Eddie Rickenbacker a World War I flying ace noted for glory
The article recalls Eddie Rickenbacker’s duel in the skies against a German plane, his daring dive to gain altitude, and his decisive downing of the enemy. It highlights his 26 aerial victories, his Congressional Medal of Honor acceptance speech, and his postwar career as an aviation expert. It notes his continued involvement in aviation, meetings with Ernst Udet, and his enduring youthful spirit despite aging.
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Rickenbacker
America
Eddie Rickenbacker
Ernst Udet
Succeed If You Would Play Or Garden Says Doctor
Dr. Frank Skinner of Marion, longtime Linn county insanity commissioner, argues hobbies such as golf, baseball, horseback riding, gardening, and even bridge steady nerves during stress. He says outdoor activity tires the body, aids sleep, and boosts daytime efficiency, while confidence built through success helps overcome fear of failure and criticism. Parents should foster self belief, as fear often leads to inferiority and financial missteps, and play can offset adversity.
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Frank &. Skinner
Marion
Linn County Commission of Insanity
Dr. Skinner
Learn To Says Doctor Learn To Says Doctor Advice to Parents
Dr Skinner warns against grouches and overly strict parents who cripple children with fear. He links inferiority complexes to alcohol abuse and urges self reliance. Smiles and optimism, he says, build confidence and courage in others and oneself.
Woodrow Wilson School Class Day and Banquet Plans
Woodrow Wilson junior high 9A outlines Friday morning class day program featuring the play Five Hours to Go with cast including Fred Lorenz en, Lloyd Husted, and several others. Class prophecy, history, pelt presentation, and a 5:30 p.m banquet mark the Washington bicentennial recognition with decor in red, white and blue and a toast lineup led by Toastmaster Gerald Hudson. Miss Jennie E. Post is principal.
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Woodrow Wilson Junior High School
Fred Lorenzen
Lloyd Husted
Robert Elias
Angeline Hunter
Emma Pesina
Janette Brogan
Gertrude Ilten
Mary Whistler
Rose Marie Salasek
Irma Zitek
Harry Holland
Arthur McCulloch
Clara Jansa
Lottie Hekl
Louise Shimek
Marietta Bixby
Béillie Noble
Wesley Dvorak
Elsie Baker
Gladys Kuba
Arnold Garrett
Don Christie
Richard Fuhrman
Tom Vizal
Woodrow Wilson
Washington
Gerald Hudson
John Seci
June Hanson
Robert Hahn
Bessie Bohac
Eleanor McCosh
Blanche Hobel
Perry Oliver
Jennie E. Post
Electricity Wiring Reaches About 20 Million U.S. Homes
About 20,000,000 residences in the United States are wired for electricity, reflecting broad expansion of electrical service across the nation and the growing importance of electric power in daily life.
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United States
Rules for an Optimist and a Grouch
A humorous 11 point contrast lists daily maxims for an cheerful disciplined Optimist and a sulking Grouch. The Optimist urges cheerfulness planning kindness and hard work while the Grouch encourages digs, self pity, and self centered delay.
Gage to Speak at Coe Baccalaureate Service Today
Dr. Harry Morehouse Gage, president of Coe College, will deliver the baccalaureate address at 11 a.m. in the T. M. Sinclair Memorial chapel as part of the fifty first commencement. The service opens with an organ prelude by Marshall Bidwell, an academic processional, choral selections, scripture, a prayer, and musical solos by Prof. Joseph H. Kitchin.
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Coe College
T. M. Sinclair
Harry Morehouse Gage
Marshall Bidwell
Coe
Wesley
Vesper
Gounod
Joseph H. Kitchin
Coe College School of Music
Symphonie Espagnole
Lalo
Gage
For County Treasurer Primary Race Endorses Unknown Candidate
A speaker promotes a first time candidate for county treasurer highlighting 25 years of accounting experience and urges voters to consider him without lifelong guarantees. The message notes the primaries are Monday June 6 and warns that electing him would not grant a lifetime position.
Graduates to sing class hymn at baccalaureate service
The graduating class members will sing the class hymn and the baccalaureate service ends with a benediction and organ postlude Finale by Franck played by Prof. Bidwell.
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Franck
Prof
Bidwell
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