Legionnaires Embrace Classic Dances at National Convention
Thousands of American Legionnaires favor moderate dances over jazz at the big national convention. Former Marine Schleppey promotes waltz minuet and Virginia reel as the ballroom centerpiece with Southern atmosphere and a grand fireworks display for attendees.
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American
American Legion
Schleppey
Spanish Fort Park
Legion
Gauton
Beau Brommer
Virginia
Ita
Pajamas Made by Hawaii Volunteers for Wounded Vets
Aloha from Hawaii sent hand sewn pajamas to wounded veterans in American hospitals. The effort, by American Legion Auxiliary members and Hawaiian volunteers, included the governor’s wife and other notable spouses, produced under supervision of Dorothy B. Warpar. The Hawaii gifts arrived after a Christmas appeal from austere workers at Camp Lagoo.
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Aloha
Hawaii
Adiral
U. S
Marine, Barracks
Fvork
Dorothy B. Warpar
American Legion Auxiliary
Yo. Baggall
American “Legion
Hilo
Camp Lotagoo
Fragmentary local brief about a death and inquiry
A garbled OCR item mentions a death and an inquiry with questions about how it happened. It references a weekly bulletin and rough phrases suggesting a local notice or news snippet. No clear names, places, dates, or authorities are readable.
Paroles Granted to Seven War Veterans in Missouri
Seven veterans released from Jefferson City State penitentiary under parole to American Legion auxiliary members. They receive clothing, jobs, and care. many suffer mental illness or tuberculosis. Mrs. A. O. DeWitte leads the movement with Gov. Hyde agreeing to treat more veterans in government hospitals. Parolees must report weekly on rehabilitation progress for a year to gauge program feasibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
American Legion Auxiliary
A. 0. DeWitte
OKLA Legion Leader Flies 42 Minutes to City Flight
Gen Roy Hoffman a veteran Oklahoma Legion figure traversed the route from Oklahoma City in a 42 minute airborne dash to reach a pivotal city assignment. The brief flight underscores his active role and commitment to the postwar organization.
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Gan
Roy Hoffman
Oklahoma Legion
Oklahoma
American Legion
Oklahoma City
Lawton Plans Patriotic Address Flight Speeds at 100 Miles
Lawton to deliver a patriotic address, riding with Lieut. Charles Milly. The pair took off in an airplane and completed the 100 mile run with four minutes to spare.
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Lawton
Charles Milly
Lessons in Flag Etiquette in Hazleton Pa
The American Legion in Hazleton aims for full flag etiquette with a committee that visits violators to instruct proper display and conduct when the flag is carried by, displayed, or passed. Officials report no resentment toward the effort, noting violations stem from ignorance or carelessness and seeking similar committees in other towns.
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Hazleton
American Legion
Committee of Instruction
Ite
Village man admits misusing life policy funds
A village resident confessed to attempting to obtain a $60,000 accident policy while owning and driving several high powered racing cars. He claimed risks, and a discussion with an airance agent revealed concerns about fairness to his company and associations.
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Hla
Adventurer Waard sails Chinese junk across Pacific to Victoria
Victoria BC reports on Captain George Waard and his Chinese wife steering the Amoy junk on a 5300 mile crossing from Shanghai to Victoria. The 60 foot vessel with a nine year old son endured typhoons, battered rudders, and near collision with a Japanese steamer before reaching port.
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Victoria
B. C
Christopher Columbus
Christopher
Atlantic
Santa Maria
George Waard
Columbus
Pacific
Hankong Harbor
Waard
Ameren
British Columbia
Shanghai
B.C
Oulnese Republic
Soula
Sone
Bhaonghat
Pretoria
Ward
China
Canada
Ching
Amoy
Ciinaman
Ufeboats
Hokodate
Japan
Hakodate
Aleutan Islands
Behring Sea
Enlma
Tomaska
Aleutians
Waiirik
June
Panama
New York
Boston
Great Lakes
Eiurope
Sang and Danced When His Mother-in-Law Died
A mangled court note describes a separation suit against Malcolm B McGowan of New York. Allegations include cruelty and beatings, with the husband allegedly exhibiting wrongdoing after learning Wise mother-in-law had died in Cleveland. The court granted $50 a week and $40 counsel.
Has Never Felt Better in All Her Life
Thousands of frail people and convalescents praise Tanlac for restoring health strength and working efficiency. A Los Angeles reader cites renewed digestion nerve strength and weight, claiming Tanlac purifies the system and aids recovery. A bottle is available from any good druggist.
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Tantae
Mia
Mary Choklat
Broadway
Los Angeles
Calif
Tanlac
A Hint to the Hens in the Breakfast Table Tale
Abbie, the family girl, sat at breakfast as eggs were served. Not hungry or content with the fare, she spoke earnestly and soberly, saying she wished hens would say something besides eggs.
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Abbie
Abe
Freedom From Laxatives Advertisement Claim
An old advertisement promotes Nu jol as a non laxative lubricant for constipation relief. It markets Nu jol as non irritating and not a medicine, claiming it works like Nature’s own lubricant and can be used safely when in good health, with physicians endorsing its use in hospitals.
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Bartoleas
A Weary Landowner
A farmer expresses doubt that his son Josh will find happiness owning the old place. He suggests Josh might be better off as a farmhead earning regular wages, avoiding disputes over succession.
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Josh
Farmer Counessel
Bio
Mora
Dea
Mrs Anna Kalm Praises Dr Pierce Medicines
Mrs Anna Kalm of 418 South BE says Dr Pierce medicines restored her health after years of decline and chronic cough. She urges others to start the treatment immediately and contact Dr Pierce in Buffalo for free medical advice.
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Anna Kalm
Tela
Kang
Dr. Pierce
Anna Keltn
South BE
President Invalida* Hotel
Buffalo
Retired Bristol Bricklayer Starts Market Garden
A Bristol bricklayer over seventy has retired from his trade and begun a market garden venture. The move marks a late but determined pivot into farming, aiming to harvest produce for local markets despite his advanced age.
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Bristol
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Home Dyeing for All Garments
Advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple to use for dyeing sweaters skirts and even a child’s coat. It claims directions fit for any woman, guarantees no spotting fading or running, and asks buyers to specify fabric type or material before use.
Statua and Onre Exchange Odd War Talk
In a brief wartime note from Americin Legion Weekly, Statua asks if a hole was mentioned on a bowori friend, while Onre insists the matter is bigger, calling him a cup friend amid terse wartime soldier dialogue.
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Statua
Burt
Bowori
Onre
Bove
Americin Legion Weekly
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