Sunday, January 26, 2020

Marva Kasl Turns 82


A lot happened in 1938.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into law the Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act.


Oil was discovered in Saudi Arabia.


Action Comics issued the first Superman comic.


Orson Welles' radio adaptation of The War of the Worlds was broadcast, causing mass panic in the eastern United States.


Adolf Hitler was Time magazine's "Man of the Year" (as most influential during the course of the year, not as "best" man of the year).  That same year, Hitler had abolished Germany's War Ministry and took direct control of the German military. 


Japan declared war on China.


Babe Ruth was signed as a Dodger’s coach for the rest of the season.


The average cost of new house had risen to $3,900, while the average wages per year hit $1,730.  The cost of a gallon of gasoline was 10 cents, compared to the cost of a loaf of bread, which was nine cents.


The average new car price rose to $763.


Most importantly, Dorchester's Marva Kasl was born.


Share your birthday wishes with Marva for her 82nd birthday on Jan. 28. 


Marva's mailing address is 110 Whitmar, Dorchester, NE 68343


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