Experienced Girl Parachute Jumper Killed in River
An 18 year old restaurant worker, Ruth Dunning, jumped from a plane at 2,500 feet near Pairfax airport and landed in Missouri River water. Witness Arthur Wintheiser, test pilot, saw her struggle with the chute and disappear as the current dragged her into deeper water. Parachute riggers noted her inexperience and a chute snag at the door.
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Kansas City
Missouri River
Pairfax
Arthur Wintheiser
Ruth Dunning
Glenn Shomate
Shomate
Gil
Hammond Rays Hammond Dies in Washington
Mrs John Hays Hammond wife of the noted engineer died in Washington after a several weeks illness. All four children John Hays Jr Harris Natalie were at her bedside except Richard P Hammond in Paris. Her husband and sister Charles Hoyle cared for her. She was formerly Miss Natalie Harris daughter of the late Senator Nathaniel Harris of Matchey Mississippi. She married in 1880 and traveled the world with her husband. She was in her seventieth year.
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Washington
John Hays Hammond
Richard P. Hammond
Paris
John Hays, Jr
Harris
Natalie Hays
Mr. Hammond
Charles Hoyle
Hammond
Natalie Harris
Nathaniel Harris
Matchey
Miss
Mir. Hammond
Tom Mix Returns to Films with Universal Six Picture Deal
Hollywood reports Tom Mix, who left films for the circus over three years ago, is returning to cinema. He will star in a six picture series for Universal, to begin production in the fall, with his educated horse Tony as part of the team.
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Hollywood
Cal
Tom Mis
Tony
Universal
Man Killed in Boone 60 Near Columbia
Columbia Mo June 18 AP Joseph Hill 28 of Enid Okla was killed when struck by a motor truck on Highway 40 east of Columbia early today Coroner E G Davis said an inquest probably would not be held Victor Hill an instructor at Phillips University Enid and father of the youth is en route to Columbia
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Columbia, Mo
Joseph Hill
Enid
Oria
Columbia
E. G. Davis
Victor Hill
Philips University
14 Year Old Paddy the Railway Mascot Saves Train
Paddy a 14 year old dog and railroad section crew mascot in Lewiston Idaho is credited with warning crews about a rockslide on a curved section. Conductor Percy Hacket says Paddy dashed toward workers and drew attention to a boulder blocking the rail line preventing a possible wreck.
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Dog
Idaho
Lewistown
Paddy
Percy Hacket
Camas Prairie Jine
Hacket
Frigidaire Power for Summer Refrigeration
Summer days test an electric refrigerator as buyers compare power. Frigidaire promises strong cooling from 100 to 70 degrees and keeps plenty of ice even on hot days. Visit for a complete demonstration and easy ownership options with models to suit your home.
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Ruth Durning
Mag. Rays Hammond
Tom
Enid Okla
Boone
Pope’s
Lifetiog Porcel A
Jaside and Ouy
General Motors
H. J. Hauser
Madison St
Jefferson City
New
Jefferyson
Crat
St.louis
the. Mrast
Unbl. Maslin
Cretonne
Bayon Crepe
ANNON
Flarnel
Ironing Board
Aij Omatic
Ward's
Mashie
Publicy
Midtron
Brassit
Bag
Ward
Linth Tomer
Fox Favice
AIL Electric
RCA
Axminster
Windsor
Capitol Ave
Jefferson City, Mo
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