Bible Thought and Willkie Telegrams Stir Philadelphia Crowd
The piece notes a strong Willkie sentiment at the Philadelphia convention with packed galleries and street crowds. It discusses Col. Henry L Stimson as Secretary of War, age issues, and a reflective note on British refugee children finding homes in America amid war sentiment and public opinion.
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Willkie
Philadelphia
Col
Henry L Stimson
Colonel Stimson
Stimson
Washington
America
Dewey Shaped Preconvention Campaign For GOP
The Philadelphia convention did not nominate Dewey yet his early campaigning revived Republican energy. His New York gubernatorial efforts pushed back New Deal forces, and his anti corruption record boosted his national standing. Dewey energized the preconvention phase and helped set the party’s early momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Thomas E. Dewey
Philadelphia
New York
New Deal
Communist Party
Lehman
Dewey
Roosevelt
Earl Browder
White House
War sentiment and 39 million voters loom in November
A December note cites Gallup figures showing war and anti war moods shape the upcoming election. The piece highlights that the party taking a firm anti involvement stance could appeal to the 39 million who oppose war. A quirky paragraph credits Barbara Elizabeth and recounts lighthearted staff banter at the Journel.
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Gallup
British resolve amid wartime broadcasts and courage cited
The piece contrasts German censorship with British openness to bad news. It argues Americans would react similarly, refusing panic and choosing to fight back with energy. It asserts that a valiant people cannot be scared into submission and praises British lack of the white feather despite dire odds.
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Germany
Local residents plan trips and hosting duties this weekend
Mr and Mr H S Hammona Jr and son Keith leave for a week's fishing trip in northern Minnesota. Mrs C Duber, a graduate nurse, will run the Rest Home in their absence. Mr and Mrs Russell Frink and son Bob with Richard Holden travel to Chicago for a Sunday visit. Mr and Mrs John Tomlin of Ottumwa visit Dr and Mrs T M Mast and Mr and Mrs Raymond Darton over the weekend. Rodney Davia takes a group of girls to Camp Hantesa in Boone with daughter Gayle assisting. Jean Davis accompanies them to Boone.
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John Tomlin
Ottumwa
T. M. Mast
Raymond Darton
Rodney Davia
Boone
Camp
Hantesa
Gayle
Jean Davis
Washington coffee club nets new member and election twist
A San Francisco Night Cavalcade item reports the Washington Iowa Coffee Club introduces a new member at each meeting and holds officer elections with the newly elected president paying the entire check. The note suggests the local club is gaining national attention through playful official eulogy from a Pan American trade context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Franklin
Washingtonian
Westwood
California
Washington Coffee Club
San Francisco
San Francisco Examiner
Washington
Iowa
Tyro
Five year old Carol Walker’s tonsil removal
Carol Walker, a five year old from Washington County, underwent tonsil surgery at Washington County Hospital. After returning home she quipped she had intended to get a baby sister while at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Walker
Washington County
Carol
Rains Swell Small Potatoes Into Big Ones
Weather dampened fields has ruined the crop, yet the recent rains caused the potatoes to swell significantly, yielding unusually large tubers. Local farmers report mixed harvest prospects as rain effects linger.
Double Radishes Delight For Art Swift
Art Swift presented a quirky harvest last night with double radishes. A notable portion of his crop produced radishes that grew two to a stalk, one above the other, prompting amused local chatter.
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Art Swift
Art
Wise men seek best use of unfinished world materials
The passage reflects on viewing the world as incomplete and urges choosing constructive purposes for its raw materials. It questions how to shape emerging realities rather than accept the present as final. The tone is philosophical and forward looking.
Camera Fiend Charged for Taking Cameras
Magistrate questions the man charged as a camera fiend of the worst kind. The constable says it isn’t the mania for photos but that he takes the cameras. A wry collection of proverbs accompanies the exchange.
Editor reels in a twelve pound bass from ancient cask
H B Satterlee while fishing on Wahpeton Lake finds a cask on the surface. A bass inside weighed at least twelve pounds after clinging to his hook through the bung hole. The tale comes directly from an editor and ends with a wry remark about printer lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Satterlee
Wahpeton
North Dakota
Rebekah and Odd Fellows Lodge Install Officers
More than 200 attended the joint installation of Rebekah and Odd Fellows officers at the I O O F hall. Kalona lodge officials T Reagan Adams and Grace Strickler presided with installing officers, listing new officers and candlelit refreshments followed by dancing and music by Harold Brock and his orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah and
Odd Fellows Lodge
T. Reagan Adams
Grace Strickler
Kalona Lodge
Rebekah Lodge
Ruth Gray
Noble Grand
Carrie Gray
Leona Kos
Goldie Mayo
Georgia Musil
Marjorie Sorrell
Dorothy Marston
Florence Zieglowsky
Inside Guardian
Vera Brobst
Outside Guardian
Effie Murdock
Grace White
Mable Chance
Mary] Patterson
Helen McCreedy
Grace Stewart
Odd Fellow Lodge
John McGill
Wayne Marston
Clive Gray
M. DD. Lee
Roy Stewart
Floyd Murphy
Burke McCreedy
Paul Lavely
Miles Smith
Ed Sorrell
Ezra Smith
J. M. White
Floyd Murdock
Mildred
Libbie
Emil Musil
Esther Troxell
Eliza Brock
Harold Brock
Henry Wagenknecht
Squirrel Amnesia Found in Ancient Cache at Miranda
In Miranda California a 1300 year old redwood was cut and a squirrel cache of acorns discovered. The mammal reportedly hid winter food and appears to have forgotten its stash, suggesting amnesia in ancient wildlife.
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Miranda
Calif
John D. Bushnell
Unclear fragment prompts curious ad style refrain
Odd collage of brand lines and quips from a vintage page. It riffs on soap, cough drops, coffee and household products while hinting at a humorous or satirical ad column. The tone resembles a newspaper filler with playful wordplay and mock testimonials.
Social Calendar of Local Clubs This Week
Notices for the social calendar are due by 10 a.m. Tuesday. Royal Neighbors meet in the evening at Mrs W P Moriarty’s 732 West Monroe. W F W auxiliary meets at K C Hall. Wednesday includes Ladies Day golf at 9 30 a.m. and luncheon at 12 20 p.m. at Country Club. Reservations to Helen Thompson 346 by Tuesday. Sunshine Community Club afternoon led by Mrs Henry Lanning. Snowball Social Club afternoon led by Mrs Stanley Fishburn. Thursday features Prairie Flower and Baptist Missionary societies joint meeting with a potluck luncheon at 1 p.m. at Prairie Flower church, members bring a dish. Kolah Club afternoon led by Mrs H J Schoonover.
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Country Club
Carl Helen Thompson
Sunshine Community Club
Henry Lanning
Snowball
Stanley Fishburn
Prairie Flower and Baptist Missionary Societies
Prairie Flower Church
Kolah Club
H. J. Sehoonover
Thirteenth Birthday Celebrities Listed
A birthday note lists celebrants including Tom Carson, Mrs. Howard Miller, Mildred Musil, Jim Shalla, Monroe Bontrager, Mrs. Rudie Schmidt and her twin sister Mrs. Myrtle Waggoner, Mrs. Robert Hyde of Wellston, Mrs. Marion Porter, Germaine Schmitt, and Roger Johnson of Wellman who turns fifteen today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Carson
Howard Miller
Mildred Musil
Jim Shalla
Monroe Bontrager
Rudie Schmidt
Myrtle Wagconer
Robert Hyde
Wellston
Marion Porter
Germaine Schmitt
Local Birthdays Noted For July Thirteenth
F L Mangold marks 75. Mary Eloise Cupp turns eleven. East Highland observes two July 13 birthdays Evelyn Bruゲze and Raymond Moberly. Mil dred Kupka Braden community and Mrs Frank Taylor celebrate. Betty Sojka turns thirteen on the thirteenth.
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East Highland
Evelyn Bruegze
Raymond Moberly
Mildred Kupka
Braden
Frank Taylor
Birthday Greetings Proclaimed for Local Residents
Tomorrow eleven individuals celebrate birthdays including Louie Schroder near Ainsworth Billy Cox in California Mrs Joe Lohberger Widl Sehulty Charlie McKay Richard Minick Mrs Gus Strum Mrs Ralph Doughert Mrs Wilbur McClelland Wellston Mrs Walter H Johnson near Ainsworth and Vera Hysell Clinton Borhart parents Clarence Borhart also marking. David McCartney already celebrated last Sunday Frank McKay turns 71 Jack Ronald Moore six and Joan Margaret Glasgow thirteen. Mrs Edgar Rotzinger of Sandy Hook expects birthday wishes tomorrow.
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Louie Schroder
Ainsworth
Billy Cox
California
Joe Lohberger
Widl Sehulty
Charlie McKay
Richard Minick
Gus Strum
Ralph Doughert
Wilbur McClelland
Wellston
Walter H. Johnson
Vera Hysell
Frank McKay
Jack Ronald Moore
Stanley Moore
Joan Margaret Glasgow
Elwood Glasgow
Glass Wool Manufacture Ingredients and Variability
Glass wool is produced from silica sand soda ash and limestone with possible inclusion of scrap glass or other materials depending on the batch.
University Ends First Marriage Course at UNC in 1927
The first university course on marriage was offered at the University of North Carolina in 1927 and now similar courses are taught at about 225 colleges and universities across the United States.
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University of North Carolina
United States
Mrs Howard Fisher Hosts S and C Club Meeting
Mrs Howard Fisher entertained the S and C club at her home south of Riverside with eight members and five guests. Guessing games provided the afternoon diversion and prizes were awarded to Mrs Joseph Miller, Mrs Charles Schnoebelen, and Mrs Milt Wolrob. A luncheon followed the meeting.
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Howard Fisher
S and C Club
Riverside
Joseph Miller
Charles Schnoebelen
Milt Wolrob
Miller
Wolrob
Schnoebelen
Guy Gerot
Henry Klein
Robert Nicola
Harvest Bowman
Maxine
Luella Schnoebelen
Robert Bowman
Gerot
Ladies Aid Society Met at United Presbyterian Church
The Ladies Aid of the United Presbyterian church met Friday afternoon with thirty members. Mrs. Lloyd Walker led devotionals and presided over the business session, reporting thirty five calls in the month. Althea Montgomery presented an Alphabetical and Biblical quiz and a humorous reading.
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Ladies Aid Society
The
United Presbyterian Church
Lloyd Walker
George Rudiger
Althea Montgomery
Squirrel
Burgess Johnson
Syracuse University
Pilotburg Ladies Aid Meeting Held With Charity Donation
Mrs LeRoy Schulty and Mrs Daryl Oldfield hosted the Pilotburg Ladies Aid society gathering with 19 members and guests. President Mrs Herbert Campbell led a brief business meeting while devotions were by Mrs Carl Oldfield. The group voted a $5 Red Cross donation, noted a sick gift to Mrs Davy Oldfield, and enjoyed readings, accordion numbers, a vocal duet, brain tests, and rainbow themed refreshments. August meeting place to be announced.
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LeRoy Schulty
Daryl Oldfield
Pilotburg
Helen Jacubicek
Harold Maas
Ferne Oldfield
Lingle Brewer
Two Missionary Societies Plan Joint Meeting
The Prairie Flower and Baptist Missionary societies will hold a joint meeting and potluck luncheon next Thursday at the Prairie Flower church. The luncheon at 1 p.m. invites each member to bring a dish to pass, sandwiches and table service. drinks provided. Hostesses are Mrs. Rene Warner and Martha Thrasher with program leaders Mrs. M. Kk. Booth and Mrs. Rolland Ben con.
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Prairie Flower and Baptist Missionary Societies
Prairie Flower Church
Rene Warner
Martha Thrasher
M. Kk. Booth
Rolland Bencon
Doris Leffler Dinner Honoree At Extended Texas Visit
Doris Leffler of McAllen Texas is the dinner honoree at a buffet dinner hosted by Lois Humble and Iola Dittmer at Dittmer’s home. Guests included Jean Hosins of Brighton Ronald Keil of Zimmerman Minnesota Miss Leffler Ruth Wead Mary Lyn Heilman John Lloyd Hugh Logan Heilman Harold Wehr Marion Timinine and the two hostesses. The evening featured cards singing and visiting.
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Lois Humble
Iola Dittm
Doris Leffler
McAllen
Dittmer
Jean Hosins
Brighton
Ronald Kei
Zimmerman, Minn
Miss Lesler
Ruth Wead
Mary Lyn Heilman
John Lloyd
Hughe Logan Heilman
Harold Wehr
Marion Timinine
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F. L. Mangold
Mary Eloise Cupp
Charles McAvoy
Betty Sojka
Rose Sojka
Clinton Borhart
Clarence Borhart
David McCartney
Edgar Rotzinger
Sandy Hook
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Mrs. Schulty
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