Finns in Fitchburg Rally for Homeland Aid at Christmas
Fitchburg's 5000 Finnish Americans face a lean Christmas as funds shift to a homeland relief drive. Residents donate large sums, some families giving up to 25 dollars and sacrificing toys for children while a community-wide effort surpasses 19 000 in contributions led by former Finnish prime minister Oskari Tokol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchburg
Mass
Finland
Andrew Groog
Chrismas
Findhhurgh
Bodies Drift Ashore From Russo steamer Incigirka Wreck
About 350 bodies washed ashore in Hokkaido as survivors were rescued by Japanese ships near Otaru. The Incigirka carried some 1,100 people mostly Russian fishermen and families when it was driven ashore during a winter storm. The 19 year old vessel originated as the American Quaker and was sold to Russia in 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakkanas
Hokkaido
Japan
Quaker
Russia
Western states seek solid bloc to wield power at conventions
Western Republicans and Democrats press for a permanent bloc to influence the 1940 national convention. Utah chair Calvin W. Rawlings heads a planned Western bloc as California hesitates, arguing 65 electoral votes in the West could swing strategy and jobs.
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Tory
Cal Fenia
New York State
California
Salt Lake City
Eck
Far West
New York
Oak Grove Legion Auxiliary plans Christmas box to Carville
Oak Grove’s American Legion Auxiliary No. 53 met at the Hut with Mrs. E. E Hurley presiding and voted to send a Christmas box to Carville. A Talent and Personality Parade was explained by Mrs. D. H. Smith of Birmingham. Committee members to arrange the box included Mrs. W. H. Keller Mrs. D. W. Kelly and Miss Omah Bivins. In other notes, Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Fiske and son Donald Bayne and Charles Walcott are in New Orleans this week. James Miller has returned from Panama Fla after the death of his mother Mrs. H. C. Miller. Mrs. A. C. Monroe visited H. T. Monroe in Roswell N. M. Mrs. A. D. Bagwell hosted Mrs. A. M. Mitchell and Mrs. Eugene McGhee of Lula Miss. Miss Arlene Howell left for Vicksburg Miss to work for a dry goods concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary No. 53
E. E Hurley
Carville
D. H. Smith
Birmingham
Ala
D. B. Fiske
Donald Bayne
Charles Walcott
New Orleans
James Miller
Panama
Fla
Mr. Miller
H. C. Miler
Oak Grove
CROSS-WORD PUZZLE ACROSS AND DOWN SOLUTION word list
Solve the mixed clues from yesterday’s puzzle including across and down entries. Entries cover colors, plants, actions, nautical terms, and common nouns with references to historical and fictional names where readable.
German liner ready to dash for home
Secretive departure under cover of darkness expected for the German freighter Columbus after preparations in a Mexican port. She carries oil, naval papers, and crew recalled from shore, with the Arauca also cleared for New Orleans cargo including fiber nitrates and crude oils.
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Oslo
Arauica
Maniifesto
New Orleans
New York
Havana
Cuba
West Indies
Veracruz
Columbus
Sacrificias
Mexico
Odd Items In The News Roundup From Various Cities
A collage of brief items from Gettysburg and other places. A speeding motorist chased 19 miles to Philadelphia is fined ten dollars after asking police for an escort. Hunters indicted for damaging government property after shooting at planes. Policemen in Fond du Lac ordered not to carry umbrellas on duty. Mrs W B Blake reports thieves dismantling her buildings piece by piece.
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Gettysburg
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Fond DU Lac
Wis
Des Moines
W. B. Blake
LeBaron Girl Yvonne Celebrated With Birthday Party
Mrs Mra LeBaron honored her daughter Yvonne with a ninth birthday party on Thursday November 30. Billy Cooksey and Gordon LeBaron performed magic tricks for the children and refreshments followed for attendees including Sammie Jean Evans Barbara Jean Higdon Melba Jean Albritton and Mary Ann Barl in. Alexandria shoppers Mrs Jack Gunn and other locals also appeared as visitors with out of town guests F E Bradford Shreveport and Yvonne Bardin Lake Charles staying with hosts. A note says plumbing was removed from a vacant house she owns and the garage at the same place was being dismantled brick by brick.
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LeBaron
Yvonne
Billy Cooksey
Gordon LeBaron
Sammie Jean Evans
Barbara Jean Higdon
Melba Jean Albritton
Mary Ann Barlin
Lorece
Virginia Sammie
Patricia David
Joyce Dell Davis
Wilda Sykes
Christine Corley
Martel
Glenn Carver
Bobby Watson
Wanda Smith
Gordon le- Baron
Yvonne LeBaron
Dinner Planned With Press Association Banquet
The Louisiana Collegiate Press association holds a state meeting at Northeast Junior College with a 7 p.m. banquet at the Social Center. Schools attending include Louisiana Tech, LSU, Southeastern Louisiana, Lake Charles Junior College, and others. Karl Smith, Northeast alum, will be toastmaster. H A Mangham will be principal speaker. Wilson Ewing will be guest of honor.
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Louisiana Collegiate Press Association
Northeast Junior College
Jimmie Russell
Louisiana Tech
Louisiana State University
Southeastern Louisiana College
Lake Charles Junior College
Louisiana State Normal College
Southwestern
Lavalisiana College
Karl Smth
H. A. Mangham
Louisiana Press Association
Richland Bracon News
Rayville
Wilson Ewing
News-Star
Morning World
German Graf Spee Battle Ends With Internment Prospect
The Admiral Graf Spee faced three British ships Ajax Achilles and Exeter in the Atlantic near Montevideo. After a daylong engagement the German vessel withdrew into the Montevideo harbor where Uruguay officials consider internment for the duration of the war.
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Achilles
Ajax
Germany
Otto Langmann
Uruguay
Admiralty J
London
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Exeter
Graf Spee
Montevideo
Rio de la Plata
En- Bing
Stepa
Falklands Island
Legation
Formosa
Brazil
Admiral Graf Spee
Punta del Este
Admiral Scheer
Corset Beach Tone and Historic Naval Echoes Featured
A fashion note from Miami shows Violet Lynch modeling a corset bathing suit as new shipboard inspection hints at Admiral Graf Spee identity. Commodore H. H. Harwood of the Exeter is named victorious by the British legation. The piece recalls the 1914 Falklands battle and Britain’s oceanic dominance. It ends with car longevity statistics, noting averages and extremes.
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Violet Lynch
Miami
Fla
Graf Spee
H. H. Harwood
Exeter
Doveton Sturdee
von Spee
Falkland Islands
Argentina
Britain
Admiral Spee
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Eashy
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Gibson’s
Gibson Distilling Co
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A. D. Bagwell
A. M. Mitchell
Eugene McGhee
Lula
Arlene Howell
Vicksburg, Miss
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Goddess of Dawn
Avid
Élune
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Nimrods
Tullos
Jack Gunn
Alexandria
F. E. Bradford
Shreveport
Harry Hollingworth
Yvonne Bardin
Lake Charles
Jimmie Bardin
Kiel
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Declea
Washington
Rayville Amusement Park
Charles Groves
Tommie Conk Post
American Legion
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Ethel Turp
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Alice Faye
Barricade
Lynne Overman
Virginia Dale Joseph Allen, Jr
Floyd Gibsons
Gary Cooper
Ray Mill and
Robert Preston
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Desert
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