Service Men Letters From War Let Families Hear News
Local notes list servicemen and family visits across the country. Jessie Scherdin returns to Washington after leave. Cpl Gene Anderson promoted to sergeant with the eighth Marine Division, Iwo Jima veteran. Others include Philip Uhlman enlisting, Jack Mitchell in Hawaii promoted, Lt Norma Knowlton back from leave and Capt Robert Keating home after three years abroad. Details cover travels, hospital, training, and furloughs among families in Adair and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Gene Anderson
A. G. Anderson
Eighth Marine Division
Iwo Jima
Jack Mitchell
Hawaii
Seabees
Norma Knowlton
A. N.C
Bushnell General Hospital
Brigham, Utah
Earl Knowlton
Knowlton
Robert Keating
Wisconsin
Wilbur Young
Alfred Dement
Wilbur
Oceanside
Cal
Earl Stone, Jr
ACER
Omaha
Marines
Paris Island
S. C
Earl
Earl Stone
Charles Gipple
Army Air Field
Amarilo
Tex
Florence Air Field
Florence
Lee Duff
Brookings
5. D
Roy Duff
Harold
Stub) Smith
San Francisco
Voiselle Loses Grip as Cards Rally Late
Giants ace Bill Voiselle faltered in the ninth at Sportsman Park as Ray Genders and Whitey Kurewski sparked a comeback for St Louis. The loss followed a rain delay and came after Ott warned Voiselle about a fat pitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voiselle
St. Louis
Mel Ott
New York Giants Today
Bill VoWelle
Cardinals
Giants
Johnny Hopp
Cardinal
Hopp
Redbirds
Ott
War Food chief to weed out pork and poultry blockers
Col. RS Allen takes over the War Food administration and agriculture portfolio to purge officials who hampered meat production and aided big firms. The new stance follows past refusals to expand rationing and shifts toward utilizing distillery mash for cattle feed and converting excess fat to other uses. The piece notes prior WFA resistance and recent reversals in policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Drew Pearson
Anderson
Congress
Washington
Clinton Anderson
New Mexico
Secretary of Agriculture
War Food Administration
WFA
War Production Board
Tom Stitts
Dewey Termuhlen
Dairy and Poultry Branch
Ten Derby Horses Test Today in Blue Grass Stakes
Louisville Ky June 8 AP seven derby hopefuls from the west enter the Blue Grass Stakes at Churchill Downs a 10 000 added mile and one eighth race. The result may show if the west can challenge the east in next Saturday’s run for the roses. Burning Dream from Col E Bradley firmed as a slight favorite after last Saturday’s derby trial win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louleville
Churchill Downs
Col. E. Bradley
Baseball Standings and Friday Results Across Leagues
American League standings show New York and Detroit leading with New York at 23 13 .639 and Detroit 19 13 .504 Boston 17 19 .472 St Louis 17 16 .614 Washington 15 20 .429 Cleveland 14 18 .438 Philadelphia 14 22 . axu. National League leaders New York 26 12 .684 Pittsburgh 2-2 2016 .556 Brooklyn 21 17 .553 St Louis 21 17 .553 Chicago 18 16 .529 Cincinnati 16 16 471 Boston 4 200 304 Philadelphia 10 29 256. Friday results include St Louis 4 Philadelphia 0, Chicago 11 Washington 9, New York 9 Cleveland 2, Boston 6 Detroit 4. Tonight’s games list Cleveland at New York, Chicago at Washington, St Louis at Philadelphia, Detroit at Boston, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hand
Bill Voisell
New York Giants
Alf
Mel Ott
Big Bill
Voiselle
Cincinnati
St. Louis Cardinals
Sportaman Park
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Indians
Floyd Bevens
Mike Garbark
Yanks
Beeston
Walt
Wilson
Bill Pierce
Marc Ferriss
Washington
Walt Hobborow
Chicago
White Sox
Sig Jykucki
Hitewash
Philadelphia
Stars
W . L. Pet
New York
St. Louis
iBoston
Clevelam
Boston
Cleveland
Klieman
Bonham
Grove
Leonard
Kramer
Flores
Orrell
Hausmann
Brooklyn
Feldman
St. Louie
Barrett
Wilks
Davis
Carter
Andrews
Derringer
Kennedy
Cuccurullo
Michigan Needs Double Win From Purdue For Title
Michigan’s Wolverines must win a doubleheader against Purdue to secure the Western Conference baseball title, then face Ohio State in two away games. Coach Kay Fisher seeks a 10th straight title, with the 1944 squad already notable and the current club riding a six-game win streak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Michigan
Wolverines
Purdue
Ohio State
Columbus
Biy
Indiana
Kay Fisher
Fisher
Wolverine
Pstraight
FIGHTS LAST NIGHT AP SUMMARY OF RESULTS
In New York Toni Mauriello stopped Steve Dudas in the first round. In Jacksonville Freddie Cochrane knocked out Pete Lello in the second. Chicago Elmer Ray beat Larry Lane on points in Hastings Florida. Henry Jeffra outpointed Sammy Garcia in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Toni Mauriello
Steve Dudas
Edgewater
N. J
Jacksonville
Fla
Freddie
Red” Cochrane
Elizabeth
Pete Lello
Chicago
Elmer “Violent
Ray
Hastings
Larry Lane
Trenton
Boston
Henry Jeffra
Baltimore
Sammy Garcia
Quincy
YMCA Softball Season Opens With New Pitcher Rule
YMCA teams open the season Monday at Sunnyside field with Christians facing Danes from St Pauls Lutheran at 8 45. Wednesday pits Methodists against Firemen, and Friday features Catholics versus Zion Lutherans. League officers are C A Zellmer president Gerald Berg secretary treasurer Jim Russ umpire and Harry Allen scorer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Lutheran
Sunnyside Field
Methodists
Zion Lutherans
C. A. Zellmer
Gerald Berg
Jim Russ
Harry Allen
Auction Sale Dates For Vernon Knudsen Elk Horn Names
Ed Krogstad and Vern Knudsen announce sale dates with auctions listed for June 4 and June 12 including John Cruisy Earl Cramer and Nels T. Rice Est Massena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Krogstad
Vernon Knudsen
Elk Horn
John Cruisy
Earl Cramer
Nels T. Rice
Massena
Rookie Harold Peck Emerges for Philadelphia A's
A's rookie Harold Peck left handed outfielder and Milwaukee 045 hitter from Big Bend Wisconsin shines among Connie Mack's roster this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Peck
Phiadelphia A’s
Connie Mack
Peck
Milwaukee
Big Bend
Wis
Resignation and reshuffle shake U S grid league talks
The National Football League era of secret meetings and upheaval continues as Thawners consider new terms, with Elmer Say er’s contract in doubt and the Yankee stadium move under debate. Chun Meehan withdraws his plan after stadium access stalls, while Branch Rickey and Don Topping shuffle home fields in a widening franchise saga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neew York
Thawners
National Foot- No League
New York Cats
Brooklyn Dodgers
Yankee Stadium
Elmer Sayer
Denk
Joe Here
Strickler
York
Red Grange
Illinois
Proto Haven
Baltimore
Boston
Philadelpia
Washington
New York
iMicago
Grange
Chick Meehan
Larry MacPhail
Baseball Yankees
Meehan
Branch Rickey
Mary Stevens
Yale
New York U
Brooklyn
Rickey
Stevens
Ebbets’ Field
Dodgers
Capt
Don Topping
Toledo Poised For Attack On Brews Association Lead
The Toledo Mudhens, in fourth place, host Milwaukee Brewers in a four game set. A Hens win could lift Toledo to second and help Indianapolis reclaim first, while Minneapolis faces last place Millers as Indianapolis seeks top spot after a 6-5 playoff win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Toledo
Mudhens
Milwaukee
Brewers
Hens
Indianapolis
Indians
Minneapolis
Millers
Prize Bullhead Carries Hidden White Sapphire
Henry Bartlett caught a bullhead in Lyons Falls New York on June 2 with a fascinating find inside the fish a white sapphire valued at seventy five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons Falls
N. Y
Henry ‘Bartlett
Teen Pitcher Delivers Championship Win for Lane Tech
Seventeen year old southpaw Medlinger of Lane Tech led Chicago prep baseball to the finals, winning two games in two nights. He fanned 87 batters in two appearances, struck out 17 in a five inning win and 20 in the final, allowing seven hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Elk Horn News Coastal Family Trips and Local Visits
Elk Horn and surrounding families make travel and visit plans. Mrs Jack Christen sen and Linda left for Westbrook Maine to begin a summer excursion. Isabel Jacobsen finishes Dana College year and teaches Vacation Bible School in Audubon. Betty Frieg heads to Lincoln to resume home economics at Nebraska University. Ames couple Peter Hoegh visits Topeka to see son in law Major Regner Sorensen. Memorial visitors stop at Mrs Raymond Olsen home. N P Lee family and Carl Jepsen family visit Council Bluffs relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk Horn
Jack Christensen
Linda
Westbrook
Maine
Isabel Jacobsen
Dana College
Blair
Neb
Audubon
Betty Frieg
Lincoln
Nebraska University
Iowa State College
Ames
Peter Hoegh
Topeka
Kan
Major
Regner Sorensen
Irvin Hansen
Harold Kuehl
Walnut
Raymond Olsen
N. P. Lee
Carl Jepsen
Council Bluffs
John Jepsen
Cochranes to meet Graziano in Madison Square Garden bout
Freddie Cochranes world welterweight title holder will face Tommy Graziano in Madison Square Garden on June 29 in a non title bout sponsored by Mike Jacobs after his two round kayo of Pete Lello in Jacksonville Florida. Memorial day visits from Wiota and surrounding towns noted as residents joined family gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cochrane
Graziano
Jacksonville
Fla
Chicago
Pete Lello
Freddie
Red) Cochrane
Elizabeth
N. J
Tommy
Rocky) Graziano
Madison Square Garden
Mike Jacobs
Notify Office for Extra Copies of The News Telegraph
Readers desiring additional copies are asked to notify the office ahead of time to prevent shortages and ensure supply.
Massena Briefs Include Visitors From Shenandoah and Omahas
Mr and Mrs Don Penquite and daughter Harriett stopped in Massena Thursday night while traveling from Omaha where he worked at the Martin bomber plant to Grenell to reopen several summer cottages. Mrs Lizzie Walters and family of Shenandoah and Burl Walters with son also visited local friends over Memorial Day.
Home For Summer From Duchesne College
Wiola Frances Earl returns home for the summer from a liberal arts program at Duchesne College in Omaha. She lives with her mother, Mrs. Earl, and the family notes her academic pursuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiola
Frances Earl
Duchesne Colege
Omaha
Lerm Earl
OPA Urges Patience On Sugar Coupon Checks
Des Moines district OPA officials announce an accelerated review of sugar canning applications after a pause in coupon issuance. Walter D. Kline says nonqualifying applicants are being weeded out and asks the public to avoid panic. Local boards must report total pounds issued as districts tighten eligibility while preserving the coupon value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
OPA
Walter D. Kline
Washington
Kline
Paper Drive by Scouts Under Direction of Jerry Redburn
A paper drive will be held on Tuesday, June 5, with Boy Scouts led by scoutmaster Jerry Redburn handling pickup work. In Adair, the poppy sale organized by the American Legion Auxiliary raised $158.46.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Boy Scouts
Jerry Redburn
Adair
American Legion Auxiliary
Marines Pvt Leland Hansen Wounded on Okinawa
War notice from Elk Horn reports Pvt Leland Hansen Marine son of Rev. and Mrs. Anders Hansen wounded on Okinawa by an enemy bullet. The extent of injuries is not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk Horn
Anders Hansen
Pvt
Leland Hansen
Okinawa
Lewis and McCauley Families Visit Relatives in Atlantic Area
Memorial Day visitors included Mr. and Mrs. George Ebert and Joyce of Logan, Mrs. Mary Kennedy and Mabel and Edna Kennedy of Omaha, Mrs. Ada Maffitt of Atlantic, Matt Sherman and Ivan of Atlantic, Bert Alls house of Essex, Anthony Morton and grandson Marvin Morton of Griswold, Asa Jones at Charter Oak, Mrs. Earl Baird of Ames, Mrs. Ray Grinnell of Des Moines, Lee Walter and Betty Lee of Glenwood, and the Claud Pont family of Oakland. The Forsythe and Huckins families hosted visitors including Lt. Richard Forsythe and Sherry Lou during a leave from Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piercy Forsythe
Marilyn
Red Oak
Elizabeth Huckins
The
Forsythes
Richard Forsythe
Sherry Lou
Forsythe
Richard
Tennessee
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U.S. Grid League
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Massena News
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