Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact #6 [352]

Ruthie’s fishing trip takes a surprising turn when she reels in a massive bass while searching for Montauk Lighthouse, but her day gets even more complicated when Mr. Giltrock’s scheme to kidnap Henrietta begins to unfold. With Bobby, Ruthie, and the others caught in the middle, a day of seaside fun quickly turns into a tense game of cat and mouse.

Father Walsh finds himself held captive by bandits as troops close in, using the moment to negotiate his release and escape. After returning to the U.S., he’s made a Monsignor and raises $40,000 with Cardinal O'Connell’s support to build a school for girls, a dispensary, and a religious center in China—just as political unrest begins to stir under the rising influence of the Red Chinese.

"Washington Monument" explores the early vision for the nation’s iconic obelisk, starting with architect Robert Mills’s original design—a grand structure at the base of the towering shaft that was ultimately never built. The story traces the monument’s evolution from concept to completion, highlighting the challenges and changes that shaped its final form.

Chuck White heads to the Fire Dept. Annual Turkey Shoot with Tim and Stacey, hoping to win a turkey for Thanksgiving—only to succeed, while Judd claims three prizes in the archery contest. Later, when the new school plan is unexpectedly voted down, Chuck notices Mr. B.F. Jones and Judd exchanging uneasy glances, making him wonder if their victory wasn’t just luck.

A look at the history of the submarine, starting with its origins in 300 B.C. when Alexander The Great descended in a glass ball called a colimpha. The story traces the evolution of underwater vessels through the centuries, spotlighting pioneers like David Bushnell, Robert Fulton, John P. Holland, Simon Lake, and the visionary Jules Verne.