Appeasers in United States and Greece aid contrasted
The article reports on suspected U S appeasers led by Ben Smith and Joseph Kennedy seeking talks with Laval to push terms favorable to Hitler, amid fears democracy waning in England. It also notes Roosevelt pledging aid to Greece and discusses congressional reapportionment reducing seats for several states.
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United States
Ben Smith
Wall Street
Joseph P. Kennedy
Great Britain
Laval
France
Hitler
Kennedy
England
Labor Party
Thyssen
William R. Castle
Save America First
Lindbergh
Castle
Hoover
Ts Hoover
Nazi Germany
Reapportionment Plans Spark Shifts in House Seats
A proposal to add seats to the U S House for faster population based reapportionment could expand representation for California Florida New Mexico Arizona North Carolina Tennessee Michigan and Oregon while Iowa faces losing a seat if redistricting proceeds The Democratic majority may gain from new seats and the GOP may seek to trim rivals as districts are realigned
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Tion
California
Florida
New Mexico
Arizona
North Carolina
Tennessee
Michigan
Oregon
Congress
House
Spirit of Democracy at Bellevue Hospital Spotlighted
An Exchange excerpt highlights Bellevue Hospital in New York as a model of religious tolerance where patients receive care regardless of race color creed or nationality. It notes a triple worship space and a Catholic Mass aided by a Jewish organ in a spirit of American democracy.
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Bellevue Hospital
New York
New Buildings
Bellevue
Implement Service For Bradgate to Be Established
Nathan Bradburn of Humboldt to establish Bradgate Implement Company after renting the O Donnell produce station. A large storage shop will be built on the rear lot and Bradburn plans to move his family to Bradgate when a suitable residence is found. Homer Marchant moved the produce station into the former post office building.
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Nathan Bradburn
Humboldt
O'Donnell
The
Bradgate Implement Company
Mr. Bradburn
Homer Marchant
Citizens urged to act for democracy ahead of time
A civic appeal urges wise citizens to contribute to preserving democracy, asserting the importance of timely action and collective responsibility.
How 83 Started a Chain of Buying
Bryan Ohio businessman starts a buying chain with three dollar purchases. Through 59 transactions in 59 stores 177 dollars of commerce emerged in four days, ending when funds were donated to charity. A window display at Bryan Hardware showcased the results to spur local purchases.
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J. T. Grant
R. C. Stine
Stine Lumber Co
Bryan
Ohio
Bryan Hardware Co
Aliens Urged to Register by December 26 1940
Federal notice warns all non citizens aged 14 and over to register in person and be fingerprinted by December 26. Registration is at post offices with no fee, and aliens must report address changes within five days. Sample forms and help are available. beware racketeers.
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Department of Justice
Post Office Department
Earl G. Harrison
Department
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Washington
Community Notes Highlight Visits and Local Events
A series of visits and gatherings fill the week as residents travel between Plainfield Gilmore City and Waterloo. Mr and Mrs Willis White and family from Plainfield join relatives here for a weekend, Mrs Hemerson undergoes major surgery in Waterloo, and the Friendly Circle hosts at Roy Ellsworth’s home. Royal Neighbors meet at Eli Cupp’s, the junior class presents Running Wild, and John Eurom visits Albion with Mr and Mrs Aksel Larson.
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Tives
Mary Buck
Gilmore City
L. A. Malcolm
Willis Whites
Plainfield
White
E. J. Burr
Ike Jones and Sons
Newton
al Seaquist
John Eurom
Albion
Aksel Larson
Local Society Names Cited in Mixed Social Notes
A fragment lists Sorenson and Cleland, Mrs N Larson, Mrs A C Johnson, Mr and Mrs Sam Christianson with Peggy, and Mr and Mrs Antone Anderson among individuals noted in social society items.
Rebekah Lodge Elects Officers for Six Months
The Rebekah lodge met Thursday in the C. O. F. hall and elected officers for the coming six months. Noble grand Mrs John Henderson vice grand Mrs Harley Knutson secretary Elva Fae Ham treasurer Mrs John Madsen trustee Mrs Peter Bradbury Installation set for January. A Christmas party for members’ children planned for Dec 30. Next meeting Dec 19. Mr and Mrs Herbert Jones of Rolfe were guests at Roy and Mrs Ellsworth’s home.
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Rebekah
F. Hall
Noble
John Henderson
Harley Knutson
Elva Fae Ham
John Madsen
Peter Bradbury
Mrs. Madsen Celebrates 74th Birthday at Home
A gathering of relatives and friends at the N. C. Madsen residence celebrated Mrs. Madsen’s 74th birthday on Saturday evening. Attendees included Clarence Wiuff and family of Bode, Marie Peterson and sons Arthur and Normand of Gilmore City, John Henderson, fli Cupp, John Madsen and family, Chris Sorensen and Gerald, and Henry and others. Refreshments were served after social time.
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Madsen
N. C
Progress Club Meeting at Seaman Home
The Progress club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Leonard Seaman’s home. Harriett Olson led the lesson Women in Art. Mrs. Peter Bradbury read an article from the blue book. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
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Seaman
Progress Club
Leonard Seaman
Harriett Olson
Peter Bradbury
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