Illinois Illini graduates to receive new sheep skin diploma
George W. Cohee of Washington, M.S. Geology, is named among 55 Illinois graduates in a 1930s Urbana ceremony. The University expects a smaller class this year but marks a strong total amid an economy aiming for $600,000 in saved operating costs. A new 8 by 11 inch sheep skin diploma design will be issued to graduates, featuring a blue edge and orange moire lining.
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Yankees Win as Ruth Powers Big League Clash
Rough game notes Babe Ruth homered twice and drove in seven runs for the New York Yankees in a victory over the Indians. Lou Gehrig contributed a double and a walk, while Sigmon and Sewell provided key hits as New York overcame weathered delays and other results including Detroit and Cleveland washouts.
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High Diver Now Blind Returns After Twenty-Eight Years
J Henry Six, owner of a carnival at the northern town edge, once drew crowds 28 years ago with a 100 foot dive from a tower into an iron tank. Now totally blind, he continues shows with four to six acts and twelve rides. The carnival hosts the wsboys as guests on Wednesday for a grand day of rides and a picnic.
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Bright Spots In Business Reported By Bradstreet
New York notes a pronounced up turn in retail trade and improvement in manufacturing and industry. Detroit Chevrolet Motors secured a government contract ahead of the new federal tax taking effect June 21. Cleveland Ohio Bell Phone Co reports April operating income of 873,398 against 851,531 in April 1939.
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Fun Favorites at Indiana Theater
Wheeler and Robert Wooley return in a comedy at the Indiana Theater titled Peach-O Reno. The duo act as a law firm that disintegrates its own case as they try to help a divorce, while two girls outwit them. The setting includes a night club and office rooms.
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Yesterday's Results Brush St. Paul Triumphs 7-0
Baseball score updates note St. Paul won 7 to 0, Toledo 9 to 2, and Boston 3 to 5 at Brooklyn blocked by rain. Names like gukee Collaphus and Sturgh appear as players with unclear spellings.
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County Agent Hears Of Death Of Uncle In Norway
County Agent John Jensen learned this morning of the death of his uncle Karl Nilsen Romnes who lives near Romnes Norway. Mr Jensen had been in communications with Romnes in recent years and notified this news through distant contact.
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Marriage Cup Exchange Ceremony in Japan Tradition
A traditional Japanese wedding custom involves exchanging a cup of wine between the bride and groom in a ceremonial sip 18 times, symbolizing unity and harmony. The ritual binds the couple through repeated shared drinks and ritualized teamwork.
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Vincennes Driver Injured in Car Crash
A Vincennes driver was injured when his vehicle overturned after a crash near McLeansboro. The incident occurred during a five mile race, with Lakes ve-miler and other events continuing as noted. Everett Rice of Springfield and an IpCc ih of Iowa City won their respective events. Sigger Johnson of Indianapolis, mechanic for Lou Schneide, also had notable involvement in racing during the All-Hig time noted as 12:12.8.
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Reds Schedule Sparks Hope for Big League Comeback
Cincinnati fans anticipate a Reds surge as new lineup pieces from St Louis Cardinals and prior stars like Hafey Hendrick and Heath bolster a hungry team. American Legion Day at Redland Field on July 3 and a major double header set the stage for a pivotal season stretch.
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Children’s Day Program and Baptisms at Westminster Church
The well attended service featured solo by Donald Neal and sacraments for Charles Prentiss and Lydt Van Trees. Mrs. Sue Graham Walsh joined Westminster by letter from Denver. C N Fullerton led as general chair. Bobby Tolson spoke, and readers noted returning attendees. George C. Cocks, editor.
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Berlin Streets Renamed Amid Unclear Census Figures
A fragmentary report notes that nearly one third of about 9,000 Greater Berlin streets are tied to Prussian history with the name Bismarck appearing on a portion of the listings. Details remain incomplete and classifications unsettled.
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Pen ville Sluggers fall to rambed take fourth loss
The Washington renal rambled into Pennyville sand and handed the Sluggers a 6 4 defeat. Myers Cannon and C 4 Strange led the winners with four hits apiece, Strange homering in the eighth. Pennyville’s battery included Charley and Jenee Potts with Kane corehine Lemon on the mound and Drury catching. The Loogootee Merchants were blanked 0 to 0 by Reichert and the Colon Giants of Evansville in a strong game.
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Faith Boy Fined For Recklessness
A partial police report shows Faith Boy fined for reckless driving after a forenoon incident on the Troy road. A $11.50 load of pistols was noted, with J. Mie later charged. coal production reached 2,212,000 tons last year.
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