Display Of Gowns Overshadows Ascot Races In England
Cloudy June skies and drizzle marred the opening of Ascot race meet yet a large crowd admired a stunning display of gowns. Pale mauve, yellow and green dominated, with long full skirts, fluffy draperies, and Egyptian motifs visible. White serge suits with bright red stitching and heavily embroidered jumper waists complemented tailored box coats with wide lapels and closely set buttons.
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England
F. A. Wray
International News Service
Ascot
Eng
Reading Company To Buy Equipment
The Reading company applied to the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to issue 6 million dollars of 5 percent equipment trust certificates. Funds will buy 2,000 coal cars 90 coaches 15 baggage cars and 25 locomotives for the Philadelphia and Reading railway system.
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International News Service
Washington, D. C
Reading Company
Philadelphia & Reading Railway Today
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ladies Missionary Meeting and Henna Reunion Announced
The Presbyterian Ladies Missionary Society holds its regular monthly meeting at the church on Wednesday with Mrs. J. C. F. Jackson leading devotionals. A committee including Mrs. Clarence Stapf and others will serve refreshments for an all day gathering, followed by notice of the Hennon reunion at Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Hennon’s home.
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Ladies
Ladies Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
J. C. F. Jackson
Clarence Stapf
Geo. Sundell
Vegeler
E. O. Wilson
Bingham
Execution Of Rats In Congressional Library
Washington report of June 19 describes a rat invasion at the Congressional Library that threatened irreplaceable historic volumes. Biological Survey staff used barium carbonate to exterminate the sewer rats overnight, saving many old books while the newer works were left untouched.
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Congressional
International Mews Service
Washington
Congressional Library
Biological Survey
Employes
Love Prevents Girl Testifying Against Father For Murder
In Chicago on June 19 Cecelia Fuchs, 13, abandons plans to testify against her father Ignatz Fuchs for murder. The girl, an eye witness, expresses loving ties to her father and cites his love as the reason not to speak, leading the father to reconsider a guilty plea after his cell mate was executed.
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International News Service
Chicago
Cecelia Fuchs
Cecelia
O‘connell
Ignatz Fuchs
Casper Pastoni
Shelter House At Gaston Park For Summer Picnickers
Councilman D O Davies reports a shelter house is being erected at Gaston park to serve summer picnickers. Two picnics are scheduled this week and about ten more are booked. Hungarian Baptist church officials were granted permission to hold their church picnic there on July 4.
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D. O. Davies
Gaston Park
Coote Suspended From Curb Market
Coote of A. W. Coote and Company, a brokerage firm, suspended from the New York curb market. The main San Francisco office went into receivership yesterday, with branches in Seattle Chicago Denver Oakland Portland San Diego and Phoenix, Ariz.
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International News
Jana
New York
Ww. Coote
A. W. Coote and Company
San Francisco
Yestrday
Seattle
Chicago
Denver
Oakland
Portland
San Diego
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Ariz
Foreign War Vets Endorse Fritz for State Boxing Post
Veterans organizations including the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion endorsed Edward H. Fritz for a seat on the state boxing commission. The VFW post urged Governor Pinchot to appoint Fritz in a regular meeting. Disabled Veterans plan to vote on a similar resolution tonight.
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Harry L. McBride
Pinchot
Edward H. Fritz
State Boxing Commission
American Legion
Fritz
Garbage Plant Still Not Ready for Use
Councilman D O Davies reports iron work on the garbage plant roof is incomplete and the facility is not yet ready. An announcement will be issued when the furnaces can be used.
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D. O. Davies
Wave the Skidding and the Rush to Success
The saying warns that rushing toward success may cause skidding. It notes that momentum can backfire if caution is ignored and urges steady progress despite tempting rapid gains.
No Parking On North Street Mill To Mercer
City council approved anti parking signs on North Street between North Mercer and North Mill streets after Merle M Ingham an auto accessory dealer asked contractors building the Frew building to keep materials off North Street. Officers will tag violators. The move aims to keep 15 feet cartway clear and alleviate traffic congestion despite Inghams claim of traffic concerns and prior work in North Street.
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North Mercer
North Mill Streets
Merle M. Ingham
North Mill Street
Ingham
Wich
Frew
Wien
Rentz
Council
Girl Bandit May Be Man Living As Both Sexes
Chicago detective bodies allege Fred Thompson, 34, lives a double life as man and woman and may be the so called girl bandit who shot and killed wealthy insurance man Richard C. Tesmer on June 6. Thompson reportedly wore feminine clothing at the time and is being sought for questioning.
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International News Service
Chicago
Fred Thompson
Richard C. Tesmer
Thompson
Long-ago wife testifies in murder during holdup case
The defendant, identified as Frank Garrick, an auto mechanic, claims he married fourteen years ago and is faced with Mrs Tesmer, the sole witness to a murder committed during a holdup.
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Ery
Long
Frank Garrick
Brindle Alleges Street Cleanliness Neglect on Sycamore and Appleway
Edward Brindle of Brindle Printing told the council that Sycamore Street and Appleway had not been cleaned for five weeks. Streets Superintendent Wilbur Anderson promised the department would address the issue.
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Edward Brindle
Brindle Printing Company
Council
Sycamore Street
Appleway
Wilbur Anderson
Finish Route 77 Work By Contractors Jamison Narlee
Jamison and Narlee, contractors, will complete pouring concrete from Willow Grove to the city line this week. The pavement must set for three weeks before the highway opens, as learned today. The article notes the average age of Londoners has risen by two years in the last decade.
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Jamison & Narlee
Willow Grove
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