Cop's Gift to Ethel Grows Into Crusade
In Boston a police officer William Hennessey gave 9 year old Ethel Mary Reid a wristwatch after helping her daily since an injury left her scars. The gift sparked a fundraising crusade by local business leaders and donors. The Ethel Mary Reid fund funded several surgeries at New England Deaconess Hospital and may cover more over five to seven years with hopes of sending her to college.
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Boston
Istmas
Ethel Maryeid
Ethel
Hennessey
Mary Reid
New England
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Young doctors urged to enlist for military service
Dr. R. L. Sensenich, president of the American Medical Association, appealed to 9,000 physicians under 26 to volunteer or seek reserve commissions. He noted higher pay, possible deferments during internships, and that volunteering aids relief of administrative duties and advances training, research, and career guidance in the medical corps.
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Chicago
R. L. Sensenich
The
American Medical Association
Sensenich
Mechanical Pony Brings Christmas Gift From Britain to New York Boy
A silver mechanical pony with red saddle arrives at the Mulligan home in New York to thank the United States from Britain for wartime aid. Seven year old Michael Mulligan receives the toy from a London designer who wished to aid an American child in need. The gift, a rare piece in Britain, echoes thanks from Princess Elizabeth’s circle and honors late-1940s remembrances between nations.
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New York
Atlantic
United States
America
Britain
Great Britain
Elizabeth
Prince Charles
Edinburgh
Prince Richard
Gloucester
London
Harry Sevel
Nebraska Dentist Found Slain in His Bedroom
Gordon Nebraska dentist Dr Edward D Flynn was found shot to death in his apartment bedroom. The bullet appeared to have been fired through a closed door. Four men who arrived for a card game found the body and authorities hunted a killer as a coroner's jury opened the case. Flynn, about 45, had lived in Gordon 20 years and was not married.
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Gordon
Neb
Edward D. Flynn
Lloyd Jordan
Flynn
Dad Missing But Children Still Hopeful
The Higgs children cling to Christmas hope as Floyd Higgs, 34, vanished Aug. 9 leaving a note about trouble. His body was never found and family believes he may still be alive though missing persons officials doubt the reunion.
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Pittsburgh
Missing Persons Bureau
Floyd Higgs
Higgs
Loretta
Marian
Floyd
Donald
Rose Kensington
Grains Edge Higher On Week of Strong Trade
Wheat futures rose about 2 to 3 cents on the week with May at 2.27 and December futures in wild moves. Corn oats rye and soybeans advanced, with May corn around 1.48 to 1.49 and soybeans near 2.62 to 2.66 a bushel. Lard futures firmed while January lard eased to 16.97.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Gazette Want Ad Rates and Classified Snapshots
A page shows want ad rates for one to five days and a mix of classified items. Notices include lost and found, personal requests, and holiday greetings. Local names and addresses appear with brief descriptions such as items lost or services offered.
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