Weekend gleanings from a restless world and local notices
Diverse clips report a New York abduction of Caleb Milne III and a Philadelphia magnate’s illness, plus Christmas mail delays to Europe. WPA relief debates in Denver, a Canada hanging, Pittsburgh raids on gambling joints, and Oklahoma farm tragedies headline a chaotic week-end. Global aviation and diplomacy notes mingle with American politics and crime updates.
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Golumm
Caleb Jones Milne
Caleb Milne
Philadelphia
New York
Europe
WPA
Denver
Canada
Elizabeth Tilford
Pittsburgh
Shamrock Club
Coynes
Tom
James J. Coyne
Cordell
Okie
George Bailey
Washington
George H. Earle
Pennsylvania
Congress
Cleveland
Chicago
Kansas City
Franke Knox
Alf Landon
Thomas William House
Col. B
Mf House
Waco
Chester Conner
Oklahoma City
Edmond
Oklo
Mother Farth
Jones & Laughlin
Thomas D. Bates
Lronton
Ohio
America
Eugene Talmadge
Georgia
Roosevelt
Frederick W. Mansfield
Boston
James 8
Minnery
Veterans’ Administration Hospital
Battle Creek
Mich
Jesse FE
B. Cunningham
Robert L. Myers
Superior Court
Ed Williams
Pikeville
de Vais
France
Natal
South Atlantic
Britain
Japan
Alberta
Harold Hoffman
New Jersey
Hauptmrantz
Lindbergh
Pati Redfern
Rio
Germany
Edward
Corry Urged to Boost Christmas Lighting by Merchants
A Corry businessman laments late, sparse festive lights and urges action by the Golden Rule Club to organize a timely and effective Christmas decor push. He notes rival towns spurred by Thanksgiving and warns local trade loss if delays continue and contracts hinder progress.
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Witte
Corry
Golden Ruly Club
Pinchot Advice Sparks Pennsylvania GOP Clash
A critical reply charges Gifford Pinchot with sowing discord as he urged Republicans to drive out Democrats. The piece alleges Pinchot shifts between backing regulars and opposing them, betraying public support and undermining the party’s unity in Pennsylvania.
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Divine Republicans
Pennsylvania
Jitford Pinchot
G. O
Pennnsylvania
Pike Forester
Commonwealth
Gifford Pinchot
Pinchot
Grundys
Melions
Harrburg
Fort Worth Woman Attends Austin Football Game
Mrs Hugel Brown of Fort Worth traveled to Austin to watch a football game. The report details an unclear outcome and a mention of a bridge hand with a 156 million heart sequence, reflecting garbled OCR text from the historic item.
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Austin
Tex
Hugel Brown
Fort Worth
Wich
Bridge
Aioe
Trenton Wrestler Stands 37 Inches Tall
The article notes a remarkably short competitor, listed as 37 inches tall, described as lean and agile with impressive reach and skill. Spectators are surprised by speed and technique despite diminutive stature, while coaches emphasize agility and balance.
No Formula for Hollywood Directors Says Industry Insight
Hollywood’s director training comes from varied paths not a fixed formula. The piece cites Ralph Murphy Mitchell Leisen Wesley Ruggles Ray McCarey and others who rose from playwriting art direction and even cutter roles to directing. Charles Barton notes studios demand demonstrable ability before hiring as director.
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Hollywood
Ralph ‘Murphy
Joe Penner
Jack Oskie
Mitchell Leisen
Fred MacMurray
Gertrude Michael
Cecil B. DeMille
Wesley Ruggles
Claudette Colbert
Ray McCarey
Gli
Mer
Charles Barton
Timothy's
Barton
Penny Wise Not Foolish Richmond Café Owner Deposits Daily
A Richmond cafe owner visits daily to count wine and silver dollars in the cash register. After a year she has deposited 200 cents and 180 silver dollars in four cents.
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Richmond
Birthdate Favor and Forecasts Drift Through 1986
The column notes birthdates September 3 to October 22 dominate today with strong afternoon and evening times for deals. It advises publishing career benefits and potential advancement from April to May and November 1986. Caution urged for rashness from June 6 to 22, 1936.
Lanvin Midseason Collection Sparks Colorful Paris Styles
Paris fashion notes Madame Lanvin unveils a muted turquoise palette from Aquamarine to teal with green blue hues dominating. ensembles include two pieces with capes and hats, teal resort dresses, black velvet suits with Persian lamb trim, cream crepe blouses, and high necks. color accents appear in crimson and white.
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Paris
Madame Lanvin
Splendid Program at Christmas Party by Local Indies
An afternoon Christmas party of the Historical Circle Indies featured a three course luncheon at Hotel Corry. The program included readings and recitations by members, a flower contest won by Mrs. W. Mh. Houghton, and a Bible study contest with readers earning prizes.
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Hotel Corry
Jed Miller
Fidith
Lewis
W. Mh. Houghton
All. Foster
Lalcie
Mes
Mma Dyan
Winters Chsiktnju
Peattie praise and Lonigan trio in late 1930s reviews
A Chicago review excerpt lauds Donald Culross Peattie’s An Almanac for Moderns as a luminous blend of biology and poetry, likening it to classics and noting its daily essay form. It also surveys James T. Warrell’s Studs Lonigan trilogy in a single-volume edition, praising its raw vision of urban life and tough realism. The piece mentions Frances Perkins and looming European upheaval tied to Franco British peace proposals affecting Ethiopia.
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Donald Culross Peattie
Putnam
Peattie
Peattieas
Witter Bynnet
United States Department of Agriculture
Thoreau
Burroughs
Richter
Chicago
Lonigan
Studs Lonigan
Cain, O'Hare and Company
James T. Warrell
Vanguard
Jersey
New Brunswick
N. J
Patricia Maguire
Frances Perkins
Shorts Becomes Sue London Appointment Sparks Debate
Mrs. London of Smallmar appointed by the All England Hockey Association to decide when 8 divided skirt becomes shorts. The decision has sparked much feeling amid recent censorship attempts.
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London
Smallmar
All-England Hockey Association
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