Memorial Day Exercises and Commencement Week Notes
Memorial Day exercises were held Saturday at Communi Hall with F. E. Thomas as speaker and a cadenced program including invocation, choir songs, and school performances. A large crowd attended the Methodist Church memorial service Sunday, where Rev. Ricder delivered a memorial address. Meanwhile United Presbyterian church hosted a baccalaureate address for the class of 1920 by Rev. Kidder. Various local residents were noted visiting, traveling, or attending ceremonies, with remarks on decorations, family visits, and upcoming weddings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. EB. Thomas
Brill
Methodist Church
Revy Ricder
United Presbyterian Church
Kidder
Kidders
E. B. Henton
Wm. Hoffman
Clara
Readjustment of Economic Influences Before Nation
Chicago May 26 report from the Seventh Federal Reserve district notes a general downward revision of commodity prices led by essentials, a thrift push, and improved labor conditions. Railways face disruptions due to freight car shortages and switchmen strikes, while credit remains restricted and prices for clothing and dry goods stay high. Officials call for prudent credit and production to reduce living costs amid inflation.
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Chicago
Seventh Federal Reserve District
Reading Miliroad
Yaowth
Harding
Federal Reserve Board
Senate
Werner
Lerten
Vicw
Marstall Cam
McCormick
Tilliels
Eredin
Sether
Local School Events Highlight Community Visit and Activities
Town residents gather for school events with displays of student work and performances. Teachers and families join in celebrations on the campus with recitations songs and games, as students from Primary and Intermediate rooms participate. Henry Cornish Lillie Cornish lead recitals and songs while visitors arrive from nearby towns.
May Queen crowned at local school festival
The program featured Sleeping Beauty themed events and the crowning of May Queen Dorothy Herkelmann. Students, including primary girls and the Funshire Class, participated in decorations, a party, and a reception at a home gathering. Mr and Mrs Addison Hiner and teacher Miss Blanchard were noted among attendees and departures.
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King Prive
Eastes
aMy
Dorothy Herkelmann
Addison Hiner
Vernon
Menis
Blanchardeft
Pulaska
Lows
Funshire
Sherman Attacks Soldier Bill in Senate Debate
Senator Sherman denounces a proposed soldier bill as a threat to patriotism and the flag, claiming it would damage national unity and aid dangerous organizations. He asserts 20 years of loyalty to the Republic and warns against ceding power to Congress. A Boston senator questions the bill in a televised exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagtington
Maswater Shermin
Simatic
Songtar
Sherau
Ata
Toston
Congress Could Quit in June Reveals Mondell Ack Details
Fragmentary OCR notes hint at a June departure for Congress under Mondell Ack, mentioning a speed up program and cabinet meetings. The garbled text references a view on leadership and potential exits, with unclear, incomplete phrasing.
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Mondell
Ack
Messetey
Reise I
Calfetea
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