Betty and Bob Wedding Plans and Local Ad Blaze
A 1936 U.S. local pages collage blends Betty and Bob wedding hints with ads for Sanitary undry, Noonan Taxi, Hodgson hats, Orndorff Stand, Winchester Recreation Center, Wonder’s Erie Bay hosiery, Fair Play Market, Firestone Service, Baker and Anderson radios, chiropractic care, Par-T-Pak Gingerale, City Abbatoir, C. C. Mayes eggs, Bond Brothers spray, Strickler and Wagner, Winchester Business College, Bell Clothes Shop, Avalo Inn, Dellinger Brothers used cars, George Washington Hotel, Underwood’s baked goods, Shenandoah Body Works, Sunshine Cleaners, Clowe’s Jewelry, V. S. McClintock delivery, Kurtz Furniture, Howard Shockey homes, and a copyright notice. The piece previews a community scene with shopping, services, and a forthcoming appearance of Bob and Betty.
Fire Captain Rescues Person From Smoke in Kansas Drug Store
In Kansas City a drug store burned as Fire Captain Arthur Mercier battled the blaze. A frantic cry for help led him to a rear counter where a person was trapped. Fire crews shouted warnings as flames raged and the store filled with smoke.
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Kansas City, Kas
Arthur Mercier
Tireless Romeos pose in Chicago tires slashed
O A Ranbeck finds all four tires slashed in Chicago and decides to pick parking spots more carefully on his next visit. Police note it is a mistake and a woman in the building has trouble with an ex lover who cuts tires of her new admirers.
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Chicago
O. A. Ranbeck
German War Mobilization Order Circulates Quietly
A blue eight by five inch sheet titled Hirlegsbeorderung urges immediate mobilization of German fighters in event of war. It warns secrecy, martial law penalties, and lists required gear from undergarments to a pup tent and cooking kit with cash payment for usable items.
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Kriegsbeard
Pashure
Kriegsbeoerderung
Death and Property Loss Strike Island
Chincoteague Island faced one fatality and about 500000 in damage after a hurricane crossed the area. A child of Joshua Brasure died when the house they occupied was lifted and slammed into another structure as rescuers found the Brasure family. The island reported its worst damage to date, affecting the poultry industry and local livelihoods.
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Chincoteague
Chincoteague Island
Joshua Brasure
Brasure
Island Hit Hard By Storm Leaves Island Barricaded
Only about 10 boats remained intact on the island while over 100000 chickens drowned or swept away. Dozens of dealers lost stock as the island was cut off from the mainland. The Black Narrows bridge washed out and communications down along the causeway. Only boat travel connects to the mainland as fires flood the southern town and streets clog with debris and stock.
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Black Narrows
Fiores
Exclusive Use Of Gregorian Chant For Canadian Catholics
The Canadian Catholic Church bans the wedding march from Lohengrin and other popular tunes in favor of exclusive Gregorian chant. A pastoral letter read by Archbishop Forbes cites preserving liturgical music and lists titles such as Ave Maria Gounod O Canada and God Save The King among those banned.
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Ottawa
Forbes
L. Beaudoin
Gounod
Muscagni
Massenet
Schubert
Hosewig
Lambilotte
Canada
British Empire
Adam
Nazareth
Granier
Faure
St. Patrick
Everybody's Cook Book Offered by Washington Information Bureau
A Washington Information Bureau promotes Everybody's Cook Book, a compact guide with nearly 300 tested recipes plus a measurement table and serving rules. The ad invites readers to enclose 15 cents to cover cost and postage and to order using the coupon.
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Washington
Funeral Rites Held for Mrs. Cora Wayer Swartz
The funeral for Mrs. Cora Wayer Swartz was conducted at 2 p.m. on September 11 with Pastor Rev. Thomas Morgan and Rev. J.D. Russell presiding. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery. She leaves a husband Charles Swartz, a daughter Mrs. Harvey Fettner, three sons Elmer Swartz, Carl Swartz, and William Swartz, and several siblings and step-relations.
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Cora Wayer
Swartz
Burnt Maefory Church
Thomas Morgan
J.D. Russell
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Charles Swarts
Harvey Fettner
Elmer Ae
Léd HM
Horace
Cananer
Or West
Wedding notice for Solomon A Keefer and Eleanor Shirk
Solomon A Keefer a farmer and Eleanor Shirk were married Saturday in a ceremony officiated by the pastor of the First Batine church. The incomplete clipping names the couple and location with limited details.
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Batine Urch
Solomon A. Keefer
Eleanor
Public Sale of Farm in Frederick County Virginia
Special Commissioners offer for sale at public auction on October 10 1936 at Winchester Virginia all of a 181 1 2 acre farm near Sulphur Springs with dwelling and outbuildings. Land formerly conveyed to The Federal Land Bank of Baltimore by Roy P Duvall and wife July 20 1922. Sale to be paid one third at sale and two equal annual installments with notes bearing interest.
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Frederick County
Virginia
Federal Land Bank of Balthmortr
P. Duvall
Winchester
Springs Road
Adso Clevenger
Gage
Roy P. Duvall
Federal Land Bank of Baltimore
T. Russell Cathe
Sauagarged Security
C. Brannon
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Betty
Bob
Margaret L. Hodgson
Winchester Recreational Center
Wonder
Erie Bay
Bobby
Firestone Service Store
Baker and Anderson
James
C. C. Mayes
Bond Brothers
Cerhent
Strickler and Wagner
Winchester Business College
Winchester Credit Bureau
Bell
Avalo Inn
oHave Clevenger
Miller
Parlett Funeral Home
John W. Rosenberger and Co
Ted Sr
H Flowers
du Four Beauty
Hillyard
Haldeman
Dellinger Brothers
Dellinger
C. L. Robinson
Lawrence C. Hollis
George Washington Hotel
Underwood
Shenandoah
Sunshine Cleaners
Clowe’s
V. S. McClintock
Pittsburgh
Kurtz
Kurtz Furniture Store
Howard Shockey
D. A. Morrison
Buncutter Tire Co
Strike Island
Norfolk
Owen Meredith
The
Winchester Evening Star
Washington, D. C
Levetting
New Studebarers
At Rao
Studebakers
Studebaker
Helensen
Stude
Tone
Stade
N.B.C
E. Piccadilly St
Worip
City Hall
Monticelié
Mrs. Swartz
American” Party
Amoco-Gas
Orange American Gas
American Oil Company
Maine
Florida
Amocé
American Oil Co
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