Courage and Opportunity Across Hard Times and Art
A montage traces resilience from Fred MacMurray’s early life to poet John Masefield’s unlikely rise, showing how discipline and luck shape success. It then shifts to medical guidance on weight loss and heart disease, emphasizing emotional factors, thorough exams, and careful lifestyle adjustments to extend life and restore health.
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Fred MacMurray
Kankakee
Beaver Dam
Wis
Fred
Carroll College
Waukesha
Hollywood
Calif
Picture
California Collegians
New York City
Roberta
Paramount
Geologist cautions against oil boom in Nebraska
Nebraska geologist Lincoln E. Reed warns against quick riches from oil or gas in the state. With over 60 test wells and nine under way, no discoveries have yet been made, though interest is rising and larger companies may soon intensify searches. Reed cites favorable geology, aging fields nearby, long payback, and a $15,000 prize for first oil find and gas prize of equal size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
E. C. Reed
Nebraska University
Nebraska
Harrison
Sioux County
Chadron
Dawes County
North Platte
Lincoln County
Creston
Platte County
Homer
Dakota County
Reynolds
Jefferson County
du Bois
Dawson
Richardson County
Reed
Cornish Gifts 600 Lead Co Shares and Jersey Cattle to Nebraska
New York financier Lincoln Edward J. Cornish donated 600 shares of National Lead Co stock and 20 head of prize Jersey cattle to the University of Nebraska. Officials value the gift at about 20000 dollars and say the herd includes descendants of the famous sire Eire Figgis Oxford noble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornish
N. Y
Lincoln
Edward J. Cornish
New York
University of Nebraska
National Lead Co
Omaha
H. P. Davis
University
CCC Camps in Nebraska Keep Open in New Fiscal Quarter
Twenty CCC camps will remain active in Nebraska and Washington D C during the first quarter of the new fiscal year began July 1. Fourteen camps are assigned to soil erosion control projects two to reclamation one to a national forest a wildlife refuge and wildlife bureau site and a state park. About 3200 CCC enrollees will work in Nebraska this quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Nebraska
Civilian Conservation Corps
CCC
Bureau of Biological Survey
Toll rise for six months in Nebraska as deaths near 128
A Nebraska report shows 128 traffic fatalities in the first half of 1937, down from 129 in the same period last year. Forty-four of 93 counties report no fatalities. Douglas County records 27 deaths and Lancaster 16, with Cass Custer and Scotts Bluff at five each.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Douglas County
Lancaster County
Cass
Custer
Scotts Bluff
Nebraska Pasture Improvement Contest Enlists 800 Farmers
Lincoln based extension agronomist L. E. Frolik reports 800 Nebraska farmers enrolled in the 1937 pasture improvement contest. He notes entries come from all but two of Nebraska's 93 counties as farmers conduct their own grazing-management research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
E. L. Frolik
Nebraska Agricultural College
Nebraska
Frolik
PWA reports Nebraska funds and project counts
Lincoln D. Felton, state Works Progress Administration administrator, says the federal government supplied $24,425,860 for Nebraska projects since inception through July 1, 1937, with sponsors adding $5,588,258. A total of 1,038 projects were completed by May 15 and 1,032 are in operation, with employment fluctuating over the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PWA
Lincoln
D. F. Felton
Works Progress Administration
Nebraska
Felton
When Moses Was Afraid and Prepared for Service
A lesson on Moses readiness to lead Israel, from Exodus discussions on justified caution humility and delegation. It notes Moses fears, God's reply I AM, Aaron as helper, and the need to go forward with preparation and faith. The study emphasizes God stands by workers and strengthens believers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
God
Egypt
Israel
Pharaoh
Aaron
Richard Ellsworth Day
Bush Aglow
D. L. Moody
Strength Unto Strength Quote by Beecher
A brief reflection on the idea that a man’s strength lies in discovering God’s path and following it, attributed to Henry Ward Beecher. The note emphasizes moral resolve and faithful adherence to divine direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ward Beecher
Fashions at Vacationland ARRAY for Dear Old Johnnies
Vacationland ARRAY showcases three young laborers in Sew-Your-Own outfits. Miss M wears a black gossamer chiffon frock with white satin trim, crafted herself. Miss B sports a sporty cotton dress and versatile scarves and belts. Miss Y advocates a practical three piece ensemble for sun, ease, and style at the Surf club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie
Miss B
Con
Miss Y
Sewing patterns for summer halter dress shorts sizes listed
Pattern 1241 covers sizes 14 to 20 with 32 to 44 bust and requires 45% yards of 39 inch material plus 1% yards of ribbon and 3 yards of trimming for size 16. Pattern 1316 fits sizes 12 to 20 and needs 4 yards of 39 inch fabric for size 14. Pattern 1335 designed for 14 requires 4%4 yards of 39 inch material for dress and shorts and 1 yard for topper. dress alone needs 3%4 yards. Order from The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept Room 1020 211 W Wacker Dr Chicago Ill. Patterns priced 15 cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
Ill
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Buck Jones Club Offers Free Prizes and Pin
Buck Jones promotes a club with a color prize catalog of 41 free items. Readers fill a coupon and mail it with a Grape-Nuts Flakes box-top. The ad touts Grape-Nuts Flakes as a crisp nourishing breakfast served with milk or fruit.
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Buck Jones
Buck
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John Masefield
Ledburn
Herefordshire
Luke O'Connor
Columbian Hotel
Jefferson Market Jail
Yonkers
Masefield
London
Thateighbor
George L. Walker
Griffen
Journal of the Medical Association of Georgia
Dr. Barton
James W. Bartonell Syndicate
N.Y
Harold L. Lundquist
The
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Fidence
Pride
TS Laits
Pele
Nature
Dean
Doan
Doans
Little Billy
Billy
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Blazes
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