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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1941

Page

8

Brothers Celebrate Bartling Birthday With Family Gathering

Fred Bartling of 301 E. Jefferson street learned his picture appeared in the Tribune among merry-makers at a longtime birthday party. The 74 year old was joined by three brothers and a sister, with one brother from California absent. Bartling has served 21 years as Richmond town supervisor and the Bartling family has held public office for 62 years.

Tribune California Bartling Richmond Matteson Ill Bartlings

First Commercial Air Service Germany Established

In March 1912 Germany launched its first commercial air service marking a milestone in aviation. The venture connected key cities and demonstrated early use of passenger transport by flight.

Germany

Fall Jamboree at Richards Street Church

A Fall Jamboree sponsored by Richards Street Methodist Church Sunday School will be held tomorrow night at 7 30 o clock A brief concert will be directed by Harold Shingler Scene O Felt pictures and group singing will conclude the program Mrs R D Richards

Richards Street Methodist Church Harold Shingler R. D. Richards

Will Sing for Carpet Fund Free Will Offering

A note announces a singing event with a free will offering to raise funds for a carpet fund.

Peat Harvest Intensified in Ireland for Winter Fuel

Ireland employs extraordinary peat harvesting this month to secure fuel for hearths during cold autumn winds. Turf cutters work in three man teams, using spades to cut sods and careful stacking for drying before use in early fall.

Ireland North America

Jewel sources for industrial corundum from Asia

The natural corundum jewels used in industry come principally from Thailand, Ceylon and India.

Thailand Ceylon India

Prophecy Links Gray Poem to War and Flight Mechanics

The Baltimore and Ohio Magazine cites Thomas Gray lines suggesting a future aerial battle as prophecies from Nostradamus and Blake are examined for wartime bearing. The article juxtaposes poetic imagery with aviation tech noting wing flaps slow planes for landing.

Nostradamus Blake Thomas Gray Baltimore & Ohio Magazine

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Fred Bartling M. C. Bartling Jefferson Street ROYAL E. Jefferson St Chicago St Phene Richards Street Holton Hohner Martin Diamo Ellman W. Jefferson St Court House Joliet Will County Seaboard Washington, D. C Washington England Henneberry Buick Co Cass Sahil
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