Stamford Friends Return Home as Rumors and Reunions Stir
Stamford residents and former locals fill the streets with chatter about travel plans, marriages, and old memories. Names include Simmons Cowboy Band, Dolly Edna Simpson, Foy Young, W C Taylor, Nell Malone, Carl Ahrnell, Martha Rave, Maurice Lawson, May Massey, Polly the parrot, Jimmie Jack Fields, and Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire reuniting locally. The piece notes weather chatter, student life, and daily details from Salisbury area social circles.
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Stamford
Forest Gambill
Simmons Cowboy
Dolly Edna Simpson
Albany
Foy Young
California
W. C. Taylor
R. M. Harvey
Alpine
Arizona
Dic Harvey
Eagle Mountain Lake
Fort Worth
Brown
Sue Kinney
Kathryn
Buck
Ralph
A. C. Johnson
May Massey
Polly
Marie Fields
Hobbs
New Mexico
Stamford Public Schools
Stamford School of Nursing
Jimmie Jack Fields
Stamford Bulldogs
Cisco
Inexico
Lennce Ledbetter
China
T. N. Meador, Jr
Sweetwater
N. T
Snowhite Creamery
T. N
Johnnie Blocker
Lee Dewees
Ginger Rogers
Fred Astaire
Health Talks on Drowning Rescue through Prone Pressure Method
An article explains that simple resuscitation methods can save drowning victims without specialized equipment. It details the prone pressure technique: kneel, swing forward and back to compress the chest, repeat 12 to 15 times a minute, and keep the patient warm while awaiting medical help.
Roosevelt Defends Court Plan Amid Debate on Supreme Power
President Roosevelt signals resolve to push court reform despite mixed court majorities. Moley criticizes the effort in Chicago arguing for constitutional limits, citing four key issues from the new wages and hours bill and broader federal programs. The piece covers labor strife, strikes, and political maneuvering surrounding the push for a 40 hour week and minimum wage, plus related federal actions.
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Raymond Moley
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
TVA
Ohio
Brain Trust
Illinois Bankers’ Convention
Chicago
Justice van Devanter
Congress
Hugo L. Black
Senate Labor Committee
William R. Connery
House Labor Committee
White House
John L. Lewis
American Federation of Labor
van Devanter
Butler
McReynolds
Sutherland
Cardozo
Wisconsin
Spoils System Criticized as Costly to Nation
Robert L. Johnson of the National Civil Service Reform league cites the spoils system costing about 1 billion dollars annually. He argues political influence often governs appointments, though civil service exams limit abuse and merit should guide hiring, a standard rarely met in practice.
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Robert L. Johnson
National Civil Service Reform League
Philanthropic Rockefeller’s Enduring Legacy
The article honors John D. Rockefeller Senior for his vast philanthropy. It highlights the Rockefeller Foundation’s lasting global health work including hookworm, yellow fever, and malaria campaigns. It notes millions helped and argues wealthy benefactors can win broad public esteem through purposeful giving.
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John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Rockefeller Foundation
Rockefeller Commission
Seven Additions At First Baptist Church Dick OBrien Pastor
First Baptist Church reported a busy week with seven new members and strong service attendance. A special offering raised about 1100 dollars toward building debt, boosted to 1395 with Memorial post proceeds, aiming to reduce overall indebtedness from 8000 to around 4000. Strangers and visitors are welcome.
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First Baptist Church
Dick O’brien
Moses
Egypt
Promised Land
Memorial Post Church
Memorial
Corby Family Attends Bethany Peniel College Graduation
Mr and Mrs W M Corby with children Muriel and Baxter traveled Friday to Bethany Oklahoma for graduation exercises at Bethany Peniel College. Their daughter in law, Mrs L P Durham formerly Zuma Corby, also graduated and was featured as a school favorite in The Arrow.
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Bethany
W. M. Corby
Muriel
Baxter
Oklahoma
Bethany Peniel College
L. P. Durham
Summer services begin at Central Presbyterian Church
Beginning Sunday morning the church will follow a summer schedule with Church School at 9 and morning worship at 10. Morning services end at 11. The first Sunday assembly is at 9 with a teachers conference. C E Bunkley will report on attendance. The star will speak on Our Church Tree or Furniture at 10. No evening service due to the Young People’s League at Buffalo Gap. Laymen conference set for May 16 with Dean Gordon of Texas Tech. Vacation Church School runs June 7 to June 18 daily except Saturdays.
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Central Presbyterian Church
Wm. F. Rogan
Presbyterian Church
Rowland
C. E. Bunkley
Young People’s League
Buffalo Gap
Dean Gordon
Texas Tech
Venetian Glass Moved to Murano in the Thirteenth Century
The article notes that the renowned glass from Venice originated not in Venice but was relocated to Murano in the thirteenth century due to fire hazards in Venice. This shift preserved the glass blowers art while protecting the city.
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Venice
Murano
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Rose Dawn
Nell Malone
Carl Ahrnell
Smarty
the American
Martha Rave
Martha
Maurice Lawson
Maurice
Nirvanic
Barnum
Edward W. Pickard
Western Newspaper Union
House
Harry Hopkins
PWA
Inland Steel
Republic Steel
Youngstown Sheet and Tube
Philip Murray
Buffalo
Sharon Steel Corporation
Jones & Laughlin Concern
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Pittsburgh
H. J. Heinz Company
Canning and Pickle Workers’ Union
A. F. of L
Washington
Ford
Ford Assembly
Richmond
Calif
William Green
Eng
Cincinnati
Executive Council
Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Progressive Miners’ Union
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Virginia
United Garment Workers
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Sidney Hillman
John P. Frey
Federation
Metal Trades Department
Communist Party
C. SO
Frey
Moscow
Stanley Baldwin
Great Britain
Neville Chamberlain
London
Pacific
San Francisco
Golden Gate Bridge
United States Navy
Oregon
Utah
Wyoming
Mexico
Canada
John Thomas
West
San Francisco Bay
Redwood Empire
Agricultural Adjustm Administration
AAA
Department of Ture
J Rockefeller
Higlary
Florida
Standard Oil
John
Ormond Beach
Pocantico Hills
Tarrytown
Harry Fosdick
New York City
Lake View Cemetery
Cleveland
Mr. Rockefeller
J D. Rockefeller, Jr
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Alta
E. Parmalee Pren
Govnsr
Russia
United States
Arctic Ocean
North Pole
Pole
Stalin
Justice Cardozo
John D.rechifeller, Se
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Dash
Trat
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Alning
Kim
Tive Riley
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