Wide margin seen for Gov Landon in convention
Washington May 31 With two days to the convention start, Kansas Governor Alf M Landon appears headed for a large delegate lead. Knox supporters claim a strong start, while 56 contests and 150 delegates already pledged set the stage for a long, unsettled race toward Cleveland. Indiana Republicans meet Wednesday to name 28 delegates as others await final ballots.
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Washington
Cleveland
Landon
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Frank Knox
Chicago
Indiana
GOP
South Carolina
Florida
Tennessee
Georgia
Mississippi
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Alaska
District of Columbia
Republican Committee
National Economy League
Gravestones Missing At Newtown Cemetery
In Harrisonburg Virginia on June 1 a caretaker and cemetery secretary reported two 50 pound gravestones stolen from the Johnson lot of Newtown colored cemetery during Memorial Day preparations. A $10 reward is offered for arrest and conviction of the thieves.
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Harrisonburg
Newtown Colored Cemetery
Johnson Lot
Percy Wells
Harry Newman
Cemetery Association
Brown Shoe Company Ordered To Reinstate Workers
The National Labor Relations Board ordered Brown Shoe Company to cease interference with union affairs and reinstate three female workers discharged for union membership. It also must offer reinstatement to other Salem Illinois plant workers who went on strike last October.
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Washington
National Labor Relations Board
Brown Shoe Company
United States
Salem, Ill
Six Promising Aspirants From RKO Talent Quest
The talent contest by RKO Radio introduces six youngsters among a dozen new personalities. Louise Latimer stars in Two in Revolt and Murder on a Bridle Path. Owen Davis Jr. appears in Special Investigator with Richard Dix and is to be featured in Bunker Bean. Frances Sage debuts in The Witness Chair with Ann Harding. Alan Curtis has a role in that show. Patricia Wilder is billed in Honey Chile and set for Bunker Bean. Lucille Ball shows in The Farmer in the Dell and is cast in Bunker Bean. Harriet Hilliard joins Count Pete. Burgess Meredith returns to Winterset. Anita Colby plays Mary Fleming in Mary of Scotland with Hepburn and March.
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RKO Radio
Louise Latimer
Owen Davis, Jr
Richard Dix
Davis
Patricia Wilder
Honey Chile
Bunker Bean
Lucille Ball
Dell
Harriet Hilliard
Pete
Burgess Meredith
ARAX touted by Winchester housewife in local ad
Mrs. Joe Hardy of Stephens City says ARAX cured long standing stomach illness and bowel issues she suffered for ten years. She notes relief from dizziness gastritis and heart fluttering and urges others to see ARAX representative at Miller's 107 North Loudoun Street Winchester Virginia. Health booklets available.
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Arax
Joe Hardy
Stephens City
Rfd No. 1
Miller’s
Loudoun St
Winchester
N. Loudoun St
Acca Temple Plans Golden Jubilee In Richmond
Acca Temple to hold its fiftieth anniversary celebration in Richmond June 5 and 6 with Shrine bands and chanters, ritual work, speeches by high officers, and a golden jubilee ball. Invitations extend to Imperial Council members and Shrine temple officers from other states. ceremonies begin June 5 at 4 p.m. with a business session and ceremonial.
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Acca Temple Shrine
Richmond
Acca Temple
John C. Goode
Imperial Council
Examinations Open in U S Civil Service Fields
The United States Civil Service Commission lists open examinations including Assistant petroleum engineer at 2600 dollars a year for Geological Survey and a community school teacher post at 1620 dollars. Other roles include statistical analysts with 3200 to 5600 dollars, assistant superintendent and foreman at a brush factory, and clerk positions at Fort Leavenworth. Full details available from J H Taylor, secretary, at the local post office.
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Geological Survey
Indian Field Service
Alaska
Bureau of Statistics
Bureau of Motor Carriers Interstate Commerce Commission
Brush
United States Penitentiary Annex
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
J. H. Taylor
United States Civil Service Board of Examiners
Golden Jubilee Class to Be Inducted into Shrine
A large class of candidates will be inducted as the Golden Jubilee Class into the mysteries of the Shrine, marking a significant milestone for the organization and its members.
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Mysteries of the Shrine
Senate Considers unobjected bills on calendar relief
The Senate contemplates unobjected legislation on the calendar and a relief-deficiency measure. The House weighs consent calendar and minor conference reports.
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Capitol Hill
Associated Press
Tod Sena
HOUSE
Mr Deeds Goes To Town At Palace Theatre
Hable's Palace presents Mr. Deeds Goes To Town at Palace Theatre today Tuesday and Wednesday. Garry Cooper and Jean Arthur star in Frank Capra comedy with a strong supporting cast linking George Bancroft and Lionel Stander.
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Mr. Deeds
Palace Theatre
Garry Cooper
Jean Arthur
Frank Capra
Capra
Gable
Colbert
George Bancroft
Lionel Stander
Douglas Dumbrille
Fox News
British Troops In Holy Land Face Rising Casualties
Six more persons died in Arab Jewish disorders over the weekend raising the deaths to near 70 since the disturbances began seven weeks ago. Posters in English and hand blocked Italian claimed Jews are Communists and enemies of Europe and Christianity. The violence comes as British forces in the Holy Land face renewed clashes.
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Central Committee For Palestine
Communist Party
Europe
Truck Driver Dies In Crash Near Capron
Capron Virginia June 1 Frank Williams a 30 year old negro truck driver of Capron was killed two miles west of town on a Southampton County highway when his truck crashed into a parked vehicle. It was the first Virginia highway death reported in June.
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Capron
Frank Williams
Here
Southampton
Court orders estate case for Alverda Osburn in Frederick VA
In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Frederick County on May 8 1936 order issued to settle the estate of Alverda Osburn deceased. The suit seeks to divide assets among creditors and heirs and to sell real and personal property. Defendants non residents must appear within ten days of publication and notices will run in The Evening Star Winchester VA for four weeks.
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Alverda Osburn
Decatur Osburn
John D. Chiles
Natalie McDonald Hall
Virginia
Evening Star
Winchester
Co. C. Brannon
Herbert
Larrick
Garden Homes Now Projected
Washington officials unveiled a new program to build thousands of garden homes in semi rural areas. The plan aims to attract private investment to provide moderate priced housing for low income classes.
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Washington
Federal Housing Administration
Thrustee's Sale of Property in Winchester Virginia
Public auction in Winchester Virginia on June 13 1936 at 11 AM for the property at 236 National Avenue in the City of Winchester. The sale follows a deed of trust from Robert Barr widow to Burr P. Harrison and H Bruce Green trustees dated January 15 1934. All cash terms with a $500 deposit may be required. Coleman Dunn is the auctioneer.
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Winchester
Virginia
National Avenue
Robert Barr
Burr P. Harrison
H. Bruce Green
Corporation Court
City of Winchester
Couty Court House
Edmonds
Fairfax Lane
Russell Potts
Said Lane
B. P. Harrison
Coleman Dunn
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