Plans for United Service Organizations aid to troops
NEA service report on six major welfare groups forming the United Service Organizations to run 360 recreational clubs near training camps. The drive aims to raise 10.765 million dollars starting June 3 to serve soldiers and sailors on leave, addressing lodging and recreation needs. District Attorney Thomas E. Dewey chairs the national campaign and surveys camps to gauge demand and morale.
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United Service Organizations
U. S
Young Men's Christian Association
National Catholic Community Service
Salvation Army
Jewish Welfare Board
Young Women's Christian Association
National Christian Association
National Travelers’ Aid ‘Association
New York
Thomas E. Dewey
Alr
Dewey
International conference on wheat surplus planned
The State Department said an international conference will be held in Washington soon to address the world wheat surplus. The move follows exchange of notes with Canada after President Roosevelt imposed wheat import quotas on Canada and other nations. Also noted is the origin of Quebec’s name from the Algonquin Kebec meaning narrowing of the waters.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Canada
Roosevelt
City
Quebec
Hope to Profit by World War Errors in Service Clubs
In a survey of soldiers and sailors, men express strong interest in service clubs. A Norfolk Y M C A facility designed for about 1000 daily, reportedly hosted 9993 personnel in one day, illustrating high demand despite limited seating. Mr. Dewey predicts profit from modern, comfortable, home-like clubs built by government and USO architects, contrasting earlier expeditions.
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Norfolk Y. M. C. A
Dewey
Crawford wins Vanderbilt Cup title at young age
John R. Crawford of Philadelphia becomes the fourth Vanderbilt Cup winner, youngest to claim the title alongside AcPherron. The Philadelphia ace, after a honeymoon in Florida, also helped defend the National Board-a-Match Championship in 1939. The card recounts a key hand showcasing Crawford's strategic play, including a club finesse to secure the win. OLD REMEMBRANCE MOUNT JOY Pa. David C. Witmer recalls his Millersville normal school graduation in 1911 and a quirky goldfish souvenir that thrived for 30 years in a barnyard trough.
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John R. Crawford
Philadelphia
AcPherron
Crawford
Florida
South
North
Mount Joy
David C. Witmer
Millersville Normal School
Benny Rubin Returns to Screen With Mr Jordan Comes to Town
Lucie Neville reports Benny Rubin, once typecast as a Jewish comedian, lands a role in Columbia’s Mr Jordan Comes to Town. After stints in radio and odd jobs, Rubin’s turn as a trainer in the prize fight comedy marks a breakthrough as Hollywood reconsiders his versatile talent.
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Lucie Neville
NEA
Hollywood
Benny Rubin
Columbia
Bob Montgomery
Rita Johnson
Claude Rains
Mr. Jordan
Rubin
Bob Hope
Benny
Ciro’s
Worthbloom
Welles
Algiers
Cranium Crackers small towns and historic events
The note asks readers to locate five small towns and identify the events they are known for: Harper’s Ferry Fredericksburg Concord Elwood Coulee City. Answers are to be found on the Want Ad Page.
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New York
Chicago
Los Angeles
U. S
Harper's Ferry
Fredericksburg
Concord
Elwood
Coulee City
Owl Hooks Wing in Fishing Prank near Independence
Barber Claude Eskew fishing near Independence, Missouri, teased at a hollow tree with a fishing plug. An owl burst out, snagged by a wing, creating a surprising mishap captured in a light local anecdote.
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Independence
Claude K. Y. Eskew
Eskew
Jones-Onslow coop buys diesel plant for power needs
Buying power in Washington on May 28 the Jones-Onslow electric membership cooperative of Jacksonville North Carolina announced it is purchasing a diesel plant from an inactive Nevada silver mine. The plant will be transported to the tidewater region to supply power for the municipal airfield and related operations.
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Washington, Nay
Jones-Onslow Electric Membership Cooperative
Jacksonville
N. C
Nevada
Tidewater Secon
Maule Cory Hack
Headaches and Neuralgia Relief with BC Formula
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NEA Service
America
Sal Eh Sale
Vust
Lady Charles
Panama
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Iarles
South Main ST
Charles
SMALL
McKenney
WM. E. McKenney
America’s Card Authority
Declarer
Libby
Plain Olives
Heinz Sweet
Lgt Jar
Olives Heinz Ci
Kraft’s
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Smithfield
Aangelus
Post Office
Triangle
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Vienna
Aqzi
North Pass
Armour
Strictly Fresh
Sale
Zion
Carton Dezen
California
Hurff
Clapp
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Etti 2
Asparang
Southern Manor Corn
Ancy
Tender Flyers
Swift
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Swift's Premium
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Harrison
Paul Harrison
Orson Welles
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