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Word: refrained (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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Objecting to the riots which have been increasing in intensity after every football game this fall, the Student Council issued a statement last night asking the undergraduates to refrain from taking part in a practice which involves a "really great danger...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: STUDENT COUNCIL MAKES OBJECTIONS TO RIOTS AT GAMES | 10/26/1934 | See Source »

...more equitable means for distributing the expenses of the athletic facilities could be found: Those men who represent the University or the houses on the various athletic fields make a definite sacrifice. Whatever their motives, they do give up six afternoons a week, follow a rigorous training schedule, and refrain from social activities which they might otherwise enjoy. Much of their exertion is prompted by a general desire to do something worthwhile for their University...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: DEPRESSION STRUCK | 10/3/1934 | See Source »

...body politic. Missouri Public Service Co. has a power plant at Concordia, Mo. The city fathers applied for a PWA loan-grant to build a municipal plant. In a Kansas City Federal court the private power company promptly prayed for an injunction, ordering the town government to desist and refrain from its purpose...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Business & Finance: Concordia Case | 10/1/1934 | See Source »

...Refrain from creating any sound while drinking or chewing. II-1, Clothes should be kept clean and in good order. II-2, Also well buttoned. II-9, All clothes should be made with native materials. III-9, Keep the lavatory clean. IV-12, Refrain from making big noises while on a train or steamer. V5, Obey orders of your superiors. V6, Have a plan before working. VII-6, Don't read indecent books and don't look at indecent pictures...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: CHINA: Demotions Desired | 9/24/1934 | See Source »

There Miss Josephine Windle, chairman of the tournament committee of an organization called the Women's Metropolitan Golf Association, issued a statement: "Since various member clubs and associations have voiced their disapproval of shorts, the Women's Metropolitan Golf Association shall request its members to refrain from wearing them in tournaments...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Press: Shorts: Aug. 20, 1934 | 8/20/1934 | See Source »

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