Good Citizen ninth promise on community action
The article, part nine of a ten part Good Citizen series from the American Heritage Foundation, argues groups forming and helping each other strengthen a community. It cites Pilgrim fathers and immigrant groups who settled together, noting cooperation builds cabins, shares labor, and guards individual rights from federal or state overreach.
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Making a town through shared work and spirit
The article extols civic duty beyond voting and taxes, urging time and effort for community activities like scouts, 4-H, Red Cross, parks, and helpers. Citing Emporia, it argues towns grow through collective sacrifice, labor, and faith, shaping a better community. It notes Chapter 8 of Good Citizen and includes a crossword exercise with clues and answers.
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Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Red Cross
Future Farmers of America
Community Fund
William Allen White
Emporia
Edgewater land feud ends in marriage twist
Sam Edgewater and his two enforcers confront a redheaded contender squatting on lower range land he claims by conquest. A showdown ensues with gunfire injuring Tex, then a standoff escalates as the stranger proposes a three-on-one duel. Laurie admits the kiss on day one led to romance and engagement.
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Sam Edgewater
Tex Tremont
Chuck Wellington
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Laurie
Settlin
Nester
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Peter the Apostle a Lesson in Transformation
A sermon explores how Peter, once a neighborhood nuisance and coward, became a bold Christian leader. Despite early flaws, Jesus' faith and Peter's response prove the transforming power of belief, with Acts 2 5 and gospel accounts showing his rise from hesitation to fearless service.
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Peter
Simon Peter
Old Peter
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John
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Hollywood Stars Share Chatter On Plans And Pranks
Inez Gerhard notes Barbara Stanwyck’s reluctance to fly en route to Rome to join Robert Taylor as she hails The Furies star and praises Walter Huston. Bill Boyd clarifies he will not sing with Bing Crosby in their film. Gloria Swanson’s Sunset Boulevard tour and Ruth Roman’s pool mishap round out this Hollywood roundup.
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Barbara Stanwyck
New York
Rome
Robert Taylor
Hollywood
Walter Huston
Bill Boyd
Mutual
Hopalong Cassidy
Bing Crosby
Bing
Boyd
Gloria Swanson
Iron Woman
United States
Canada
Paramount Picture
Sunset Boulevard
Samson and Delilah
Devotional Reading References from Acts and Gospels
A devotional reading compiles Matthew 16 13 17 Luke Acts 2 5 and Acts 1 6 but focuses on passages about questions of identity and guidance. It frames the events as spiritual lessons for faith and discernment.
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Ture
Matthew
Luke Aaen
John
Farm Girl to Broadway: Tragic Audition Ends in Death
Judy Linden rises from humble Nebraska roots to a revival lead and stock roles and finally to a break in The Shining Hour tragedy. After three grim years of waiting tables and living in a one room apartment she lands a meaningful audition. The director’s note on the dresser reveals the fatal twist as the role ends in a deadly outcome.
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Judy
Shaw
Wotester
Glay
Nebraska
Helen Hayes
Keith Winters
Mer Stock Company
Judy Linden
Midwest
Baker Relies on Dairymen for Milk Based Goods
Each year the baker depends on dairymen for millions of pounds of dry milk condensed milk solids and fluid milk to provide bread with additional healthful food qualities.
Bright Easy Embroidery: Ma and Hen Kitchen Towel Decor
Pattern No 5327 offers a hot iron transfer for two of each design featuring Ma and Pa and the Little Red Hen, plus material needs, color chart, stitches, and finishing directions. Send 25 cents for Anne Cabot Album with handwork ideas and four free gift patterns.
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Anne Cabot
Gun Is Faster Auto Cowboy in Red Light Crash
A New Jersey man described as an auto cowboy ran a red light at a busy New York City intersection. A duty officer halted the man, approached the car, and gave him his revolver saying the gun is quicker.
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New York City
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