Kiwanians Hear Lecture On Money and Delegation
James R. Stringfellow of the Treasury Department gave a bestowal on real and counterfeit exchange. A 20 minute Lowell Thomas commentary reel was shown. Dr Ansel Groves heads to Minneapolis as the sole Winchester delegate to the international Kiwanis convention beginning June 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groves
James R. Stringfellow
Treasury Department
Lowell Thomas
Fred Sturm
R. F. Cline
W. R. Pleming
W. W. Whitlock
Henry Covton
Wilbur Krise
J. R. Dhancer
W B. Alexander
Co. P. McVicar
Andrew Bell
C. B. Moore
Northfork
Leonard I. Miller
C. Arthur Robinson
E. C. Yost
Ansel Groves
Minneapolis
Minn
Wincheser
Strengthening U S Army Ground Forces in Alaska
Secretary of War Woodring announced plans to strengthen U S Army ground forces in Alaska and establish air base facilities. He said the first battalion of the fourth infantry would be transferred soon from Fort Missoula Montana to the region.
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Washington
United States Army
Alaska
O War Woodring
Fort Missoula
Mont
Battery 81st Field Artillery Bound for Anchorage
The unit would be formed from artillery troops of the third division and accompany the infantry battalion to Anchorage, Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anchorage
Alaska
81St Field Artillery
Many Positions Open In Federal Service
The federal defense program drives demand for skilled workers across many industries. Secretary Herman Lee of the Civil Service Commission says numerous commissions bulletins list openings for Chemisty related explosive work, marine engineers, translators, junior air traffic controllers, navigators, shipyard roles, machinists, toolmakers, metalsmiths and instrument makers with good salaries. Apply through Mr. Lee at the Winchester post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Lee
United States Civil Service Commission Board of Examiners
Winchester
Lee
Navy Yard
Grounded by Oil and Tar Seizes Policeman in San Pedro
San Pedro police officer J. H. Meier observed a groundless gull become stuck in oil and tar. The bird struggled as tar hardened around the creature while bystanders assisted in an eventual rescue.
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San Pedro
Calif
J. H. Meier
Regent Long Signs Son’s University Diploma
Stanley D. Long, member and briefly president of the University of Nebraska board of regents, signed his son Robert Stanley Long’s diploma in a one day act. Long Jr. called it the best act of his administration.
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Lincoln, Neb
Stanley D. Long
University of Nebraska Board
Regents
Robert Stanley Long
Long, Jr
Burglars Foiled At Valley Drug Store Break-In Attempt
In Valley Nebraska on June 13 a trio pried open a reinforced rear window of Ed. Predrickson's drug store, reached a rear room and found a steel door blocking entry. The group abandoned the break-in after failing to gain access and did not try the front door.
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Valley, Neb
Ed. Preder
Ed. Prederickson
Work On Highway May Be Halted Near Strasburg
It was learned today that work on the John Marshall highway west of Strasburg may stop after May 1 when the current $130,000 allocation is exhausted. The camp on the project will move to a site near Hot. The delegation includes State Senators Harrison and Weaver and Arthur Davidson, Strasburg Chamber of Commerce president, seeking extra funds if West Virginia agrees to build the road from the State line to Wardensville.
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John Marshall
Strasburg
Harrison and Weaver
Arthur Davidson
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