Huntington Library Anniversary Observed in San Marino
The Huntington Library and Art Gallery marks its twentieth anniversary September 15. Henry E. Huntington’s gifts created a vast collection, including eighteenth century British paintings, manuscripts, furniture, and a large desert plant garden. Since opening, the library has housed 100000 rare books and over a million manuscripts, drawing scholars and visitors to San Marino and its public galleries.
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Henry E. Huntington
San Marino
Los Angeles
California
England
San Marino Ranch
Huntington
Robert A. Millikan
William B. Munro
Herbert Hoover
Edwin P. Hubble
Arthur M. Huntington
Growers Warned To Check Grape Sugar Content
Dr. J. Winkler of the University of California warns growers that warm weather and low soil moisture push grape varieties two to three weeks ahead in ripening. He urges monitoring sugar content and avoiding reliance on Balling grade once grapes shrivel or raisin, to prevent acidity loss and raisin taste in dry wine production.
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Mies
J. Winkler
College of Agriculture
Davis
University of California
Winkler
Keep Leaves Through Winter Evergreens Hold Foliage
Readers learn that not all trees shed leaves in winter. Evergreens such as pines keep foliage year round, contrasting with deciduous species that lose leaves.
Marines recruiting expands to unlimited enlistments in Los Angeles
Postmaster Lois L Berry cites Major George D Hamilton USMC recruiting officer announcing unlimited enlistments for the U S Marine Corps. Applicants aged 18 to 30 must be single of good character. Enlistees go to San Diego for training then to posts at sea and overseas. Apply at Marine Corps Recruiting Station Temple and Main streets Los Angeles California.
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Lois L. Berry
George D. Hamilton
USMC
U. S. Marine Corps
Marine Corps
San Diego
Temple
Main Streets
Los Angeles
California
More Jobs for College Grads
A Northwestern National Life Insurance survey shows 63 of 100 colleges report higher employment calls for graduates this spring. Overall demand up 10 to 200 percent. starting salaries around 95 to 133 dollars monthly, with some offers near 175. Governments, aviation, accounting, and sales promotion lead hiring across many sectors.
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Minneapolis
Northwestern National Life Insurance Company
Dartmouth’s .School of Administration and Finance
Boston University
College of Business Administration
Brown University
Columbia
Sohoes
Rise in college placements across major universities
Pitt reports a 65 percent rise in total placements to date including seniors graduates and night students. Cincinnati engineering and commerce notes 75 percent of June graduates placed. Drake Indiana report 100 percent calls up from last year with Minnesota seeing gains and Virginia Tech Tennessee and Georgia tout strong demand. West and Southwest show little change though Stanford engineers placed all last year and anticipate the same.
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Pitt University
University of Cincinnati
College of Engineering and Commerce
Drake
Indiana
Minnesota
Virginia Polytechnic
University, of
Tennessee
University of Georgia
Leland Stanford
College of Engineering
Spy stories captivate readers in Chinese press
In Chungking China spy stories especially with foreign settings gain popularity and are used to educate the public and spur vigilance. Mata Hari tales lead, while the famed Chinese spy "Miss Lily" tale recounts alleged adventures and an arrest in Beijing.
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China
Chungking
Mata Hari
Lily
Peking
Twins Share Milford High Valedictorian Honors
Malcolm Korach and his twin sister Muriel were selected to share valedictorian honors at Milford High School graduation due to identical perfect attendance and achievement records. The class set a precedent by naming both as highest honors. An elder sister was an honor student three years earlier.
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Milford, Conn
Malcolm Korach
Muriel
Milford High School
NoDert Finds a Way
In a domestic scene, Robert quietly shifts from dependent husband to a working delivery helper after secretly taking a part time job with Mr Smithson to stock groceries. Myrl’s expression turns to laughter as he reveals the pantry run becomes a small business effort.
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Robert
Myra
Rob
Myrl
Myri
Remts
Generals to Open Season with Antelope Valley Clash
Shafter High School’s Generals prepare to open the football season at home on September 30 against Antelope Valley High of Lancaster. Lancaster’s line and backfield are noted for weight, with blocking 225 pound end, and a taller backfield, while Shafter relies on speed to offset the heavy visitors. Returning players include Merwin Olson, Omer Evans, Glenn Bender, and others, with Levi Gaskins and Bill Pearce anchoring the line as Newton grows at fullback after a strong showing in practice.
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Shafter High School
Generals
Antelope Valley High School of
Lancaster
Bill White
Merwin Olson
Omer Evans
Glenn Bender
Ray Rexius
Wilbert Kirschenmann
Milton Nikkel
Calvin Newton
Merton Wiedman
White
Jess Combs
LeRoy Witcher
Phil Haag
Myron Annis
George Richards
Lloyd Luckett
Richard Becker
Douglas Carter
Levi Gaskins
John Channeson
Bill Hildebrand
LeRoy Gorsching
Bill Pearce
Ogden Dyton
John Searcy
Newton
Knee Operation Not Hinder Local Halfback Evans
Omer Evans of Shafter High School, a standout running back, underwent a knee operation this summer but will not be hindered in football. Coach Bill White says he has trained since school start and will likely play part of the Antelope Valley game on September 30 and be ready for the league season in October.
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The
Generals
Bill Pearce
Omer Evans
Shafter High School
Bill White
Evans
Antelope Valley High 5 Suns
Between Rat Alist and Clear Label Exchange
The fragment hints at a dialogue about honesty and family traits. It mentions a mother saying she takes after father and a joke about chasing friends away with an unpleasant odor from messy clothes. It also promotes an inexpensive laundry service for fresh, clean garments.
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Father
Jobs Open Under United States Civil Service
The following jobs are open under United States civil service with open competitive examinations. Positions listed include Engineering draftsman chief engineering draftsman galley designer air carrier inspector head scientist astronomer and junior domestic attendant seamstress. Full information may be available.
Day Is Spent At Wasco Visit
Mr and Mrs Herbert Midgley were guests Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Wise. The note comes via John F Roskam from the Shafter post office.
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Wasco
Herbert Midgley
Paul Wise
John F. Roskam
Shafter
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Antelope Valley High School
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Peter Pan Cleaners
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Southern
Mgaimsé
Vinvnscay
United States Civil Service
San Joaquin Pipe and Salvage Co
Chester Ave
Bakersfield
Waynes Dairy
U. S
San Francisco
Dallas
Shatter Radio Electric
John T. Berean
Ais Gmntning-Redin
Western Giants
aNene
Eres
Ee Auto
Catalina
Penn Supreme
Pennsylvania
Aerate
Herbert L. Comfort
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