Woman Fire Guard Lives in Glass House on Mountain Peak
Elizabeth Sampson, one of the Forest Service’s first women fire guards, resides seven months in a glass enclosed tower atop Middle Sister peak near Conway New Hampshire. She transports provisions on a 32 mile uphill trek, chops firewood, and faces wind lightning bears and wildcats as manpower shortages push women into firefighting roles.
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Charleston Gazette
Conway
N. H
Elizabeth Sampson
U. S. Forest Service
Chocorua
Ie Forest Service
Bilss Shi
Joseph
Josep
Fall Styles Are Straight And Narrow
June 13 report from New York outlines next fall fashion with slim, straight silhouettes under strict yardage limits. Designers favor minimal drape and sculpture with black jersey and satin accents. Charles Armour presents church clothes in stark black outfits while Jo Copeland delivers clever slim looks with velvet ribbons and diagonal bodices.
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York
WPB
New York
Charles Armour
Jersey
Jo Copeland
WPD
Not Afraid Miss Elizabeth Sampson Patrols Mountain Tower
Elizabeth Sampson, from Quin cy Massachusetts, serves as a forest lookout atop Middle Sister peak. She learned to locate sites, repair lines, operate a two way radio, and fight fires in a CCC camp course. She reports by phone to the ranger office at Conway sixteen miles away and endures harsh conditions to guard the watch.
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Massachusetts
Quincy
Forest Service
CCC
Bethlehem
N. H
Miss Sampson
Conway
Middle Sister Peak
Farewell Party Honors Ralph Hudnall Entering Service
A farewell gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Quincy Hudnall in Glasgow to honor their son Ralph Hudnall who entered military service. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Gray, Mr. and Mrs. HW Sims, Tourman Hudnall, William Kirk, Misses many Gray and Hudnall relatives, and numerous friends and neighbors.
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Quincy Hudnall
Glasgow
Ralph Hudnall
C. J. Gray
HW. J. Sims
Mra. Tourman Hudnall
William Kirk
Co. L. Mace
Erma
Betty Lou Gray
Helen Buckley
Naomi, Rath
Mary Barnette
Myrtle Kirk
Donna Persinger
Patricia Palmer
Jean
Venita Linkous
Genevieve Keenan
Betty Hudnall
Dora Young
Rose Mary Hackney
Jean Mountain
Norma Hall
Pearl
Bernardine
Katherine
Thelma Hudsall
Charles Barton
A. C. Johnson
Clarence Barton
Robert Brown
Basil Gray
Emory
Elbert Kirk
William Dalton
Wayne Mace
George Scherer
Julius Keenan
James Campbell
William Rakes
Roger
Fred Martin
Dewey Martin
Gail Hudnall
Russell
J. Moore
Malcolm Rutledge
Charles Linkous
Jack Garton
Arthur
Leroy Hudnall
Gene
Ray Hudnall
J. Pauley
Roy Martin
Keith Thomas
E.W. Thompson
Mrs Hazel Sizer Mowry Leaves for Columbia Grad Work
Mrs Hazel Sizer Mowry of St Albans departs for New York City to pursue graduate studies at Columbia University. Her sister Miss Ruby Lee Sizer recently had major surgery at McMillan hospital. Mr and Mrs John J D Preston, married Thursday afternoon, stay as guests at the New Weston hotel in New York City. Mrs Preston is the farmer Miss Agnes Noyes, daughter of Bradford and Mrs Noyes of South Kanawha.
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Hazel Sizer Mowry
St. Albans
New York City
Columbia University
Ruby Lee Sizer
McMillan Hospital
John J. D. Preston
New Weston
Preston
Agnes Noyes
Bradford Noyes
South Kanawha Ay
Ear Phones Collected For Soldier Patients
June 13 report from Butler notes soldiers at Deshon General Hospital can now enjoy radio programs with earphones, reducing disturbance to others. The program aims to improve comfort and morale for patient care.
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Butler, Ps
New
Deshon General Hospital
Burdette-Firth Betrothal Noted In Nitra Circle
Mr and Mrs D C Burdette of Nitra announce the betrothal of their daughter Wthel to Cora, Joseph F Wissom, son of Mr and Mrs W Mithisom of Ninterviite. The wedding date has not been set. Mise Burdette, a graduate of Nitra High School, attended Capitol City Commercial College and is employed in the Monsanto Chemical Co office. Hee flance is a radio technician in the army air corps and is stationed at San Diego Cal, is Betrothed.
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D. C. Burdette
Nitra
Wthel
Cora
Joseph F. Wissom
W. Mithisom
Ninterviite
Mise Burdette
Nitra High School
Capitol City Commercial College
Monsanto Chemical Co
Hee Flance
Army Air Corps
San Diego
Cal
Miss Keener Wedding Held in Washington D C
Miss Tathiae Lea Keener and Earl Dorsey Jr. wed May 27 in Foundry Methodist Church Washington D C with Chaplain Frederick Brown Harris officiating. Miss Keener, a Gassaway grad and Sutton teacher, and Dorsey, Marshall College alum, previously taught in Sutton schools.
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Lertie T. Keener
Gassaway
Tathiaelea
Earl Dorsey
USNR
O. E. Dorsey
Washington, D.C
Frederick Brown Harris
U. S Senate
Foundry Methodist Church
Dorsey
Gasssaway High School
Glenville State College
Sutton
Burnsville High School
Marshall College
Glenville
Breckinridge War Prisoners Found Neat and News Hungry
In Camp Hreckininge Kentucky German prisoners of war live orderly. Officers say barracks are clean and floors even. Prisoners, mostly Austrians, press reporters for cigarettes while asking where reporters come from and how far to New York.
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Breckinridge
Inez Ronnins
Hreckintinge
Tihisia
Einar W. Chester
Africa
New York
Louisville
Kentucky
Naal
War Department
Huemane
Charleston Club Calendar Highlights and Red Cross Activities
Red Cross sewing and bulching runs from 9 a m to noon in the fourth floor production room at the Masonic Temple. A surgical dressings group operates 10 a m to 4 p m in rooms 131 113 at Charleston high school. Volunteer Nurse's Aide desk offers new class registration through 4 p m in room 315 Medical Arts Block. Meetings include a 7 to 8 p m gathering at 1104 Kanawha for Bellet society, a Delta Delphian luncheon at Ganlel Boone Hotel, and talks on art science and culture featuring Mrs R C Wagner John Lambing B A Redd and E N Cullums Jr. Burbank Garden Club convenes at 2 p m with Mrs W Thompson hosting, plus Dorothy Hood club dinner at 6 p m. Charleston Woman's club hosts WWIIside Junior Gardeners last meeting and picnic at 1 a m at Margaret Reed's home in Louden Heights.
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Red Cross
Masonic Temple
Red Cross Surgical
Charleston High School
Baits “Ar Bellet
Kolizing Group
W. Thompson
Pace
Clifford
J. M. Marper
Dorothy Hood Club
Charleston
Radio Log and Program Highlights From a Wide Broadcast Day
A dense listing of radio segments and program names across hours, featuring hosts and show titles such as Sports Page, Meaning of the News, Hollywood Boatlita, News at 9, and Kid friendly serials. Notable entries include Judith Atte, Joan Brooks, and Henry Taylor contributions alongside musical interludes and commentary segments.
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West
HCAN
Hilaryelee
Nepodier Uts
Judith Atte
Vnrie Bandy
Alfred Muthebat
S—Kerh
Pires Herring
C.com'sa
Vaid
RAIS
Hollywood
Blondie RO
Vox
Ceel
Brown
Lux Nadja
Bereen Guild Paynes
Che Kita
Fort Pitt
Lafe Blate
Theaters Preview Listed Casts At Midtown
The list includes films and stars such as Paulette Goddard Ray Milland John Wayne and Robert Mitchum in Warner Bros style program notes. Also noted are Katharine Hepburn Roy Rogers and Barbara Stanwyck in various attractions alongside titles like Ghost Rider Prelude to War and All for You.
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Midtown Keater
Athy Paulette Goddard
Rey Milland
John Warne
Robert Mreaton
Mei ‘Waltik
Toni Basary
Knowles
Dela Laga
Coplel Seator
Thomas Mitewell
Leayd George Sunsets
H Athhard
Tratix
Catherine Craig
Zone of Texas" With Roy Rogers
Ghelim
O'Bilen
George Murphy
Cay
Dorothy Lamant
Paxter
Bilver Queen
Ong
Vant
Priscilla Lane
Big Street
Merry Fonds
Biele
Ole Young
Dana Garfield
Harry Carey
Wee Bros
Elvity
Edgar Allen Poe
John Sheppard
Linda Darell
Mumphrey Bogart
Weel
Wien
Allan Jonra
Plastic handles replace rubber on small hand tools
Plastic handles are replacing rubber on a range of small hand tools as vendors push durability and grip improvements. The change aims to reduce wear and improve safety amid ongoing consumer demand for longer lasting implements.
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London
Radio Navareel
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Edgar Allen
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