Army luminaries judge First Army story contest
Audie Murphy Marion Har grove and James Allardyce will judge the First Army creative writing contest at Governors Island New York. They will vote on the best unpublished short stories submitted by Army personnel in the current competition begun last April across six Army areas. Judging focuses on originality, approach, style and technique with final decisions by the panel.
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Seles
Audie, Murphy
Hell
Marion Hargrove
Hargrove
James Allardyce
Army
First Army
Governors Island
N. Y
Army judging contest opens for short stories with cash prizes
The First Army announces a short story contest with prizes from 35 to 10 dollars and a chance for the top four to be published in Collier's. Winners from all Army areas may have their stories printed and a book of collected works by Rinehart and Company will include royalties.
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First Army
Chief of Special Services
Washington
Collier’s
Rinehart and Company of
New York
Alger Frank Cruz Dies at 84 Former Town Resident
Alger Frank Cruz, 84, a former resident of this town, died yesterday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Margaret Santos, 262 Water Street, Warren. He had lived here for many years before moving to be near family.
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Mary (Sousa) Cruz
Joseph, Cruz
Frank. “Cruz
Margaret Santos
Water Street
Warren
Overweight and Dieting Advice From 1930s Health Column
The article explains overweight arises from excess fuel intake and offers guidance on dieting under medical supervision. It details how the body stores fat, how to burn excess fuel, and advises choosing milk fruits vegetables and lean meats while cutting sugars fats and starches. It notes weather can affect appetite and emphasizes careful, balanced reduction.
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St. Michael's
Azores
Cruz
Carpenter
Eant
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Farmer Garden Tips Highlight Fertilizer and Mulch Use
Practical advice for gardeners on fertilizing crops including 5 10 10 mix amounts for various plants. Emphasizes side dressing, careful application to prevent root burn, watering after fertilizing, and maintaining pest control. Also notes mulch benefits for moisture retention and soil health with weather considerations and upcoming tasks.
Red Cross Race Day Beach Check In At 1 15 PM
Vincent M Securo announces entrants must report to the beach by 1 15 PM on the race day. Participants will be ferried to Yog Island in boats provided by townspeople. Those using their own craft must report at 2 15 PM. Boats patrol the course and an Emergency Rescue Squad unit will be on hand during the race.
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Vincent
M. Securo
Securo
Sailor Aboard Prize-Winning Carrier Valley Forge
Jack H. Pritchard a boilerman third class USN husband of Mrs. Alice Pritchard of 242 State street this town is attached to the aircraft carrier USS Valley Forge which has won the Beads Ta.devicy Pennant and E for general excellence for the year July 1 1948 to July 30 1949. The award is battle efficiency based with a red meat ball pennant and eligible enlisted men serving six months receive a sleeve insignia and cash prize. Valley Forge based in San Diego California.
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Jack H. Pritchard
USN
Alice Pritchard
State Street
Valley Forge
Navy
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