Gallipolis stamp plea and New York views in 1939
A New York Day by Day essay proposes a Gallipolis petition to the Postmaster General for a 1939 stamp honoring O. Q. McIntyre and other figures. The piece contrasts Big Town optimism with rural life, recounting a Delaware lettuce dinner visit and miles traveled to illustrate American life beyond New York.
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New York
Gallipolis
U. S. Post Office Department
San Francisco
James Farley
O. ©. McIntyre
McIntyre
O. QO. M
Odd
Mae West
Dorothy Parker
Bridgeport
Harrington
Delaware
J. Harvey Burgess
Castanagua Crisis Ends In Violent Uprising
In Castanagua Jim Talbot assumes James Long’s identity to avert a revolution sparked by Strade. Zach Webb and Don Jose rally chieftains as a furious crowd demands proof. when mob violence looms, Webb fires shots to restore order and reveal Long’s murder, leaving the outcome uncertain.
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Miami
Jim Talbot
James Long
Long
Costamagua
American Republic
Zachary Webb
Soldier of Fortune
Jim
Castanagua
Zach Webb
Strade
Loney
Zach
Vara
Don Jose Alvarado de Montez
Don Jose
Jose
Senor Webb
Chepulto
Emaker
Jimmy Long
Cochila
Son
Harrington Dinner Features Burgess Collar Cache
A 1938 column recalls Gelett Burgess arriving in town for a dinner without a dress collar. Editor J Harvey Burgess organized a collar search, gathering the town to find a 16 size gates-ajar collar. Burgess wore it to the speech, the dinner praised, and Burgess explained style tips.
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Harrington
Gelett Burgess
J. Harvey Burgess
Gelett
Burgess
J. Harvey
McNaught Syndicate
Ford Merit Club contest offers trips for service managers
About 400 to 500 Ford dealership service and parts managers nationwide may win trips to Colorado Springs or Atlantic City. Winners in Cleveland and eastern territories join others for the Fifth Annual Ford Merit Club, running to August 15, with Atlantic City trips for east of the Mississippi contestants beginning September 8 alongside a breakfast banquet.
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Colorado Springs
Atlantic City
Ford
United States
C. J. Seyffer
Cleveland
Ford Motor Company
Mississippi
Star of the South and Mississippi politics in 1860s era tale
The Autobiography of Hon George Metcalf recounts a Mississippi convention scene where emancipated former slaves discuss politics. It describes delegate selection favoring white leaders, a negro chair, and a mixed delegation. A Jackson visit shows Alcorn Powers Morris Pease and Ames on the ticket with white men controlling strategy. The narrative follows the large barbecue turnout and the procession to the state capitol, ending with church notices for Evangelical and Reformed services, and St Joseph Mass times.
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Israel
Bethlehem
Chile
Republican Party
Jackson
George M'Gee
Congress
Pease
Morris
Warren County
M'Gee
Capitol Building
State-House
Pearl River
Mississippi
Alcorn
Powers
Ashtabula County
Ohio
Vicksburg
Ames
Ben Butler
Senate
Gen. Alcorn
Nominee Powers
George M’gee
Amherst Women Host WBA and Circle One Meetings
Mrs. H A Monger hosted the Woman's Bene fit Association gathering on South Main street with July plans at Paton home and Ella Jaeger as hostess. Circle One of the Congregational church met Friday with bridge scoring led by Don Rockwood and Ada Purcel as top and second place, July meeting set for Mrs Monger.
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Amherst
H. A. Monger
South Main Street
Woman’s Benefit Association
Paton
Church Street
Ella Jaeger
Helen Sawyer
Cleveland
Gust Terne
Adam Schroeder
L. J. Henes
Charles Flew
J. B. Avery
Edith Hoffner
Cora Sawyer
L. Roemer
Nina Leuszler
Congregational
Bridge
Don Rockwood
Ada Purcell
Two-Day Jersey Coast Resort Event Moves to Colorado
About 200 members of the western group will arrive in Colorado Springs on September 15 for a two day gathering. A banquet breakfast is set for September 16 followed by a noon luncheon atop Pike's Peak.
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Jersey Coast
Colorado Springs
Pike’s Peak
Pythian Sisters Mark Homecoming and Final Meeting
The annual homecoming at the Pythian Sister home begins Sunday at 2 30 with a program. A delegation from the local Temple plans to attend. The Amherst Temple of Pythian Sisters will hold its final meeting before summer recess Tuesday evening followed by a social hour and a Flag Day program with refreshments.
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Pythian
Amherst Temple of Pythian Sisters
Church Circle Meetings Set For Week In Local Notes
The Mary Martha class of the Congregational church holds its June meeting Monday evening at the parsonage with Miss Edna Williams as hostess. Circle 6 of the Woman's Union of St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church meets Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Arthur Beregszazy on Tenney Avenue.
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Mary Martha
Congregational Church
Edna Williams
Circle 6
Woman's Union
St. Peter Evangelical
Admissions: Mrs Gergel and Kisish Listed
Admissions: Mrs Mathew Gergel of R D 2 Amherst and Paul Kisish of R D 2 Lorain are recorded among local registrants.
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Mathew Gergel
R. D
Amherst
Paul Kisish
Lorain
Moonlight Boat Ride Attended by Youth Council Leaders
Miss Helen McIntyre Miss Lo retta Lewis and Francis Lewis joined the Youth Council Leaders on a moonlight boat trip from Lorain to Cleveland. Miss Violet Bailey of Rock West was also noted among attendees.
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Helen McIntyre
Loretta Lewis
Francis Lewis
Lorain
Cleveland
Violet Bailey
Rock West
Miss Mabelle Hollis Guest At West Va Visit
The article notes Miss Mabelle Hollis visiting West Virginia for several days. The Senior Markley Sewing Sal lies initiation committee met Thursday night at Mrs. F H Lewis’s home. Mr and Mrs F H Lewis and family attended the 22nd wedding anniversary of Mrs Lewis’s brother and his wife at their home on Butternut Ridge Road.
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West Va
Mabelle Hollis
Markley Sewing Sallies
F. H. Lewis
H. Lewis
Theatre planned in Singapore for Indian and Chinese films
Reports indicate a theatre will be built in Singapore Malaya to show Indian and Chinese films. Argentina shipped nearly 630000 tons of linseed to the United States in the last 12 months. Airport Station expected to be a major stop on Moscow's new subway line. China now has more miles of airways than railways.
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Broadway
New York
United States
Singapore
Malaya
Argentina
Airport
Moscow
Russia
China
Electrical load overload dangers in lighting circuits
The notice warns that lamps and high wattage devices can overload circuits. Electric systems are designed for a limited load and overloads cause overheating or fire risk even where fuses are present. Seek guidance before adding extra lighting or power.
German Trade Stats Include Austria for First Time
Germany publishes new trade figures showing for the first time exchanges with Austria among its partners. The report highlights overall export and import totals and notes shifts in bilateral balances. Officials emphasize the broader European integration reflected in the data.
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Austria
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