Father Day Bonds Drive Emphasizes War Bond Sale
Washington D C June 1944 Father’s Day falls on June 18 with a call to Americans overseas to honor dads by buying War Bonds. The National Father’s Day Committee and the U S Treasury lead a large scale Father Bond Drive urging families to support victory through War Bonds and wear Father Rosettes as reminders.
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America
National
United States Treasury
Ted R. Gamble
The
Treasury
Ted R., Jr
Happy Harmony 4-H Club meets in Carrollton townships
The Happy Harmony 4-H Club gathered at the school near Wheeling on June 15 with Mary Anna Shanks presiding and Rita Mummert leading song. Members discussed county judging dates for July 7 and heard reports on the Round Up and Junior Leadership Conference. Refreshments were served and the next meeting is set for June 28 at 9 AM.
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Happy Harmony 4-H Club
Carrollton Township
Wheeling
Mary Anna Shanks
Rita Mummert
Lois Sanderson
Anne Blue
Margaret Seward
Ruth McCarty
Mary Shanks
Jean Landes
Ingenious Story Of Making Shells From Jeeps To Line Trainload
A Willys Overland Motors report notes that since the first shipment under three years ago, 155 mm shells produced have equaled a trainload of ammunition 25 miles long. After plant inspections, engineers chose the best production method.
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America
Willys- Overland Motors
Jeep
Monroe 4-H Club Meets at Flora School
The Monroe township H ppy Go Lucky 4 H Club met at Flora school on Thursday June 8 at 1 30. Twenty four members answered roll call with favorite magazines as the topic. Miss Hedderich county 4 H leader attended. Demonstrations were given by Joann Rockhill Shirley Shoff Betty Rockhill Carol Wilson Janet Cassell and Lois Kingery. The group planned for June 22 at 1 30 and refreshments were served.
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Monroe Township
Flora
Miss Hedderich
Joan Pullen
Joann Rockhill
Shirley Shoff
Betty Rockhill
Carol Wilson
Janet Cassell
Lois Kingery
Swing Fever lights up Roxy Theatre with Evil Eye spectacle
At the Roxy Theatre the MGM musical comedy Swing Fever opens Tuesday night starring Marilyn Maxwell William Gargan Nat Pendleton Lena Horne Curt Bois and others. A pianist known as the College Professor performs for radio fans and the Evil Eye character drives the fast paced comic plot with a notable fight scene between Max Rosenbloom and Lou Nova.
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Roxy Theatre
Fle
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Max Rosenbloom
Lou Nova
Deer Creek Social Notes Mention Visits and Service Plans
Dr. Fern Cook and wife visited their son Joe Cook in Delphi. Tom McFatridge leaves Norfolk bound on duty after 30 day furlough. Mrs. Myrtle Gibson of Washington D C visits Deer Creek. Nelsons relocate within Deer Creek. Robert Nelson headed for service. Community updates include visits by Ruth George and others near Andrews and a June 28 canning demonstration in Carrollton. Letters from Kenneth Cornell Ralph Rohrabaugh and Dale Klump noted with deployment news.
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Fern Cook
Joe Cook
Delphi
Mrs. Greenwalt
Deer Creek
Ohio
Myrtle Gibson
Washington D. C
Robert Nelson
Walton
Nelson
Kenneth Cornell
Ralph Rohrabaugh
Dale Klump
Ralph
Benning
Georgia
Kenneth
Insects Use Cracks To Enter Homes In Warm Weather
With rising temperatures insects invade more houses through floor cracks. Apply a crack filler from paint and varnish suppliers using a putty knife, then sand and finish with paint varnish or shellac. Stain filler to match the floor if desired before the final coat.
Americans urged to back 5th War Loan with double purchases
The speaker frames the 5th War Loan as the home front parallel to Eisenhower's invasion effort. He calls on every American to buy double or triple the bonds, arguing the crisis requires tremendous sacrifice to support troops and the war. He asks individuals to ensure soldiers hear of home front commitment.
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America
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