Sikeston Youth Wins Aviation Scholarship in Contest
Herman O. Eley Jr. of Sikeston won a national aviation scholarship from Air Youth of America, beating entrants from 46 states and Porto Rico. The Newton Mississippi High School graduate will study 24 months at Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa, Oklahoma, advancing in aircraft engineering.
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Missouri
Herman O. Eley Jr
H. ©. Eley
Sikeston
States
Porto Rico
Air Youth of America
Newton
Mississippi
Herman
Spartan School of Aeronautics
Tulsa
Oklahoma
United States Air Corps
Texas
Louisiana
Thomas H. Beck
Air Youth Aviation
Donald H. Coles
St. Paul
America
Herman Eley
A. E. Key
158Rd
Air Corps
Air Youth Horizons
Defense aircraft program to create 1,455,285 man-years
Government estimates say building airplanes and naval craft for the defense program will generate 1,455,285 man-years of work. The figure underscores the scale of employment tied to national defense efforts.
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United States Defense Program
Dedication of Lake Wappapello Opens Flood Control Dam
Langdon Jones of Kennett proclaims the dam will prevent floods that ruined farms in Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas. Thousands attend the dedication on the dam’s first public day with speakers including Brigadier General Lewis M. Means Congressman Orville Zimmerman Lt Col James Andrews Jr. and Mayor Tra Bradley.
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St. Francis
Missouri
Arkansas
Langdon Jones
Kennett
Wappapello
Lake Wappapella
Midwest
Lewis M. Means
Orville Zimmerman
James Andrews Jr
Memphis District of the
United States Engineers
Tra Bradley
Poplar Bluff
Dwight H. Brown
Paul Jones
J. H. Wolpers
Daily American Republic
Highway Rose Garden Pictured In Newspaper
The St Louis Post Dispatch Sunday color feature shows the highway rose garden between Cape Girardeau and Jackson. The landscape plan, by Hillard Brewster of the Missouri State Highway Commission, marks the project as the state’s most ambitious of its kind with Cape Girardeau and Jackson cooperating.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Cape Girardeau
Jackson
Missouri
Hillard Brewster
Missouri State Highway Commission
Cape Girardeau and
Buying Damask for Honest Look and Feel
Wise shoppers examine damask linens to see whether starch or China clay has been applied to give stiffness that washes out after water contact. Laundries advise rubbing a bit between fingers. powdery dust indicates excess China clay or starch.
Silk length in silkworm cocoon exceeds quarter mile
Report notes the average silk length in a silkworm cocoon is 1526 feet, which is more than a quarter mile. The finding highlights unusually long fiber production in cocoon threads.
Calendar jugglers push for all holidays on Mondays
A circle of travel and resort leaders urge Monday holidays to boost leisure and defense. Albert Dawson argues a Monday Fourth would save millions for resorts, while J. Lee Barrett and others say a long weekend improves worker happiness and national morale.
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United States Travel Bureau
Albert K. Dawson
New York
J. Lee Barrett
International Association of Tourist Officials
P. H. Patchin
Standard Oil of
California
G. L. Burnett
Lynchburg
Ww. H. White
Thomas Cook & Son
The
See-The World People
Washington
Irene at St Louis Municipal Opera Opens July 14
St Louis Municipal Opera presents the musical Irene the sixth show of the season opening Monday night July 14 for seven performances. The musical score features hits like My Alice Blue Gown Castle of Dress and We're Getting Away with It. Evelyn Wyckoff stars in the title role with Dan Harden William Lynn Betty Bruce and others in a festive outdoor production guided by James Montgomery.
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ST. Louis
Irene
Harry Tierney
James Montgomery
Dancers Lynn Royce and Vanya Lead Opera Finale Vol Summer
Novel quantities headline the top routine by Lynn Royce and Vanya whose unique dance fashion drew crowds in Apple Blossoms. Miss Bruce and Williams, famed for Too Many Girls and Firefly, appear for one last summer before a new act plus two dancing girls add thrills. Following Irene the Municipal Opera presents Nina Rosa starting July 21 at the outdoor theater with a strong cast including Carolina Segrara Bob Lawrence William O Neal Ted Gary Charles Williams Maryon Dale and others.
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Lynn
Royce
Vanya
Municipal Opera
Nina Rosa
Sigmund Romberg
Carolina Segrara
Bob Lawrence
William O'Neal
Ted Gary
Charles Williams
Maryon Dale
Ethel Taylor
Joseph Macaulay
William Mercer
Fred Persson
Jack Donahue
Ruth Urban
Mahoney
Mara
Blood Typing Planned for 35th Division Soldiers
The War Department notified headquarters that blood type tests for soldiers of the 35th Division will begin soon to allow rapid transfusions after accidents. Equipment is expected here by mid July. All soldiers will be typed eventually.
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35Th Division
War Department
White touches in summer wardrobe
White lingerie accents brighten summer coats and frocks with diverse styles. Sailor collars appear in linen lace organdie and pique edges. deep V fronts and squared backs. Regency ruffles, sheer fabrics in full tiers flatter slim figures. jabots on blouses pair with silk suits.
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National Aviation Program
Herman D. Eley
Dap ' Ae
Lake Wappapello
Ninth Avenue
New York City
Trene
Evelyn Wyckoff
Dan Harden
Cam
Woods Dairy
Coca-Cola Company
Sikeston Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Pwspaper Anchive
Philco Riley
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