Gentle reminders on waves of fate and spelling bees
A column muses on nature's glitches in modern machinery from wind halting the Queen Mary to fog anchoring the Normandie. It links these events to a broader wonder about human limits and curiosity, noting a National Spelling Bee in Washington hints at a global handbook of spelling bees and the cultural insights they reveal.
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The Citizenship Market Debate in Washington
A Washington news story notes a bill to lower naturalization fees was tabled after realizing a deduction would cost the government thousands. It recalls the price of citizenship papers has fluctuated from $6 to $20, settling at $10 in 1934, and questions how such value is determined.
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Severa
Convention of Republicans to Be Staged Soon
Indianapolis June 11 The Republican state convention will convene in Indy three weeks from today with few signs of the usual activity. Five candidates seek the U S Senate seat led by James E. Watson who has set up headquarters. Notable figures include Walter Bossert and Oliver Starr, while others lack local campaign offices. Race seen as dull with possible late entries and talk of independent candidate Frederick Van Nuys. L. Bradford announces for secretary of state, and E. Neal for auditor of state.
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Indianapolis
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James E. Watso
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Dick Wills
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Heta Rho Girls Elect Officers At Omega Alpha Meeting
Omega Alpha society held a meeting at Marina's home naming Helen Arthur as president June Jones as vice president Dorothy Ite as reporter Martha Meade as secretary with plans for a June 16 gathering at Mrs Bill Hauser home The Busy Bee H E Club met at Mrs Eyden Disser home with garden song group singing and canned foods tips led by Mrs Jacob Behle and demonstrator Mrs Loughmiller followed by a talk from Mrs Behle June meeting to be in July plans noted.
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Marina
Helen Arthur
June Jones
Secy. Streas
Martha Meade
Dorothy Ite
Bill Hauser
Busy Bee H. E. Club
Eyden Disser
Jacob Behle
Family Lifts Upper Hand As Junior Helps Girl
Joe asserts himself against a stern grandfather to win Terry’s hand and gains permission to visit. He counsels the seventeen year old to endure the family pressure, promising to help her stand firm and eventually win independence. The scene ends with Joe proposing a plan to see how events unfold.
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Joe
Terry
Murray Home
Pledges and visits noted in local notices
A fragment list reports a pledge service at a Meridian party home led by Ma Henry Lannan and an event at Mrs. Arthur Keith's residence. Mentions include Terre Bal visits, Raeanns and Bassler travel, Bob Rang’s vacation, and Chicago area Jewelers picnic attendance by Jack Hagel, Jackie, and Leo Simon J. in Cincinnati.
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Picnic
Tall Tale Trop From Her Son About Travel Plans
Mrs Holland and her son M J Holi will sail from New York to London by Wednesday. They plan to stay in Union until June 29 awaiting a pass for New York City and then depart July 4. Mr Holland will take him to London with Gene Dayton and John Jerrett. This morning a trip to Port Virginia vacation is noted involving Charles Stumpp visiting friends. Mrs Jamies Holland of 309 East Herron Street has received word that window glass is blown with panes split in a local incident.
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Jamies Holland
East Herron Street
FASTEETH PROMOTES EASIER TEETH FEEL AND FRESHNESS
An old advertisement touts FASTEETH as a pleasant alkaline powder that keeps teeth firm, deodorizes, and leaves no pasty taste. It claims quick relief and comfort, urging readers to buy today at any store and reject substitutes.
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