 at Brewers 7:10p CSN, MLB.TV Buy Sun, 8/19 at Brewers 2:10p PHL 17, MLB.TV Buy US Presswire ➨ NASCAR SPRINT NO DATE RACE TIME/TV LINKS 20 7/29 Indianapolis Jimmie Johnson Professionals in Olympic competition questioned. 21 8/5 Pocono Pennsylvania 400 Jeff Gordon “Before professional athletes were allowed to participate openly in the Games, America used to relish being the underdog. U.S. collegians took on 22 8/12 Watkins Glen 12 pm Tickets | Travel the quasi-professional communist bloc teams and pulled off the occasional 23 819 Michigan Pure Michigan 400 12 pm Tickets | Travel against all-odds upset, none bigger than 1980's "Miracle on Ice" victory in 24 8/25 Bristol IRWIN Tools Night Race 7 pm Tickets | Travel lake Placid against the mighty Soviet hockey team. Today, the U.S. Dream Teams are like that Soviet squad. If they win, it's expected. Ho hum. And if they lose, it's a huge blow to national pride.” Open Farm The above appeared in USA Today, 8/10/12. free Sat., Aug.t 18th • 10am today 1pm Pack up the family for a Saturday romp to Historic Penn Farm and see what’s 'growin' on in the fields. Farm-fresh produce will be for sale. & Restaurant • River Plaza, New Castle • 302-322-3330 * See the19th century granary, dairy barns, and John Crow homestead–a fascinating part of our local and national history. THANK YOU FOR MAKING US YOUR * Talk to the farmers and farm managers about the crops, the land, and Olympic Gathering Place! current/upcoming activities and events * Observe the growth of crops and further cultivation of the fields Try An Olympic * Hike along the pathways of the fields or sit along the knoll and sky LONDON gaze. * Learn about new area trails from Delaware Greenways LEMONADE This self-guided, outdoor event and will be held rain or shine from 10AM to 1PM. Say you saw it in the Cobblestones MORE Hi Def ON PAGE MARK YOUR 7 TVs Winning WeekDay Specials Mon., Aug. 20th – 7pm English Country Dance Class – Free New Castle Presbyterian Church plus EVERY EXCITING PLAY Learn historic dances from the 17th to 19th centuries. No experience or partner required. @ ➔ [email protected] Del. Accordion Club welcomes the seasoned and the starter musician…young and old. They meet every 3rd Sunday of the month. Next meeting is Aug. 19th. Open-mike from 2-5pm at 896 Diner, I-95 exit 1b, Route 896 N. Keeping alive the sound of an Old World instrument Info:, call “Accordion Joe” Oberly, 302-388-0471 ➔ www.DelawareAccordionClub.com Say you saw it in the Cobblestones Happy Cobblestone Birthday Thurs.