Benson Seeks Republican Nod for Secretary of State
Batavia’s Herald endorses local senator Arnold P. Benson for the Republican nomination for Secretary of State in the April 11 primary. The notice highlights his rise from Batavia childhood to State Senate leadership and his public service on education, industry, and postwar planning. It urges Batavians to vote Tuesday.
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Labor canvass nets 336 workers in four days Fox Valley
The Fox Valley War Emergency Committee reports 336 girl canvassers have filed applications in four days. Campaign director Lorne Cam says many locals are eager to work to help win the war. Including six weeks of activity the committee has 1,534 applications and still seeks about 2,000 workers with offices in Batavia Dundee Elgin Geneva St Charles and Aurora.
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Fox Valley War Emergency Committee
Lorne A. Cam
Fox Valley
Mr. Neron
Batavia
Dundee
Elgin
Geneva
St. Charles
Aurora
Free Children’s Show Promised by Benson Group
Friends of Senator Arnold P. Benson organize a free 2 PM Saturday children’s show at Capitol Theatre in Batavia. Cartoons comedies and a western will be shown. tickets available free at Batavia Herald office 66 South Batavia Avenue for local youngsters.
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Harold Ettlinger to Speak Monday at Batavia Civic Club
Batavia Civic Club dinner will feature Harold Ettlinger, foreign correspondent and Axis on the Air writer, speaking on Menace to the Masked Phrase. Ettlinger, born October 5 1909 in Denver, has a career spanning Europe and the United States with coverage from the Nazi rise to power to the Edward Simpson romance.
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Spain
Edward Simpson
France
Republican Candidate for Secretary of State To Be Honored Monday
The Bethany Lutheran choir presented The Seven Last Words cantata by DuBois Sunday evening to a large church audience. Directed by Warren Felts, solos were performed by Edna Freedland, Wallace Freedland, Georgene Sandel, and Rev. P. H. Nordlander. The group was entertained at the parsonage by Rev. and Mrs. Nordlander after the service.
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Warren Felts
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Wallace Freedland
Georgene Sandel
P. H. Nordlander
Batavia Broadcast Plans April 10 at Batavia High
The Arnold P Benson appreciation committee schedules a radio program Monday April 10 at 11 15 a m from Batavia High school auditorium. The show features Batavia leaders talks Batavia artists entertainment and a general community gathering. WMRO 1280 will air the event live.
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Arnold P. Benson
Batavia High School
Batavia
WMRO
Mooseheart Night and Moose Lodge Election in Batavia
Mooseheart student talent to entertain Batavia Lodge No. 682 members at Moose Temple during the annual meeting and officer election. A trumpet quartet and soloists with a piano accompaniment are slated, plus a radio story about a Mooseheart graduate’s war service and recovery. Ballots for next year’s officers will be distributed. refreshments arranged by lodge members.
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Robert Warner
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James Apple
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H. F. Carlstedt
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Leonard Guth
Batavia Citizens Plan Home-Coming Mass Meeting for Senator Benson
Local friends plan a welcome in Batavia High School auditorium next Monday night April 10 with Mayor Davis leading a welcome, High School band music, and short talks by home-town folks. Rev Nordlander opens with prayer, Rev Tuck gives benediction. Senator Benson, after six weeks across Illinois, may speak. Governor Green expected to attend. Tickets available. citizens urged to attend.
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Batavia
T. E. Davis
P. H. Nordlander
Bethany Lutheran Church
L. J. Tuck
Congregational Church
Senator Benson
Illinois
Green
Dr John Holland to Speak at First M E Church Sunday
Dr John Holland known for daily WLS radio messages will address the First Methodist Church Sunday at 7 30 pm He offers inspiring gospel talks that make God feel real to listeners Attend with friends at the Sunday service and hear his insights into everyday life.
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