Willkie Nominated for President on Sixth Ballot in 1940 RNC
The 1940 Republican National Convention in Philadelphia nominated Wendell Willkie of New York after a dramatic sixth ballot, with the convention later unifying around him. Willkie, born February 28, 1892 in Elwood Indiana, rose from varied jobs to lead Commonwealth and Southern Corporation and serve in World War I. Highlights include his pledge to unity and defense, plus Sen. Charles L. McNary of Oregon chosen as vice president nominee and his farm policy stance.
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Philadelphia
Wendell Willkie
New York
United States
Minnesota
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Commonwealth and Southern Utilities Corporation
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Elwood
Ind
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Indiana
Akron
Ohio
Commonwealth and Southern Corporation
325Th Field Artillery
France
Edith Wilk
Fort Sill
Oklo
Phillip
Princeton University
TVA
Elwood High School
Charles L. McNary
Oregon
McNary-Haugen
Salem
Ore
Senate
Stanford University
Oregon College of Law
Cornelia Morton
Washington
Will Rogers Humorous Story Reflects On Cuss Words
A late era schoolyard vignette recalls a child overhearing profanity and the parental effort to discipline. The piece shows a fumbled exchange as a girl repeats crude phrases and fears punishment, illustrating misunderstandings of language and authority in a home.
Band Concert Program for Wednesday Night July 3
The program lists pieces and soloists for a Wednesday July 3 band concert starting at 8 10 pm with works including Elena Polka Yesternight Serenade The Iron Count Overture and Summerhill March alongside solo sections by Will H Keifer Paul Albro and Geo D Barnard Also schedules for band rehearsal marching practice and beginners band given for the week.
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F. E. Bigelow
Berkeley
J. J. Richards
Elena
Will H. Keifer
Paul Albro
Greenway
King
Yesternight
Eisenberg Summerhill
Ed Chenette
M. H. Ribble
R. B. Hisenberg
Columbia
Grand Patriotic Selection
Geo. D. Barnard
First 1940 wheat delivered at Scandia market
Albert Moe from northwest of here delivered the first wheat to the Scandia market. The Black Hull variety tested 64 lbs to the bushel, yielding about 40 bushels per acre and selling for 61 cents. Chris Nelson of Derby Grain Co. says quality is very high and yields range from 25 to 40 bushels with ideal harvest weather. Local stores urged to close at noon on July 4 for the holiday. Harry Hohman transported Aaron Price to Kansas City.
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Albert Moe
Here
Scandia
Chris Nelson
Derby Grain Co
Cardwell and Son Distributors Announce Gas Line
Cardwell and Son Distributors announce Diamond D X Oil Company gas offerings in Scandia and vicinity. They discontinue Texaco Products and now stock gasoline tractor fuel oils greases and many accessories. Their station is repainted cream and red and invites old friends and new customers.
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Diamond D-X Oil Company
Cardwell and Son Distributors
Scandia
Cardwell and Son
Texaco
Cardwell’s
Warming Up and Band Concerts Weekly in March
The Scandia Band under its director delivers improving concerts each Wednesday night at 8:80. The piece list includes Warming Up March and The Star Spangled Banner among other marches and overtures. Mrs Inez Lacey Mary and Mrs Dora Owens visited the Bill Haskins home on Wednesday.
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M. H. Ribble
Vanguard
M. Hollingsworth
Ernest Weber
Young America
Russell McGhee
J. J. Richards
Kinderhook
J. Ivanovici
the Elves
W. H. Keifer Mecklenburg
Summerhill
Rosemary
F. Jewell
Washington Post
J. P. Sousa
Scandia
Inez Lacey
Mary
Oskaloosa
Dora Owens
Formosa
Bill Haskins
Presidential Oddity at Lincoln Inauguration
When Lincoln took office five ex presidents were alive Van Buren Tyler Fillmore Pierce and Buchanan. No president elected between 1836 and 1860 served more than four years making the situation possible.
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Abraham Lincoln
van Buren
Tyler
Fillmore
Pierce
Buchanan
Hoover Left White House Stripped Of Wealth
The article notes Herbert Hoover left the White House with no personal fortune after serving as president and in prior roles. He reportedly earned nothing, donating wages from engineering and government service to charity and staff.
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Herbert Hoover
White House
Hoover
New Rocky Mountain Rocket Service Introduced
The Rock Island inaugurates a new Streamline Rocket on June 30 from Kansas City. The Rocky Mountain Rocket will coordinate with the Chicago to Denver and Colorado Springs line, consolidating at Belleville for joint operation.
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Rock Island
Kansas City
Rocky Mountain
Chicago
Denver
Colorado Springs
Belleville
Union Services to Be Held at City Hall Park
Union services return next Sunday evening at eight in the city hall park with open air services and special music. Dr. Everett will preside and all Christian people are urged to attend and cooperate. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wood of Clay Center visited Miss Roberta Sanborn at the Cooper home. Miss Eve Sanborn spent the weekend in Scandia and returned home with them.
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Scandia
Everett
Dance Saturday Night West Of Gunter Station
A street dance is planned Saturday night just west of the Gunter Service Station. The picnic committee had try two other dances which were rained out, and officials fear rain may spoil this event as well.
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Gunter
Coffee Shop Changes Hands In Local Transfer
The Coffee Shop, previously run by Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Johnson, has been sold to Mrs. FE A. McGregor with her daughter Elizabeth taking charge. The new owners take possession Monday and reopen Friday July 5 after a three day closure for redecorating. the Johnson family relocates to Colorado for new opportunities.
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A. D. Johnson
FE. A. McGregor
Johnson
Colorado
Mrs. McGregor
Elizabeth
Scott seeks district court clerk office on Republican ticket
Warren A. Scott, a lifelong Republic county resident, announces candidacy for Clerk of the District Court on the Republican ticket. Despite a severe handicap, he completed high school and a commercial law course and serves as Norway township treasurer and Old Settler's secretary. He plans to serve the people to the best of his ability. Mrs Beeman and children visit Casey Illinois relatives for two weeks.
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Warren A. Scott
North Central
Kansas
Republic County
Norway
Norway Township
Old Settler’s Committee
Scott
Frank Beeman
Clifford Farlee
Casey, Ill
Voting Opens July 4 for 1940 Picnic Queen Title
Voting for the 1940 Picnic Queen runs July 4 through July 15 in Scandia. Any resident 16 or older may cast a ballot at local business ballot boxes by writing a candidate name. The top candidate becomes Picnic Queen with the next four as attendants amid a three day parade, entertainment acts, oxen led parade, and nightly dances featuring Jimmy Kyle and KFBI.
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Scandia
Picnic Association
Beloit
Peters Serum Company
Kansas City
Meo
Haggman and Wires Drat
Danny
Jimmy Kyle
KFBI
Wichita
Chick Boyes
Johnny Nystrom
Johnny
Chief Nordman Displays New Chief Badge
Charley Nordman, chief of police, shows a new badge marked Chief of Police. He told Journal reporters he plans to obtain a new uniform and cap so the public can easily find him in the future.
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Charley Nordman
Charley
Journal
Firecrackers on Display at Local Stores for Fourth of July
Firecrackers and cap pistols are showcased in windows of Downing Variety Store and Royal Cafe offering a wide range from small to large sizes. Vivid displays tempt shoppers with all varieties for Independence Day celebrations.
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Downing Variety Store
Royal Cafe
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