Legion May Select Paris for National Convention
Gadianapolis reports the 1827 National Convention of the American Legion could be held in Paris as a practical plan with unofficial France government nods. The national committee backs New’s stance against foreign-financed air mail deals. New appointments and ceremonies mark changes in the Legion’s leadership and plans for the Indiana World War memorial site.
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Gadianapolis
American Legion
Paria
John J. Wicker, Jr
Richmond
Prench
Harry S. New
South America
Frank Clay Croza
Gordon
Colo
Carling W
Coroberland
Legion
Indiana
Heart of the Cty
Totay
E. D. Jackson
James A. Brain
Boeing
Building Activity Mixed in New England May Survey
Associated Press reports a May survey by the U S employment service shows mixed conditions in the New England district. New Hampshire notes little change across industries with some overtime in woolen and printing, while Massachusetts sees slight improvement and widespread building activity, Vermont reports ongoing part time work and some labor shortages in textiles and granite, with farm labor tightness noted.
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Associated Press
Boston
New England
United States Employment Service
Department of Labor
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Vermont
Rye Christian Sunday Echoet Annual Picnic
Rye report notes the annual Rye Christian Sunday Echoet picnic at Rand's Grove on June 2. A storm affected plans the following Friday while others without transport left on the 10 20 bus. A baseball game at two involved teams unnamed. Belen K Morton returns to Rye after a week in Springfield Massachusetts.
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Rye
Echoet
Rand
Grove
Belen K. Morton
Springfield
Mase
Italian actress profiled with church sister in Kansas
A report notes Italian film actress Blgnurs Monichelli slated to earn a high yearly sum, while Sister Vincentia McBy of the 3is tere of Charity in Leavenworth Kansas recently marked the convent entrance as she celebrated her 70th anniversary with the order.
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Monichelli
Vincentia McBy
Tere of Charity
Leavenworth
Kas
Chamber of Commerce notes on Rockingham York group meeting
A Chamber of Commerce session in Rockingham York discussed reorganizing plans for a new development association. Directors selected, membership expansion outlined, and urgency to start work conveyed. President Joseph Simpson presided. Portsmouth participants invited for a Coast to Coast New England Business Tour under state chamber auspices.
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Rockingham-York Development Association
Waa
Chamber of Commerce
Rooma
Otreer
Pew
Portsmouth
New England
State Chambers of Commerce
New Hampshire
B.W. Porter
New Hampehi
Then Enterprises
Massachusetts State Chamber’ of Commerce
Ail Parte
New Eng‘long
Hoston
Chicago
Glacier Pack
Spokane
Vancouver
Seattle
Kelso
Port- Mand
San Francisco
Santa Crus
Santa Barbara
Pasedeni
Los Angeles
Sant Diego
el Paso
Jaurez
Maxtco
San Antonio
Houston
New Orleans
Chattanooga
Washington
New York City
Boston
Chambers of Coxamerce
Glacier Park
Puget Sound
Columbia River
Santa Cruz
Blake Wan
Lee H. Brow
Bir
Brew
Persyous
YMCA Founding Celebration Marks 81 Years
A June 1 anniversary notes the Young Men's Christian Association turning eighty one. History recalls George Williams and colleagues forming the federation in London in 1844, with a global growth from coffee house origins to a worldwide movement aiding youth and communities. The article cites Victoria’s honor to Williams and his tomb inscription at St. Paul’s, urging continued expansion of the YMCA’s mission.
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Tan Association
London
XM. c
Queen
Victoria
George Whitans
Young’ Men's Christian Association
Sir George
St. Paul's
Young Men's Christian Association
Calgary Jubilee Stampede Tote Planned For July
Preparations are underway in Calgary for a jubilee stampede event in July. The city will open to residents and visitors during the celebration period for unrestricted public enjoyment. Aunt back wagons will again race down the streets as crowds gather, while native dancers traverse the avenues in a modern city parade celebrating the anniversary.
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Associated Press
Calgary
Alta
Cal ‘Gary
Cii
Calgary Stampede Parade and Trek to Commemorate Fifty Years
A grand Buffalo Bill era theme marks Calgary's fiftieth anniversary celebration with a massive outdoor pageant. The program features mounted police, Indians, cowgirls, trappers, and a parade contrasting pioneer life with modern progress. A competitive stampede and ceremonial races offer purses and trophies, drawing large crowds.
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Buffalo
Drairio
Calgary
Personal notices from a New Haven society page
Martin Daniel sails Saturday for a three months European tour with family. Clara Flanigan and Justin Flanigan attend George Flanigan’s graduation in New Haven. Eugene S. Daniel Jr. joins Reserve Officers’ Training Camp at Fort Ethan Allen for six weeks with Harvard. Garvin A. Drew, a Masachusetts Tech graduate and former track captain, shines in athletics. William W. Wood opens summer home at Deer Point. Mrs. W. B. Pelrec plans a three month Europe trip from York. Major P. Lockwood and family head to their New Castle summer home. A. Belden visits the city.
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Martin Daniel
D.S. Bantel
Europe
Mras P
Flanigen
Clara ‘Flanigan
Justin Flanigan
Miller Avenus
New Haven
Conn
George Flanigan
Eugene S. Daniel, Jr
Fort Ethan Alien
Vermont
Harvard & Orn
Garvin A. Drew
Fortsmouth High School Class of 1925 Graduation
Much interest centers on the Portsmouth High School commencement tonight with the largest class yet, about 345 graduates. Dr. Wil Yam Mathir Lewis of George Washington University will speak as choral songs highlight the program. tickets are in high demand for both the diploma ceremony and Friday night ball.
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Fortsmouth
Portsmouth Theatre
Wil
Yam Mathir Lewis
George, Washington University
Menest P. Bilbrack
Portsmouth High School
Portsmouth Opposes Bus Line Affecting Rail Service
In Dover and Portsmouth discussions, leaders insist on preserving rail service six months a year and oppose any transport plan that would endanger the rail system. They call for a firm stand to protect regional transportation needs and demand continued mainline rail access.
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Portsmouth
Dover
Xeagqn
Loring
Thanaportacion
Unclear fragmentary report from press clipping
Fragmented OCR text references a girl in bathing, a square, track events, Colorado, two weeks, and a Rotary convention. Details are garbled and names or events are not discernible. no clear outcome or full context is recoverable from the readable portions.
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Ing
Malig
Colorado
Rotary Faternatonal
Herring Scales Shipped to Germany From Eastport Seaport
Twenty thousand pounds of herring scales, worth 32 cents a pound, are being shipped to Germany from Eastport. Ruben &1 Germany representatives Werner Reben and Edmund Senvize have been buying scales from local canneries and boatloads to supply European jewelry makers. An order for 1090 galvanized iron fans was placed with Joseph Joletta & Son to accompany the scales, packed tightly on top when canned.
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Kngztport
Ruben
Germany
Bielefeld
Berlin
Cologne
Thie Island
Umeago
Simeon Patch
Eastport
Todd
Maine
Werner Reben
Edmund Senvizet
Bay
Purdy
Washington
Express
Tron
Sealer
Joseph Joletta & Son
Marne
Srat
Grand Manan
N. B
Lebec
Dea
Delegates Hear Reports On Customer Ownership Plan
In San Francisco on June 18 the National Rectile Light Association discussed a report on customer ownership as the backbone of financing. The study notes 47,267 customer stockholders in 1924, with 266 occupations represented, including actors, bakers, electricians, teachers, and police. The convention also examined the old citified plan and its decline amid growing customer owned shares.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
National“Rectile Light Association
Association
San Branciace
Electric“ Behtang Power Companies
Saya
Are Hirge Companies
Yecanthy
Usted
Carbon lamp yields replaced by tungsten filament lamps
In New York City use rose with the carbon lamp yielding to the more efficient tungsten filament lamp. The annual rate reached 261,000,000, up 44 percent from 1903, exclusive of miley mail samps, flashlight, and semaphore devices in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Convicted of Grand Larceny in New York Trial
The executive Theodore Ficke Jr and Lester B Yang, tied to Federal Food Stores, Inc, face grand larceny charges after Roiter’s conviction in Brooklyn. The jury found him guilty of first degree grand larceny. sentence due Monday and potential ten years in Sing Sing. Co-defendants Samuel and Loris Roiter, and Yosef associates, face parallel hearings as further larceny matters emerge from forged warehouse receipts and loans.
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New York
Fast
Dist Atty. Call
Miter Foxer Rekter
Federal Food Stores, Inc
Supreme Court
Hagarty
Brooklyn
Roiter
Sng Sing
Samuel Vna Loris
Theodore Ficke, Jr
Lester B. Byang
Ag ‘Adon
Yosef
Manhattan
Relter
Brooslyn Trust Company
Ganag
Theodora Ficke Jr
Inc
Goada
Toax of Armitar
Midwood Trust Company
Schedule for York Buses Between Boston and York Beach
The Boston and Maine Transportation Co announces bus routes between this city and York Beach. Departures from this city include 5 20, 7, 9 50, 20 50 am, 2 60, 2 13, 4 35, 7, 8 56 pm and returns from York Beach at 6 05, 7 55, 9 48, 11 50 am, 12 45, 2 45, 3 45, 40, 7 50 and 2 45 pm. Sunday service runs at 20 and 22 pm and 2 45 and 9 pm, returns from Fork Beach 1k am, 32 noon and 3, 8 30 and 9 pm. Running time about 66 minutes. Service starts Monday June 29.
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Boston & Maine Transportation, Co
This City
York Beach
Enages
Fork Beach
Kittery Grange Holds Evening Tribute and Flag Ceremony
In Kittery on June 28 the Grange met in the judge room for a pleasant gathering. A program honored Meg with readings by Mrs Arthur Chinley and Walter Wiltey, featuring the Star Spangled Banner, a flag salute, and patriotic songs. The next meeting plans an Uncle Sam birthday party on July 1 with members in costume.
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Kittery
Kittery Grangy
A. Ahert
Arthur Chinley
Walter Wiltey
Lective
Stors and Stripes
Br. Wine Mildred Gerry
Grange
Holdy
Uncle Sam
Ming ‘Edberty
Colmobin
Wit
Harvard Awards 168 Degrees in 289th Commencement
Cambridge June 11 Harvard University conferred 1668 degrees in courses during the 289th year. The day also awarded 22 honorary degrees. Graduates in Harvard College received 574 degrees while the rest went to students in graduate schools.
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Associated Press
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard University
Harvard College
Salt of Many Uses From Ancient Lake Beds Near Wenatchee
The Wenatchee area in north central Washington reports a large ancient lake bed deposit of kyewm ealia mined beneath a 12 foot mud cover. The salt is 55 percent Ipsec salty with a 95 percent pure core. Development has begun, with tunnels and dynamite used to loosen the salt then transported ten miles to Oroville for refining. The salt serves as a base for over 10 chemicals and has broad commercial applications from face powders to drinkings.
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Wenatchea
Waah
Pat
Thin
Orovilio
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