Bomber Production Halted By Strike
In Kansas City a walkout halted B-25 medium bombers production at North American Aviation. About 2,000 workers at the modification center joined the walkout, leaving roughly 16,000 employed at the main plant idle as transfers to the wing plant prompt wage and classification changes. Local 31 president John W. Vinson cited dissatisfaction with transfers and lower pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assuomien Ores
Kansas City
Kas
North Americal Aviation
John W. Vinson
VAW
City Builds Airport Near Rhinelander Wisconsin
Rhinelander Wisconsin built an airport two miles from the town center on 400 acres deeded to the city by Oneida County for $1. The layout was planned by the Wisconsin State Planning Board with federal funds at no cost to the city. The city appropriated $10,000 for construction of two 3900 foot rimways each 150 feet wide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhinelander
Wis
Oneida County
Wisconsin State Planning Board
Deral
Yanks Driving Inland Two Air Fields May Fall
Military advances in the Pacific report U S forces pushing toward Leyte with sizable reinforcements and air naval units. The Leyte operation description highlights large troop movements, ship convoys, and air strikes as Allied forces press toward Tacloban while Japan acknowledges landings. A separate local item notes a 14 month old boy injured by a door in Spartansburg and hospital treatment.
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Macarthur
Philippines
Pacific
Marlin Spencer
Associated Press
Perhans
Normandy
Fanks Oy
Cancabato Bay
Asahel Bush
San Jose
Leyte Gulf
California
Pearl Harbor
Tokyo
Leyte
Tacloban
Trapsport
MacArhurs Commonique
Bolly “Macarthur
Chester W. Nimitz
Tn 4
Nimitz
Phelpses Welcome Fourth Son John at St Vincent’s Erie
A fourth son, John, was born yesterday morning to Mr and Mrs Jon Phelps of this city at St Vincent’s Hospital Erie. The newborn’s mother is identified as Mrs Phelps formerly Eisenbeth Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Phelps
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Erie
John Wanner
Phelps
Eisenbeth Wagner
Local families plan weekend visits and movements
A stream of weekend social plans includes Mr and Mrs Sylvester Frontera moving to 104 home on R D 3 and guests visiting from Erie and Union City. Several residents visit relatives in Buffalo Franklin and Corry while others attend training and reassignment abroad.
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Sylvester Frontera
West Wayne Street
R. D
Edward Simon
Miss Irene
Jeannette Briger
Inked Covey
Erie
TE B. Giblin
Robert Catlin
Beers Wright Wedding Friday at Christian and Missionary Alliance
Miss Norma Wright daughter of Mr and Mrs Maro Wright Spring Creek wed Archie J Beers son of Mrs Caroline Beers Union City yesterday afternoon at 5 o clock The ceremony was conducted by Rev Wilmer Hetter in the presence of families and friends The bride wore a floor length white taffeta gown with a fingertip veil and seed pearl crown Her bouquet featured white chrysanthemums Miss Wilda Beers sister of the groom was maid of honor in pink lace with yellow chrysanthemums Jean Wright was bridesmaid in blue crepe with pink chrysanthemums Glenn Wright bride’s brother was best man Donald Grover usher Music was provided by Miss Helen Grace Crane and Rev and Mrs Heffer The couple hosted a reception at their West Washington Street apartment Out-of-town guests included Mrs Myrie Mitchell Mrs Howard Johnson Mrs Marc Wright Mr and Mrs Allan Wright Spring Creek Mrs Melvin Guy and son Spartansburg Mrs Caroline Beers Clarence Beers Miss Alfreda Beers Leslie Beers Mr and Mrs Ray Lillie Mrs Shirley Detzel Union City Mrs Clayton Rounds and daughter Marion Miss Sandra Rounds and Don Grover
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilda. Beers
Jean Wright
Glenn Wright
Wes
Donald Grover
Helen Grace Crane
Rey
Heffer
West Washington Street
Myrie Mitchell
Howard Johnson
Marc Wright
Allan Wright
Spring Creek
Melvin Guy and Son
Spartansburg
Caroline Beers
Clarence Beers
Alfreda Beers
Leslie ‘Beers
Ray Lillie
Shirley Detzel
Union Guy
Clayton Rounds
Marion
Sandra Rounds
Donjill Grover
Rie
Woodmen's Circle Holds October Session
The Woodmen's Circle met Friday with Mrs J A Patterson at 137 Second Avenue. A tureen served at noon followed by an afternoon of games and visiting. Fifteen members attended and enjoyed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen’s Circle
Woodmen's
Priday
J. A. Patterson
St Edward's P T A Announces Weekend Rummage Sale
The St Edward's School Parent Teachers Association plans a rummage sale at the Grand Theater building this weekend. Mrs Pauline Hopkins chairs the event and seeks donations from anyone wishing to contribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Edward’s
P.T. A
Grand ‘Theater
Parent Teachers Association of
St. Edward's School
Pauline Hopkins
Halfgrown Vegetables Favor For Thrifty Households
The passage notes that vegetables are at their best when halfgrown though thrifty housewives prefer the larger tougher ones. It reflects on cooking and selection habits during childhood.
Women Keep Family Car Running With Simple Checks
Vivian Brown quotes Joe as chief caretaker, urging constant care to keep the family car in operation. Experts like Royce G. Martin stress ignition and electrical system maintenance, regular spark plug checks every 2,000 miles, battery care, and professional service for distributor, condenser, voltage regulator, and wiring to avoid breakdowns and fuel waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Brown
Joe
Jurse
Royce G. Martin
Art
Tost
Victory Club Plans Christmas Drive at Regular Meeting
Victory Club met Friday evening in regular session at the Victory Club net. Mrs Walter Scott opened with a flag salute and prayer led by Mrs Bert Welden. Reports included Scott on 1150 Christmas cards for service members and Welden on Indies packed for aountes. The club will sponsor a bake sale Saturday November 40th to raise funds for Christmas gifts for the people in service. A project for 101 Christmas stealings to be given at humane ten at the holidays is underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Club
Walter Scott
Auld Preyer
Bert Welden
Scott
Welden
Indies
Linen Shower For Miss Dahlstrand
Miss Dahlstrand was guest of honor at a linen shower Thursday evening at Miss Iya Webber's Maple Avenue home. Prizes were won by Miss Mary Orn and Miss Zelma Taylor. Games and cards entertained guests. Miss Webber provided a luncheon. Miss Dahlstrand received many beautiful gifts.
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Mms
Jane Danistrand
Iya Webber
Maple Avenue
Mary Orn
Mis Zelma Taylor
Carde
Weber
Dabtstrand
Pitts
Inquisitors' Club Fish Fry After Game
After the football game last evening forty Inquisitors' Club members enjoyed a fish fry organized by Pat Bachemer and committee members Amby Allen William Dahl Hurley Stewart Allen Atkens and Albert Gratsky Attendees approved the repast which featured blue pike scallops rolls pickles pie and coffee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inquisitors’ Club
Pat Bachemer
Amby Allen
William Dahl
Hurley Stewart
Allen Atkens
Albert Gratsky
Good Samaritan Class Elects Officers at Bertram Home
The Good Samaritan Class of the Methodist Church met at Miss Donna Bertram’s East Main Street home. Thirteen attended and elected officers for the coming year: Mrs. Roland Hasbrouck president, Miss Phyllis Breek vice president, Miss Marion Young secretary, Mrs. Edmond Barr chairman for devotions, and Miss Myrna Hasbroucks entertainment. A congregational dinner is planned for the church on November 17, with lunch served by Miss Bertram and Miss Jeanette Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertram
Jeanette Gordon
Townsend Club Hallowe'en Party
The Townsend Club met at the home of Mr and Mrs Carl Predell on Seneca street for a masquerade evening. Members discussed election matters and a Townsend petition to Congresswoman R L Rodgers gained support with 213 of 318 signatures. A fortune telling session followed the business, with refreshments served by Mrs Predell and Mrs Silvis. The next meeting is planned for November 1 at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Bil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notmer
Townsend Club
Carl Pretell
Seneca Street
R. L. Rodgers
Townsend
Harry Bil
Congregational Party Honors Rev and Mrs Merriman
Nazarene Church leaders Rev and Mrs RR Merriman were honored at a congregational party hosted by Mr and Mrs Martin Anderson for about forty friends. A musical program featured duets by Debs Sorenson and Frank Smith, Paul Rigby and Delbert Croscut, Martin Anderson and Martin Anderson, and Mrs Clarence Bailey directed singing. Diane Humber and Martin Anderson provided solos. A butter dinner followed as the couple received many useful gifts from attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merriman
RR. Merriman
The
Nazarene Church
Martin Anderson
Debs Sorenson
Frank Smith
Paul Rigby
Delbert Croscut
Peter Andersson
Melting Table Fatter Says Heat Too Low
A garbled OCR style line notes heat must be low to keep fat from boiling and sun not bubbling. The readable fragment resembles a cooking tip about fat melt and gentle heat. No clear person, place, or event is identifiable.
Largest ocean convoy reaches Britain in historic crossing
Bromley England October 21 A massive ocean convoy arrived from North America without incident. The fleet numbered 167 ships carrying over 1 000 000 tons of food and war equipment and occupied about 26 square miles. Admiral A V Alexander announced the feat today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bromley
England
North America
A. V. Alexander
Admiralty
Driver Davis Killed in Railroad Collision in Wilmington
William B. Davis Jr., 30, was killed when his car struck a Pennsylvania Railroad shifting near his home in Wilmington. Police said he was likely blinded by heavy rain while driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
William B. Davis, Jr
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ben
Wanted carpenter work prompt pay near R D 3123
Short notice classified item seeking immediate carpentry help. The ad promises good pay for small jobs and invites interested workers to visit W Hockenberg at the listed address R D 3123 to discuss the task.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Hockenberg
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