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Newspaper

Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1940

Page

2

Admiral Hugh Rodman Dies at 81 in Naval Hospital

Washington reports the death of Admiral Hugh Rodman, retired U S Navy, at the Naval hospital from coronary thrombosis at age 81. Born January 6, 1859 in Frankfort Kentucky, he served 43 years afloat, fought in two wars, and earned the Distinguished Service Medal plus foreign honors. He helped guide the fleet in World War I, commanded divisions, and later served as commander in chief of the Pacific Fleet before retirement in 1922 and several diplomatic duties afterward.

Washington Hugh Rodman Naval Hospital Admiral Rodman Frankfort Naval Academy Blue Glass Kentucky United States Navy Cape Horn Newfoundland Dewey Manila Bay Philippines Panama Canal America General Board of the Navy United States Rodman Golden Gate San Francisco Bay Seattle Wash Wilson Fifth Naval District Hampton Roads Peru Harding Alaska Pacific Fleet Australia George VI Great Britain U. S S New York Portsmouth George V Prince of Wales Duke of Woondsor Redman Abe King George Voi Heamed Benoerrey Order of the Bath

Naval officer Rodman and honors from world leaders

Rodman received the Dewey medal for Manila Bay and the Philippines campaign medal. He earned the French Legion of Honor and the Order of the Rising Sun with Grand Cordon from Leopold II at a dinner aboard the flagship New Mexico in San Francisco in October 1919. His goodwill voyages to South America earned El Sot from Peru and El Marite from Chile. Born January 6, 1859, in Frankfort Kentucky, he was named for his father after entering the naval academy in 1875 and graduating in 1880. he married Elizabeth Ruffin of Frankfort on July 3, 1889.

Manila Bay Philippines Leopold II Albert Belgium New Mexico San Francisco South America Peru el Marite Chile Rodman Frankfort Kentucky Naval Academy Elizabeth Ruffin

Roosevelt Plans Potomac Cruise With Berlin Delegate

President Roosevelt will host a shipboard conference with Alexander Kirk, the American charge d affaires in Berlin, aboard a Potomac cruise. Also invited are Justice William O Douglas and his wife, Commerce Secretary Harry Hopkins, Betsy Roosevelt, and Marguerite Lehand. The plan includes a possible Charlottesville visit to see Franklin Jr. graduate, with a later decision on Hyde Park rest.

Washington U.P Roosevelt Alexander Kirk Berlin United States Potomac River Supreme Court William O. Douglas Harry Hopkins Betsy Roosevelt James Marguerite Lehand Navy Yard Charlottesville Franklin, Jr University of Virginia School of Law Hyde Park

Mary McCormick to Sing at Chicago Old Heidelberg

Opera soprano Mary McCormick begins an extended engagement at Robert and Max Eifel's Old Heidelberg in Chicago. She headlines with the Old Heidelberg octet and ensemble, joined by Helen Westbrook on the Hammond organ, following her acclaimed Chicago Civic Opera performances.

Chicago Mary Mc Cormick Robert Max Eifel Old Heidelberg Helen Westbrook Miss McCormick Mary Garden Chicago Civic Opera Company Juliet

Windsor to visit French troops on Italian border

London reports the War Office confirms the Duke of Windsor is visiting French troops on the Italian frontier and will soon return to his headquarters. A ministry press notice denies any resignation and notes the duchess remains with him at Cap d Antibes.

London War Office Duke of Windsor Ministry of Information France Cap D'Antibes

Dr Cyclops Technicolor Fantasy Opens at Strand Theater

Paramount presents Dr Cyclops a five day Strand engagement filmed in Technicolor. A shrinking tale set in the Peruvian Andes the diabolical doctor and four men and a woman are miniaturized facing peril and odd adventures using everyday items as weapons and stages. Albert Dekker stars with Jane Levan Thomas Coley and a supporting cast.

Paramount Dr. Cyclops Strand Theater Lluston Gulliver Cyclops Peruvian Andes Humanettes Savant Dr. Cy+cles Gecter Albert] Thekker Jane Yce Levan Thomas Coley Charles Halten Victor Kahan Frank Yacorcih

Predicts steps to train males between 18 and 65

Princeton speakers urge quick introduction of a bill to require military training for all male citizens and aliens with first papers aged between 18 and 65. Col Adler, NYT executive and Military Training Camps Association member, warns of risks from voluntary recruiting and Nazi threat, outlining wartime call rules and conscription percentages by age.

Princeton America Congress Julius @cis Adler The New York Times Army Navy Adler Princeton University Infantry Reserve Corps Military Training Camps Association New York Germany France British Isles Americas Hitler South American

Trees Form Basis Of Court Action Between Neighbors

A three year dispute over trees on the Beck 409 Lake Street and Jorgensen 105 Lake Street properties reached court. Judge Henry P. Hughes heard the case as Beck sought a restraining order to stop trimming, claiming irreparable damage, while Jorgensen said the trees are mostly on her side and she only wants to trim overhanging branches to improve the lawn and plant growth.

Herman Beck Lake Street Margaret Jorgensen Henry P. Hughes Beck Mrs. Jorgensen

Officers credited with saving Menasha boy's life

Police radio WAKE and County Traffic Officer Robert Resch dispatched to Menasha aided Teddy Dombrowski, 9, who swallowed a metal jack. The duo sped to Wisconsin General Hospital in Madison with a siren escort, enabling doctors to remove the object without surgery and confirming the boy is out of danger.

WAKE Robert Resch Teddy Dombrowski Samuel Dombrowski Tayco Street Menasha Teddy Twin Cities Paul Neubauer Resch Madison Wisconsin General Hospital Sheriff Neubauer

Home Ransacked On Ohio Street. Cash Missing

Alois Nigl of 1606 Ohio street reported to police that last evening before 10 50 someone entered through an unlocked front door and ransacked drawers taking about four dollars in loose coins and a table model radio.

Alois Nigl Ohio Street

Industry called savior of nation in sales executives’ talk

Warren K. Rishel of New York told the National Federation of Sales Executives convention that industry is the salvation of the nation and the best defense against dictatorship. He warned of economic ignorance and urged business to back a federation program to educate the public on American economic principles, proposing 5,100,000 salesmen spread the message to customers.

Milwaukee National Federation of Sales Executives Warren K. Rishel New York Germany Italy Russia America United States

Oshkosh Eagles Install New Officers at Aerie Meeting

At the Oshkosh aerie No. 267 Fraternal Order of Eagles installation Friday, Erwin Schwab became president succeeding Robert G. Weber. New officers include Charles Gohsman as vice president William Chase chaplain Marwood J. Gummer secretary LeRoy Gilbert treasurer John Reinke inside guard Albert Otto outside guard and aerie physicians Dr J F Stein and Dr J E Schein. Edward J. Balda presided as grand worthy president with George B. Young as grand worthy conductor. Nine ae­nus members aided. refreshments followed.

Oshkosh Aerie Order of Eagles Eagles Erwin Schwab Robert G. Weber Charles Gohsman William Chase Marwood J. Gummer LeRoy Gilbert John Reinke Albert Otto George Rose Aerie J. F. Stein J. E. Schein Edward J. Balda George B. Young Aenue

Extension Granted for Richard Hackett IV to Pay Fine

An extension of time until Monday was granted today to Richard Hackett IV of 211 West Irving Street to pay the 25.05 balance on a 100 fine from municipal court for operating an automobile while under the influence. He was arrested May 27, paid 80 on May 29, and was given to June 8 to pay the balance. the request for more time was approved.

Richard Hackett IV West Irving Street

Glass Day Held by Ninth Grade at Rose C. Swart School

The 10th annual ninth grade class day was held in the Little Theater at the Teachers College. Graduates include Maxine Beck, Meliss Challoner, Marjorie Covey, Marlis Freeman, Charles Felker Jr., William Fritz, Irene Harrison, Kathryn Hollister, Robert Jones, Betty Kiekhofer, Jack Levinsohn, Janet Muller, Patsy Rosenkranz, Cynthia Ross, Genevieve Sheppard, Jacqueline Waite, Barbara Webster, and Macia Wooden. Diplomas were presented by Dr. J. H. Smith. class gift given to Lolita Blood of the eighth grade. Music directed by Mrs Lita Rose. program run by Miss Corinee Kelso before sixth to eighth graders and families.

Rose C. Swart Little Theater Teachers College Maxine Beck Meliss M. Challoner Marjorie D. Covey Marlis E. Freeman Charles W. Felker Jr William F. Fritz Irene Harrison Kathryn Hollister Robert Jones Betty Kiekhofer Jack Levinsohn Janet Muller Patsy Rosenkranz Cynthia Ross Genevieve Sheppard Jacqueline Waite Barbara Webster Macia L. Wooden Betty Kuekhofer Janet Miller Charles Felker William Fritz R. J. Grant J. H. Smith Lita

Milwaukee Sculptor Demonstrates Ceramic Art Lecture

Milwaukee sculptor Richard Wicken demonstrated making solid and hollow ceramic figures at the Vocational school to about sixty attendees. He urged flexible methods and showed a swollen clay Paul Bunyan and Babe figure that later became a seated boxer. He brought two hollow ceramic Decameron monk pieces and was sponsored by the Theotocopulian club.

Richard Wicken Milwaukee Wicken Paul Bunyan Babe Theotocopulian Club

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