Gettysburg 75th reunion invited for Civil War veterans
The notice invites J. S. Wilson Sr of Columbus and W. P. Wallace of Cann to attend the 75th anniversary celebration of Gettysburg from June to July 1938. It recalls the battle, lists casualties, and notes a joint Union Confederate veterans reunion, with plans for a nationwide observance and peaceful reunion beyond prior hostilities. Nearby community greetings and personal notes follow, including a wedding announcement for La Veta England and Roy Mouser in Hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead County
J. 8. Wilson, Sr
Columbus
W. P. Wallace
Cann
United States
Gettysburg
Penn
Pickett
Lee
Eral Lee
Washington
Meade
Jas
Wilson, Sr
Oran
Isaac G. Bell
Mississippi Infantry
Maggie Bell
Ike T. Bell
Chatauqua
Virgil M. England
la Veta
Roy Mouser
J. R. Mouser
Hope
Bert Webb
Adi May England
Prec] Mouser
Mouser
Hope High School
Walsh-Lumpkin Drug Company
Texarkand
Hope Basket Factory
Will Cloud
J. Earl Cloud
Dallas
Hobo Candidate Visits Capital Texas Crowd
A brief local notice lists attendees and supporters visiting the capital. Names include Mr. and Mrs. T. of Canton Clarksville Texas along with Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Caldwell and daughter Marie. Also mentioned are Virginia Witbanks Margaret Mackin Ina Withur Mrs. Hugh McCrary Yexarkana Texas George Sullivan Prescott Ark and Charlie Garner Badvaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Canton
Clarksville
J.T. Caldwell
Marie
Virginia Witbanks
Margaret Mackin
Ina Withur
Hugh McCrary
Yexarkana
George Sullivan
Prescott, Ark
Charlie Garner
Badvaw
Don Albert to Lead Dance at Casino Wednesday
Don Albert and his radio artists will play for a Negro dance here Wednesday night. Albert's band will be among the best to appear since Duke Ellington. A floor show with seven entertainers is listed. Seating is reserved for whites. The dance begins at 9:30 o'clock at the Casino ballroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Albert
Albert
Duke Ellington
Casino Ballroom
New Library Additions for Teen Readers Highlighted
The library adds titles for ages 12 to 17 including Meredith's Ann by Elizabeth Gray and The Jinx Ship by Monard Pease along with Wilderness Scout Daniel Boome by Edward White and Siberian Gold by Theodore Hare. Over 200 plants receive U.S. Plant Patent protection under the Plant Patent Law enacted in 1430. Summer Pattern Book costs 25 cents, book alone 15 cents. pattern orders to Hope Star Today's Pattern Parduisy 71L Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meredith
Ann
Elizabeth Gray
Monard+Pease
Daniel Boome
Edward White
Theodore Harer
U. S
Hope Star
W. Wacker Drive
Chicago
Spies Revealed in U S Defense Secrets Probe
The report names German agents and operatives tied to secret services, with individuals such as Bonin Busch and Lenkowski linked to espionage networks. The Grand Jury probes continue, promising more indictments as letters and covert activities are reviewed, highlighting a small cadre of skilled spies in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Bonin
Busch
William Lonkowski
Karl Eitel
Europa
Karl Schleuther
Lenkowski
Air Ministry
Grand Jury
Tennessee's Constitution Still Unamended Since 1870
Knoxvill e Tenn report notes that Tennessee's 1870 constitution remains unchanged while every other state’s basic law has been amended since 1912. University of Tennessee instructor Dr William H Combs cites the stat e’s enduring charter as unique in the United States amid nationwide constitutional changes. A side note jokes about rye farmers and Help Wanted classifieds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Tennessee
United States
William H. Combs
University of Tennessee
Combs
The Story of OD and AD and the 2 Stores
OD sought low prices by cutting expenses and limiting store upgrades. AD invested in attractive painting lighting window redesigns and well known merchandise in varied lines. AD’s brighter fronts drew customers and boosted sales, leading to rapid stock replenishment.
OD and AD Expand Ads to Boost Store Traffic
OD failed to reach enough customers by door to door flyers and hired helpers. He shifted to newspaper advertisements to reach thousands daily, believing readers would see them and newspapers’ citywide distribution would bring more shoppers. Advertising increased store visits, sales, and lowered per sale costs, enabling lower prices and better values for customers.
Summer Shirtwaist Dress Patterns Preview
By Carol Day Marte a midcentury sewing note describes a chaste shirtwaist with puff sleeves ricrac braid and bright trim. It advertises Pattern 8027 for sizes 14 to 44 with yardage for 35 inch fabric and short or long sleeves and promotes the Spring and Summer Patterns book with photographs of dresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Day Marte
Ricrac
Mike
Wittern
OD and AD in a Tale of Two Stores Marketing
OD had slow sales and a failed clearance, limited stock turnover, and a private collapse, while AD built a thriving business by news style advertising. AD attracted customers with consistent, factual messages, expanding store size and staff as demand grew, delivering rapid stock turnover and wide recognition.
Advertising as the store’s key to customers and growth
An advertising director explains to a job applicant that attracting shoppers hinges on a pleasant store, desirable merchandise, and persistent newspaper advertising. He emphasizes informing the public with interesting, truthful news about services and goods, reaching the broadest audience quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest G. Albright
Hobe
Congress
Oklahoma
Washington
Albright
Oklahoma City
Columbus, O
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M. M. Smyth
Marian Buchanan
Mark
Hot Springs
W. M
First Methodist Church
John T. Franklin
R. DB. Franklin
Chillicothe Ind
Eugene Cox
Memphis
Tean
W. W. Smith
Rosston
Fred White
W. ¥. Foster
Russelville
Ark
Prescott
Bess Willer
DL. Bush
5. M. Young
Margery
Wichita
Kan
Kates Beauty and Gift Shop
Saenger
Bing Crosby
Mary Carlisle
Andy Devine
Rufe Davis
Lewis Stone
Mickey Rooney
Cecillia Parker
JUDGE
June Lang
Dick Baldwin
Samuel Goldwyn
Dorothy Lamour
Jon Hall
Mary Astor
Aubrey Smith
Thomas Mitchell
Raymond Massey
John Ford
Sree
Nalph Bellamy
Josephine Hutchinson
Dr. Hallett
Ladies Specialty Shop
Caday
the Library
Baby Panda
Shirley
America
Shirley Temple
Mei- Mei
Brookfield Zoo
Mei-Mei
Mary Bean
U.S
Nebraska
Myrtice
Herloise
Kathleen
OD Son
Styte
Naystress Couriort
Ppright
G. Ly
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