Jobs Open For 50 Oberlin Graduates At World's Fair
Oberlin College graduates seeking work at the New York World's Fair from April to November may apply via the College Bureau of Appointments. Grover Whalen, head of the Fair, will coordinate up to 50 Oberlin graduates for the 1939 season. Applicants should consult the bureau for details.
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Oberlin
Oberlin College
New York City
Oberlin College Bureau of Appointments
Grover Whalen
Bureau of Appointments
Mussolini Rewards Black Musketeers with Bravery Medals
In Rome Premier Mussolini praised 200 picked Black Musketeers and 500 militiamen for bravery in the Ethiopian and Spanish wars. He awarded seven bronze and three silver medals, plus a posthumous silver to a fallen musketeer’s father, as crowds braved rain to watch the private ceremony at the Pincio Gardens.
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Rome
U. P
Benito Mussolini
Pincio Gardens
Mussolini
Spain
Postman James McNallen Completes 45 Years in Dromara Moira
James McNallen retires after 45 years serving Dromara and Moira Northern Ireland vaulting 230790 miles on routes 91728 on foot 139062 by bicycle marking decades of service to the community and local postal workers union.
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James McNallen
Dromara
Moira
Northern Ireland
Bulgaria bans export of corn amid price pressures
Bulgaria has prohibited corn exports to curb rising domestic prices. Government officials say the measure aims to ensure food security and stabilize market supplies for farmers and consumers. The ban affects all corn shipments outside Bulgaria and may influence regional grain trade and prices in nearby markets.
Dangers Highlighted For Pedestrians Crossing Between Parked Cars
OSAA-AAA poster campaign urges children and adults to avoid crossing streets between parked cars. R. E. White cites 1938 data showing 1,346 deaths and 38,770 injuries from this traffic hazard, stressing lessons from Bre’r Rabbit and the Fox poster to improve safety in schools.
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Bre'r Rabbit
Fox
R. E. White
Elyria
Automobile Club
White
Nash Opens 1939 Spring Sales Drive
Nash Motors announces early start to its 1939 spring sales campaign with nationwide newspaper and magazine ads, two months of demonstrations, and showroom Weather Eye conditioning demos for Nash cars. Dealers nationwide will host test rides inviting public guests. The Weather Eye is touted as enhancing drivingcomfort.
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Detroit
Mich
Nash Motors
Nash-Kelvinator Corporation
Nash
W. A. Blees
Women Praise Hudson Auto-Poise Control Feature
Women drivers of the 1939 Hudsons report a new sense of driving safety due to Auto-Poise Control. Hudson dealers note the system holds front wheels on course against cross winds and road shocks, and also guards against emergencies like tire punctures or blow-outs. Engineers cite a blow-out test at 60 mph showing no left-front swerve, proving the mechanism resists wheel misalignment.
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Hudson
Cold Weather Tests Olds Rhythmic Ride
Winter weather provides an opportunity to test Olds mobile Rhythmic Ride and its Quadri-Coil springing system. D E Ralston, general sales manager, notes advantages of the four coil springs and reduced friction points in the suspension.
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Oldsmobile
D. E. Ralston
Oldsmobile To Offer Consistent Ride In All Weather
Ralston states that 1939 Oldsmobiles require no lubrication on coil springs reducing wear and preventing lubrication hardening in winter. He adds that rain and slush do not wash away lubricants, ensuring constant riding comfort across varying weather conditions.
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Ralston
Plymouth Uses Economy Controls to Cut Fuel Use
Detroit February 18 Special economy controls for 1939 Plymouth cars promise fuel savings up to 25 percent. The apparatus, popular with fleet operators, can boost mileage from 18 to 24 mpg in standard cars by adding a special carburetor, intake manifold, and adjusted rear axle gear ratios. Two groups exist to fit driving conditions, with Group 1 offering 3.7 or 3.54 axle gears for deluxe and Roadking models.
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Detroit
Plymouth
Cary Morgan Battles for Red Roamer and Love at Santa Anita
Cary Morgan races her late step-father's horses at Santa Anita while entangled with Tony Garth, who warns her to dump Jim Constance and Graves. Tony presses money to settle debts, hints at a hidden past, and urges Cary to end ties with Constance as she faces a storm of engagements, debts, and dangerous secrets.
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Cary Morgan
Anthony Garth
Anthony
David Garth
Lucretia Tyle
Cary
Tony
Paul Norris
Jim Constance
Santa Anita
Jim
Paul
Lou
Los Angeles
Joe
Red Roamer
Graves
Sve
Constance
Wal
Group Alone Effects an Average Economy Increase
A study notes that group alone effects an average economy increase of 15 to C per cent, with the option to obtain it on special order when new cars are ordered from the factory.
Pontiac Introduces Push-Button Radio for Three Models
J. E. Otis of Pontiac Motor announces a new push-button radio added to the car accessories line, bringing the total to three priced models. The radio features simplified tuning, vented speaker, improved circuit, stabilized tone, and weather proof tuning with magnetite coils. It allows tool-free tuning adjustments and easy reconfiguration for new stations when moving location, appealing to traveling drivers seeking high fidelity music.
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Pontiac
J. E. Otis
Pontiac Motor
Otis
Fathers and Sons Feted at South Amherst Banquet
In South Amherst on February 198 a red white and blue theme decorates the Congregational church dining room for a Father and Son banquet hosted by the Ladies Dime Society. H E Dulmage presided as toastmaster while Arthur Powers spoke to the sons and Warren Powers replied. Don Kinsey of Oberlin College gave a talk and songs were performed by Harod Allsop Robert Allsop William Meacham and Albert Schneider. N G Townsend honored for his fifty first wedding anniversary. Clinton Kilmer noted as father with the most sons present and also presented with a gift. Circle Two of St John’s Women’s Guild held a Thursday afternoon meeting at Mrs Harry Brucker’s home with devotionals by Mrs Fred Holzhauer and a business session led by Mrs George Pippert followed by Chinese checkers and prizes for Mrs
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Fathers and Son
Amherst
Congregational Church
Laidies Dime Society
Fatherland Son
H. E. Dulmage
Arthur Powers
Warren Powers
Don Kinsey
Oberlin College
Robert Allsop Harod Allsop
William Meacham
Albert Schneider
N. G. Townsend
Clinton Kilmer
Circle Two
Harry Brucker
St John’s Women's Guild
Fred Holzhauer
George Pippert
Charities Campaign Leader Named in Cleveland Diocese
W. J. Murphy president of the Catholic Charities Corporation announced Edward G. Lawlor as chairman of the 1939 Catholic Charities Campaign Committee. The campaign will run through 272 parishes in the Diocese of Cleveland from May 6 to 14.
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W. J. Murphy
Catholic Charities Corporation
Edward G. Lawlor
The
Catholic Charities Campaign
Catholic Charities
Diocese of
Cleveland
Rural Women Chorus to Be Reorganized in Lorain County
The Rural Women chorus will be reorganized next Thursday at East Carlisle School under Frances Eckert county home demonstration agent. Membership is open to any county woman who wishes to sing. The organizational meeting is at 8 P M. The chorus debuts at the county Achievement Day on April 11 under Mrs H H Gregg director of East Carlisle Mothersingers with Mrs Lauer as chairman. The group first formed last spring with 40 members and sang at last year’s Achievement Day and Kent district Home Council meeting in June.
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Lorain County
H. H. Gregg
East
North Ridgeville Briefs Highlight Local Gathering
North Ridgeville reports a luncheon hosted by Mrs. William Cashi man and Mrs. Alfred Flowers. Guests included four visitors and eleven members attended. Chris Harrison and children E Aebersold were noted among attendees.
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North Ridgeville
Nes
Chris Harrison
E. Aebersold
William Cashiman
Alfred Flowers
Unclear OCR fragment references individuals and events
Fragmentary text mentions Mrs Emery Jude Boe and Mrs Schmed of Rocky River with travel to Florida. Notes Lanchester Rural Council at Durham issuing home safes to taxpayers to save odd coins for payment. Content is incomplete and fragmented with uncertain context.
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Lanchester Rural Council
Durham
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