Willkie Observes New Deal Nervousness
Willkie arrives in Colorado Springs for a three week vacation and says the New Deal campaign is nervous about the election. He dismisses telegraphic campaign accusations and plans to meet Republican leaders while preparing his acceptance address. Governor Carr hosts a reception as Willkie shakes hands with supporters in Colorado.
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Do Springs
Colo
Ope Deli L. Willkie
Senate
New Deal
Planetrin Westward
Gillette
D. Towa
Wendell Willkie
Washington
Wilkie
Willkie
Municipal
Ralph L. Carr
Colorado Springs
Comerce
Chicago
Omaha
Harold FE. Stassen
Minnesota
William Allen White
Kansas
George Wharton ‘Pepper
Pennsylvania
Bee swarm disrupts line sparking Newington telephones
Lineman Harry Smith reported interruptions traced to a bee swarm that built a honeycomb in the control box. Separately, three divorce suits were filed in district court by Elsie Hobbs against Chester Hobbs Azel Criss against Wilbur Criss and Lucille Gryder against Wilbur Gryder.
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Newington
Conn
Harry Smith
Elsie . Hobbs
Chester
Hobbs
Azel Criss
Wilbur Criss
Lucille Gryder
Wilbur Gryder
Army tests oil burning diesel tanks to double range
Washington reports Brig. Gen. Adna R. Chaffee says oil burning diesel engines being tested to extend tank range beyond 100 miles for light and potentially medium tanks. He notes refueling by air and trucks behind front lines as options while stressing no halt to production. Mechanized warfare demands upgraded training and coordination.
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Washington
United States Army
Adna R
Chaffee
New Armored Corps
Uncle Sam
Ain
Topeka Man Hangs Self in Jail While Under Investigation
Walter M. Gill 43 died in Topeka jail after hanging with belt and mattress strip. Shawnee coroner A Alexander ruled suicide. Gill had been arrested with his brother after acting strangely in a Topeka district. Police said investigation found no incriminating evidence. funeral plans not set.
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Walter M. Gill
Topeka
A. Alexander
Shawnee
Gill
Kaul
Memorial at Cemetery Reveals 13 Names Carved in Stone
A war memorial at the cemetery bears the carved figures and inscriptions noting 13 men. The stone lists themes of victory and valor and is linked to a broader tribute to fallen services.
Meeting Date Set for Junior Chamber July 16
The Junior Chamber of Commerce schedules its next meeting for July 16 at 8 o'clock in the county courtroom. President Dick Barber says members will rank committee preferences including Agriculture aviation Americanism safety city planning and beautification and youth welfare. A vote on willingness to serve as state director and national councilor will follow.
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Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Dick Barber
Nazi War Film Shown in Capitol Sparking Protests
Washington July 10 members of congress reacted strongly to a secretly invited viewing of a motion picture depicting Germanys invasion of the Low Countries and other nations. They called it propaganda and questioned who financed and approved the showing.
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Washington
Congress
Germany
Low Countries
Starnes
D-Ala
Dies Committee
Reed
Poland
Norway
Ross Collins
Congress of
United States
House of Representatives
P. S
Collins
Lewis
R-Qhip
O’toole
D-N.y
Marriage License Issued for Russell Romaine and Maxine Watson
A marriage license has been issued at the probate judge's office for Russell Romaine of Carbon Dale and Maxine Watson of Burlingame.
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Russell Romaine
Carbondale
Maxine Watson
Burling‘ame
Valley Grove Community Notes Bright with Summer Visits
Local social activity includes Lawrence visitors, Kansas City guests, and Oskaloosa relatives spending weekends and holidays in Valley Grove. Events feature church gatherings, a July 19 ice cream social, Sunday services, and a children’s picnic with Darlene Smith’s class.
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Della Weibel
Effie Moore
Oskaloosa
Weibel
Shaw
Mrs. Petrie, Sr
Virgil Mullin
Katie Burdick
Henid
Okla
Walter Dunbars
Buena Petrie
Lawrence
Will Nowak
W. H. Smurr
Eldon Smurr
Orin Bliss
Wellman Church
Alexander
Wellman Chapel
Adam Groves
Nowak
Husted
Kentucky Street
Will Eberhard
Lawrence Ward
Everett Titterington
Darlene Smith
Valley Grove _Christian Endeavor
Oskaloosa Society
Barbara Zook
Rubymae. Puckett
Veola Ousdahl
Laura
Arthur Ousdahl
Walter
Dell
Russell Shaw
Chester Spray
Lake View
Mr. Spray
Emerson Croke
John Croke
Galen Croke
Anna Skeet
H.W. Skeet
Scout appoints field executive for Pony Express council
F Hyde of Independence Kansas is named field executive of the Pony Express council serving the St. Joseph area. M N Leavitt council executive announced the appointment and said Hyde will start duties once released.
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St. Joseph
Carlton
F. Hyde
Independence
Kan
The
Pony Express
Council of Boy Scouts
St. Joseph Area
M.N. Leavitt
Hyde
Thrifty habit—reading the classified page daily
An executive board recommends readers in Independence maintain a thrifty habit by reviewing the classified section each day. The note emphasizes frugality and daily diligence in finding good deals and notices.
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Independence
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Sword
Earth
Iit
Mexico
Avila Camacho
F.R.O.C
Mexico City
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Oran
Martel Bruno Gensoul
Algeria
Valley Grove
Fred Champion
Frederick Champion
James Stone
Guy Hall
Haynes & Keene
Mass
Ray Holmes
Mgr
Granada ‘Theatre
Buick
Best Buy
Flint
Mich
Lawrence Buick Company
New Hampshire Street
Cole
Sadie
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