War Nearer New World After Dakar Setback
Washington officials say the failure of British and Free French to seize Dakar moves the war closer to the western hemisphere. Dakar, 1700 miles from Pernambuco, Brazil, is seen as a likely jump off point for eastern incursions. Britain’s navy status and Far East events influence U.S. aid decisions.
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Washington
Dakar
France
Pernambuco
Brazil
South America
Germany
Great Britain
Far East
United States
Troop 18 Tops Advancement At Scout Court Of Honor
Troop 18 sponsored by Trinity Methodist church led by J. W. Ensign won first in advancement at Wednesday’s Boy Scout court of honor held at Wilson school. Troop 37 of the Church of the Brethren was second, while attendance honors went to Troop 26 sponsored by Van Buren PTA with James Endsley as scoutmaster. John J. Locher Jr served as court chairman. Frank J. Jekerle Jr of Troop 11 earned Eagle rank. Awards were presented by Fred C. Wodrich, Dr. Paul W. Berney, Martin Kehoe, Frank Podzimek, Frank Pfaff, Walter Dennis, B. J. Newburger, Adelbert C. Adkins and Scout Executive Melvin Tudor. Locher conveyed Dr James E West’s message on Scouting’s educational and service program aligned with American democracy. Field Executive James C Manville led the roll call.
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Trinity Methodist Church
J. W. Ensign
Wilson School
Church of the Brethren
van Buren Pta
James Endsley
John J. Locher, Jr
Frank J. Jekerle, Jr
Fred C Wodrich
Paul W. Berney
Martin Kehoe
Frank Podzimek
Frank Pfaff
Walter Dennis
B. J. Newburger
Adelbert C. Adkins
Scout
Melvin Tudor
Locher
James E. West
James C. Manville
Chicago Boys Aged 11 And 12 Foiled In Canada Army Try
In Coldwater Michigan two Chicago youths Allen Raskin and Francis Denham aged 11 and 12 tried to enlist with the Canadian army. They gathered gear, rode to Coldwater, then hitchhiked toward Detroit before sheriff's officers halted them in steel helmets and a sword. Their parents later sent funds for return buses, and the boys set off home toward school.
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Chicago
Coldwater, Mich
Allen Raskin
Francis Denham
Europe
Allen
Francis
Coldwater
Detroit
Notice of Probate of Will in Linn County Iowa 1940
Probate of the will of Annie Miller, deceased, will be heard in Linn County District Court on October 2, 1940 at 9 a.m. for proof and admission. Dated Cedar Rapids September 25 1940. Clerk Edwin W Lundquist. Attorneys Elderkin and Locher.
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District Court
Linn County
Iowa
Caroline Marle Huskey
John Leo Horlivy
Town
Towi
St. P.M
College Township
Towa
Cedar Rapids
J Street
F. N. Stepanek
Chaliis
Lisbon United State Bank
Fred H. Kubicek
State of Iowa
Annie Miller
Edwin W. Lundquist
Elderkin and Locher
Attorneys
Democratic Headquarters Opens In Roosevelt Hotel
Democratic headquarters will be opened on the second floor of the Hotel Roosevelt either Saturday or Monday. Joseph Mekota, chairman of the Linn county democratic central committee, announced. A staff including Mrs. Paul Huston will handle daily duties at the headquarters. Democratic women have reviewed city hall voting lists to contact Democratic voters for November. Republican headquarters under Carl Hendrickson are operating on the mezzanine of the Hotel Montrose.
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Hotel Roosevelt
Joseph Mekota
Linn County
Democratic Central Committee
Mekota
Paul Huston
Carl Hendrickson
Republican Central Committee
Hotel Montrose
Business chiefs say arms drive ineffective
Fortune magazine reports that about 75 percent of 15 000 top executives doubt national defense prep efforts are effective and fault the New Deal for lag. Only 24.2 percent feel preparations meet reasonable expectations, while 2.3 percent have no opinion.
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New York
Fortune Magazine
New Deal Administration
Reception For New Cedar Rapids Teachers At McKinley Gym
A Cedar Rapids Classroom Teachers association reception for new public school faculty members was held Tuesday in the McKinley gym. Community singing led by Paul Anthony preceded progressive games, prize awards, and punch. New teachers include Lorna Schuppert, J L Ewart, Mil dred Deischer, Clarence Paulson, Helen Schloeman, E H Griffith, Verle Breed, Pearl Colton, Gertrude Shoemaker, Lenore Ellsworth, Laura Williamson, Jessie Hyatt, and Jean Hansen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Classroom Teachers’ Association
McKinley Gymnasium
Paul Anthony
Punch
Lorna Schuppert
J L. Ewart
Franklin
Mildred Deischer
Clarence Paulson
McKinley
Helen Schloeman
E. H. Griffith
Roosevelt
Verle Breed
Cleveland
Pearl Colton
Hayes
Lincoln
Gertrude Shoemaker
Johnson
Lenore Ellsworth
Laura Williamson
Taylor
Jessie Hyatt
Jean Hansen
Tyler
Common Sense About Constipation
A doctor explains addressing the cause of constipation rather than just treating symptoms. Emphasizes diet high in bulk like All-Bran cereal, water, and regular meals. Recommends Kellogg's product from Battle Creek and advises seeing a physician for chronic cases.
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Kellogg's
Kellogg’s
Battle Creek
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Boy Scout Court of Honor
Haarlem
Radio Phono
Rc No
Door Buster
Sears, Roebuck and CO
Third Avenue E
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Sears
Roosevelt Hotel
Secons Aeial
Eas
2Nd ST. SE
Ceder Rapids
Lowe
Aluminware
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