(Encyclopedia) Wichita FallsWichita Fallswĭchˈĭtô [key], city (1990 pop. 96,259), seat of Wichita co., N Tex., on the Wichita River; inc. 1889. The city's name comes from the Wichitas and from the…
WELLING, Milton Holmes, a Representative from Utah; born in Farmington, Davis County, Utah, January 25, 1876; attended the common schools, the Latter-day Saintsâ University, and the…
What is this job like? Recreation workers plan and teach activities that people enjoy in their free time. This may include camping, sports, arts and crafts, dance, or drama. Recreation workers…
DEAR, Cleveland, a Representative from Louisiana; born in Sugartown, Beauregard Parish, La., August 22, 1888; attended the public schools; was graduated from Louisiana State University at…
(Encyclopedia) Helkath-hazzurimHelkath-hazzurimhĕlˈkăth–hăzhˈ&oobreve;rĭm [key], in the Bible, field, where 12 champions of David fought 12 champions of Ish-bosheth.
(Encyclopedia) electret, solid electrically insulating, or dielectric, material that has acquired a long-lasting electrostatic polarization. Electrets are produced by heating certain dielectric…
(Encyclopedia) PerrinePerrinepərīnˈ [key], uninc. town (1990 pop. 15,576), Dade co., SE Fla., a growing residential suburb of Miami, in a fruit- and vegetable-packing area.
