A Hero Remembered Walter Johnson and Ty Cobb Spotlight
A reminiscence recalls Walter Johnson and Ty Cobb as supreme figures in baseball. Johnson faced Cobb in a 3-2 Tigers win while 700 fans watched a modest Senators debut. A 5 000 strong testimonial dinner later honored Johnson’s early career. Johnson’s legacy endures as the ideal in baseball and in life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Johnson
Cobb
Johnson
Landon
Detro Tigers
Tigers
Senators
George Wash
Washington
Polio drive in Green County aims to boost March of Dimes funds
In Monroe a benefit concert by the State University symphony orchestra supports infantile paralysis research. The local chapter urges quick ticket purchase before the event and credits the ongoing March of Dimes campaign with substantial past gains against polio. Funds replenish the national foundation treasury and honor late President Roosevelt.
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Daeieeie
Wisconsin
Alpolio
March of Dimes
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Green County
Monroe
Univer Reech
Beholden to Santa Land A Royal Tale Unfolds
James, cursed to become a girl, seeks aid from a gnome named Hennepin and Santa Claus. A magic ring dictates the fate, while the Witch of Zanzell looms as the next step. The comic fantasy follows James’s quest for a return to his rightful kingly self amid whimsy and wonder.
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James
Miss
Hennepin
Santa Claus
Santa Caus
Santa Land
Mrs. Claus
Santa
Zanzell
Mrs
Flashes of Life Lays Odd Complaint Before Police
An unidentified Vancouver woman asked Constable Dick Degley to quiet noisy neighborhood kids claiming her dog suffered a nervous breakdown. The dog spent ten days in hospital. though home three days, noise continues and she fears another breakdown. Mexico City police chief Gen Jorge Gorrales finds force size mismatch.
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Vancouver
Dick Degley
Veterans Leaving World War II Service Surpass Two Million
Even before World War II shooting stopped in Europe or the Pacific, two million veterans of the armed services in World War II had left uniform, in addition to those who died.
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Europe
Pacific
Armed Services
British abdication approved by parliament in 1936 noted
The Evening Times recalls December 11 1936 when British parliament approved King Edward VIII abdication. Also noted are calls for President Glenn Frank to resign and the marriage of Velma Prine and Lewis Wahler in Blanchardville, plus British war debt default to the United States and Mrs Lydia Ann Snyder's funeral in New Hampton Iowa.
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O. K
King Edward
University Regents
Glenn Frank
Velma Prine
Lewis Wahler
Blanchardville
United States
New Hampton
Lydia Ann Snyder
Acheson Welcomes Delegates to UNRRA Final Session
Secretary Dean Acheson welcomed delegates from 48 nations to UNRRA's sixth and final session and stated that now means both national and international are ready to address world relief problems in 1947.
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UNRRA
Washington
Dean Acheson
South Wayne by Mrs. Harry T. Maddrell
The annual W. S. C. S. meeting of the Methodist church held Wednesday with 18 members present. Officers elected for the coming year include President Mrs. Jay Chapman and several secretaries and committee heads. installation planned for January. A wedding guest list included Miss Jessiemae Argue and Russell Hageman. An evening of music at the Methodist church featured Rev. W. C. Briggs and performances by Dorothy Swanson, Margaret Ufer, and Gerald Fritz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. C. S. of Methodist Church
H. S. Chapman
Jay Chapman
Ethel Olson
W. L. Heindel
Leslie Jones
Clifford Simmons
George Kilsey
C. A. Wood
Wesley Chapman
Royal Bixby
John Hartsough
Harold Kading
Jessiemae Argue
Russell Hageman
Belleville
Swiss Reformed Church
Men’s Club of
Methodist Church
W. C. Briggs
Monroe
Dorothy Swanson
Margaret Ufer
Briggs
Bruce Blum
Lemos Juice Remedy Claim for Rheumatic Pain
An advertisement promotes Lemos Juice with Ra-Ex Compound promising quick relief from rheumatic pain arthritis and related conditions. It urges a two week Ra-Ex supply, mixing with water and lemons, guaranteeing satisfaction or free trial, and claims sale via Crugeist with drugstore backing.
Shoppers welcomed by cheerful strangers and new sleigh bell offer
A festive notice from Bakers Book Store promotes small sleigh bell sets in red leather with imitation pine branch and pine cone. Priced at $1.25 per set, the bells are advertised to greet guests and spread Christmas cheer as doors open and close. The ad encourages shoppers to hear them in action and visit the store today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker's
Baker's Book Store
Scotland Imperial bedspreads and holiday gifts
High quality Scotland Imperial bedspreads advertised for full and single beds at LEADER DEPARTMENT STORE. Other items include Kruse Bath relaxation, Wagner's Health Baths gift certificates, shoe repair at THE TREAD RIGHT SHOE SHOP, smart luggage from LEE'S, umbrellas from ETTER'S, with a holiday shopping prompt urging early buying ahead of Christmas.
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Leader Department Store
Scotland
Wagner’s
the of Health
Tread Right
Lee’s
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Monroe Evening Times
Meeree
Monroe Evening Times CO
Emery A. Odell
St the Meoree
Wis
Postsilien
Editorial
Garrales
St. Paul
Eddie Conley
Sherburne and
Pascal Avenues
Associated Press
Mexico City
V/P
Federal District
Jorge Gorrales
Evening Times
Great Britain
Japan
France
Monroe Badgers
Beloit Collegiates
Nicholas Krattiger
Switzerland
Blaine
Oneida County
South Wayne
Harry T. Maddrell
Gerald Fritz
Blum
Avery Stites
Stites
Mmes
Florence Werts
Emma Smith
Carrie Stites
Winslow
Arlie Mitchell
Marion
Onroe
Fred Mahukuch
John Gage
Susan
John Ferguson
Diane
Dennis
Alvin Holland
Gratiot
S. J. McKnight
Robert
Charles Chapman
Frederic West
George J. Maddrell
Madison College
Dorsey Segner
Duane Heller
Apple River
Lola Welch
Mabel Chambers
Betty Lou
Judy
E Krupke
Carl McBroten
Argyle
W. A. Chapman
George Martin
Nell Riley
Darlington
Mmes. O. B. Peterson
B. E. Weckerley
Lina Butler
J. Knight
Herman A. Sz ‘Eo Y
Alvin F. Rote
Spencer
Mayme Brantner
16Th Street
N. Tyler
Borden's
Borden
Chocolate Shop
Candy Headquarters
Haworth Furniture Co
Complete Line Home Furnishings
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Etter’s
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