Thimbleful of Chemical to Kill Germs in Room
University of Chicago researchers disclosed a thimbleful chemical solution named triethylene glycol like anti freeze would spray into a room and kill pneumonia streptococcus influenza and possibly cold germs within minutes. Dr Oswald H Robertson and three colleagues contributed to the work and Robertson was elected to the American Academy of Sciences. The War Department panel had noted its potential for barracks disinfection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
University of Ji Chicago
War Department
Ian Army Barracks
Oswald H. Robertson
American Academy of Sciences
Sailor Rescued After Threatening Leap From 13th Floor
In New York City a police sergeant tackled and pulled Bernard Smith a 19 year old sailor from a Third Avenue ledge 13 floors above Fifth Avenue. Crowds cheered as Smith clung to the wall for 15 minutes before being hauled to safety on the roof. He later told Bellevue Hospital staff he went AWOL after four months at sea and had been on 24 hour leave.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
Empire State
James McGuire
Bernard Smith
U. S. Navy
Belmar
Smith
32Nd Street
Frank Deedy
McGuire
Deedy
Bellevue Hospital
Man Killed in Water Hole Fight near Riverside
In Lost Horse Valley near the San Bernardino Riverside line Worth Bagley a retired Los Angeles County deputy sheriff was killed in a gun duel with Bill Keys a desert figure. Keys surrendered hours later to a justice of the peace in 29 Palms. Sheriff BH L Shay said Keys fired the fatal shot after Bagley challenged a sign reading preys this is my last warning. Authorities said the body was found near the water hole and one revolver shot had been fired. Jurisdiction between counties is being determined.
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Riverside
Cal
Bh.l. Shay
San Bernardino County
Bagley
Preys
Keya
Justice of the Peace
29 Palms
San Bernardino-Riverside
Congregation Elects Hears Reports At Church Meeting
The annual Congregational meeting of the Church of Christ Disciples elected officers and read reports for church groups. Howard W. Conley presided. Earl Ives reelected treasurer and John T Curtis named church clerk. Multiple deacons and trustees were chosen, with Almon E. Ives elected elder. Various circles and classes reported, a community sing followed, and refreshments concluded the gathering.
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Church of Christ, Disciples
Howard W. Coonley
Earl Ives
John T .Curtis
Nelson Scihmay
Millard Link
Financial Secre
Harold McChesney
John R. Jones
Hans P. Lund
Lund
Virginia Simpson
Ruth Ives
Christian Endeavor
Alson Ives
Mission Circle
Dorothy Ives
Triangle Circle
Ruth Hubbell
Ralph Andrews
Cox
Church Council
Webster Burwell
Burwell
Blume Post Names Poppy Day Committee
Blume Post Auxiliary appointed a Poppy Day committee to assist Leo H. Blane Post V F W members in the upcoming campaign. Mrs. Nora Early named chairman. other members include Mrs. Emma Sullivan, Mrs. Mary Hayden, Mrs. Amy McPhee, Mrs. Harriet Daley, Mrs. Ann McHale, Mrs. Mary Martin, Mrs. Helena Kehn, Mrs. Irene Vaughan, and Mrs. Josie Kehn.
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Leo H. Blane Post
Blume Post
Harmony Hall
Mary Eags
Nora Early
Emma Sullivan
Mary Hayden
Amy McPhee
Harriet Daley
Ann McHale
Mary Martin
Helena Kehn
Irene Vaughan
Josie Kehn
Eagle Mills Red Cross Knitting and Scout Anniversary
The Eagle Mills Red Cross knitting chairwoman distributes yarn for mufflers helmets sweaters and wristlets. The Easter offering for the Church of Christ and Bible School for Missions totaled 32.50 with the yearly goal met at 33.75. A 9.60 contribution went to Johnson Bible College. Bible School superintendent Rev Paul Diehl awarded first year leadership diplomas to Miss Lorna Schriner and Mrs Paul Diehl. An invitation was extended to send delegates to the eastern district conference at Troy Church of Christ at 10 a.m. Miss Ida May Irwin will attend. Boy Scout Troop 27 celebrated its first anniversary at Church of Christ with 22 members. Commissioner Howard Gorham spoke on scouting value. awards were given, charter renewed, and a slide lecture shown of Troy Airport. The troop, founded a year ago with 14 members, now has 22. Next meeting at Church of Christ basement Tuesday 7:15 p.m. plans for a camporee at Frear Park May 28–30.
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Army
Kenneth B. Herrington
Red Cross
Church of Christ and Bible School For Missions
Bible School
Johnson Bible College
Knoxville
Tenn
Paul E. Diehl
Lorna Schriner
Workers’ Conference
Church of Christ
Troy
Ida May Irwin
United Missionary Society
Paul FE. Diehl
Howard Gorham
Diehl
Mr. Gorham
Shirley Clickner
Allen Decker
Donald Gutbrodt
Alan Koppes
Jack Robb
Wallace Herrington
Gorham
Frear Park
Pownal Town Notes Report Measles And Local Happenings
Measles cases rise in Pownal. Miss Fay Willette suffered a dislocated elbow from a Sunday fall and is recovering at home after treatment at North Adams Hospital. Cornelius Hatch of Schenectady visited family in town. William and John Hatch returned from Schenectady after wintering there. Tenderfoot badges awarded to Ward Knights Walter Knights Edward Bisson George Decoygne Lawrence Tatro. A Methodist parsonage work day prepared ceilings and decor for renovation. Kurt V Hoffman of Bennington bought a farm in East Pownal and moves from Underhill. Locals note Mt Mansfield snow cover and northern state drifts.
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Fay Willette
North Adams Hospital
Cornelius Hatch
Schenectady
North Pownal
William
John Hatch
Boy Scout
Ward
Walter Knights
Edward Bisson
George Decoygne
Lawrence Tatro
Methodist Parsonage
Kurt V. Hoffman
Bennington
East Pownal
Andrew Crosier
Underhill
Mt. Mansfield
Local Ladies Meet In Social Gathering Notes
Mrs Catherine Robinson and several named ladies attended a meeting with reports from secretary Mrs Nonie McHale and treasurer Mrs Hayes. Plans were discussed to assist junior auxiliary officers and a shower was held after for Mrs George E Kehn jr in the room.
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Catherine Robinson
Margaret Mohl
Bertha Colteum
Ann Hayden
Esther Flint
Isabel Hayes
Nonie McHale
Hayes
George E. Kehn, Jr
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Bank of France
Ermanents
Nestle
Duart
Fifth Ave
Canada
P.S
Jornson
Jornsor
Woodbury
Woodbury Cleansing
Ash
Phillip
Gillette
P&g
Wory & Soap
Waldorf
LUX Falkes
Paradichlorbenzene
Larvex
Blume Post Names
Poppy Day Committee
Eagle Mills
Pownal
Bizerte
Tunisia
Gabardine
Nee i Et Ge Jewelry Center
Benrus
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