Editorial analyzes looming European crisis and leaders responses
The piece argues war in Europe hinges on accidental sparks rather than leader intent. It profiles Hitler and eight other major figures including Daladier, Chamberlain, Mussolini, Benes, Stalin, and the stance of the United States, urging cautious optimism toward peace yet readiness for mobilization.
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Europe
Hitler
Germany
Sudetenland
der Fuehrer
Czechoslovakia
Shurope
der Feuhrer
Sudetanland
Sudetan
Daladier
France
Chamberlain
England
Mr. Chamberlain
Great Britain
Mussolini
Italy
Benes
Czechoslavkia
Nebraska White Spot program gains eastern notice
Nebraska publicizes its White Spot advertising to reshape eastern view of the West. The effort highlights tax freedom, cash payments, and a strong state image, with many magazine articles noting Nebraskans’ intelligence and civic progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Time
Seaboard
United States
Mississippi River
Atlantic
Hitler Stakes Power On Peaceful Sudeten Settlement
The text argues Chancellor Hitler relies on a peaceful Sudeten settlement to preserve his rule as global military power grows. It warns that war would devastate nations, plunge the world into economic chaos, and be impractical for any sane leader given massive armies.
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Hitler
Nebraska at war safety claim in wartime pamphlet
A wartime Nebraska pamphlet argues the state is safest from invasion due to its central location between coasts and absence of major military targets, asserting neutrality from Europe's reach and claiming Nebraska offers security amid global conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Europe
There Is No Place Like Nebraska Chorus Rise
A fragment of dialogue notes though lines spoken about wartime broadcasts and newspapers. It emphasizes national sentiment and urges collective singing to bolster morale in a Nebraska setting. The passage reflects cultural wartime expression and regional pride within a local context.
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Nebraska
DiMaggio
Dickey
Rolfe
Gehrig
National League
Hitler
President? No Thanks Theme in Old Song Revisited
A satirical piece questions the idea of a president amid a fog of worries. It jokes that with 130 million Americans involved, one man cannot bear all the punishment or scrutiny. The tone mocks the burdens of leadership and the fatigue of political life.
Impending battle looms in a one sided clash
A long imagined confrontation dominates the scene with talk of a swift, overwhelming Yankee victory led by Di Maggio and Gehrig and a warnings that the opposing side should back down. Amid bold talk, local notes mention community events and small town life including church, school, and festival updates.
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Timné
Hopkins pledges all funds for New England storm relief
A speaker asserts Harry Hopkins will allocate all available money for relief in the New England storm sector, claiming the amount may not satisfy critics. He warns creditors to avoid business between 1 and 4 pm on Saturday as Nebraska and Minnesota are set to resume hostilities, implying disruption and renewed demands.
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Harry Hopkins
New England
Harry
Nebraska
Minnesota
Local Notes and Events from Gurley and Nearby
Miss Lois Grunwald leaves for Lincoln for an eight month beauty course. Methodist Ladies Aid to meet at Mrs Gathman’s home with election dinner planned for November 8. Walter Grunwalds and George Nickums hosted at Ernest Myers. Margaret Cunningham of Sidney visits Irene Cunningham and Mrs Arthur Rowan. Gurley Garden Club to meet at Katharine Rihn’s home with officer election and perennial bulbs discussion led by Mrs Gathman. Friends and neighbors share Sunday dinners. pests and pest control discussion on grasshoppers and sprays. Various local visits, dinners, and farm work noted.
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Kenneth McRoberts
Kimball
Gurley Garden Club
George Bartels
William Wolcott
William Kieselhorst
Minatare
Marie Peterson
Omaha
E. J. Nelson
Nelson
Nels Linberg
Broadwater
J. S. Rhine
Evelyn Zuhlke
Gurley
S. J. Flora
Leathe Gillespie
Niekum
Karen Willabelle Eingenberg
Chris Eigenberg
Rice Funeral Home
Salem News
Froemings
Scottsbluff
Art Obendousher
Annie Engel
Grant
Oscar Aurich
H. W. Krewer
Wheatland
Wyo
Roberts
Beverly
Scott
Sidney
John Groshans
Arthur Dahlkoetter
Ronald Moses
Ogzgallala
Salem
Walter Reddell
Donald Ewert
Edward Lessman
Lyle Aurich
Lois Grunwald
Walter Grunwald
Lincoln
Methodist Ladies Aid
Charles
Gathman
George Ehlers
Walter Grunwalds
George Nickums
Ernest Myers
Margaret Cunningham
Irene
Cunningham
Arthur Rowan
Gurley schools publish bi monthlyHi Gossip and plan events
The Gurley Schools will publish a bi monthly paper titled Gurley Hi Gossip led by eleventh and twelfth grade English students under Miss Zook. The high school band directed by Mr Nelson is invited to the Dalton Festival. Basketball practice starts Nov 14 ahead of Dec 9 opener vs St Patrick s Academy. Gurley Day prompted Friday dismissal.
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Sidney
St. Patrick’s Academy
Gurley
EB. J. Nelson
Eileen Burr
Methodist Church Sunday School and Service Schedule
The church offers Sunday School at 10:00 A M and public service at 11:00 A M with Epworth League gathering at 7:30 P M led by Pastor Clinton Sennef.
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Methodist Church
Epworth
Clinton Sennef
Lutheran Church Worship Schedule Notice
Worship service at 9:30 A M offered by the Lutheran Church with Holy Communion to be observed during the service.
Sermon and Church School at 10:30 A M
A church service featuring a sermon on The Practice of the Presence of God and a church school session scheduled for 10 30 A M. The event emphasizes spiritual reflection and religious instruction for attendees.
Salem Lutheran Church Sunday School and Bible Study
Sunday School and Bible Study at Salem Lutheran Church greet attendees. Services are at 10:00 A M led by Pastor Victor Jung with 9:00 A M Bible study and Sunday activities announced for the congregation.
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Salem Lutheran Church
Victor Jung
Social notes from the Eagle region
Mr. and Mrs. Willard Frerichs and Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Queen were supper guests at the O Rahe home. Ruth Bruce of Kansas City visited John Bruce at the W W Florke home. Wassum farm sale drew neighbors Thursday. Various locals visited, hosted guests, and traveled to Glen Tock Wyoming for weekend visits.
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Willard Frerichs
Orval Hume
LaVerne Queen
Ben Jurgens
Jim Lindsey
Ruth Bruce
Bess Rahe
District 57
W. H. Florke
Joe Stretch
Edgar Allen
Lodge Pole
Cecil Hume
Beulah Thurrow
Paulene Ostermeier
Bertha Borges
Anna Hume
A. R. Larson
Paulene Ostemeier
Jack
Cecil
Ruth
John Bruce
Mary Florke
Glen Tock
Wyoming
Henry Weyerts
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J.C. Bush
Mildred Weber
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Swanny
Mississippi
Beatie Penentete
North Platte River
Kay Francis
Art Froeming
Mrs. Froeming
Stooges
Mrs
Ralph, Handley
Ross Handley
John Schoen
Berton Cunningham
Paul Mortensen
Henry Fredericksen
P. Mortensens
Dalton
Thomas Peterson
Superior
Eugene
Oregon
John Adams
Herbert Fastenau
Ernie Kieselhorst
Ernie
Helen McRoberts
Elaine
Lucile Bartels
State Normal
Chadron
Larson Machinery Co
Tenth “Avenuezy
R ‘Sidney
Young's
Virginia
Gurley Schools
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Easts
Harry Collins
O. P. Skaggs
Ane
Link Sausage
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Dieewe
Hamburger
Eagle
Elda Hume
William Frerichs Jr
Christian Weepee High School
Omar
del Monte
la Choy
Libby
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