Editorial on Christianity versus Communism in Eastern Europe
The piece argues that Soviet Communism challenges religion across Eastern Europe and views the fight as a fundamental spiritual conflict. It cautions against equating Communism with brotherhood and stresses doctrinal atheism and totalitarian political control as the core threat to Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, and Muslim faiths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Vigoris
Germany
Poland
West
New York Times
California Canners Promote Peaches Without Government Buying
California peach canners plan a nationwide sales campaign to move a 4 million case surplus through regular trade channels. Led by the Central Valley Empire Assn and Fresno Press Club, with Governor Warren and State Chamber of Commerce head James Shelton urging cooperation, the effort aims to prove free private enterprise can expand markets and support buyers while showcasing the adage that the Lord helps those who help themselves.
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Canning Peach Industry of
California
Operaton
Central Valley Empire Assn
Fresno Press Club
Warren
James Shelton
State Chamber of Commerce
Washington residents seek census accuracy to hit 6000 mark
Ramblings ask if 120 names could be added to Washington’s April 1 census list to reach a population of 6000. The writer commends census work but suggests a check-up campaign by city officials or the Chamber of Commerce to ensure all residents are counted, aiming for official totals later this year.
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Washington
Emmion
C. R. McCutchen, Jr
Washington County
Florida
California
Chamber of Commerce
All In A Lifetime The Penalty Of Progress
A feature examines the costs of rapid development on communities and individuals, tracing how modernization reshapes industries, landscapes, and daily life. It contrasts opportunity with loss, highlighting local voices and historical context.
Maxwell and City Moves in Washington 1925 26
A reminiscence notes J G Maxwell as mayor of Washington in 1925 and 1926. The writer praises Maxwell, laments his defeat by George Maxwell, and recalls the city purchasing the C H Wilson residence later used as the Commercial club quarters during that era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Washington
C. H. Wilson
Commercial Club
Air Force Chief Urges More Planes in Armed Forces Day
In Detroit Gen Hoyt S Vandenberg warns the United States must supply more combat aircraft or risk atomic defeat by Russia within a few years. He says the current Air Force could wage an all out war for only a few months.
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Air Force
Hoyt S. Vandenberg
Detroit
Mich
U.S
Russia
Vandenberg
United States Air Force
International
City’s 19th century upgrades hailed as modernizing steps
The narration describes the relocation of the city hall and fire station, the sale and remodeling of the Mc Creedy office building for Washington Loan and Trust, and the abandonment of the old water works for a new plant. It credits George Maxwell for decisive action and lists council members and officials, noting Maxwell’s church involvement and a published pledge list from the church treasurer.
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City Hall
Court House
McCreedy
Washington Loan and Trust Company
Washington
George Maxwell
John H. Squire
A. Putnam
A. L. Young
Joseph
Loan repayment at West Washington street
The narrator recalls borrowing money from Jie signing a three month note. He visited Jie at his home on West Washington street when the note came due and Jie was on a ladder cleaning eaves troughs. Jie agreed to come down to receive the payment.
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Jie
West Washington Street
Ma and Pa Kettle Go To Town hits LAUGH JACKPOT
Universal-International opens Ma and Pa Kettle Go To Town at the State Theatre. The second Kettle film stars Marjorie Main Percy Kilbride Meg Randall and Richard Long with fourteen Kettle children. Ma wins a New York trip after a prize slogan for a cola drink. A bank robber hides in the Kettle shack and babysits the kids while the couple heads to New York.
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New
Universal - International
State Theatre
Marjorie Main
Percy Kilbride
Meg Randall
Richard Long
Ma Kettle
New York
Kettle Kids
Ryan McDonald Hit in London Dancing Duo Shine
Pegey Ryan and Ray McDonald join Hollywood talents in London after sensational reception at the Palladium. Reviews praise their routines and note their number from Allied Artists' There's A Girl In My Heart at the Fox theatre.
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Pegey Ryan
Ray McDonald
London
Palladium
Danny Kaye
Allied Artists
Fox Theatre
There’s A Girl in My Heart cast travels after filming
The young dancers left Trollwood after finishing their roles and first stopped in Miami to rehearse their act. They then continued by air to Ireland. Miss Ryan co stars with Lee Bowman Elyse Knox and Gloria Jean in There s A Girl in My Heart while McDonald and Lon Chaney head the supporting cast including Ludwig Donath Irene Ryan Richard Lane and Joel Marston
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Trollywood
Miami
Fla
Ineland
Miss Ryan
Lee Bowman
Elyse Knox
Gloria Jean
McDonald
Lon Chaney
Ludwig Donath
Irene Ryan
Richard Lane
Jeol Marston
Dynamite adds Virginia Welles in rugged spy tale
Virginia Welles finds a tougher screen life in Paramount's Dynamite joining William Gargan Richard Crane Irving Bacon and Douglas Dumbrille. The Fox Theatre screening contrasts her former ladylike roles in Dear Ruth Ladies Man and Kiss and Tell as the private action unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
Virginia Welles
William Gargan
Richard Crane
Irving Bacon
Douglas Dumbrille
Fox Theatre
Virginia
Ruth
Feud at Worksite Hazards The Daring Chess Dynamiter’s Daughter
A dramatic tale follows Miss Welles, daughter of a chess dynamiter, as the ongoing feud between two of her father’s workers escalates at a high explosive construction site. The conflict threatens projects and delivers thrilling, catastrophe laden moments.
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Miss Welles
Cotton Grown Annually On Illinois Acres
The article notes cotton is cultivated yearly on between 3 000 and 6 000 acres in Illinois, reflecting a sizable regional agricultural activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Too Much Baby Sitting Called Bad Influence
In Carthage an adolescent psychology authority says babysitters symbolize juvenile delinquency. Dr. Frank B. Miller of Carthage College argues nine of ten court youth fault lies with parents and only parents can give love support and guidance to steer youths toward right.
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Carthage
Frank B. Miller
Carthage College
America
Miller
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Washington Concrete Co
12Th St
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Iowa
Virginia Weles
Coca-Cola
Hospitality Fair
Coca-Cola Company
Burling Pon
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
The
Coce- Cole Company
Chrysler
Miller's Garage
West Chester, Iowa
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