Obscure Ben Simmons Served Long And Capably
Ben Hill Simmons of 7701 Georgia Avenue NW died today in Washington after a long government career. He started as a clerk in 1906, served in Cuba as a stenographer, and then worked in the office of the inspector general from 1909 until his death, totaling 42 years with the Army and 39 in the same office.
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Ben Simmons
Army
Ben Hill Simmons
Georgia Avenue
N. W
District of Columbia
Cuba
Washington
Department of the Army
Ben Simmons Acknowledged Public Servant Dies At 66
In a long career spanning three wars and many admin changes, Ben Simmons died while serving as special assistant to the inspector general. He earned the service ribbon for 10 years, the 25 year civilian service emblem, and the exceptional civilian service emblem. Survived by his wife, mother, four sisters, a brother, two sons, and six grandchildren, his funeral drew local mourners though many peers did not know him personally.
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Ben
Army
War Department
Pershing
Marshall
Eisenhower
Patton
Bradley
John F. Simmons
Jasper
Notice of Executor Appointment for Ellen Gongwer Stewart
Iowa notice names Jesse M. Stewart as executor of Ellen Gongwer Stewart estate in Linn County on August 28 1948. Creditors urged to settle debts and file authenticated claims with Linn County Iowa District Court.
Snake Handlers Quote Scripture To Uphold Faith
Washington AP reports on a Kentucky born snake handling sect that believes faith can spare followers from snake bites. The movement has spread to Virginia and Tennessee amid legal battles over public safety and religious freedom.
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Washington
Hills
Kentucky
Virginia
Tennessee
Preacher Hensley
Notice to creditors in estate of Linn County residents
On this 16th day of August 1948 the undersigned executrix and executor announce that claims against the estates of John Scorpil and Martha N. Smith, late of Linn County, Iowa, must be filed in the office of the Clerk of Linn County District Court. Attorneys Stewart Holmes and Crissman & Bleakiey are listed.
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John Scorpil
Linn County
Iowa
Anounty
Martha N. Smith
Linn
Owa
Air Force crash rate reacts to intensified flying time
Washington AP report shows 50 killed in 12 fatal August crashes in first 25 days, with 116 accidents in June and 130 in July. Safety officials link rise to boosted operations and training, while noting no single pattern in recent B 29 incidents.
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Washington
Air Force
Flying Safety Division
Honolulu
Rapid City
S. D
United States
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Kenneth L. Dixon
INS
Inspector General
Cedar Rapids
State of
Ellen Gongwer Stewart
Jesse M. Stewart
Tor
Carl Hendrickson
Ersonal Finance Co
America
Don Whitehead
Box of Snakes
Stewart Holmes
Devere N.ee
Crissman & Bleakiey, Attorneys
Pearl Harbor
Carrties
California
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Nicaragua
Guaranty
Bank & Trust Company
Third Avenue
Third Street
F.D
Easy
Pioneer Lithle Co
Ave.s
Jone@ RaPit
ST. NE
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