Enthusiasm for Democracy by Bowdoin Leader
Dr. Kenneth Sills of Bowdoin College urges American youth to embrace enthusiasm for democracy. He warns today’s youth face job scarcity yet should compare favorably to repressive regimes and learn from hardships in Russia and Germany while remaining hopeful about American opportunities and resilience. The piece contrasts自由 speech in the U S with dangers abroad and calls for persistent optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Kenneth Sills
Bowdoin College
Brunswick
Maine
Russia
Germany
Eveant
Quotations and Dialogues From a Tangled Parade of Snippets
A collage of eclectic lines ranges from political rants about liberty to legal bet clauses and comic vignettes. It includes a treasure of odd anecdotes about marriage, divorce, courage, and everyday curiosities. հատ
Our Side of the Fence on Guam Fortification Debate
The article discusses fortifying Guam to defend the Philippines and warns that if Japan gains islands 1500 miles from San Francisco, tensions rise. It uses a fence metaphor to describe international relations and urges caution to avoid trouble with quarrelsome neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guam
Pacific Ocean
Tokio
Japan
Philippine Islands
San Francisco
40 Million Cars in a Decade Prompts New Highways Plan
A leading highway authority predicts the U.S. will host 40 million automobiles within ten years and endorses divided super-highways with grade crossings abolished. He warns existing roads will bear most traffic and warns of rising accidents and junked cars if driving habits persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lighted Roads For Rural Nebraska Power Lines
The Loup River power district in Nebraska urges building rural lines along arterial roads to ensure night illumination. While better lighting could reduce hazards, drivers may overestimate attention and speed, making night driving risky until lighting improves. The piece warns motorists to avoid heavy acceleration in low visibility periods.
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Loup River
Nebraska
Pople
Passing the Hat and Charity in Many Cities
Community chest and fund movements sweep hundreds of towns with unified canvasses or individual society efforts. The piece extols American generosity and charitable work, citing hospitals and aid to youth, and likens charity to shaping youth for better conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Good Samaritan
Bible Times
Seek Improved Protection for State Wild Life
A bill to reorganize Illinois Department of Conservation will be introduced in Springfield by the Associated Conservation Organization of Illinois. It creates a six member nonpartisan non salaried Conservation Commission with experts in wildlife and forestry. The measure aims to cut expenses and expand conservation funded by hunting and fishing license fees. The act would define powers to protect restore propagate regulate and increase game birds fish and wildlife and promote forestry. Mrs Klinger Chicago Heights serves on the board along with chairman David Lansden Cairo. Don Mason secretary Canton.
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Department of Conservation
Illinois
Springfield
Associated Conservation Organization
Ilinois
Klinger
Chicago Heights
Ellis G. Klinger
149 West Fourteenth Street
David Lh. Lansden
Cairo
Don T. Mason
Canton
Lansden
Broken dialogue among boarders about theft and theft-related items
Fragmentary exchange shows a seller and buyers discussing hair restorer and grooming items. Confusing lines hint at a victim or theft, with references to a survivor, a comb, coats, and a street encounter.
Sabu Stars in Drums at Dale Theatre
Sabu known for Elephant Boy headlines the cast of Drums, Alexander Korda’s Technicolor drama. The film drew crowds at the Radio City Music Hall New York and won the Parents' Magazine Medal for outstanding picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabu
Elephant Boy
Dale Theatre
Alexander Korda
Radio City Music Hall
New York City
Parents’ Magazine
Illinois counties named for presidents and governors quiz
A trivia list states six Illinois counties honor presidents Washington Jefferson Madison Monroe Adams and Jackson with organizational dates ranging 1816 to 1819 and seats Nashville Jefferson Mount Vernon Madison Edwardsville Waterloo Quincy Murphysboro. It notes Adams County honors John Quincy Adams and four counties Bond Coles Edwards Ford named for Illinois governors, with formation dates from 1814 to 1889, and Bond named before its governor.
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Ilinois
United States
Washington
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
Adams
Jackson
Nashville
Mount Vernon
Edwardsville
Waterloo
Quincy
Murphysboro
Adams County
John Quincy Adams
Tinois
Bond
Coles
Edwards
Ford
Illinois
A. Bond
Greenville
Charleston
Albion
Paxton
Bond County
A. Douglas
Pord
Looking Back in Ninth Ward Voter Totals and Local Notices
The ninth ward shows 17 079 voters after adding 2 902. Registration on Tuesday added 1 708 men and 1 194 women. John Hausmann will open a cigar and candy store opposite the Pointer building. Rev H M Franz of Lockport has been named pastor of St Mary’s church. Riverdale boys with the Blackhawk division expected home soon. Louis Stern August Manske and others with this division are awaited by home friends. Chicago Bridge and Iron to build steel barges for navy on land near Calumet river 135th place between Indiana avenue and a point 00 feet east. A boy scout troop organized at Our Savior’s Lutheran church meets Tuesdays and Fridays at 3 pm. Rev J Walter Bessler is scout master. Open to boys 12 and over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hausmann
Frank Claussen
Pointer
H. M. Franz
Lockport
St. Mary’s Church
Riverdale
Blackhawk
Louis Stern
August Manske
Chicago Bridge and Iron Company
Navy Department
Calumet River
135Th Place
Indiana Avenue
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
J. Walter Bessler
Civil Service Examinations Open for Various Federal Posts
The U S Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for Topographic draftsman grades Biologist wildlife and associates Principal informational representative Wage and Hour Division link trainer operator and associate aircraft inspector Closing dates vary by region a Feb 21 or 24 1939 for many posts and Feb 20 or 28 1989 for biologist exams Details include age limits education and experience requirements and agency assignments such as Forest Service Soil Conservation Service Bureau of Biological Survey Civil Aeronautics Authority and Department of Labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Colorado
Bureau of Biological Survey
Forest Service
Soil Conservation Service
Department of Labor
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Civil Aernautics Authority
Card of Thanks to Bereavement Helpers
To all who sent flowers and acts of kindness in our sorrow we extend thanks and appreciation from Mrs. George Walton Mrs. Florence Johnson Mrs. Anna Basing Mrs. Mabel Basile Fred Stanley and Norman Walton.
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George Walton
Florence Johnson
Anna Basing
Mabel Basile
Fred Stanley
Norman Walton
G W Spencer Junior Club Installs Officers
A public installation of the G W Spencer Junior Club No. 29 was held January 20 at Riverdale village hall. Officers installed included President Holly Matz and others such as Agnes Kurtz as senior vice president and Betty Mae Rampke as junior vice president.
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G. W. Spencer, Jr
Riverdale
Ida Matz
Holly Matz
Agnes Kurtz
Betty Mae Rampke
Helen Vogel
Iane Peacock
Helen Powell
Mary Jane Middleborn
Helen Lezeau
Bonita Stier
Lillian Cook
Charlotte Kile
Rosemary McLaughlin
Pattys Thorpe
Mary Elda Nelson
Loretta Lameister
Jean Zoller
Doreen Moll
Gloria Sellin
Florence Rampke
Josephine McLaughlin
Esther Peacock
Clara Middleborn
Della Stutzhiem
Hulda Dieck
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Chicago
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Congress
Dolton
Cook County
Clarence
Jasper
Elmer
Wilmer
David
WM. Sippel
St. Riverdale, Il
Civil Service Examinations
G. W. Spencer Junior Club
Yion
Central Garage
Pohlers & Stahnke
Props
Washington Ave
Anthony Basile Plumbing
Dalton
Chicago Street
Carl Dieck
Coal and
Lincoln Avenue
Fray’s Flower Shop
August C. Reich
Interocean
Acme Coal CO
Coke
Commodore
Monarch Roofing CompAny
Henry N. Yonker
West
115Th Street
Hott Bray
Fred Bartolomei
Sricet
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