Damage in Netherlands in German blitzkrieg tops half a billion
Washington reports estimate $500 million in damages from the five day German blitzkrieg that overran the Netherlands last May with Rotterdam suffering the heaviest losses. Vessels and homes destroyed, tens of thousands left homeless, while Dutch life under occupation shows strict controls and German domination across theaters of media and public life.
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Lloyd Lehrers
Washington
Rtg
Bliitzkrieg
Netherlands
United States
Holland
Pro- Bute
Ieee
Rotterdam
Germany
Anda
Spon Wwafflc
Health concerns rise in Oakville as measles spread
Lawrence County notes poorer community health with several measles cases. Local residents Edna Clark Ovado Ken um Ahimon Clark Truitt Ken um of Union Grove stay with Fred Folette. Zelma Smith Five Points and Nadine Alexander Oakville visit Miss Elnora Sapphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Clark
Ovado Kenum
Ahimon Clark
Truitt Kenum
Union Grove
Fred Folette
Zelma Smith
Five Points
Nadine Alexander
Oakville
Elnora Sapphere
Elbert Ledlow
Jimmie Tucker
Gilbert Aldridge
Francis Privette
Dorothy Milsap
Tommie Sapp
Fred Follette
Lewis Key
Mississippi
Tandy
Jesus Teaches Humble Hospitality At Supper
Sunday School lesson dated A D 30 recalls Jesus at a Sabbath feast with Pharisees. He heals a man with dropsy, questions the crowd, and rebukes pride, urging inviting the poor and needy to a feast for spiritual reward in the resurrection.
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Jesus
St. Luke
Christ
Earth
Ten fashion notes listed by Mary Elizabeth Plummer
New York January 10 1940s fashion preview offers ten ways for women to update their spring look. Tips include hats worn straight with simple lines, navy outfits brightened with pink or white, cape outfits in solid colors, slim two piece suits, and new spring colors with greens and beiges. Accessories range from purer browns to patriotic emblems, with evening silhouettes and international touches. The feature highlights Miss Josephine Caldwell of Philadelphia winning Miss Fashion Futures in a black chiffon dress.
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Mary Elizabeth Plummer
New York
Cainetown
United States
Josephine Caldwell
Philadelphia
Morgan County Florette Community Notes
Mrs Orval Davis and others visited Mrs Lonnie Slemon on Sunday. Mr James Palmer and wife plan to Birmingham for their future home. Olive Jones returned home after holidays in Sheffield and stays with sister Mrs G C Vincent. Hue L St John had surgery at Baughs Infirmary Tuesday. Edward Morrow and Virgil Sharpe drove to Decatur for a business trip.
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Orval Davis
Jo Peck
Edith Peck
Obie Jones
Lonnie Slemon
James Palmer
Birmingham
Olive Jones
Sheffield
G. C. Vincent
M. G. Peck
Parl Peck
Horace Lamb
Faye
Virgil Sharpe
Julia St. John
J. Earl Peck
Laura Mason
Edward Morrow
Mars
Morrow
Decatur
Clifford Smith
Nell
Eva
Judge excuses grand juror for six daily meals
Six Squares New Bern reports Judge Leo Carr excused a grand juror after the juror said medical orders require six meals daily. The incident reflects the court’s accommodation of health needs while proceeding with the grand jury service.
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New Bern
N. C
Leo Carr
Sunday School and Services at Local Church
Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Atty Grantland with the superintendent. Sermon by the pastor at 11 00 a m on The Bible Way to Settle Wrongs based on Matt 18 15 17. Young people's meeting at 6 30 p m led by Mrs D P Hendrix and a 7 00 p m sermon. Come hear the full gospel message.
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Tene
Demage
Blitzkrieg
Clarence Aldridge
Betty Jean
Harold
Jim Walker
Leesdale
Trannie Aldridge
Montevallo
John Aldridge
Elnora Sapp
Allen
Oregon
Alma
Jean
Pauline White
Opal Hill
Dorothy Millsap
Ermin McKay
Zella Mae Smith
Francis Pruett
Sallie Ret Kenum
Willodean Sapp
Evelyn Folette
Clara Etheridge
Opal
Margaret Johnson
Messrs. Clobe
Jr. McKay
Oren
Byars Wiley
John McKay
John A. Thompson
Albert McKay
Pruitt Callahan
Bud Kenum
Braxton Sapp
Duke McClem
Gene
Razzle Suggs
D. E. Clark
Alta Clark
Scott
M “ Ade Heinle
Cope
King Peatures Syndicate, Inc
Capitol
Frederick
Francis
R. J. Scott
Vicks
Robert Preston
Cecil G. DeMille
North West Mounted Police
Princess—Sun
Mos
Lawrence County
Chappell’s
Grant Street
Canargo
SWIFT
Great Northern
Temple Garden
Ake
BONES
Newman Campbell
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Morgan County
Florette
Church OF God
Somerville
Ala
Hugh Mitchell
Alabama State Nurses Association
Doctors
Henry Norton
OLEO
Armour
Moulton ST. Market
WE Deliver
Moulton Street
Pc OU Tele
ST Med
Cs Cre
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