Your Man Friday and a visit to Ottawa county
Editorial notes a friend’s relatives from Ottawa county visiting and meeting officials in town. It contrasts legislators who act as everyone’s handyman with the idea that many are unprepared to vote on major measures. It mentions Chang Chun’s newspaper ad warning constituents about talent and burden in governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesman
Homer
Ottawa County
House
Senate
Kuomintang Central Daily
Chang Chun
Tao Kung
Comrade Babies and Family Outings Promote Unity
In many towns baby sitters are common but parents should mix child care with outings. Picnic days near parks or the country help parents reconnect, teach unity, and make babies pleasant companions as they grow. A family walk benefits all and fosters early family bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown Daily Times
Interesting items from The Evening Times May 6 1937
Kenneth Koepnick breaks his arm and cuts his chin in a bicycle accident. Mrs Kathryn Kaderly and 5 P Kubly are wed. Deaths noted include Nicholas Legler Monticello Matthias Babler Monroe James Bedford Artesian S D. Leonard Schultz is bride of Lawrence Pest. William H Ayers chairs Lafayette county board. Straebel trouble warns cheese dealers.
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Kenneth Koepnick
Kathryn Kaderly
P. Kubly
Nicholas Legler
Monticello
Matthias Babler
Monroe
James Bedford
Artesian
S. D
Leonad Schultz
Lawrence Pest
William H Ayers
Lafayette County Board
Straebel
Mountain Inn House Reveals Quiet Homecoming
Lydia Ashe marries Captain Christopher Stark after a swift romance amid a mountain inn reunion. As they return to his Connecticut home, Lydia senses unspoken memories of past loves, war scars, and a house that speaks of shared future possible for their growing family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Ashe
Christopher Stark
Mountain Inn
Chris
Alan
Kirby
Theo
New York
Raphael Lopez-Ona
Lydia
Georgia
Connecticut
Dining Room Tour In A Quiet Summer Visit
In a summer scene Chris walks with guests toward a waiting horse, missing his cane and an old hat. A woman speaks sharply, asking to be shown the dining room, and he accepts by guiding her arm through his. The moment hints at a broader wartime setting to come.
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Lydia
Theo
Geis
Kirby
Chris
Sera
Alan
Lyd
Stone Terrace
Nice
Reese nuenUk Vacrim
Maury Howerton
Denver
Colo
Flashes of Life From Associated Press
An AP digest notes erratic local incidents in Colorado Springs and Chicago. A scent postcard mailing caused about 50 dollars in fire department costs after a box triggered alarms. A courthouse scare sparked by an irate taxpayer’s threat was recalled by County Collector Clifton Hurst. In Chicago Mrs. Ruth Cole seeks a divorce from Glen Cole while remaining his secretary. The judge granted a decree with limits on contact. The Sydney harbor is described as extending 13 miles inland from the shoreline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Colo
Iona Forbes
Bird
Clifton Hurst
Hurst Aid
Hurst
Chicago
Rutn Cole
Leonard C. Reid
Glen Cole
Reid
Cole
House Votes on Greece Aid Debate Urged by Eaton
Washington report notes Chairman Eaton urged passage of the Senate backed plan to aid Greece and Turkey with American military advice and 400 million dollars, arguing delay harms freedom and national safety. Leaders back the bill though members worry about peace versus war as debate begins.
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House
Greece
Eaton
Washington
Aneace
Russia
Turkey
Orient
Democratic House
Martin
Mass
GOP
United Nations
Senate
Grim talk on world domination measure passes in vote
The article notes a nearly three to one approval 67 to 23 for a bill about global influence. Lad Eaton calls it fundamental and historic, saying it poses a supreme issue between freedom and slavery amid concerns over civilization. It references Britain producing less than a third of its 1939 food demand.
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Lad Eaton
Congress
Britain
Shoppers urged to repair shoes and trim weight prior to spring
In a local paper item, TREAD RIGHT SHOE REPAIR SHOP promotes quick shoe repairs and options for leather, rubber, Neolite soles, and metal clips to extend wear. WAGNER'S HEALTH BATHS offers weight loss courses promising visible reductions and renewed vitality. THE LEADER DEPARTMENT STORE highlights aprons by Nona Lou, with styles and prices from 1.59 to 2.98, urging readers to buy for Mother’s Day.
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Leader Department Store
Nona Lou
Leader Store
Early Select
Mother
Etters window of wash fabrics for summer sewing
All seamstresses are told about Etters fabrics with a dotted balloon cloth 36 inches wide priced at 1.19 per yard in white with red blue or green dots. Striped chambray 36 inches wide is 1.00 a yard or brown stripe. A print pique 36 inches wide costs 0.90 a yard. Washfast materials available to make clothes at a saving.
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Etter’s
Pocket Book of Baby and Child Care available at Baker's Book Store
Advertisement notes Dr. Spock authored Pocket Book of Baby and Child Care, a practical guide for parents with advice on physical and psychological care through adolescence. It lists credentials, price at 25c, and urges homemakers to buy. Also promotes fur storage by Lees, new music records at Monroe Music Store, and a light quip about Dora and news from a man.
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Baker's Book Store
Ben Spock
Spock
New York City Health Department
Cornell Medical College
Monroe Music Store
Bob Archer
Tex Beneke
Miller Orchestra
Freddy Martin
Nat Meets
June
June Christy
Nat Cole
Buddy Clark
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Jim Monroe Daily Journal
Ist
Sundey
Monroe Evening Times CO
Amery A. Odell
Mouros
Win
Ite
Editorial
Man
Evening Times
A. Zingen
Paul J. Weirich
Wisconsin Federation of Women’s Clubs
L. O. Helmes
Gloria Swanson
Isaac
Frances
Chris Ice
Monroe Area
Monroe Hotel
Eagles Lodge
Beloit
Janesville
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Harvey S. Stauffacher
Res
White Block
TIMES
Thor
Just
Thor Gladiron
Phillips and Smith
Associated Press
Harbor of
Sydney
Australia
Chocolate Shop
Sunnyside
BABY
Monroe Feed and Seed Co
City Hall
Mautz
Wagner
House of Health
386
1804
10Th Street
LEE
Dora
Daddy
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