Washington Growth Marks New Apex and Annexes
National Geographic notes changes in Washington including the Apex building for the Federal Trade Commission at the Federal Triangle, a new National Arts Gallery site, the Museum of Modern Art in Washington, and new district structures such as the Home Owners Loan Corporation quarters and the District Court building. It highlights the Zoological Park additions and the Standardization building annexes for agricultural testing and engraving factory-like annexes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
WNU
Washington
Capitol Dome
Washington Monument
District of Columbia
Archives
Constitution
Pennsylvania Avenues
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Triangle
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
National Arts Gallery
Mellon
Museum of Modern Art
Fifth Art
Museum of Washington
New York
Rew
Métropolitan Club
Seventeenth and
H Streets
Twenty-first
Georgia
National Zoological Park
Home Owners Loan Corporation
First Street
Indiana Avenue
District Court
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Cotton
Twelfth
C Streets
New Annexes Elevate U S Capitol and Library Holdings
The article describes major Capitol upgrades including a third annex with vaults and incinerators connected to a railroad loading platform, and a library annex storing ten million books with 167 study rooms. It notes Statuary Hall additions for Nebraska and South Dakota figures, a white plaster model of the Capitol, and a large air conditioning system. It also highlights Interior Department expansions with the Office of Education Library and a new Interior Museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library of Congress
Capitol
Statuary Hall
Nebraska
William Jennings Bryan
J. Sterling Morton
William Henry Harrison Beadle
South Dakota
Senate
District of Columbia
New South
Department of the Interior
Office of Education Hibrary
Departments of the Interior
Appreciation for support after house fire loss
Mr and Mrs Leo Cooper express gratitude to friends for help after a Saturday fire disaster. They acknowledge all who assisted in any way during their loss and thank the community for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Cooper
Hd. Cooper
Thanking friends after illness from Clarence Randle
A note from Clarence Randle thanks friends for gifts cards and calls during his illness and expresses appreciation for their support.
Tidal Shoreline of United States Count
The total tidal shoreline of the United States in statute miles, including mainland and islands, is 21,862 miles.
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United States
Classified Liners Wanted and For Sale Blurb
Wants young notes clerks aged about 20 to work in focal retail store. Apply by letter with age and experience. Clara Santinel. For sale used electric refrigerator factory reconditioned bargain prices. Central Motor Sales.
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Balessady
Focal
Clara, Santinel
Central Motor Sales
Local Garden Bouquet Gifts and Visiting Friends Report
Sentinel notes Lena Frees sent a handsome garden bouquet this week. Wint Haley of Flint visited with Alpert Haley and Clare Mulder. Jack and Dol Zittle from the Conservation Department hosted at the Mulder home in Lansing with Mr and Mrs Tom Demerest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wint Haley
Flint
Hier Son
Mrs
A. EB. Mulder
Elks Sponsor Detroit Excursion September 18
Bay City Saginaw Midland Mt Pleasant and Clare Elks organize a group trip to Detroit to see the Tigers play the Washington Senators on September 18. A special train departs Midland at 8:30 am with tickets at 4.50 including fare lunch and a souvenir. Tickets available from Harry Wehrly or John Watsheal. hurry as sales rise.
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Beaying
Central Michigan
Hank Greenberg
Charlie Gehringer
Billy Rogell
Rogells
Detroit
Michigan
Blk
Bay
City
Saginaw
Midland
Pleasant
Clare
Tigers
Washington
Harry Wehrly
Doherty Hotel
John Watsheal
Nobis Produce
West Fourth Street
Clare County Fair Board Thanks Helpers for Fair Success
The Clare County Fair Board expresses appreciation for the cooperation of residents in Clare County and surrounding townships in making the 52nd annual fair a success. Thanks are extended to the Clare County Road Commission Miss Helen Hether Paul Gibson Mrs Charles Merrill and all others who assisted. Ira Miller secretary.
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Clare County
Ddidiiing
Clare County Road Commission
Helen Hether
Paul Gibson
Charles Merrill
Lare County
Ira Miller
Sheridan Township to Vote on School District Formation
Notice to Sheridan Township electors in Clare County Michigan that the township board will submit the question of forming a township school district at the September primary election to be held at the town hall on September 13, 1938. Polls open 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Dated August 22, 1938. Signed Lewis F. Rutter, Township Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
Clare
Michigan
George Marble Democratic Candidate for Osceola Clare District
George Marble, Democratic candidate for state representative in Osceola Clare district, seeks voter support. The candidate promotes himself as a business man who acts, has a statewide reputation, and aims for honest efficient government. This is his first bid for public office and he pledges to work to send him to the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola-Clare
George Marble
Tenth District Legion Meeting Held at Harrison
Harrison hosted the Tenth District Legion and Auxiliary gathering at Harrison High School with Adelaide C. Wylie presiding. The Mio Unit earned a state membership gavel. Clare Unit fully paid 1938 dues for 1939. A large turnout witnessed a banquet, drum and bugle performances, and fireworks at the fairgrounds.
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Harrison High School
Adelaide C. Wylie
Clare
Belva Jackson
Rhea Donoghue
Bay City
Mio
Department
National American Legion Auxiliary
Los Angeles
Michigan
Blanchard
Marion
Prudenville
West Branch
Fair Grounds
Ladies’ Aid Society
Harrison Congregational Church
Leslie P. Kergen
Lear J. Doherty
Coleman
William D. Harger
William Eb.’ Decker
Sagiaw
Ernest O. Andrews
Conrad ‘Walker
County Fair Association
John W. Dunlop
Stanley L. Masten
Clare Post
Prudent
Department Child “Welfare
Dis
Trict
Belya Jackson
Edith Motz
Ruth Parent
Clare Corps
Bay City Corps
Wianders
Card of Thanks for Support After Mothers Death
We thank friends and neighbors for acts of kindness after the death of our mother and wife. Gratitude to singers and Rev. Kleinhardt for comforting words, and to Mr. Alex Stittsworth Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Stittsworth Mr. and Mrs. Emery Bonham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kleinhardt
Alex Stittsworth
Lyman Stittsworth
Emery Bonham
Community group meetings and events list
A notice lists upcoming regular meetings for the American Legion on the second and fourth Mondays, Mason Lodge communications on the second Tuesday, Clare Kiwanis at Hotel Doherty on Wednesdays at 6 30, American Legion Auxiliary on the first and third Mondays, Grant Township Local No 143 Farmers Union on the first and second Wednesdays, Methodist Auxiliary rummage sale September 21 22 23 24, and an Order of the Eastern Star meeting on the first Thursday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amer+ican Legion
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Grant Township Local No. 143
Farmers Union
Methodist Auxiliary
Order of the? Eastern Star
Mayor of London Faces Duty to Pay for Window Cleaning
The city grants the mayor a noble residence but requires him to cover his own window-cleaning costs. If any window is broken during his term, he must repair it at his own expense.
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City of London
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Miles
Britain
Clydebank
Scotland
Bureau’ of Engraving
Offea
Ing
Ghorthertz
Capitol Arch
Clarence Randle
ELKS
Lewis F. Rutter
Democratic
WSUR
the Peoples Bank
Tenth District Legion
Harrison
Masonic Lodge
Clare Kiwanis Club
Doherty
WM. H. Tomlinson
Congress
Townsend
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