World News Digest Briefs From The Week
Britain warns Italy over French territory claims while Hungary vows to crush the Nazi party at home. Riots surge in Poland as anti Nazi protests flare. Spain’s Franco recognized by Britain and France as legal ruler. Ships launch in the Mediterranean and Moscow reports a new Russian warship. Talks of revolts in Mazatlan and Culiacan accompany labor unrest in Poland and the United States.
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Italy
France
Poland
Mediterranean
Prentiss R. Gilbert
U. S
Manchoukuo
Fritz Wiedmann
Germany
San Francisco
Mazatlan
Culiacan
Mexico
Warsaw
Manuel Avila Camacho
National Federation of Peasants
Great Britain
Francisco Franco
Spain
Berlin
Latvian Ministry of Welfare
Constanza
Manuel Azano
Spanish
Australia
Vatican
City
Herman Goering
Hitler
Roosevelt
John L. Lewis
William “Green
Union Pacific
San Francisco Exposition
Wyoming
Congressional Committee
Montana
House of Representatives
Lintless
Texas
James J. Hines
New York
Tammany Hall
Puerto Rico
South America
West Texas
Will W. Wood
George Washington
Senate Military Committee
Harry Hopkins
Secretary of Commerce
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Daughters of the American Revolution
Elder Schubert Lectures at German SDA Church
Elder G. H. Schubert of the General Conference spoke at the German Seventh Day Adventist Church on Monday and Tuesday evenings. He has long served as a vice president of the Central European division and is well informed on foreign affairs.
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General Conference of Seventh Day Adventists
Schubert
Mas man era known as prehistoric used by
Fragmentary text references a mas man era described as prehistoric and used in a distant time. No clear event or entities identified. Further readable context is needed to specify people places organizations or dates.
Benjamin: Notable Bearers of the Name Across History
Florence A. Cowles notes the name Benjamin means son of my strength and son of the right hand. The list includes Benjamin Franklin famed for electricity, B F Keith founder of vaudeville theaters, Benjamin West painter, Benjamin Robbins gunnery pioneer, Benjamin A Gould astronomer, Disraeli premier of England, Benjamin Harrison US president, and Benjamin Cardozo Supreme Court justice.
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Benjamin
Ben
Florence A. Cowles
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
B. F. Keith
Benjamin West
Royal Academy
Wolfe
Benjamin Robbins
Benjamin A. Gould
America
England
Benjamin Disraeli
Lord
Beaconsfield
Benjamin Harrison
United States
Benjamin N. Cardozo
United States Supreme Court
Cutting Silhouettes Is Art Dating Back to 1709
The piece traces silhouette art from Etienne de Silhouette 1709 1767 and the later spread to Edouart 1826. It notes European fashion from 1780, Sevres porcelain black silhouettes, and England's rise to prominence with August Edouart's portrait series.
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Etienne de Silhouette
France
Alice R. Rollins
Los Angeles Times
Edouart
Europe
Sevres
England
Wolverine nickname origin tied to inn wolf steaks
The Detroit News explains the Michigan Wolverines nickname origins. One tale links it to the extinct wolverine of the region, a weasel family member. Another story credits tavern keeper Conrad Ten Eyck around 1800 for serving wolf steaks prompting a guest remark I suppose I am a Wolverine, a term that then extended to Michigan residents.
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Detroit News
Michigan
Conrad Ten Eyck
Ozone: Properties and Uses
Ozone is a faintly blue gaseous allotropic form of oxygen present in minute atmospheric amounts. It forms from electric discharge in oxygen or air and via other methods, has the formula O3, is a stronger oxidizer than O2, and can be condensed to a deep blue liquid. It is used to sterilize water purify air and bleach.
Odd Accident at Liner Principessa Jolanda Launch
An inexplicable accident struck the liner Principessa Jolanda during launching near Spezia in the Gulf of Genoa Italy on September 11 1907. The vessel designed for 1450 passengers and 240 crew with a launching value over 1 million dollars slid down the slipway and sank.
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Principessa Jolanda
Spezia
Gulf of Genoa
Italy
Collector Roughs Up A Telephone Charge Case
A Tit-Bits Magazine anecdote tells of a collector knocking at a house and accusing a man of owing for 152 telephone calls. The resident reveals he has no telephone, leaving the collector with an odd complaint and the case in doubt.
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Tit-Bits
Endearment Clue Reveals Humorous Household Moment
Very Logical Bunger nicknamed his wife my cherub to the point she questioned the term. He defended it with a jokey explanation about her always being up in the air and never having clothes, a playful misreading of affection from a Providence Journal anecdote.
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Bunger
Providence Journal
Mountain Lake College Noted For Big Backfield
The article praises Mountain Lake College for its powerful backfield with stars O'Dodge and McFling, underscoring the team’s strong reputation and speed on offense.
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Mountain Lake College
O'Dodge
McFling
Gum chews draw praise from child at grandmother’s pin
In a clipped line from the Minneapolis News a child remarks that his grandmother’s carved rose coral pins look like chewing gum when removed. The playful moment highlights a family scene centered on heirloom jewelry.
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Bobby
Snapolis News
No Doubt About It Bracing Up For House Affairs
A clipped domestic exchange notes a man urging his partner to take charge at home while she asserts it isn’t necessary. The brief fragment hints at tension over decision making in a marriage with one voice asserting leadership.
Egypt Trip Sparks Pyramids Hieroglyphs Mention
Mrs. Dasher recalls visiting the pyramids in Egypt during a trip. She notes stones covered with hieroglyphics and quips about foreign insects, adding light humor to the exchange.
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Mrs. Dasher
Egypt
Pyramids
Putt Joke Sparks Quip Between Golfers
A light exchange on the course has a golfer warning his partner to stop chatter or be driven crazy as the wife quips that would be a short putt not a drive. The banter plays out with a playful golf scene.
Five Toes Go Into One Thocking
A playful exchange shows John’s lisp as he repeats “Yeth, mith” and counts toes. The mistress corrects him, prompting a humorous moment about counting and language.
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John
Not So Good Elsie-Jim Talker Conflicts With Cop
Dialog from Pathfinder Magazine recounts Elsie and Jim clashing with a traffic officer after a witty exchange. The piece highlights their conversation and its humorous standstill.
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Elsie
Jim
Tessie
Pathfinder Magazine
Midnight Miracle Moment with Gertie and Bertie
Gertie and Bertie share a playful midnight scene as a miracle moment unfolds. Pathfinder Magazine frames their dialogue with a lighthearted sense of wonder.
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Gertie
Bertie
Pathfinder Magazine
Fragmented Note Mentions Family Ties and Sap
A terse fragment references a famous family, a suggestion of lineage, and a dismissive jab about a sap. The text hints at personal identity and social status within a family context.
Fragmentary OCR Note From Providence Item
Incomplete readable text mentions no checks and a uneasy dialogue. It references Providence and a public or civic context but lacks clear event details or participants.
Papa Pays Hubby You Never Tell Me You Buy
A playful exchange unfolds with a wife scolding and a husband coyly insisting the shopping is on his partner. The lighthearted dialogue highlights domestic banter over purchases.
Home of the Human Spirit sermon at interdenominational service
Alfred T. Chandler leads the 11 a.m. church service titled The Home of the Human Spirit with music by Alfred Smith and James Livers and Miss Marie Cakin. Christian Youth meet at 6:30 p.m. in charge of Miss Argyne Cheser. Candlelight Communion at 7:30 p.m. open to members and nonmembers.
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Alfred T. Chandler
Mr. Chandler
Ministry of Music
Marie Cakin
Alfred Smith
James Livers
Argyne Cheser
Mennonite Brethren Church Services and Schedule
The Mennonite Brethren Church announces services on Sunday March 5 with Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by H A Janzen and Abe Isaac, morning service at 10 30 a m with devotional by Abe Isaac, a German sermon by Rev P E Nickel Reedley, communion services and a Christian Fellowship service at 6 30 p m followed by evangelist J N Willems at 7 30 p m.
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Wm. J. Bestwater
H. A. Janzen
Abe Isaac
P. E. Nickel
Reedley
Christian Fellowship
P. m. Soen
J. N. Willems
First Baptist Church Service Times and Sermons
First Baptist Church 289 East Highway with Pastor Edgar H. McAllister invites attendance. Bible school 10 a.m. with P. A. Schmidt as superintendent. Morning service 11 o’clock features a sermon “Two Washings” and Communion. Evening service 7:30 p.m. sermon “A Message to Those Who are Burdened.” Prayer and Bible study 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
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First BT
East O Highway
Edgar H. McAllister
Bible School
A. Schmidt
Young People’s Societies
Prayer League
First Mennonite Church Weekly Service Schedule
Gustav Frey officiates with a German service at 9:30 a.m. and an English service at 11 a.m. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. The first Sunday features Bible study with an English sermon in the afternoon, the second includes a Christian fellowship and a 7 p.m. class, and the third and fourth Sundays offer a 7 p.m. sermon and activities.
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First Mennonite Church
Gustav Frey
P. m. Christian Fellowship
Revival at Pentecostal Gospel Mission Doors Open Tonight
Pastor E. T. Edwards invites all to a revival starting this evening at 7 45 oclock. Bring someone for a hearty welcome. Services continue nightly next week with daily meetings and warm fellowship.
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E. T. Edwards
Orthodox Missionary Baptist Church Week Plans
Services listed for March 5 1939 at Northern St Shafter California led by Pastor Sam Wilcoxon. Sunday school 9:45 a m with Donald Graves superintendent preaching 11 a m B Y P U 7 p m evangelistic service 730 p m. Invite to attend next Sunday and improve February Sunday school average of 126.
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Bakersfield Rifle Club
Bakersfield
Buttonwillow Health Clinic
Taft
Wasco
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Taft High School
Buttonwillow
Roosevelt P.T. A
Beardsley
Panama
Rosedale
Ledro
Lerdo
John J. Power
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
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Delano City
Golden Queen Mine
Mojave
Jess Bace
Ford City
Kern River
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Wasco Womens Club
the Orthodox Missionary Baptist Church
Northern St. Shafter
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Sam Wilcoxon
Donald Graves
Christian Science Society Service Notice in Boston
The Christian Science Society, branch of The Mother Church in Boston, announces Sunday services at 11 a m with Sunday school at 10 a m and a Wednesday evening meeting on the seventh of each month. The Bible lesson subject for Sunday is Man with the golden text from Ecclesiastes about wisdom knowledge and joy.
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Christian Science Society
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Massachusetts
Sixth
E Streets
Ecclesiastes
Sabbath Day Healing and Jesus Power in Science Text
A quoted passage discusses Jesus healing on the Sabbath and contrasts biblical miracles with material law. It cites a Science and Health passage claiming Jesus demonstrated science overcoming material sense in healing and miracles.
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Mary Baker Eddy
Jesus
Gossamer Origins and Fall Cobweb Beliefs
The article traces gossamer to filmy spider webs and viscid threads. It discusses production conditions, sun visibility, and theories about the term from goose and summer. It notes fall warmth and seasonal spider activity, mentions Chaucer and old dew legends.
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Indianapolis News
England
Chaucer
Opal Mining Center in Kenya Revealed by Ancient Cave Finds
Archaeologists uncovered a cave near Nakuru showing prehistoric burial use with burnt remains and chambered deposits. Excavations yielded carved opal jade and rock crystal beads, suggesting trade from the Mediterranean era around 4000 B C for East African coal.
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Kenya
East Africa
Nakuru
Mediterranean
Meaning and origins of the name Gratia
The name Gratia derives from Latin Gratiana meaning of exceeding grace. It may imply divine favor kindness and thankfulness with Italian variants Graziosa and Graziella from the same root. St Gratia was an early virgin martyr.
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St. Gratia
Wild hare and squirrels viewed as pests in eighteenth century
The American Wildlife Institute notes that abundant wild hares and squirrels were treated as pests by sportsmen. Bounties funded by head prices are cited, with 174% anomalies and payments of 800 pounds for gray and black squirrel heads in Pennsylvania, totaling about 600,000 animals killed for heads.
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American Wildlife Institute
Pennsylvania
Mighty Wolfhound and Kings Offer for San Reane Dogs
A terse tale notes a mighty wolfhound and royal offer of 6,000 cows for San Reane dogs. The breed is described as gentle when stroked but fierce when provoked, framing a dramatic contrast in power and temperament.
Eye reveals disease in back of eye linked to tuberculosis
Hygeia physician Dr. Edward Jackson notes pulmonary tuberculosis may first be detected by examination of the back of the eye. The remark highlights the ocular signs associated with the lung illness and stresses careful diagnostic observation by eye specialists.
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Edward Jackson
Paul Newell Named Secretary Water Association
Paul Newell a Bakersfield publisher was appointed secretary of the Kern County Water Association at a Monday Bakersfield board meeting. The part time post follows Roland Curran’s move to secretary-manager of the Central Valley Project association. J E Regan was elected vice-chairman. George Henderson chairs. The group includes county water districts with two meetings planned for March 10 at Jasmine and Vine Land schools with engineer B A Etcheverry as speaker.
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Paul Newell
Bakersfield
Kern County Water Association
Roland Curran
Central Valley Project Association
Newell
J. E. Regan
McFarland
George Henderson
Board of Supervisors
Shafter-Wasco
John Nate
Wasco
A. R. Duehren
Shafter
Jasmine
Vineland School
B. A. Etcheverry
Berkeley
Association
Venice Clock Tower's Ancient Timekeeper
One of the world’s oldest clocks sits on Venice Italy’s clock tower. Since 1496 it has ticked time and its platform features two black figures that strike the hours daily, reaching about four million strikes through the years.
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Venice
Italy
Itas
Kern County Rangers Ride Here Sunday
About 35 Kern County Rangers met Sunday at the Lachenmaier stables south of town. The morning featured riding, a noon lunch, and an afternoon impromptu program of trick riding.
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Kern County Rangers
Lachenmaier
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