United States Civil Service Announces Open Competitive Examinations
The U S Civil Service Commission announces open examinations for health nurse bacteriology and roentgenology positions with salaries from 1260 to 1800 dollars. Alaska field service and Department of the Interior posts listed. Full information from Herman Lee at the local post office.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Ician
Alaska
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Plant Industry
Department of Agriculture
Herman Lee
U. S. Civil Service Board of Examiners
Spider J. F. Clowser Exhibits Black Widow and Eggs
Finds Spider J. F. Clowser of near Hayfield exhibited here Saturday a large black widow spider and several spider eggs he said contained many hundreds of young spiders.
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J. F. Clowser
Hayfield
Rainfall Summary for The Year and Month Averages
Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hour total at yesterday 0.35 inches. June to date 1.88 inches. Year to date 13.75 inches. Average monthly rainfall over 25 years from 1913 to 1937 lists January 2.59, February 2.00, March 2.95, April 3.25, May 3.60, June 3.63, July 3.37, August 3.77, September 2.36, October 3.21, November 2.30, December 2.33 inches. The average annual rainfall over 25 years is 35.36 inches.
Hanging rescue in Chicago hospital accident
Herbert Campbell survived a car crash after doctors suspended him by gauze and rope in a pipe frame to support and cast his body. The procedure, performed at a Chicago hospital, kept him alive during treatment.
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Herbert Campbell
Chicago
Central Press
William A. Carter Dies at Cedar Hill
William A. Carter longtime resident of Frederick county died Friday night at his Cedar Hill home after four years of illness and three months bedfast. Survived by wife Laura Singleton Carter sister Inez and brother R. T. Carter. Services set for tomorrow at 1 PM at Cedar Hill Church.
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William A. Carter
Frederick County
Cedarhill
Douglas
Matilda Carter
Laura Singleton Carter
Inezee
R. T. Car- Tr
Cedar Hill
Spaniel Saves Itself by Honking in Locked Car
A cocker spaniel left in a locked car in Medford Oregon with the sun blazing triggered danger as the heat rose. The dog pressed its paw on the horn, attracting a rescuer who pried the door open. The spaniel collapsed on a lawn but quickly revived.
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Medford
Ore
Yankees Start To Do What Babe Predicted
The Yankees rallied to a 7-6 win over the Cleveland Indians as Joe Gordon hit a game winning homer in the eighth after a four run start by Cleveland. The victory moved New York to 7-5 against western teams while Cleveland sat a game and a half ahead in the American League lead.
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Hugh 8. Fullerton, Jr
Associated Press
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Supreme Authority
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Cleveland Indians
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Indians
Bob Feller
Charley Ruffing
Rufus the Red
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Feller
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Joe
Flash) Gordon
Detroit
Washington
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Law
Rudy York
Charley Gehringer
Gee Walker
Chicago White Sox
Boston Red Sox
Texaco launches Registered Rest Room nationwide inspection
Texaco introduces a Registered Rest Room program with the White Patrol inspecting rest rooms across 48 states to ensure cleanliness and sanitation. The campaign, based on a nationwide survey, aims to offer hotel level comforts at travel stops and reassure motorists that registered facilities meet high standards.
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Texaco
White Patrol
Plymouth
Baseball scores and curfew delay mark tense night
National League results show Chicago defeating Brooklyn 9 to 0 in ten innings while Boston tops Cincinnati 6 to 4 and New York beats St. Louis 8 to 5. Pittsburgh edges Philadelphia 11 to 5 as a second game is called due to curfew and the open date remains uncertain.
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Chicago
New York
Cleveland
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Shenandoah Co. Man Killed by Freight Train
Herman Edwin Stroop a 34 year old Shenandoah county farmer was killed when struck by a northbound Southern freight train near Mt Jackson. The body suffered severe injuries and death was instantaneous per the county coroner. He leaves a wife Martha Silvins and three children. funeral services are set at Woods Chapel in Mt Jackson.
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Harrisonburg
Herman Edwin Stroop
Shenandoah County
Southern
Mt. Jackson
Orkney Crossing
Stroop
Harold W. Miller
Martha Silvins
Fort Valley
Dora Freeze
Timberville
Woods Chapel
Rockingham
Officer Held as Wife Murder Charge Looms at Fort Benning
Major John R. Brooke II, 44, is in military custody at Fort Benning after the discovery of his wife’s body in their home. The mother of three was beaten to death and G men filed a murder complaint after an extensive investigation.
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John R. Brooke II
Fort Benning
Rites Held For Benjamin L. Krouse Retired Frederick County Farmer
Funeral services were conducted for Benjamin Luther Krouse a retired Frederick County farmer who died Saturday after a prolonged illness The service at his Fairmont Avenue residence was led by Revs George W Stover and Millard J Miller with burial in Green Hill Cemetery Stephens City Pallbearers included Harry Carper Harold Edwards Samuel Unger Trevillas Clark Joe Gray and Lawrence C Hol
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Fairmont Avenue
Benjamin Luther Krouse
Frederick County
Green Hill Cemetery
Stephens City
Harry Carper
Harold Edwards
Samuel Unger
Trevillas Clark
Joe Gray
Lawrence C. Hol
In Memoriam for James W Corbin Killed at Age 9
A heartfelt memorial note from Mr and Mrs C W Corbin honors James W Corbin who died December 24 and would have turned ten on June 13. The verse laments the loss and expresses longing to walk together in a heavenly garden.
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James W. Corbin
Potential New Deal Stake Seen
Washington analyst Kirke L Simpson argues a strong New Deal stake hinges on Roosevelt’s personal effort to unite Iowa after the primary. Harmony in Iowa could influence farm belt votes and Democratic prospects in 1940, with GOP opposition and labor tensions muted by focus on the farm vote.
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Kirke L. Simpson
Washington
Roosevelt
Iowa
Roane
Keystone
Farm
White House
Gay Gillette
Otha Wearin
Hopkins
Harry Hopkins
Roosevelt-Gillette
Gillette
Pennsylvania
New Deal
James A. Farley
Foxy Visitor Roams Chicago Garage Stirs City Mystery
A red fox wandered into a loop garage and snapped at attendants before being captured and taken to the Humane Society. The animal curled atop a tabby cat and slept, leaving residents puzzled by the fox’s city debut and its odd behavior.
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Chicago
Humane Society
Astronomy booklet offered by The Winchester Evening Star
The Information Bureau promotes a 48 page illustrated booklet ASTRONOMY addressing hundreds of everyday questions and a survey of the subject. Brush up on modern astronomy details. Enclose ten cents for cost and handling using the supplied coupon.
Barbara Bell Pattern No 1540 B for Summer Dress
Graceful mid summer dress design features shirring on shoulders full short sleeves and a cool V neckline. Pattern for sizes 12 to 20 with busts 30 to 38 and 4½ yards of 39 inch material for size 14 plus sew chart. Send fifteen cents for Barbara Bell Spring and Summer Fashion Pattern Book.
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Barbara Bell
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