Civil Service Examination For Junior Foreman Of Laborers
An open competitive exam will be held for the Junior Foreman of Laborers at the quartermaster corps War Depot Proving Grounds Illinois. Apply by June 13 1940 to the Seventh U S Civil Service Examiners Post Office Savanna Alabama or the Seventh U S Civil Service District Chicago Illinois. Forms AX 290 and 14 blue are required for veteran preference.
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Quartermaster Corps
War Depot, Proving Grounds
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Savanna
Alinda
U. S Civil Service District
Post Office
Chicago
Minis
Motorcycle Hill Climb At Carbon Cliff Illinois
The Tri City Motorcycle Club will stage the State Champion motorcycle hill climb at Carbon Cliff near U S Highway 6 on Sunday June 9 starting at 1 00 pm The meet is the 3 star Class C point meet and rain postponement to Sunday June 16 is possible
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Tri-City Motorcycle Club
Carbon Cliff
Ill
U. S. Highway No. 6
Torrid Zone at Clinton Capitol Theatre thrills audiences
The Clinton Capitol Theatre opens Torrid Zone for three days starring James Cagney Ann Sheridan and Pat O'Brien with brisk dialogue and lively performances. Also playing at Carroll Theatre is Mr Smith Goes to Washington starring Kaltenborn in a news role and Capra’s film with Arthur and Stewart. Rialto screens Of Mice and Men with Betty Field four days, plus the Jones Family On Their Own.
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Capitol Theatre
Clinton
Hollywood
James Cagney
Ann Sheridan
Pat O’brien
Clinton Capitol Theatre
Cagney
Miss Sheridan
O'Brien
Andy Devine
Helen Vinson
Kaltenborn
Realife
Rialto
Betty Field
Mae
Hal Roach
John Steinbeck
Rialto Theatre
Aguara Ranch
California
Charles Bickford
Roman Bohnen
Bob Steele
Noah Berry
Granville Bates
Leigh Whipper
Jones Family
Great Meals From Little Ideas
A quirky kitchen memo promotes pork sausage links in biscuits and scalloped dishes, advises pan frying for sandwiches, and suggests ketchup uses from gravy to dressings. It also hints at a coffee census style Q and A about brewing, cleanliness, and taste guiding cookery sense.
Devotional Kitchen Tips and Devil's Food Cake Tips
A guide promotes spotless gear for coffee aroma and flavor and warns against reheating coffee. It advises freshness and storing no more than a week. It then extols devil's food cake mix claiming Mrs. Washington's recipe as the standard and offers serving ideas with frosting and variations.
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Little Angels
George Washington
Mrs. Washington
Character Witness Echoes Sheriff's Silence in Court
A defendant boasts he has lived in the county over ten years and asks the judge for a character witness. The sheriff, asked to vouch, admits he does not know the man, prompting the defendant to assert that long residence should count as proof of character.
New Federal Judge to Be Appointed in Northern Illinois
President Roosevelt signed a bill Saturday to add three federal circuit judges and eight federal judges. A Chicago appointee is anticipated, with Downstate leaders backing a Northern Illinois candidate. Possible nominees include Charles A. Thomas, Charles H. Linscott, John Devine, and Albert Manus. The judge will primarily sit in Chicago but could be called to other Seventh district duties. Appointment comes from the president with Senate recommendations by Lucas and Slattery.
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District
Ofllinois
Roosevelt
Chicago
Downstate
Northern Illinois
Charles A. Thomas
Char
Les H. Linscott
Rockford
John Devine
Dixon
Albert Manus
Freeport
Indiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
United States
Scott W. Lucas
James M. Slattery
Captain’s clever reply caps family dishwashing tale
A family joke centers on three children describing their chores. Lorraine says she washed the dishes, Betty Jean dried them, and Captain bragged he picked up the pieces. A wry moment follows as he laments threading a blinking needle.
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Dad
Lorraine
Betty Jean
Captain
Constant fidelity in small things praised as virtue
A remark emphasizes that steady attention to minor duties reveals a noble character. It frames daily diligence as a heroic trait and a guide to moral conduct.
The Talent of Success Quotable
A succinct reflection on success equating to doing one’s best at any task, with emphasis on skill and diligence over seeking fame. It frames mastery as the measure, not renown, and promotes consistency in personal effort.
Ahem Pilot Observes Bombing Plane Insignia
In a tense cockpit moment, the co pilot points out a grotesque insignia on a bombing plane as the squadron commander watches from the window.
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Quad Counties
Oxfords
Lisi
Fifth Ave
C.inton
Ensenada
Considine’s
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Great Saving
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Skelgas
M.cullagh Bros
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Johnny Brown
Billiard Hall
Martin
Clinton, Iowa
G. H. Thompson
Walter Electric Shop
Tri-City
Plymouth
Carley Motor Sales
Buick
Pontiac
Morrison
Silverware Service
ALT Dress Shop
Monarch
Herrick’s Grocery
Play Toys
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Svene
Stralow
Parker
Blass
Blue Chambray
Lee
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Morrison Feed
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McCormick
Deering Store
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