Bethlehem conflict woman guards child in Herodian courtyard
Michal faces Roman soldiers led by Drusus in a Bethlehem courtyard as Herod orders the killing of male children two years and under. She pleads in Hebrew and her love for Joel’s baby bursts through fear and danger. The scene ends with her clutching the child and calling for Joel.
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Dan
Michal
Joel
Drusus
Ascalon
Herod
Doris
Malthace
Miriam
Adonai
Jonathan
Bethlehem
Universal military training debated in postwar America
Washington policymakers and academic leaders weigh universal military training as War and Navy Departments urge swift action. Plan envisions a large standing force with reserves, possibly involving 18 year olds, to deter war and police Europe, with Congress to authorize use in emergencies.
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Washington
War
Navy Departments
United States
League of Nations
Ihe
America
War Department
Congress
Army
Navy
Russia
France
Britain
Europe
Blabbermouth in Washington Threatens War Reconversion Plans
Editorial blames a Washington leak, likely Morgenthau, for revealing postwar Allied plans. The controversy disrupts war reconversion, causing civilian goods shortages as workers desert to civilian jobs. October strikes cost hundreds of thousands of war work days, delaying tires shells and jeep production and forcing subsidies to retain labor.
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Washington
War Department
War Labor Board
Hitler
Himmler
Army
Navy
Nobody Gains from Accidents War Talk Prompts Safer Living
A wartime appeal urges reduction of accidents as nations endure shortages and stressed services. The piece notes lives lost to crashes and home falls, calls driving caution patriotic, and emphasizes newspaper support for preventative action.
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Union
Athens
Harold Ickes Attacks Unity Rhetoric During War Debate
Henry Ward Beecher cites Harold Ickes criticizing calls for unity as “phony” and warns such talk fuels class hatred amid World War II. Beecher argues Dewey voters deserve real unity and cautions against political rhetoric that could shape 1948 politics.
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Harold Ickes
Mr. Roosevelt
CIO
Dewey
Little Harold
Poland
Hal
Roosevelt
Quote on mercies and prayers by Charles Simmons
A concise reflection attributes to Charles Simmons praising the fervor of gratitude for mercies received and the earnestness of prayers for mercies sought.
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Charles Simmons
Pride stays thanksgiving but humble mind grows thanks
A reflective note from iH W Beecher emphasizes humility as the soil for genuine gratitude, contrasting pride with a grounded mindset that nurtures appreciation. The brief meditation hints at personal virtue fostering thanksgiving rather than ego.
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Beecher
Firing of Norman Littel Aims to Enforce Washington’s Machine
Peter Edson reviews how Norman Littel’s removal as Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Lands division reinforces the notion that capable reformers are crushed by the capital bureaucracy. The piece recalls figures like Sumner Welles and Charles E. Wilson who faced similar fates for challenging entrenched systems.
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Norman Littel
Department of Justice
Washington
Sumner Welles
C. E. Wilson
General Electric
Milo Perkins
Chester Davis
Welles
Department of State
Cordell Hull
Hull
Ed Stettinius
Charles E. Wilson
War Production Board
Old Board of Economic Warfare
Department of Commerce
War Food Administration
Glouster Boosters Plan Minstrel Fundraiser
Glouster Athletic Boosters held a special session to pay dinner bills for the football squad and high school band and to organize a minstrel show in late January or early February. Receipts will fund athletic equipment. Dr. Witham was named manager with C. F. Guinther as assistant. The show will involve about 24 characters with the high school band providing music. More details and cast to be announced.
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Glouster
Dr. Witham
C. F. Guinther
Contributions To CSO Listed
At the Friday evening CSO meeting contributors were named including L. K. Heiskell and Kroger Grocery at $5 each, Eldon Coffman $3, several others $2 or $1, and merchandise gifts from four stores. Thomas Hemsley named to the Honor Roll Committee with stars for Virgil Strohmeyer, Stanley Skinner, Robert Jones, and William Moody. Ola Bickley displayed trophies sent by her South Pacific son, featuring Japanese coins and various small items.
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South Pacific
WSCS Names Officers for the New Year at Glouster
The Women's Society for Christian Service met at the Methodist Church in Glouster. Officers elected for the coming year include Ansel Gamwell president and R B Smith as first vice president. Multiple secretaries were named, and refreshments were served after the meeting.
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EF. H. Taylor
Ralph Hines
Miss Whitehead
John Binderbasin
C. K. Rockhold
Sam Dunnett
A. G. Winkle
E. E. Munden
Ernest Parker
Dave Cox
Ethel Bailey
Postpone Meeting of Greens Run Ladies Aid Society
The Ladies Aid Society of Greens Run Church of Christ has postponed its meeting to Wednesday December 13, instead of December 1. The session will be a Christmas party. The group reports a $25 surplus from the election day dinner and thanks all who donated food.
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Glouster
Ladies Aid Society
Greens Run
Church of Christ
Girl Scouts Host Pot Luck Supper Tonight
The Glouster group invites mothers to join a pot luck supper at 7 30 this evening. Attendees are urged to bring a dish and share in the community event.
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Glouster
Girl Scouts
Glouster Methodist Class Meets for December Exchange
The Young Americans class of Jacksonville Methodist Church met at Mrs. William Hammond's home. Anita Scurlock read Psalms and led the Lords Prayer, Janelda Hoisington read a poem, games were played and refreshments served to Grace Ann Hartley Anna Pauline Exenkamper Linda Lee Exenkamper Mary Lou Judson Anita Scurlock and the hostess. The December meeting will be at Janelda Hoisington's home with gifts exchanged.
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Jacksonville Methodist Church
William Hammond
Anita Scurlock
Janelda Hoisington
Grace Ann Hartley
Anna Pauline Exenkamper
Linda Lee Exenkamper
Mary Lou Judson
Wm. Hammond
Thanksgiving Dinner Honors Navy Coxswain and Birthday
Mr and Mrs J C Reedy hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for Mrs Reedy’s brother Tommy C Morrison coxswain USN who has returned to the States after 17 months in the South Pacific A birthday tribute for Mildred joined the gathering William L Davis and mother and Mr and Mrs John M Kirk with Pauline Donald Olive and Edward visited at Fred Worden and other relatives’ homes
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J. C. Reedy
War Loan Committee To Meet Tuesday In Glouster
Sixth War Loan Committee for Trimble Township convenes at the Glouster mayor's office Tuesday evening December 5 at 7 30. Members bring sales slips and discuss problems. township sales total about $20 000 or 39 percent of the quota. Those absent should send slips to the local chairman before the meeting.
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Glouster
Sixth War Loan Committee
Trimble Township
Pro gressive Study Club Meet Tonight at Mrs Kittle’s
The Junior Progressive Study Club will gather this evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Roger Kittle on South High Street for a club meeting.
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Glouster
Junior Progressive Study Club
Roger Kittle
South High St
Rothwell Club Plans Christmas Party and Pasteur Talk
The Rothwell Club met at Mrs. F. Kittle's home in Glouster with Mrs. John S. Blower presiding. A brief business session set December 7 for the Christmas party. Mrs. C. K. Rockhold delivered a detailed paper on Louis Pasteur and his germ theory, pasteurization, vaccines, and rabies treatment. The hostess served candy to members including Mrs. W. A. Craft, Mrs. W. R. Drury, and others.
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Glouster
Pasteur
W. A. Craft
W. R. Drury
Altin Sweeney
John S. Blower
O. A. McDonald
P. J. Stanley
Elizabeth Chute
T. A. Noon
Carl Wilson
E. M. Blower
C. K. Rockhold
C. A. Bingman
Kittle
Irene Vaido Weds S Sgt Andrew Gyurko
Mrs. Alex Vaido announces the marriage of daughter Irene to S Sgt Andrew Gyurko. They wed November 27 at six o clock in the evening in a twilight military ceremony at Camp Chaffee Arkansas where Gyurko is stationed.
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Pride
Arkansas
Movies of War in Pacific At Chauncey High
Chauncey plans a Sixth Victory Loan show at the Chauncey High School auditorium Tuesday night featuring a Navy official film from the South Pacific. Harry Simmons will host with music from 6 30 p m. Admission is free. The program includes 24 cast members, Charlie Watts as MC, a chorus, swing band, tap dancing, accordion, magician, Dr E A Hansen address, and other acts.
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Chauncey
Chauncey High School
South Pacific
Harry Simmons
Charlie Watts
E. A. Hansen
Choir Rehearsal Follows Church Board Meeting Tonight
The Official Board and Workers Conference of the First Church of Christ meets at 6 PM tonight at the church. Choir rehearsal led by Christine Brown follows at 7 PM. all choir members are urged to attend.
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Chauncey
Board and Workers Conference
First Church of Christ
Christine Brown
Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary to UMW Plans Christmas Event
At the Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary meeting in the K of P hall Tuesday at 6 30 pm plans are made for the Christmas party and dinner with strong member attendance urged. Pocahontas lodge of Millfield to hold quilting party Tuesday at 7 pm with a potluck lunch served.
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Chauncey
Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary
United Mine Workers
K. of P. Hall
Chauncey — Pocahontas Lodge
Millfield
Millfield Needle Club to Meet at Mrs Robinett’s Home
Mrs Elizabeth Robinett of Millfield will host members of the Millfield Needle Club at her residence Wednesday night at seven o clock.
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Chauncey
Elizabeth ‘Robinett
Millfield
Needle Club
Bandboosters to Meet Glouster Tuesday Evening
The Bandboosters Association will meet in the high school building Tuesday evening at 7 30 oclock.
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Glouster
Chauncey Soldier Wounded In England
Mrs. Nettie Love Dixon Littoral of Lancaster reports her son Corporal Alva Everett Dixon has been wounded again and is hospitalized in England. A War Department letter confirms October 24 he was making normal progress and promises immediate notice of further updates.
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Chauncey
Nettie Love Dixon
Lancaster
Cor‘poral
Alva Everett Dixon
Joseph Dixon
England
Litteral
War Department
Alva E. Dixon
Lodge Meets Thursday CHAUNCEY Mazon Council Ballot Night
Members of the Mazon Council Pocahontas lodge are urged to attend the regular business meeting at the D of P hall in Millfield Thursday at T o'clock. Past Chiefs will cast ballots for the Great Chiefs of the State and officers will be elected in Mazon Council. A potluck supper follows to honor December birthday anniversaries.
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Chauncey
Mazon Council
Pocahontas Lodge
D. of P. Hall
Millfield
Burial for James Oliver at Chauncey
James Oliver aged 63 and longtime Chauncey resident died and was buried in Jackson after funeral services led by Rev. Gilbert Courtney and Chauncey Church of Christ singers. Pallbearers were Asa Caniter Lewis Canter John Tippie Evan Morgan Henry Morgan and William Dennis. Survivors include four daughters led by Mrs. Goldie Childress of Williamson West Virginia and a brother Thomas Oliver of Chauncey.
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Jackson Chauncey
James Oliver
Jackson
Gilbert Courtney
Chauncey Church of Christ
Asa Caniter
Lewis Canter
John Tippie
Evan Morgan
Henry Morgan
William Dennis
Goldie Childress
Williamson
W. Va
Thomas Oliver
Chauncey
Chauncey Lodge Announces Inspection Date Change
Mrs. Carl Shafer, press reporter for the Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge, announces inspection of the lodge on Monday night December 11, instead of next Thursday. All lodge members are urged to attend.
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Chauncey
Carl Shafer
Chauncey Forest
Rose Rebekah Lodge
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National Dispatch
Blabbermouth
Henry Ward Beecher
Peter Edson
CSO
WSCS
War Loan Committee
By Galbraith
Yeee
RED
Rothwell Club
Irene Vaido
Andrew Gyurko
Pacific
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