The American Legion Brings Hope to World War II Veterans
The piece extols The American Legion's 26 years of work shaping veterans legislation, hospital systems, and the GI Bill of Rights. It urges WWII veterans to join, noting the Legion now serves about half a million members and aims to evolve into a WWII organization. It warns of global power shifts, urging vigilance in U S leadership and national duty.
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Carthage Man Recalls Texas Battle Ship’s War Record
J R Gulley recalls aboard the Texas from June 1943 sharing a sketchy history of the ship. The Texas fought at Cherbourg North Africa Normandy Provence Iwo Jima and Okinawa remaining at battle stations 50 days straight. It stood unmarked by enemy shells except for one life loss and 14 wounded.
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Missionary Group Installs Officers For Fall Meeting
The Turning Over The Controls circle announces officers led by Thekla Stinger as chairman social and Katherine Truitt as missionary chairman with Sarah Stager recording secretary Kennedy as corresponding secretary Flo Lineback as treasurer Nelle Newby program committee includes Mrs Stinger. Dr and Mrs J T Scull attended the event. Next meeting will be in November at the Sculls Rushville with a dinner party at the Blue Bird Morristown honoring Mr and Mrs William L Castner recent newlyweds.
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Katherine Truitt
Sarah Stager
Katherine Kennedy
Flo Lineback
Nelle Newby
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Curtis Porter Enrolls at Naval Academy Prep School
Curtis J. Porter reports a six month stay at Naval Academy Prep School Bainbridge Maryland. He aims to pass monthly and final exams to gain attendance at Annapolis and plans to receive letters and return home for Christmas if all goes well.
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Lafalot and Christian Helpers Society Meetings
Lafalot club hosted two table bridge with Mrs Mae Moore as hostess and guest Mrs Stroup of Knightstown. Christian Helpers met with Mrs Bertha Beck hosting Mrs Ina Magee leading devotion and 11 members served refreshments. planning a cafeteria supper October 20. Women’s Society of Christian Service enjoyed a dinner and business meeting at Mrs Nelle White’s home with 27 members and 7 guests present. Emma Ruby elected president and officers were chosen.
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Knightstown
Bertha Beck
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Faultless Starch Promises Easy Ironing and Quick Results
Mrs. James T. Green of Texas and now in Delaware extols Faultless Starch for better success with less effort. The product offers hot or cold starching, needs no cooking, and includes ironing aids to keep irons from sticking, making ironing a joy and saving work.
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