Anniversaries mark notable births and events across history
TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES list figures born across years including Benjamin Shillaber Henry Thoreau Nathan Meeker Daniel Hill Clara Kellogg Sir William Osler George Eastman and others. It notes events such as the Battle of the Boyne Orangeman's Day and early American milestones like Missouri Gazette first issue and women clerks in government service.
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Benjamin K. Shillaber
Boston
Partington
Portsmouth
N. H
Henry D. Thoreau
Walden
Concord
Mass
Nathan C. Meeker
Greeley
Colo
Cleveland
Daniel H. Hill
York District
S.C
Clara Louise Kellogg
Sumterville
Sir William Osler
Bond Head
Canada
England
George Eastman
Rochester
N. Y
Waterville
New York City
Germany
Reichstag
Wilson
Harding
House to Let and Clean Sweep Sermon Reflections
A July devotional passage contrasts spiritual renewal with backsliding and social temptations. The text urges a decisive turning away from debasing habits and suggests renewed faith as the path to true reform, invoking Jesus at the door to invite spiritual life.
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Jesus
Treaties Won’t Stop Frightfulness
Editorial argues Hoover’s idea of outlawing wartime blockades and bombing civilians hinges on universal observance. It condemns the Kellogg Pact as a scrap of paper and warns that aggressor nations have betrayed promises, urging peace-loving peoples to stay armed and vigilant.
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Herbert Hoover
United States
Hoover
Death on the Street From Red Lights and Reckless Pedestrians
A National Safety Council analysis shows pedestrians accounted for 60 percent of last year’s traffic fatalities, about 12 900 lives. Most deaths involved violations of traffic signals or unsafe behavior, with many occurring after sundown and involving alcohol or poor visibility. The piece urges a nationwide pedestrian safety education campaign.
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National Safety Council
Freedom for Business is Path to Recovery
Senator Vandenberg argued that recovery hinges on freeing business from excessive regulation. He warned that restrictive laws curb initiative, thrift, investment, and confidence, hindering citizenship and enterprise. The piece frames regulation as a trade impediment and predicts the 1940 election will center on this issue.
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Syracuse
Vandenberg
Rules For Safe Swimming And Pool Etiquette
Safety guidance urges swimmers to avoid after meals dives and unknown waters. Enter water feet first to check depth, swim with a buddy, wear caps, shower before suits, and avoid rough play. Do not swim alone or if tired, and exit when chilly or cramps occur. Only dive when clear, and limit entry when others are in the water.
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Sim
Notable American Figures Birthday Anniversaries Listed
Dr. Olin West of Chicago longtime AMA secretary born in Gadsden Alabama 65 years ago. Admiral Claude C Bloch U S N born in New York World Sunday School Assn born in Trenton Kentucky 61 years ago. Charles R Hook resident American Rolling Mill Ohio born Cincinnati 59 years ago. Sidney S Lenz New York bridge expert born Chicago 66 years ago. Arthur M Hyde Princeton Missouri ex secretary of agriculture born there 62 years ago. Kirsten Flagstad Norwegian soprano born 44 years ago.
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Olin West
American Medical Ass'n
Chicago
Gadsden
Ala
Claude C. Bloch
World Sunday School Ass'n
New York
Trenton
Charles R. Hook
Ohio
Cincinnati
Sidney S. Lenz
Arthur M. Hyde
Princeton
Agriculture
Kirsten Flagstad
Impeccably dressed Sir Taynely Wrigthe at Boston Parker House
Sir Taynely Wrigthe attends banquets of 18 persons at the Parker House wearing perfect attire and silent. for his services he receives a special room. Created by Jordan Marsh Company, he grows popular and attends events, including the 1937 Coronation.
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Sir Taynely Wrigthe
Boston
Fremont
Gentle Nature Hints Musical Rise and Reputation
The passage suggests a mild character with musical leanings and potential for leadership. A favorable planetary shift could transform the musical interest into art or other refined work, while the day tends to bring reputation.
Columbia Coming Events Picnic Ice Cream Social In Town
Columbia announces a picnic on H. J. Stadden home grounds on Wednesday July 12. An ice cream social sponsored by the Methodist Ladies at Town Hall Wednesday evening. The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church meets with Mrs. R. S. Wade Thursday afternoon. Youth Assembly in Granville July 16 to 29 with Baptist Sunday School representatives attending.
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Columbia
H. J. Stadden
Town Hall
Ladies Aid Society
The
Methodist Church
R. S. Wade
Station Road
Baptist Sunday School
Gran
Paul Tendency
Dunford
Iris Barter
Thelma
Townsends Rally Draws Locals Away From Friday Meet
Mr and Mrs Glenn Van Arsdale depart Saturday for a two week trip to Massachusetts and the East returning via New York City to attend the World's Fair Shirley Van Arsdale visits grandparents in Cleveland while others plan attendance at Eaton rally no Townsend meeting Friday Russell Carpenter showcases a new grain combine Mrs Bertha Fritch returns from Wiloughby after visiting Mrs Anna Carpenter Mrs Ralph Byrne and daughter Wanda of Cleveland join Mrs Mabel Grills for Sunday dinner
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Wanda
Cleveland
Mabel Grills
Bertha Fritch
Wiloughby
Anna Carpenter
South Ridge Briefs Tie to Weddings and Recitals
Mr and Mrs Adelbert Kastler returned from a wedding trip to Washington DC and New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Mr and Mrs N A Baus and family and Mrs Margaret Baus attended the Engelbry Latteman reunion at Crystal Beach Vermilion Sunday with seventy two attendees. Miss Shirley Baus returned from Linwood Park where Girls Camp hosted seventy six girls and thirteen advisors from Ohio. The word parson is traced to persona the person in a parish and laity are those not parsons.
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Adelbert Kastler
Washinton
D. C
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
N. A. Baus
Margaret Baus
Crystal Beach
Vermilion
Shirley Baus
Linwood Park
Ohio
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Coif
John Hix
Sei Taynely
Wrighte
Parker House
Arsivt
Bible
Ee Lidewater
Hesuasha Cid Country Cab
P. R. Smith & CO
Elyria
South Ridge
Philco
Ed. Marsh
Middle Ave
White House
Melvyn Douglas
Joan Blondell
Paris
Columbia Pictures Corporation
Liegert & Myers Tobacco Co
Chesterfield
and Joan Blondell
Bsleyfeld
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