Gilly's grandmother joins service in WACS
Flor ence Dimond sails August 11 from Fort Oglethorpe Ga with Ruth Andreas of Townville and Marjorie McGlintock of Franklin Dunkirk. Capt Jay E Sullivan retires as commander of Company H 74th regiment Lieut Frederick Schoen takes over. Blood drive nets 107 pints at Jamestown. Bicycles, car crash minor debt, and election ballots for soldiers noted. post cards sent to soldiers with 3300 ballots mailed by state bureau of elections.
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Gilly
Florence Dimond
Clymer
Jorge
Jamestown
Sharpe and Dohne Laboratories
Philadelphia
Jamestownt
Joseph Muscarella
Chandler Street
Harold W. Butman
Kennedy
R.D
M. Lodge
Review Board
Werren
Coln House
State Bureau of Elections
City and Vicinity News Briefs on Local Incidents and Notes
Reports from McKean and surrounding counties cover a range of items: Judge Charles G. Bubbard of the McKean courts is reported in good condition at Bb. Vincent's hospital after observation. a series of accidents, injuries, and weather disruptions affected residents from Erie to Venango. local youths paroled after juvenile court actions. new radio parts shipments and a plug battery update. service member news from the Pacific and North Africa. church events and anniversaries. and local business notices including paint and wallpaper ads.
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Fowell Motors
Hirle
Charles G. Bubbard
McKean County
Bb. Vincent's Hospital
Josephr B. Sehlinaweld
Erle
Willian G. Schlindwein
Westth Street
Syracuse
Davis Radio Lab
Prewsburg
James Edward Stark
Frewsburg High School
Fredonia State Teachers College
Army Air Borca
China
Lee A. McGrathen
Franklin
West Virginia
R. Parson
Frank A. Wilcox
East Main St
Cory Hospital
Richard
Robert
William Hall
Sixth Avenue
Merritt Harrison
Spartansburg
Lyle and
Marion Math
R. D
Theodore Rexford
George Thibault
Kerrtoch
Meadville City Hospital
Clarence R. Girardat
Meadville
Boston House
Oil City
Venango County
Denny Wilmoth
George Wilmoth
Cambridge Springs
Titusville
Donald M. Sharp
Biry
Camp Edwards
Mass
Camp Hospital
SM —Warren
Jackson Bartell
First Methodist Church
Clarion
Heathville
First Presbyterian Church
Purdue students produce war machine parts for Westinghouse
Purdue University engineering students in Indiana are turning out war machine parts for Westinghouse Electric as part of shop practice. Their output matches that of a full time machine shop, demonstrating skilled, industrial level work by students.
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Purdue University
Ind
Westinghouse Electele Company
Toman
Major War Developments Expected Says Roosevelt
President Roosevelt, in Washington, declares Allies at the threshold of major developments in World War II. He reaffirmed belief in the Atlantic Charter, marks its second anniversary and the eighth birthday of liberal security law, and urges extensions of its benefits and health protection. He calls for total victory over the Axis and condemns oppression and injustice.
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Mesvomveu
Washington
Heardent
Roosevelt
Germany
Italy
Japan
Burma Bombings Rise in July Report Says
Assorted Prox reports from New Delhi dated August 13 state that General Clayton L. Bissell of the U.S. 10th Air Force announced July bomb tonnage to Burma rose 70 percent over June despite monsoon conditions. He noted the loss of one Liberator and one Mitchell due to weather, with only one Zero destroyed as targets were scarce. the wing suffered no combat losses in three of the last four months, signaling smoother operations.
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New Delhi
Msj
Clayton L. Bissell
U. S. 10Th Air Force
Burma
10Th Air Force
Black market meat flows alarm Philadelphia area official says
Peter J. Carroll, area Supervisor of the food distribution administration, states black market practices are widespread in southeastern Pennsylvania and could trigger an economic upheaval if offenders were banned. He estimates over half of the 1,000 slaughterers in the nine-county area engage in such practices, including overpricing and quota violations.
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Peter J. Carroll
Food Distribution Administration
Woman's Leg Injured in Elevator Shaft
Omaha August 14 Mrs Leeh smith eighteen an elevator operator endured three hours of agony when her leg became caught between the lift and shaft of an Omaha hotel during which she pleaded with doctors not to amputate. Firemen removed steel sheeting to free her foot. Physicians said the foot will not be crippled barring complications.
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Dy Associated
Fess
Omaha
Leehsmith
In memory of Charles H. Rouse one year gone
CORA BELLE ROUSE shares loving memorial for Charles H. Rouse who died August 14, 1942. She recalls their life, faith, and hope while noting they will meet again in heaven on a future day.
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Charles H. Rouse
Cora Belle Rouse
Pennsylvania Farm Column Outlines New Fruit Labeling Rules
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and Penn State Extension outline new labeling rules for closed peach and apple packages, with meetings in Gettysburg Chambersburg and Boyertown. The goal is accurate grading and labeling to maximize returns and curb misbranding, while open or bulk sales face different rules. Poultry culling advised for 1944 due to shortages. careful flock selection emphasized to conserve feed and labor while maintaining a fair return for remaining birds.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Agriculture Department
Bureau of Markets
Pennsylvania State College Extension Service
Adams County
Jimest
Gettysburg
Franklin County
Chambersburg
Agriculture
Miles
Agriculture Department
Horst
Egg and Poultry Division
Hhe
Department For Breeding
Poultry industry tightens controls as hatchery output soars
Inspectors verify production and breed type with sealed leg bands before placing birds in breeding pens. Nearly 55 million chicks were watched at commercial hatcheries in the state from January to June, a record high and 11 million more than last year. Secretary Horst notes many chicks are reaching pallet laying and boosting egg yields while large broiler and fryer sales meet demand. He cites labor feed and price as key for continued egg production and mentions an OPA one cent per dozen increase due Aug 28th awaiting results.
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Horst
Host
Murray Heads Pennsylvania Legion in Wilkes-Barre
Frank X. Murray of Scranton was elected commander of the Pennsylvania Department of the American Legion on the final day of the 25th annual convention, defeating James P. Murray of Forest City by 5884 to 496.
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Murray
Legion
Wilkes-Barre
Frank X. Murray
Scranton
Pennsylvania Department of the American Legion
James P. Murray
Forest City
Timely Suggestions on Packing of Tomatoes
Timely advice for tomato packing from ripe vine fruit to avoid loss and ensure quality. Details cover picking frequency in various weathers, color requirements, basket handling to prevent bruising, and careful supervisor selection. Guidance notes training for pickers and access to Agricultural Extension for further instruction.
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Agricultural Extension Office
County Court House
Card of Thanks Letting thanks for fire on farm aid
We thank friends and neighbors for assistance at the recent farm fire. Jira Lynn and Cora McCray express heartfelt gratitude for the support and help received during the incident.
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Jira Lynn
Cora McCray
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