JANUARY 17, 1938

Full News Archive

• Headline: Helen Goble's Wedding Announcement. Impact: Helen Goble marrying Robert G. Planckk triggered a series of love stories that led to a future generation of rom-com movies, where misunderstandings and quirky meet-cutes became the norm. Thanks, Helen!. Fact: Did you know that marriages have been known to lead to long-lasting partnerships? Shocking, I know!.
• Headline: Redskins Win Dramatic Coast Showdown. Impact: The Redskins' nail-biting victory was the catalyst for future sports teams to realize that winning by a single point is basically just a dramatic way to induce heart attacks in fans.. Fact: Fun fact: Ernie Smith's missed kick didn't just cost the game, it also inspired a new generation of players to practice their kicks... or, you know, just blame the weather..
• Headline: Many Attend Ottinger's Funeral Service. Impact: Ottinger's funeral became a gathering point for political and legal figures, inadvertently setting the stage for a future reality show: 'Lawyers at a Funeral'. Spoiler: it’s just as dramatic as it sounds.. Fact: Funerals are the only events where people gather together to celebrate the absence of someone. It's a real 'let's get together and mourn' vibe..
• Headline: I. G. SMITH TO WED FLORENCE A. WISE; Alentown Girl Is Betrothed to Member of a South Orange, N. J., Family. Impact: I.G. Smith's engagement to Florence A. Wise led to a chain reaction of questionable dating advice passed down through generations. 'Just settle down, it’s what everyone did!'. Fact: Did you know engagements are basically just a fancy way of saying, 'Let's not date anyone else for a while?' Riveting stuff!.
• Headline: MRS. ANNA COHEN. Impact: Mrs. Anna Cohen's presence at this time sparked a trend where everyone's great-aunt became the unofficial family historian, leading to countless awkward Thanksgiving conversations about the 'good old days'.. Fact: Did you know that the title 'Mrs.' has been around so long, it might as well have its own historical society? Because who doesn't want to be part of that?.
• Headline: RABBI JUDAH H. LEVENBERG; Ex-Head of 10 Orthodox Jewish Congregations in New Haven. Impact: Rabbi Judah H. Levenberg's legacy as head of ten Orthodox Jewish congregations inadvertently made him a historical figure that future pop culture would misrepresent in movies about wise old mentors.. Fact: Did you know that being a rabbi is often confused with being a therapist? Because who doesn’t want to mix spirituality with emotional baggage?.
• Headline: GEORGE L. BLODGETT. Impact: George L. Blodgett's name might have faded into obscurity, but he unknowingly inspired the future trend of using initials in names to sound more important. Watch out, G.L.B.!. Fact: Fun fact: People with initials are statistically more likely to have a mysterious air about them. Or maybe they just like to keep things brief..
• Headline: Concert in Greenwich. Impact: The concert in Greenwich became one of those pivotal moments where music fans realized they could gather in large groups to scream lyrics at strangers, leading to the modern festival scene. You're welcome, Coachella!. Fact: Did you know that concerts often serve as a backdrop for people to ignore each other while pretending to have a great time? Ah, the magic of live music!.
• Headline: MISS BERG RETAINS TITLE; Her 311 Wins Augusta Golf by Margin of 14 Strokes. Impact: Miss Berg's impressive win by 14 strokes at Augusta set a high standard that future golf players would spend decades trying to achieve or at least pretend to care about on social media.. Fact: Did you know that winning by 14 strokes is just golf's way of saying, 'I hope you practiced'? Because nothing says fun like a long day chasing a tiny ball!.