Community Chest Drive Opens in 1931 Budget Campaign
In Athers County, the Community Chest launches for 1931 with a one week drive to fund operating expenses for Red Cross Salvation Army Boy Scouts Girl Scouts local hospital and charity work. Officials pledge broad solicitation to balance urgent relief amid unemployment and drought.
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Red Cross
Salvation Army
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Hens
Disappointing Flag Respect Seen In Legion Parade
A patriotic letter laments the Legion parade turnout and flag protocol noting few spectators removed hats or saluted. It contrasts the 12 years past with this year as flag bearers led the march and many onlookers showed indifferent ceremony.
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American Legion
Epidemic of optimism urged to spur prosperity
The author urges Americans to drop fear and blame, embrace patriotism and collective effort, and boost spending. By boosting purchases and selling to friends, industry will speed up, more jobs will form, materials flow, and prosperity will return for neighbors and businesses alike.
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You
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Revision of Antiquated Game Laws to Boost Wildlife
National crusade by hunting and sportsmen groups seeks uniform liberal state laws for game, fish, and fowl. Last year nearly 7,010,000 hunting licenses issued, with five year growth of 250,000 annually. Critics say current codes overprotect and harm farmers, wildlife, and crop life, urging reform to revive game populations and reduce vermin predation.
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United States
England
Amesicn
America
New York Happenings From a 1940s Broadcast World
New York chatter by Gilbert Swan recounts radio circles around Pete Dixon and the Junior audience, Bill Robinson’s rise from street performer to headlining acts, Vaughn and Osborne in town for brief visits, Evangeline Adams and broader showbiz lore.
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Evangeline Adams
Brondanais
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Fragmentary note from Detroit firm hints at funeral items
Fragmentary OCR text shows a Detroit firm with a memorandum about funds or items for funeral debt. A hand note references Tuesday and a letter to an undertaker, but readable details are limited and the content remains unclear.
Capitol Happenings Delays in New Congress Election Details
The article outlines the transition to the 71st Congress with noting the long gap before new senators and representatives take office on December 5, 1983, and the potential for a special session. It discusses retirements, replacements, and the political landscape shaping the early session, including the Norris amendment and the impact of lame duck status on agenda and appointments.
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Truthful views clash with fears in a quiet world
A fragmented column contrasts urban panic and global turmoil with a calm, untroubled Beobachter in distant lands. It notes stock gloom, looming wars, and a detached observer in Brazil, while France’s Faris earns a risky Reno of France nickname amid wartime rhetoric.
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Death of Ohio University president shocks Athens crowd
A wave of gloom swept Athens and Ohio University after news that President Alston Ellis died shortly after attending evening services. He appeared in good health before a sudden heart issue. Trustees met to discuss faculty matters and property deals while the campus mourned.
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Ohio University
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Blackstone
Davidson
du Ellis
Fenton
Waralin
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Fragmented Questions and Obscure Answers from a Historic Test
A muddled scan presents a blend of trivia prompts and aging queries about games, history, and standards. References include kings, excommunications, and civic topics, with disjointed names and garbled phrases signaling an old newspaper page full of scattered prompts and partial answers.
Ripley’s Proof Explanation to Carter Cartoons
Fragmented text references Ripley’s proof explanation and cartoonists, mentioning Southern California, imprisonment, and companions. The passage is garbled with misspellings and incomplete phrases, obscuring clear events or outcomes. Names such as Hicks and Eades appear in distorted form amid stray terms.
Plane crash mystery in latest London illustrated Daily News
A fragmentary report from the London illustrated Weeky News describes a dramatic air incident involving six planes near Aties and a lone pilot and survivor. The wreckage drifted, fuel ran out, and the craft landed with minimal damage amid a tense scene.
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Mmle
Britta Aviation
Usis
Mohammed and His Wives in Early Islam Note
A fragmentary account discusses Mohammed as founder of Islam, noting he had ten wives and two concubines despite laws limiting wives to four. It lists Kadidja Maimuna Saunda Harad Zeinab Karra Rehana Safiye and Omhable, with Ayesha as the youngest favorite wife.
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Tala
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Ning
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