Gandhi Leads India Toward Independence Showdown
In New Delhi on August 5, Mohandas Gandhi and the Congress push for complete and immediate independence from Britain. They seek withdrawal of British authority during the war, with dominion status debated. Widespread support and fears of anarchy cloud predictions as Muslims and Hindus clash over a potential split.
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Presto Grover
New Delhi
Wide World
Mohandas Gandhi
Britain
United States
All-India Congress
Gandhi
Congress Working Committee
India
Bombay
Congress
Press Day at S F Sioux Empire Fair August 28
August 28 is Press Day at the Sioux Empire Fair in MIUUK FALLS. Editors and wives from South Dakota, northwestern Iowa and southwestern Minnesota will be guests of the fair association. Secretary John F. White announced Friday. The program includes harness racing shows, circus acts, and the “On To Victory” stage show with a buffet supper and tours of exhibits and the midway.
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Miuuk Falls
South Dakota
Towa
Minnesota
Fair Association
John F. White
Farewell for Frankfort Minister at Local Church
A pot luck dinner and farewell meeting for the Rev and Mrs Virgil Selix was held at the Methodist Church. A program of songs and readings accompanied the event as the couple prepared to move to California. Separately two thousand people visited Capitol Reef National Monument in Utah during 1940.
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Frankfort
Virgil Selix
Methodist Church
Feihses
California
Capitol Reef National Monument
Utah
Polish Exiles in Scotland Forge Self Sufficient Brigade
A hardened Polish unit in Scotland builds a mobile battlefield factory. They master mechanized warfare, improvise tools, and train as multi-skilled soldiers. Many marry Scots, blending two nations as they prepare for further action.
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Donn Sutton
NEA
Scotland
Silesia
Poland
Warsaw
Veryone
Stubbomne
Poles in Scotland Preserve Culture Amid War Camp Life
Polish officers and youths in Scottish camps blend nation with service. They teach Poles English to Scots, form dances like Mazur and Oberek, aid farmers, and recreate homeland in Nissen huts. Art, canteens, and Polish food mark daily life as Polish teams and a choir support wartime ties.
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Sandy‘McTavishes
Donald MacGregory
Scotland
Young People Meet At Harrold Church
The Lutheran Young People's Society met at the Harrold church Sunday evening for its regular monthly gathering. After a Bible discussion led by Richard Huber, the group continued with activities and fellowship.
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Harrold
Lutheran Young People’s Society
Richard Huber
Birthday Party for Verona Hobert in Harrold
About 24 friends gathered at the William Hobert home Friday for Verona Hobert's 21st birthday party. The evening featured games and refreshments with guests including Gloris Wandawacka, Janice Lawrence, Leona Misterek, Norma Misterek, Arthur Sorenson, Wallace Misterek, Donald Winckler, Morris Ran, Richard Winckler, Richard Zoller, Charleen Kiepke, John Misterek, Lawrence Mascher, Ehner and Richard Huber, Elson Dieda, and Elna Peterson of Highmore, and Orville and Robert Peterson of Holabird.
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Harrold
William Hobert
Verona Hobert
Gloris Wandawacka
Janice Lawrence
Leona
Norma Misterek
Arthur Sorenson
Wallace
Vernard
Misterek
Donald Winckler
Morris Ran
Richard Winckler
Richard Zoller
Charleen Kiepke
John Misterek
Lawrence Mascher
Ehner
Richard Huber
Elson Dieda
Highmore
Elna Peterson
Orville
Robert Peterson
Holabird
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India Row
S.F. Fair
General Auto
F &R Motor Service
Wis
Husky Aviation
Lodwick School of Aeronautics
Lakeland
Fis
Justice Murphy
Supreme Court
Frank Murphy
Secs
Armored Division
Herr “Schickelgruber
Germany
Hungary
France
Dijon
Carpathians
Hedblom
Haupt Zygmunt
Vistula
Gdynia
Hedblom’s
Midwest
Standard Oil
Rontee
SEY Dea Service
CAR Conservation Headquarters
DBY
Hall
Standard, Oil Company
Indiana
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