Nominations and social notes from 1924 era
Calvin Coolidge was formally nominated by Republicans at Cleveland for the presidency with Charles G. Dawes named as vice president. Local Eastern Star lodge held memorial services. A social item recalls a 20 year old party for shoe shiners hosted by Ernest Mitchell with attendees including Evelyn Ritter Helen White Naomi Reynolds Jane Wright Dorothy Gabbard Evelyn King and others.
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Calvin Coolidge
Cleveland
Charles G. Dawes
Tehir
Ernest Mitchell
Evelyn Ritter
Helen White
Naomi Reynolds
Jane Wright
Dorothy Gabbard
Evelyn King
Helen Goodson
Velma Williams
Celia Goodson
Beulah Ellis
Mabel Wiggs
Helen Hewlett
Corporal Fires Three Shots to Kill Three Germans at 900 Yards
An infantry corporal on the Italian front fired only three times with his Army rifle to wound and kill three German soldiers. The firing occurred at a 900 yard range during active combat against the enemy.
Paul Burris Returns to California
Cpl. and Mrs. Paul Burris have returned to San Bernardino California where he is stationed with the United States Army after a furlough with their parents Floyd Burris Geatches and Dale Sargent.
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Cpl
Paul Burris
San Bernadino
Cal
United States Army
Floyd Burris
George Geatches
Dale Sargent
Navy Promotes Xolaf Kittle to Radar Mate 3/C
Xolaf Kittle has been promoted to Radar Mate 3/C after six months on active duty with the United States Navy. The news was conveyed to his wife, Mrs. Bettie Bargar Kittle.
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Xolaf Kittle
United States Navy
Bettie Bargar Kittle
Mason Returns to Camp Shelby After Leave
Pfc. John N. Mason has returned to Camp Shelby Mississippi after a 12 day leave spent with his wife son and his parents Mr and Mrs Francis Mason of Linton route 3.
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John N. Mason
Camp Shelby
Miss
United States Army
Francis Mason
Linton
Brothers Meet in Hawaii as They Visit During War Service
Raymond Griffith and Cpl Elmer Griffith both sons of Mr and Mrs Edward Griffith of Lyons meet in the Hawaiian Islands where Elmer has served 26 months overseas This is their second reunion since Elmer sailed for duty The brothers first met as Raymond headed to report for duty at Midway fifteen months earlier Raymond arrived in Hawaii to attend Elmer’s mechanical school graduation exercises
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Raymond Griffith
Cpl
Elmer Griffith
Edward Griffith
Lyons
Hawaiian Islands
Elmer
Raymond
Midway
Hawaiia
Pvt Charles M Tosh Home From Overseas Returns
Pvt Charles D McIntosh has completed three years with the U S Army in Panama and Pacific Islands and is spending a 27 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Dan McIntosh.
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Pvt
Charles D. McIntosh
United States Army
Panama
Pacific
Dan McIntosh
Pvt Frederick Sheppard Home on Furlough
Pvt Frederick Sheppard stationed with the United States Army at Fort Knox Kentucky spent the weekend with his wife and family returning to duty after a short leave.
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Pvt
Frederick Sheppard
United States Army
Ft. Knox
Pvt Max E Bough Sent to Keesler Field for Basic Training
Pvt Max E Bough, son of Mr and Mrs Otha Bough, has been inducted into the United States Army and sent to Keesler Field Mississippi for basic training according to word received locally.
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Pvt
Max E. Bough
Otha Bough
United States Army
Keesler Field
Miss
State Republican delegates meet in Indianapolis on Lyons issue
Hoosier GOP delegates gather to consider resignation demand for Robert W. Lyons as national committeeman elect. Plan to elect party officers may be postponed as Lauer and Dewey support swirl. Possible successors discussed include Bell, Gilliam, Honeywell, and Daniels.
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Indianapolis
Ind
U.R
Robert W. Lyons
Washington
Lyons
Charles M. LaFollette
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Ernest M. Morris
South Bend
GOP
Permanent Organization
Creentials
Chicago
Geo. Bell
Marion
Arthur L. Gilliam
Mark Honeywell
Joseph J. Daniels
Mexican certificated airlines reach twenty seven with US firms three
The Mexican aviation register shows twenty seven certificated airlines in operation, with three of them being United States companies. This marks a notable cross border presence in Mexico’s aviation market.
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Mexico
United States
Roosevelt Forecasts Rapid Jap Surrender After Europe Wins
President Roosevelt opened the Fifth War Loan drive with a hopeful update on the war. He said the three‑front push against Germany makes unconditional surrender of Japan or national death possible more quickly than thought, and he outlined progress in Europe and the Pacific while noting costly invasions and strong Allied advances.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Germany
France
Tokyo
Pacific
Hitler
United States
Rome
Europe
Japan
Livestock Prices Report From Indianapolis Market
Indianapolis market reports fresh hogs totals around 8 000 with prices for various weights ranging from 10 25 to 13 80 per cwt. Sows mostly 10 50 to 10 65 and lights 10 75. Cattle and calves offerings 1 400 and 600 with steers heifers active and higher by 15 to 25 cents, top steers 16 50 and 16 35 for three loads. heifer top 16. dealers steady.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Two New Divorce Suits Filed in Greene Circuit Court
In Bloomfield today the Greene Circuit Court filed two divorce complaints. Wilma N Allen sues Raymond E Allen. the case was moved from Lawrence County. Ray Brown sues Lucille Brown. both Brown spouses reside in Bloomfield.
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Greene
Bloomfield
Wilma N
Allen
Raymond E. Allen
Lawrence County
Ray Brown
Lucille Brown
Army Ordnance Paints Vehicle Fittings for Battlefield Use
Army Ordnance applies red paint to and around automotive vehicle fittings to ensure quick visibility and lubrication readiness on the battlefield.
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Army Ordnance
GOAL SHORTAGE WARNING GIVEN IN INDIANA DISTRICT
Residents of Linton and surrounding areas are warned of a coal shortage after August 1. Greater Linton club directors report coal from the eastern United States may not reach Indiana next winter with rationing possible. They urge immediate purchases to secure winter coal supplies.
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Linton
Greater
Allied Drive Bags Four French Towns in Invasion Push
Allied forces pressed inland in France driving toward Caen while British troops struck from Caen south and east to outflank the German defenses near Troarn. More than 10,000 German prisoners were reported. Air power intensified with RAF and US aircraft bombing airfields from Evreux Fauville to Illiers Leveque and patrols over targets along the front.
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U. S
France
Orne Canal
Battery Caen
Caen
Cerisy Forest
Evereux- Fauville
Dreux
Illieres- Lebeque
Paris
Norman Battlefront
Royal Air Force
Germany
Gensenrchen
Band Practice Session at High School Wednesday Evening
High school band members will hold their regular practice in the high school building Wednesday at seven o'clock. All members are urged to attend, and anyone interested in joining the band should contact Bert Barnes.
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Bert Barnes
Teeth Cleaning Time Findings From Dental Study
Dr H B G Robinson of the University of Washington Dental School found in a study of 405 individuals that the average person spends a little over one minute brushing teeth. He reported at the International Association of Dental Research that Americans have adopted the rotary or up-and-down methods but neglect less accessible surfaces.
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Chicago
U.P
H. B. G. Robinson
University of Washington Dental School
International Association of Dental Research
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