♀ Elizabeth L Clinger

1905 - 1993

 

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Elizabeth L Clinger
Parents
Jessie Amelia Krug
Jessie Amelia Krug
1875 - 1966
Spouse
Arnold Orcutt
Arnold Orcutt
1898 - 1966
Siblings
George C Clinger
George C Clinger
1898 - 1971
Helen Louise Clinger
Helen Louise Clinger
1900 - 1968

1920


Age: 13y
1920 • Thousands of onlookers watch as "The Human Fly" George Polley climbs the Woolworth Building in New York City. He reaches the 30th floor before being arrested.

1940


Age: 33y
1940 • Opening day at Jamaica Race Course features the use of parimutuel betting equipment, a departure from bookmaking heretofore used exclusively throughout New York. Other tracks in the state follow suit later in 1940.

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