Polio Fight Backed by March of Dimes Funds and Medico Aid
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis uses March of Dimes money to fund hospital care, expert teams, and training to treat polio. Local chapters handle patient bills, with national HQ advancing when needed. Polio care includes iron lungs, oxygen therapy, and physio therapy to restore muscle function.
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Howard
Lamesser
New York
United States
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
National Foundation
George Washington a Virginia ironmaster's son
George Washington is identified as the son of a Virginia ironmaster in this historical note detailing his early family background and ascent.
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George Washington
Virginia
Local Farmer Carries Douglas County Banner To Two State Fairs
Douglas county farmer L. G. McGee will carry the county banner to the Kansas state fairs at Hutchinson and Topeka. He has shown county booths since 1900 and notes his exhibit has never finished outside the money and has won many first prizes. The booth features grain, feed, hay, fruit, and garden produce from county farmers.
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Douglas County
Kansas
Hutchinson
Topeka
L. G. McGee
McGee
Douglas
Mee- Gee
Mrs. McGee
Uiaywater
Thomas Newton Purcell, longtime Butler County sheriff dies
El Dorado Kansas August 5 Thomas Newton Purcell 72 a former Butler county sheriff in five terms 1914 1918 1920 1924 and 1928 1930 died yesterday Survived by widow a daughter a son and three sisters
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el Dorado
Kan
Cpi
Thomas Newton Purcell
Butler County
Cupid Prompts In Absentia Degree At Kameas State College
In Manhattan on August 5, Cupid’s arrow spurs a college rule change at Kanais state college. Faculty permit a degree to be granted in absentia so Stanley Fansher earns a bachelor of science in agriculture while marrying Lila Marie Mosher via a Hollywood radio program. The ceremony is set for August 12 and the commencement for Fansher is scheduled Saturday.
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Manhattan
Ken
Cheid
Kanais State College
Hollywood
Stanley Fansher
Lila Marie Mosher
California
Fansher
Oil play shows activity in Garvin county and statewide reopenings
Oil activity remained active in Garvin county with signs of revival across Oklahoma. The Tulsa World notes new locations reaching 108 in 27 counties while completions stayed at 79 for the fourth consecutive week under 100.
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Tulsa
Okla
Garvin County
Oklahoma
Tulsa World
KU drops journalism major for Liberal Arts students
Chancellor Deane W. Malott announced KU will not offer a journalism major in the College of Liberal Arts. Juniors and seniors already pursuing journalism may complete an AB degree, while new entrants will join the School of Journalism offering BS and MS degrees. The decision followed a conference with Deans Lawson and Marvin.
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College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
K. U
Deane W. Malott
Malott
Malotr
Paul B. Lawson
Burton W. Marvin
School of Journalism
Calm Thru Ordeal Farmer Frees Arm From Baler
Elk county farmer William Willich 40 near Howard was trapped by a hay baler in El Dorado Kansas. Rescuers cut the machine apart and freed his arm after forty five minutes. He remained conscious and later had the arm amputated at the shoulder.
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el Dorado
Kan
Elk County
William Willich
Howard
el Dorado Hospital
Willich
Queen Elizabeth Observe Birthday With Salute In London
Queen Elizabeth marked her 49th birthday at Buckingham Palace without ceremony. Union Jacks flew over London buildings as radio broadcasts began with the national anthem. In Hyde Park the royal horse artillery fired a 41 gun salute at noon. U S navy ships in British ports fired 21 guns.
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London
Elizabeth
Buckingham Palace
Hyde Park
Royal Horse Artillery
U. S. Navy
Porch Sale Classified Snippet With Misc Items
A local for sale notice lists items including fruit like pears and oranges, assorted hardware, electric goods, and general household goods. The fragment mentions carts, metal items, and various spring wares.
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the Falcon
Wallen
Brains
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Underworld
Galvers
Cable
Ree
ViCba
Rez and Riaty
Guta Bealaw
Sis Wrontare
Zerd
Jean Ab
Utah
Washington
Veterana Administration
Nettie W. Capps
Bountiful
Cappr
Salt Lake County
Capper
Funda
Capps
First Security Trust Company
Ray van Cott, Jr
Veterans Administration
Tim Holt
Black Stallion” Trucolor
Gaheste
Tleile
Ghee
Dell
Lding
Rm. Ang
Rm. Fireplad Converte Enter Co
America
Fine Instand
Hunter Coq
Rence
Roome District
Technicolor
Sudan
Scott
Ell-Man” Mdlemere
Glennister
Popeye Cartess
Sun
Gilda
Millie
Evelyn Ford-Keves
Cupid
Kameas State College
Journal-World
Coly
Evhawkker
Jack Benny
Craig Rice
Lucky Stiff
the Great Gatsby
Rene
Pall Paper
Uy ’ Island
Cticut
Irawet
Doe Vor
Jersey
Elding
Yorks
City
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