Mass produced modular homes eyed by industry expert
Boston based discussion by Henry Minott reports John Burchard of Bemis Industries promotes a modular home plan built from small standard cubes. He says uniform units enable diverse, individual designs while cutting waste and labor, potentially saving 23 to 30 percent in construction costs across materials and processes.
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Henry Minott
United Press
Boston
John Burchard
Bemis Industries
Burchard
Greater
Plan to study new durables among workers
Washington reports that the U S Public Health Service seeks a strict inquiry to define the extent of new industrial hazards. Dr L R Thompson urges Congress funds for a limited census of workers by occupation to compare with disease data, highlighting radium related illness, lead dusts and chemical exposures as key concerns. Connecticut shows willingness to assist collaboration.
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Washington
United States Public Health Service
Congress
L. R. Thompson
Connecticut
Thompson
Health Service
Irwin’s Third Set of Teeth Develops Naturally in Galesburg
John N. Irwin, 83, of Galesburg, after having artificial teeth made to replace his molars, is now reportedly developing a complete third set provided by nature.
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Galesburg
John N. Irwin
Nature
Murray Ridge News Notes From Murray Ridge Ohio
Mrs Nettie Eldred Mrs Harvey Miller and Mrs Fred Decker attended the Ladies Aid Missionary Society at Mrs Sadie Beal’s home. Mr and Mrs A J Derek visited in Cleveland. Mrs Samuel Slusher and daughters Helen Ivylan of Elyria and Pearl Eppley of Cleveland were guests of EB Eppley. Murray Ridge School presented a Christmas operetta. Frank and Louis Eldred attended a play at Grange Hall by the North Elyria Grange Dramatic Club. Rev and Mrs J H Amore and son were guests of Mr and Mrs Fred Decker. Further visits noted with Alfred Derek.
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Murray Ridge
Nettie Eldred
Harvey Miller
Fred Decker
Ladies’ Aid Missionary Society
Sadie Beal
South Ridge
A J. Derek
Cleveland
Samuel Slusher
Helen and
Ivylan
Elyria
Pearl Eppley
EB. Eppley
Frank
Louis Eldred
Grange Hall
North Elyria Grange
Christmas Gift Ideas for Every Family Member Listed
A vintage catalog page offers varied affordable gifts for women and men. Featured items include a dainty green crystal vase, morocco bill folds, a cigarette case, a pewter nut tray, ash tray, salt and pepper shakers, silver cream and sugar jars, a gold lined powder jar, a perfume bottle, and a baby doll with real curls, all priced inexpensively.
Yuletide Singer Helps Santa in Air War Tale
British flyer reprimanded after shooting at a German during early air warfare history. Captain H Weir Cook of Indianapolis cites that aviation began as observation and signals among pilots. He notes one incident where a flyer carried a revolver and another where a companion killed with a shotgun, sparking warfare.
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ROCHE
Indianapolis
H. Weir Cook
Cook
Social and Family Visits Across Local Towns
Mr and Mrs Clayton Barrick of Bellea and Mr and Mrs HH Chambers of Vincent spent Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Ervin Eppley. Mrs Peter Dellifield attended a semi annual birthday party of the Women’s Union of St Pauls Church Friday. Several couples and families gathered for oyster supper at the Grange Hall. Mrs Walter Bennett and her son of Henrietta visited her father John Bechtel. Saturday Mr and Mrs A J Derek spent Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs J Watson of Elyria.
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Clayton Barrick
Bellea
HH. F. Chambers
Vincent
Ervin Eppley
Peter Dellifield
Women’s Union
St. Pauls Church
Fred Decker
Fesler
Elizabeth Gris
Nettie Eldred
Frank and
Louis
Grange Hall
Wesley Grills
Lorain
Arthur Fesler
E. Grills
Walter Bennett
Henrietta
John Bechtel
A. J. Derek
J. Watson
Elyria
Oklahoma Daily Attacks Western College Dress Norms
Dick Pearce of El Reno assails the college vogue for full dress as improper attire for virile westerners at the University of Oklahoma. The college editor pleads for western clothes and rejects swallow tailed coats and tuxedoes as proper student attire in Norman Oklahoma.
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Norman
Okla
Oklahoma Daily
University of Oklahoma Daily
Dick Pearce
el Reno
Campus fashion clash fuels call for old school attire
An editorial notes college parties adopted a bold window display and dress trend. Pearce urges a return to ten gallon hats and riding breeches, framing it as a restorer of campus tradition and spirit. The piece frames the clash between modern party style and retro uniforms as a moral and cultural concern.
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Pearce
Last Narrow Gauge Line in Ohio Seeks Abandonment
The One River & Western railroad, Ohio’s last narrow gauge system, has appealed to the Public Utilities to abandon its line. Officials say there is no justification for continuing operations, reflecting the impact of modern highways and transportation advances.
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Ohio
Columbus
One River & Western Railroad
Gas Tank Leak Sparks Pronounced Source Alert in Tennessee
Dr. John W. Edwards of the University of Chattanooga said a well ring in Leary Gas Tank near Ringgold is unusual after pure gasoline was found in the ground at George L. Bailey's farm. Bailey warned a nearby filling station proprietor to seal leaks in his tanks.
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Ringgold
Tenn
John W. Edwards
University of Chattanooga
George L. Bailey
Bailey
Bible Study Fails to Change Conduct, Iowa Scholar Says
University of Iowa scholar P. R. High tower reports that teaching Biblical information to 485 pupils shows an insignificant link to conduct. He argues Bible study must be elevated to equal status with other subjects rather than mere memorization.
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Iowa City
P. R. Hightower
University of Iowa
Daned House to Move 1500 Miles From Maine to Missouri
A 14 room Colonial Dane House birthplace of Nathaniel Dane former state treasurer and descendant of a signer of the Declaration of Independence will be razed from its Maine foundation and moved by rail to Kansas City Missouri about 1500 miles away. The mansion renowned as a finest example of old Colonial architecture will be rebuilt on a new foundation in exact conformity to the present structure. Mrs Homer A Beales wife of a Kansas City physician sponsors the project.
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Alfred
Dane
Kansas City
Nathaniel Dane
Maine
Homer A. Beales
New England Association of America Created Here
An organization to advance New England educational cultural and aesthetic interests has been created here. Leaders from education fine arts natural science business philanthropy and civic development established the New England Association of America to promote knowledge and appreciation of the region.
Northeastern States Form Council for England Aid
England through organized efforts of American citizens with New England ties will be guided by a council of 100 members representing the six northeastern states. The initiative aims to channel organized support and coordinate activities among affiliates with New England origins or connections.
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England
New England
Grandchild Visits Titania’s Palace Delight for Princess Elizabeth
Princess Elizabeth, four, daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York, visits Titania's Palace a grand doll house by Sir Neville Wilkinson. The young royal admires the toy mass of vectors and a tiny portrait of Queen Mary, exclaiming at the Hall of the Fairy Kiss that she sees Grandmamma.
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London
Elizabeth
Duke and Duchess of York
Titania’s Palace
Neville Wilkinson
Queen Mary
Grandmamma
Cave man of Ozarks to open new Missouri cave
J A Truitt of Noel the cave man of the Ozarks will open another cave near Lanagan. He believes it will yield evidence of pre historic life with pottery stone tools and arrow heads found in excavations. The new cave lies near the intersection of US 71 and Missouri 88. Entrance 25 feet wide. Landslides hinder work.
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Lanagan
J. A. Truitt
Noel
Ozarks
U. S. 71
Missouri 88
Birthday sermons mark 90th and 85th for Frazier brothers
Dr Tyler Frazier a Chilhowie Methodist minister turned 90 by broadcasting a sermon from WEHC Emory Virginia after 65 years of preaching and his brother Dr George Frazier also broadcast from WDZZ Tuscola Illinois to observe his 85th birthday.
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Marion
Tyler Frazier
Chilhowie
WEHC
Emory
George Frazier
Wdzz
Tuscola
Bishop of Suva Calls Diocese Most Scattered in World
The Most Rev F S Kempthorne of Suva Fiji Islands says his British Episcopal Church diocese spans five hundred South Sea islands. He notes he visits only a fraction of the islands each year, underscoring the vast geographic spread of his flock.
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San Francisco
F. S. Kempthorne
Suva
Fiji Islands
South Sea Islands
Lion and Bear Cub Pets of Poultry Man in Greenwood
In Greenwood Indiana retired poultry man Grafton Johnston keeps two bear cubs Bob and Betty and later two lion cubs in his yard. The bears slept in trees at night and hunted visitors for sugar and candy while the lions proved less friendly though Johnston claims they never harmed him. He would use a stick if troubled and would avoid firearms.
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Greenwood
Ind
Grafton Johnston
Bob
Betty
Johnson
British air mail rises in quarter to September
British air mail from Great Britain rose 20 percent in the quarter ended September 30 compared with 1929, the post office reports. The rise is attributed to the new uniform air and postage fee to European destinations, introduced in June, and the adoption of dark blue pillar boxes for air mail.
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London
Great Britain
Laborer Collapses and Dies Visiting Daughter’s Grave
Edwin forth, a laborer, ignored his wife’s warnings and set out to visit his daughter’s grave. While walking near his Hull home he collapsed and died on the way to a hospital, amid a bitter old sorrow.
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Hull
Eng
Edwin Forth
Cat Fosters Puppy in New Hope West Virginia
A venerable cat owned by Mrs Allen Belcher serves as foster mother to a beagle pup given at one day old. Now seven months old and larger than the cat, they remain inseparable with the cat protecting the pup.
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Newhope
W. Va
Allen Belcher
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