Old Soldier Winds Up 98th Birthday With Custer Critique
LEAD, SD An old soldier marks his 98th birthday recalling the Little Bighorn defeat. Charles A. Windolph, last survivor of the battle and Medal of Honor recipient, blasts General Custer as a fool while detailing his exploits and wartime memories. He recalls the split command, his bronze star, and the day’s duties.
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Little Big Horn
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Seventh Cavalry
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Marcus Reno
Prices on Yule Items Are Lower This Year
United Press report notes lower prices on Christmas goods across a dozen cities while shoppers compare quality. Fed officials say sales fell up to 10 percent from last year as dealers cut profits to boost bargains. Durable goods like TVs refrigerators and ranges sell better. installment credit rises but overall credit gains modest.
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United Pias
Federal Reserve
United
Nanarens
Weir Martin
Maslon
New York
Philadelphia
Richmont
Way Atlanta
Chicago
St. Louis
Ineas City
Dally Duc Neapolis
San Francisc
Optimists Host Party in San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo Optimists plan a party for members and guests of prothert clubs from San Leandro Elmhurst and Alameda next Saturday. Dancing refreshments and a midnight buffet promise a full evening. Lieutenant Governor Angelo Rossi of Oakland expected to attend. A second project to form a boys basketball team ages under 12 was discussed at the Wednesday meeting. Next club meeting December 13 at Bacons Coffee Shop.
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Caily
San Leandro Elmhurst
Alameda
Russell City School
Angelo Rossi
Optimists
Oakland
the Gardens
Hayward
Nh T
Bacons
Free X-ray program aids 2000 in Akumeda county
Dr C Pettygrove of Alamerta County TB and Health assoc announces over 2000 residents in Akumeda county received free chest X-rays at the Christmas Seal mobile unit at Galland hall plaza. The unit, funded by Christmas seals, will run at Callind city hall plaza through Dec 17 with expanded Thursday hours. The effort, part of a broader 1949 campaign, aims to detect tuberculosis early and prevent its spread as the White Plague.
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Akumeda County
Galland Hall Plaza
C. Pettygrove
Alamerta County
Callind City Hall
Pettygrove
Aw Dent
Pettywrove
Block H Girls Initiate 10 New Members
Block H Girls initiate ten new members at Trayward union sub school with stunts, games, a candlelight pledge ceremony, and a semi formal dance. New members Bernie Allard, Mary lyien Brooks, Sheila Driscoll, Kulu Elliot, Sue Edwards, Misao Hisenawa, Martha Kitayama, Jean Madsen, Doris Pugh, and Ralph received their gold Blowly H’s.
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Trayward Union
Block H Association
Dorothy Craveiro
Christos
Bernie Allard
Mary Lyien Brooks
Sheila Driscoll
Kulu Elliot
Sue Edwards
Misao Hisenawa
Martha Kitayama
Jean Madsen
Doris Pugh
Friden Employees Club Elects 1950 Officers in San Leandro
The Meriden Friden Employees Club names new officers for 1950. Chris Wienke is president, Jim Alexander vice president, and John Bosch secretary. On the panel are Hank Reale president LeRoy Godfrey vice president and Bud Olsen secretary. The slate promises more social events and sports for the year.
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Meriden
San Leandro
Chris Wienke
East Mth Street
San Leandeo
Jim Alexander
Williams Street
Ulaywird
John Bosch
Union Street
Alamada
Yhose
Hank Reale
Lisbon Avenue
San Lennie
LeRoy Godfrey
Levee Hills Road
Haveward
Bud Olsen
West Croadmoor Boulevard
San Leann
Alatform
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Nile Main Floor
Mama
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Penvines
Tai
Penney’s
P.S
Santa Claus
Cavishey
Carpaca
Hata
Glee Small
BAYON
Rayon Grepes
RED Jackets
Axtra
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