Pennsylvanians greet royal visit amid garden lingerings
Pennsylvania's two senators and their wives met King George and Queen Elizabeth at a Washington embassy garden event with First Lady Dorothy James among the onlookers. Senator Davis noted party attire while Queen Elizabeth's charm drew crowds as a boyish observer recalled the king's salute and the monarchy's appeal in a day of royal reception.
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Washington
Dune
Pennsylvania
Keystone
Dorothy James
James
James J. Davis
Queen Elizabeth
King George
Davis
Ida Guffey
Joseph F. Guffey
Ronald Lindsay
Robert G. Allen
Greeksburg
Garden Party Highlights for King and Queen at Washington Event
The king and queen mingled with guests in a garden tour on the white-columned terrace. Notables like Mrs. Ogden Mills and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt wore jewels, while Admiral Byrd chatted with the king. The queen, in a white dress and parasol, greeted attendees and shared a light moment with Edith Nourse Rogers. The royal couple appeared to enjoy the socializing, with the queen displaying a warm, human charm despite the formal setting.
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Edith Nourse Rogers
R-Mass
Woodrow Wilson
James A. Farley
Ogden Mills
Treasury
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
Ethel du Pont
Cornelius Vanderbilt
King George
Richard EB. Byrd
Frank Murphy
J.P. Morgan
Elizabeth
John Garner
Lindsay
Edward Taylor
Colorado
Taylor
George
Obituary of John E Geist prominent Brookville banker dies
John E Geist a Brookville banker and first Vice resident and director of Farmers Miners Trust Co of Punxaulawney died at home in Brookville from a heart attack. Born March 4 1869 in Worthsville he married Louélia Hopkins and was a member of the Brookville Presbyterian Church Masonic Lodge Coudersport Consistory Altoona Shrine. He leaves a widow a daughter Mary and two sisters. Funeral from the Jefferson Street home will be held Saturday afternoon.
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Sohn E, Geist
Funxulawney
John E. Geist
Brookille
Farmers & Miners Trust Company
Punxaulawney
Brookville
Marc 4
Worthsville
This County
Samuel
Rebecca Shauger Geier
Louélia Hopkins
Jefferson St
Broonville
Sattie
Wook
Oh Binal
Brooke
Vacation Speed Limit Campaign In Indiana
Police Chief Arihuy E Beal announced a vacation time speed reduction in Indiana urging motorists to slow to half speed while children are on streets. Officers will enforce limits and promote parking discipline and cross walk observance during the campaign.
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Indiana
Arihuy E. Beal
King and Queen Honor American Capitol Visit
King George and Queen Elizabeth arrived at the Capitol for a crowded 1000-guest reception. Congress members and officials attended as wreaths were placed on Washington’s tomb and the unknown soldier. Roosevelt and the royal party spoke of lasting Anglo-American friendship amid scattered showers.
Memorable Sunday School Teacher Passes at Home
Obituary notes a longtime Sunday School teacher and devoted wife mother. Survived by husband a daughter Eleanor Ruth Gate Iowa at home a son Donald Mc Geiley at home two sisters Mrs M L Black Simicksburg Mrs A P L Harwick New Kensington two brothers Alex M Neal Smicksburg R D Otto C Neal Valier and three grandchildren.
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Eleanor Ruth Gate
Iowa
Donald McGeiley
M. L. Black
Simicksburg
A. PL Harwick
New Kensington
Alex M. Neal
Smicksburg
R. D
Otto C. Neal
Valier
Royal Visit Highlights and White House Gallantry
The first president’s era is recalled as the Royal couple tour Washington. They visit Fort Hunt CCC camp near Mount Vernon and Arlington Cemetery then return to the White House for a late afternoon rest before hosting dinner with President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt at the British Embassy. They attend an Embassy garden party with 1,400 guests including Mrs. Garner and J. P. Morgan. The Queen wears a bouffant white dress as the King chats with notable guests like Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt. Curtsies and bows mingle in a lively Washington reception atmosphere.
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Washington
Elizabeth
White House
Buddy Marks
England
Budde
Buddy
Roosevelt
Capitol
Horse
Tte Rotunda
Speaker Bankhead
Senate
Garner
Capito Plaza
Mr. Roosevelt
Queen Elizabeth
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Nce
Housewell
Potomac
Mount Vernon
George Washington
White Mansion
King George
America
Britain
Fort Hunt
CCC
Arlington National Cemetery
White Houses
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Jerueen
Washington Spies Chronicle in Pennypacker Book Excerpt
A Long Island Historical Society excerpt from General Washington's Spies recounts Washington's wartime councils in September 1776 and the decision to deploy a covert operative into British camps on Long Island. Nathan Hale emerges as the first spy in a narrative blending military science, courage, and cunning.
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Washington
America
General Washington
Morton Pennypacker
Long Island Historical Society
Nathan Hale
Long Island
New York
Harlem Heights
General Putnam
Robert Murray
Lindley Mur
Murray’s
Knowlton
Knowton
Yankees And Reds Continue Torrid Pace In Major Leagues
The Yankees and Reds press their pace in the majors as Cincinnati opens a wide margin atop the National League. Reds beat the Phillies 3-2 behind Derringer and Mullenax in a pitchers duel, while the Yankees stretch their lead with a 7-2 win over the White Sox. Lou Finney and Wayne lead key late dramatics as Detroit tops Philadelphia. Washington’s streak ends in a 7-5 loss at Cleveland amid five errors.
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Associated Press
Sparta
New York Yankees
Cincinnnati Reds
Philadelphia Phillies
Reds
St. Lewis Cardinals
Theo Lamplight
Phillies
Paul Derringer
Hugh Mutlenay
Pittsburgh Pi
Tates
Harry Danning
Zeke Bonura
New York Gusls
Chicago Cubs
Yankees
Chicago White Sox
Boston Red Son
Louis Browns
Buettn
Wayne
Paul
Dizzy) Trout
Detroit
Philadelphia Athletics
Washington
Cleveland
Senators
Major Leagues Standings and Results Overview
Baseball standings show the National League results with Boston, Pittsburgh, New York, Chicago, Cincinnati, and Philadelphia noted. American League results list Boston, St Louis, Detroit, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Washington, and New York. rain caused a postponement in the New York at Chicago game.
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Boston
Pittsburgh
New York
Chicago
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
New York S
Piyst. Gare
G.B. Ang
Pu. G.R
von Chicago
Philadepaya
St. St. Louis
Martin's AFL Union Calls First Strike In Motor Industry
United Auto Workers affiliates crossed picket lines in Flint GM plants today as Homer Martin UAW AFL called a strike. Violent clashes reported at Chevrolet Ghevro plant No 2 but injuries were minor. CIO-UAW regional director termed the strike a last desperate effort. leaders warned of a heavy picket around Chevrolet and Fisher plants Monday. A successful strike could idle about 20 000 workers plus 12 000 Buick laborers. Fisher Plant No 1 closed. GM issued a statement calling it a wildcat attempt that miscarried except at Fisher No 1 where operations were not extended. Flint remained quiet as police prepared for possible clashes. Martin spokesmen denied the wildcat label and sought broader management recognition.
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Flint
Midh
United Auto Workers
CIO
Homer Martin Uaw
AFL
General Motors Corporation
Fickels
Ghevrolet
Inc
Poliée
Arthur Case
Cio-Uaw
Martin
Chevrolet
Fisher Body Co
Buick
Fisher
Feu
Terrell Thompson
Saginaw
Son of Kephart Nominated for State Senate Seat
Alvin Evans Kephart elder son of Chief Justice John W. Kephart was nominated by Republicans for the State Senate in Philadelphia second district. His Democrat opponent is Mrs John Frederick Lewis Jr. The district includes the seat contested by Samuel W. Salas and Herbert Levin after fraud inquiries. Kephart, a nine year Philadelphia lawyer, is married with no children, born Ebensburg December 22, 1805.
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Philadelphia
Alvin Evans Kephart
John W. Kephart
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
State Senate
John Frederick Lewis, Jr
Democratic City Committee
Samuel W. Salas
Herbert
Levin
Salas
Legin
Wilner
Thomas D. Finletter
Hayres
Salus
Finletter
Senate
Weer
Kephart
Ebensburg
Many Italians Stay in Spain
New York reports nearly 70,000 Italian troops and about half a million Republicans in concentration camps in Spain, per Alfred Cape, a Quaker relief official who just returned from the country. He notes Italians drawn down by 25 percent and estimates three times that number still remain. many camps exist for Republicans.
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New York
Spain
Francisco Franco
Alfred Cape
American Friends Service Committee
Cope
Stock Market Amid Widespread Industrial Names Across Listings
The list details numerous corporations and entities including Am Can, Anaconda, Chrysler, General Electric, General Motors, IBM, Kennecott, Gulf, Packard, Penn RR, Reynolds, Sears Roebuck, Studebaker, US Steel, and Westinghouse among others. It appears as a dense catalog of stocks, percentages, and ticker-like abbreviations, reflecting varied positions and market fragments across industrials, chemicals, autos, energy, and utilities.
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Adl
Ralt
Ohio
Aly Bendix
Beth Steel
Briggs
Burr
Calumet
Hee
Caliad Pacifico
Case
J 1
Cerry de Pas Boly Ches
Chrysler Corp
Colum
Camwith
Cons Edison
Crane
Douglas Aircraft
Eastman Kodak
Elec
Gen Foods
Gen Motors
Greyhound Corp
Hudson Motor St
Interlake
Iran
Int Harvester
Nick Can
Kennecott Cop Kresge
Lehigh Part
Loew's
Ins
Mack Trucks
Montgom Ward Nash-Kelvinator Bay
Nat Biscuit
Nat Dairy
Nat, Distillers Oit
Y Central RR
North Amer
Pyar’ Packard Motor
Penn RR
Phillips Pet
Pure Oil
Thy Radio Corp of Am
Repub Steel
Reynolds Tob
Sears Roebuck
Socony-Vacuum
Southern Pautsie
Southern Ry
Sperry Corp
Cal
Ind
Studebaker Corp
Texas Corp
United Aircraft
Btay United Corp
United Gas Imip
US Rubber
UK& Smelt R
US Steel
West Union Tel
West
Woolworth
Curb
Pars Cries Service
Gt el Bond
Share
Bas Fennroad Corp
Hunter killed by stray shot near groundhog hunt
Chambersburg June 9 a groundhog hunter died of a bullet wound. Coroner Edward A Haegele said James J Cox 28 of Kissler Mifflin County was held on involuntary manslaughter charges with bond set at 1000. The victim J Edgar Hergle road 36 Cedar Crest Huntingdon County died en route to Shippensburg Hospital. Prosecution to follow in Franklin County.
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Chambersburg
Edward A. Haegele
Cumberland County
J. Edgar Hergleroad
Cedar Crest
Huntingdon County
Hergleroad
Mowersville
Haegele
James J. Cox
Kissler
Mifflin County
Cox
David
Hargleroad
Shippensburg
Cumberland
Franklin
New Dress for Court House
County commissioners plan to advertise for bids soon to repair and paint the exterior of the Indiana Courthouse. The 1939 budget funded the work as urged by the June Grand Jury, which also praised county buildings as sanitary. They urged new furniture and floor coverings for third floor jury rooms, a new barn at the county farm, and jail oven repairs.
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Indiana
E. §. Creps
Dando Aides Given Freedom in WPA Park Trial
Philadelphia June 9 Two of State Senator Joseph P Dando s eight co defendants were freed on charges they conspired to divert WPA labor for improvements on his private amusement park Directed verdicts of acquittal for James Butler and Francis Valibus were ordered by Federal Judge William H Kirkpatrick as the Government rested its case The defense claimed Dando acted as a community benefactor with WPA workers performing park work under NYA guidance and noted the beer garden and recreational lessons for children The defense portrayed the park as a public benefit with local sponsorship while the government paid wages Slain by Bandits Mexico City Four people and a four year old child were reported killed by bandits who held up a passenger bus near Santa Veresa Queretaro
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Philadelphia
Joseph P. Dando
F Wee
WPA
James Butler
Francis Valibus
Minersville
William H. Kirkpatrick
Dando
Defense Tounes
Robert Duffy
Works Progress Administration
National Youth Administration
Duffey
Wiliam G. Bush
NYA
William Trees
Mexico City
Santa Veresa
Queretaro
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