Eisenhower Emerges as Favorite for 1952 Presidential Race
Washington reports the birth of a political movement backing General Dwight D. Eisenhower for president in 1952. The proposed party draws anti Truman, anti Taft, and independent groups, with strong Republican backing in New York Pennsylvania Kansas Missouri and the far west. Southern Democrats show hopeful support though lack opposing standing in their party. Northern Republicans, led by Gov. Thomas E. Dewey, already rally behind Ike.
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New
United States
Eisenhower
Eisenhower Party
President Truman
Sen
Robert A. Taft
Eisenhowe
Ike
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
New Kengland
Pennsylvania
Kansas Missouri
Far West
Auto Motive Towns and Car Names Race Across States
A playful survey notes West Virginia’s Auto as one of many towns named with car brands or models. Lincoln leads with 23 reads, Plymouth 19, Hudson 17 while DeSotos, Dodges, Fords and Pontiacs appear in smaller counts.
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West Virginia
Auto
Lincoln
Plymouth
Hudson
Mercury
Tex
Lavondia Simpson and Vernon S Fox Repeats Vows
Lavondia Simpson daughter of Mr and Mrs Ilbert D Simpson of Coppock wed Vernon S Fox son of Mr and Mrs S G Fox of Ainsworth in a Washington Methodist Church ceremony performed by Dr Ramon Reed. A reception for 50 followed at the bride’s parents home.
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Lavondia Simpson
Vernon S. Fox
Methodist Church
Ilbert D. Simpson
Coppock
Vna Vernon S. Fe
S. G. Fox
Ainsworth
Washington Methodist Church
Ramon Reed
Lyle Fox
Burton Fox
Riverside
Washington
Fox
Dene Td Fox
Lyie Fox
Tilene Tavor
Kansas City
Missouri
Anniversary Shower for Jenkins in Amboy
In Amboy on June 12 Mr and Mrs W D Roberts hosted a grocery shower honoring Kermit Jenkins and his wife on their June 3 wedding. Attendees included the brides parents the grooms parents and several relatives. Billie Frame celebrated his sixth birthday with relatives and cake. Those present included Billies parents and great grandparents Mr and Mrs William.
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Duane White
Amboy
W. DD. Roberts
Kermit Jenkins
William Edgar
Charles Jenkins
Rosemary
Kenneth Beenblossom
George Colthurst
Herbert Campbell
Clark Pfeifer
Fred
Carl Roberts
Billie Frame
Jake Frame
Billie
Bobbie
Mrs
William
Family Group Mentioned in Census Row
Murphy family from Washington with grandparents Mr and Mrs W R Murphy Rita Kay Earl Steel and Mrs and Mrs William Steele Carrie Boyd Mr and Mrs Howard Pearson Gary Murphy and William Lewis are listed in the fragmentary notice.
Giff's Biffers Tie For Twilight Lead In Golf League
Giff's Biffers climbed into a tie for first place in the twilight golf league after Monday matches at the country club. They share the top spot with Tucker's Sluggers who had led for several weeks. Results show Bannister's Rails 532, Rousch's Ouches 234, Jack's Aces 512, Jug's Plugs 1% Clint's Clunkers 4, Tucker's Sluggers 2, Bus's Busters 3, Whitehead's Blackheads 38. Jim's Dandies 814, Bill's Blowers 245. Low round was Jim Lloyd at 86. Clint Stewart 37 on nine holes, T. R. Phillips 35 net. Standings list Tucker's Sluggers 2414, Bannister's Rails 2215, Whitehead's Blackheads 1532, Rousch's Ouches 22. 14. Bill's Blowers 24 14. Deca Petrie noted.
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Rails
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Jug
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Clint
Bus
Whitehead
Jim
Bill
Phil
Jim Lloyd
Clint Stewart
T. R. Phillips
Tucker's
Cnet
Bannister’s Rails
Rousen
Bill's
Deca Petrie
McCleery-Cum ming Nine Meet Cubs in Greenfield Night
City softball league doubleheader features McCleery-Cumming nine against the Cubs and the Cubs facing Benners at Greenfield.
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McCleery-Cumming
Cubs
Benners
Admiral Opposed To Manchuria Bombing
Vice Admiral Oscar C. Badger told a Senate panel that the United States could win in Korea and should not bomb Chinese Red bases in Manchuria for the time being. He questioned any one sided gains from bombing bases in China and did not back General MacArthur’s outside Korea air and sea bombardment proposals.
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Washington
Oscar C. Badger
Korea
Manchuria
Far East
Douglas MacArthur
China
MacArthur
Community Ladies Aid Bake Sale Set for June 16
Rubio notes a Community Ladies bake sale Saturday June 16 at the club rooms serving hot chicken sandwiches and coffee at noon to fund the community building. Local visits include Mr and Mrs Charles Carriker with Roy Nelsons near Washington and Susie Sparks hosting Kathryn Nordyke.
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A. V. Sparks
RUBIO
Charles Carriker
Roy Nelson
Washington
Kathryn Nordyke
Susie Sparks
Bobbie Kay Kessler
Clyde Farley
Richland
Aurora
Bob Harras
Carroll Steinbeck
Neal Burton
Zeno Times
Charlie Harley
West Chester
Davenport
Sandra
Linda Harley
Bennie Rusk
Parsons
Fairfield
Local Social Notes Include Travel and Guests
The item mentions Jimmy Payton and A V Sparks in Chicago for Yankee and White Sox games. Mr and Mrs Ralph Trazey of Brighton visited Paul McClintie with a recent call.
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Fairfield
Jimmy Payton
A. V. Sparks
Chicago
Ralph Trazey
Brighton
Paul McClinties
Lightweight pneumatic hammer drill kit offers versatility
A new compact drill kit features a 14 inch drill steel three rock kits a star drill adapter and 25 feet air hose. The self rotating pneumatic hammer weighs 19 pounds and can bore through concrete brick or stone with standard drill steel. A stop rotation feature allows conversion to a lightweight chipping hammer or pick.
Bronze doghouse cremation urn by Memorial Bronze Co
A natural bronze miniature doghouse with polished name plate provides a final resting place for pets. Memorial Bronze Company of Ellenville New York describes the cremation urn as the most healthful and respectable means of disposition for animal remains.
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Fido
Memorial Bronze Company
Ellenville
N.Y
Local News Briefs From Town City and Surroundings
Fred Franklin entered University Hospital in Town City for eye surgery and is in room C-230 awaiting visits from friends. Laura Hodgen returned to Kansas City after a four week visit with Charles Mayer and relatives in Keota and Brighton. Frank Brower, chemistry major of the class of ’49 at Iowa Wesleyan, earned his Master’s degree in June from DePauw University in Greencastle Indiana.
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Fred Franklin
University Hospital
Town City
Laura Hodgen
Kansas City
Charles Mayer
Keota
Brighton
Frank Brower
Iowa Wesleyan
DePauw University
Greencastle
Indiana
Student Accepts Assistantship at University of Kentucky
He has accepted an assistantship at the University of Kentucky where he will continue toward his Ph. D.
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The
University of Kentucky
Ten Years Ago Today: Supervisors Pay Near National Average
A decade ago figures on supervisor compensation show Washington state near the national average for stipends and allowances. The records indicate payments reflecting typical local governance costs with no extraordinary variance from peers.
Step in and pick the right model for them and you
A local store urges customers to choose the suitable model for pets or people and highlights affordable pricing. The ad emphasizes solid value and reasonable costs to fit budgets.
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Community Ladies Aid
Cainine Memorial
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Coal Company
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Brown Finance Co
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Mace Motor Company
Ford and Mercury
R. C. Wead
Kodak Camera
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VITA
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Miss Bel Geddes
Weather Eye
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Nash-Kelvinator Corp
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