Radio Artifacts and Soldier Book Drive Broadcasts
Parrot Ralph Edwards and Rudolph J. Wickel propel a side quest for half of a $1000 bill via Truth or Consequence. Edwards urges listeners to mail books to Wickel Verona New Jersey for overseas delivery to soldiers and a Victory Book campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Edwards
Rudolph J. Wickel
Wickel
Holyoke
Mass
Edwards
Navy Pier
Chicago
New York
Victory Book Committee
Verona
Jersey
NBC Radio Schedule Fragment with Diverse Programs
The listing details a chaotic NBC radio lineup including news updates, musical variety shows, serials, and commercials. Programs mentioned include NBC News of the World, Duffy’s Tavern, The Adventures with the Thin Man, and Captain Midnight along with various sponsors and time blocks across the evening.
Five Minutes News Period and Radio Schedule Highlights
Radio programming block lists segments from 1:58 to 11:15 including Five Minutes News Period Abe Lyman’s Waltz Time and Amos Andy Comedy. It notes guest acts such as Harry Moore Jimmy Durante and Ted Malone from Overseas with various variety and music features across stations Blu and NBE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nbc—Kaltenborn
Morgan Beatty
Red Top Brewing Co
American Red Cross
NBC
Duffy's Tavern
Bhittal
Myers
Sterling Drug Co
Amog
Andy
Lever Brothers
Chester E. Merrow
NBC — News
Nbc—News
Richard Harkness
Abe Lyman
Abe
Gang Buster
Gabriel Heater
Che
Amos-Andy
Nbe
Harry Moore
Jimmy Durante
Far Godein
Mbs
Ted Malone
Bill Stern
Che the Doctor
West Virginia Records Additional War Wounds in Europe
The War Department reports 81 West Virginians wounded in action, 75 in the European area. Names listed include Pvt. Harry R. Payne of Oak Hill and Pfc. Kermit R. Beavers of Squire, among others, with residences and next of kin provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
West
Nina L. Fuller
Keystone
Bernard J. Gilmore
Sallie M. Gilmore
South Kanawha St
Beckley
Clarence Hale
Bertha Hale
Hemphill
Kermit D. Harrless
Ella H. Harless
Montreal
Joe 8. Johnson
Myrtle Johnson
War
Paul R. Kennedy
Able L. Kennedy
A Real Treat at Jimmy's Charcoal Broil
A sizzling offer from Jimmy's Charcoal Broil invites patrons to try steaks at the phn restaurant Blue Field. The advert promotes a bold dining option with a focus on flavor and immediacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy
Phn
Bluefield
Wounded and Award Notices From War Casualty List
The list records families notified of soldiers wounded in action in Holland September 26 and in the South Pacific with Pvt Allen D Puller receiving a Purple Heart in April. It notes a possible second wound for Private Fuller and lists Navy enlistees Frank Ellis Belcher Randleson Levi Lyles Doyt Lee Hall James Ralph Vencill and Koppe Frank Alexander from Princeton and Bluefield areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English
Basil Lee
Georgia Plumiey
Beaver
John M. Reedy
Bessie G. Reedy
Warriormine
Steward W. Rider
Denver
W. Rider
Alvon
James R. Smith
Bessie J. Smither
Saeger
Delbert W. Tingler
Gertrude W. Tingler
Coa
Dodson
Holland
G. H. Puller
Honaker
Pvt
Allen D. Puller
South Pacific
Fuller
Johnson
Navy
Frank Ellis Belcher
Princeton
Randleson Levi Lyles
Doyt Lee Hall
James Ralph Vencill
Tazewell
Koppe Frank Alexander
Blue
Five Local Teens Enlisted in U S Navy
Five 17 year old youths from this area have been enlisted in the U S Navy per a local announcement. The action reflects ongoing recruitment efforts and community involvement in national defense during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
U. S. Navy
Thoxine Promises Quick Relief for Colds with Sore Throat
Advertisement touts Thoxine as a safe throat and cough remedy for the whole family. It claims fast palative relief after one swallow and emphasizes stay on the job with a 100 percent satisfaction money back offer, priced 35c, 60c, and $1.00 at drug stores.
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RADIO
Elsa Thomas
Gay Deceiver
Amos 'N
Frank Morgan
Amos ‘N
Kingfish
Morgan
Rosy
My Company
Duffy
Charles Laughton
Harry R. Peyton
Dude Welcb
Lilly Land Co
Lyenn Davie
Ballard & Baller
Old Corral
Feuehtenberger
Allied Kent Drug Co
Chicago House Furnishing Co
Melody Man
Korn Kobblers
Cole Baking Co
Nbc—World News
Alarm Clock
Nbc—Reveille
Groves Laboratories
News
Hamilton Theatre
Woody Williams
Tompkins
G. Bh
Rock Mineral Springs Co
Dude Webb
News Chicagan House Furnishing Co
Melody Merry Go Round
Guiding Light
Gen Mills
Women In White
Gen Millis
Hearts In Harmony
Krogers
Dean
Gro
Arthur Seyss-Inquart
Netherlands
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Berlin
von Ribbentrop
Himmler
Portia
Evelyn Wintere
Dick Tracy
Biu
Chick Carter
Plain Bill
Terry Allen & the
Rose Sisters
Jack Armstrong
Seg Hound
Superman—mbe
Farrel
Captain Midnight
Hon Sorrigan
Nhe Ouincy Howe
Cbs Sea Hound
Terry
Lyn Muray
Orches
Cbs
West Chick Carter
Sally Moore
Lowell Thomas & News
Nbec World News & Commentary
Cis
Henry J. Taylor
Mercer
KA Wron
Fulton
Carbion Gilbert
Dhs-Basia
Weset
Btu Sinfonietta
H. V. Kaltenborn Cement
Nqbe
Paul Lavalle
Henry Aldrich
du Cecil Brown
Pbs
Sunny Skylar
Duffys Tavern
Ed Gardner
the Thin Man
T of Opportunity
Wat kerNae
Tomless
Anitar 7 Meat Markets, Inc
Flour Kroger’s
Avondale
Packer
Keyko
Boscal Coffee
Swan Soap
Oleo
Son
California
Florida
Maine Cobblers
Sehtalientiaadel
Pumpkin Country Club
Duke
Woodbury
Borden's
Country Club
Quick
Reg
Pancake Country Club
Rge Pha
LUX Soap
Kroger
Moroline Ee
Rach
Chase & Sanborn Coffee
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