Vanguard of Legion Moves Toward New York Conclave
A vanguard of American World War veterans begins moving toward New York for the American Legion convention set to run September 20 to 25. Delegates from a 1 000 000 member organization plan parades on Fifth Avenue and events at Madison Square Garden and the Metropolitan Opera House.
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Vanguard of Legion
New York
American Légion Convention
Pullman
Harry W. Colmery
The
Legion
Legionnhaire
Manhattan
Madison Square Garden
Fifth Avenue
Metropolitan Opera House
American Legion Auxiliary
Hotel Astor
Eighth Avenue
Bank Closings on Labor Day 1937 Notice
Labor Day closes banks on Monday September sixth 1937 with payments for paper maturities moved to Tuesday September seventh 1937. Notices list banks including Union Bank of Winchester Casins Shenandoah Valley Bank Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co Commercial and Savings Bank with cashiers names Geo Brushnell Harold G Brown J H Yost John I Sloat.
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GEO. Brushnell Casins Union Bank of Winchester
Harold G. Brown
J. H. Yost Casine
Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co
John I. Sloat
Commercial and Savings Bank
Return of Allied Troops After Veterans Day Observance
Tens of thousands marchers and visitors attend a veterans day event then depart for France to revisit battle sites where comrades lie. The crowd reflects on sacrifices as they disperse to continue tours and reminiscence.
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France
Farr Freed From Contract For Schmeling Fight
London reports promoter Gen. A. C. Critchley has telephoned to release Tommy Farr from his contract to allow a September 30 bout with Max Schmeling. Farr agreed to the Schmeling match before accepting terms to go to New York to meet Louis. Farr has telephoned Joe Louis.
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London
A. C. Critchley
Tommy Farr
Farr
Max Schmeling
Schmeling
New York
Joe Louis
Will of Stella H. Tingley Reveals Odd Bequests
In Kennett Square Pa the will of Stella H. Tingley proved a headache for Chester County authorities. It lists $300 to the ice man and milk man $150 to the laundry man $100 to the colored lady and $50 to the new grocery boy. The court must identify the named bequests recipients.
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Kennett Square
Stella H. Tingley
Chester County
Dionne Show Reduced to One Hour Daily Start Sept 12
Callander Ontario September 2 The Dionne quintuplets will be shown for one hour daily instead of two starting September 12. They will appear in their nursery playground from 9 30 to 10 a m and 2 30 to 3 p m attendance rose in August to 138 660 while reasons for a dip last week include the infantile paralysis scare the CNEx opening and schools reopening. No infantile paralysis in Callander.
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Legion
Universal Service
United States
Legionnaires
Fifth Avenue
Callander
Ontario
A. R. Dafoe
Fox tail theft sparks casual stationhouse chat
In Dallas a youth reports a fox tail stolen from a radiator cap at the station. Officers quiz its value noting the tail keeps the hood shiny, a quip from the youth and light banter among the men.
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Dallas
Spent More Than Victor Did In Virginia Gubernatorial Race
Vivian L. Page reports $4 281 17 spent in the Democratic primary campaign in Norfolk with largest item 1 277 for printing and signs. James H Price, winner, spent less. the lieutenant governor’s report shows 2 839 76 with payroll advertising traveling and entrance fee among items in Hastings Court Richmond.
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Vivian L. Page
James H. Price
Senator Page
Corporation Court of Norfolk
Peter Saunders
the Commonwealth
Hastings Court of Richmond
Barking Dog Sparks Sleep Aid Request
A Bridgeport couple brought their dog to Emergency Hospital claiming it barks constantly and asking for a sleeping powder. The doctor noted it was not an emergency and the couple departed, still their dog barking.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Sharp Rise Reported in Infantile Paralysis Cases
The Public Health Service notes a sharp increase in infantile paralysis compared with last year but finds no evidence of a widespread epidemic. For the first 34 weeks, 4053 cases versus 1618 a year ago. Peak activity expected in late August and early September, with state breakdowns showing Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, and Texas reporting more than 25 cases.
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Washington
Public Health Service
North Dakota
South Carolina
The
Health Service
Illinois
Massachusetts
New York
Texas
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