Bond Drive Urges Carroll County To Match West Coast Urgency
In a column from Delphi readers note Carroll County lags in the fifth war loan drive while coastal regions show strong bond support. The piece praises theatre and store bond booths in San Diego and Los Angeles, urging spontaneous, painless bond purchases as a civic duty.
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Carroll County
Uncle Sam
San Diego
Calif
Bond
Walker’s
Robinson’s
Bullock’s
Clothes for Comfort: Summer Tie Ban at Chicago Bus Terminal
Workers at a Chicago bus terminal struck over summer attire and refused to wear ties in July and August. The company settled by allowing tieless work. The piece argues summer wear should be comfortable and criticizes heavy clothing tradition for men.
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Chicago
Middle West
Warning to Canners on Safe Pressure Canning Practices
The notice urges families to can vegetables and fruit to stretch food supplies while stressing safe methods. It warns that all vegetables except tomatoes should be pressure canned to prevent botulinus poisoning, noting soil spores and the danger of unseen contamination in sealed jars. A closing quip contrasts being prudent with borrowing money.
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America
Bride Mrs Josephine Ives Hosts Afternoon Card Party
Mrs Josephine Ives entertained a group of young matrons with card games at her home to honor bride Mrs Joseph Ives. An afternoon reception followed this afternoon from 2 30 to 5 30 with Mrs Myron Ives and others assisting. Bridge Club members and new clubs convened with social courtesy noted.
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Josephine Ives
Joseph Ives
Ives
Myron Ives
J. H.cartwright
George Cartwright
Henry B. Wilson
Twelve Bridge Club
Edwin Ruffing
Haughey Mount
Walter Gochenour
Carl McFarland
Millard Quinn
Joseph. Ives
Phyllis Argall
Japan
Japan News-Week
Otto Tolischus
Walter Duranty
Win Sectional Tourney Parade Honors Local Team
The full school dismissed early Monday for a town parade celebrating the sectional basketball win. The procession moved from the school to the Methodist church and post office, ending at The Crosby hotel with a short program. Speakers included Mayor Robinson, L M Pletcher, Ernest Gripe and Harry Reed. Delphi high school songs and team yells followed. C A Bailey, Burling ton township school head, was elected county superintendent to succeed the late Thomas W Armstrong.
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Crosby Hotel
Robinson
L. M. Pletcher
Ernest Gripe
Harry Reed
Delphi High School
C. A. Bailey
Burlington Township
Burlington
Thomas W. Armstrong
Bailey
War Bonds Fuel Massive Flying Fortress Power
A four motor heavy bomber to bolster América's air fleet. carries about three tons of bombs and can reach roughly 300 miles per hour. The aircraft features heavy cannon and showcases the scale of wartime air power.
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América
Border Tales Of Travel And Trade Across The Border
The writer recalls trips from California and Texas into Mexico with vivid notes on shopping, prices, and border controls. They describe electric appliances, nylon hose marked up, and Mexican goods offered at low prices, along with strict customs searches and changing money at the border.
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California
Texas
Mexico
France and War Reflections From World War II Era
Excerpts quote leaders and civilians about liberation in France and Europe, noting De Gaulle Eisenhower and a German insider, with comments on terror in Germany, cooperation for progress, and liquor smuggling from Mexico to the United States during wartime.
Axis War Bond Payroll Savings Push At 10 Percent
Wartime morale banner urges every soldier to contribute 10 percent to war bonds. Official appeal emphasizes discipline and total commitment, urging quick enrollment and consistent payroll deductions.
Crazy Weather and McNichols Book Feature
A Book-of-the-Month Club selection, Crazy Weather follows Havok and South Boy during four days of adventure on an Indian reservation in the Southwest. The tale blends humor and insight as the youths confront identity, tribal duties, and personal choices.
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Havok
South Boy
Piutes
South Bay
Charles L. McNichols
Mark ‘Twain
Tom Sawyer
Charles McNichols
Los Angeles
Mojave
McNichols
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Anderson Simons
C. c. Crampton
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Mr. Sites
Jefferson Township
William Fraser
Dick Hoshaw
Betty Nuff
Betty Mabbitt
Genevieve Calloway
Marjorie Manker
Thelma Phillips
Luetta Liebert
Ruth Dobbins
Mildred Lines
Bobby Rohrabaugh
Betty Smith
John Smith
Betty Lee ‘Wilkinson
Ralph Hanna
Paul Lostutter
Santa Claus’ Post Office
Poland
Reese
Santa Claus
France
Charles de Gaulle
Washington, D. C
Interior
Liberation
Normandy
Ike” Eisenhower
Time Magazine
Germany
Leipsig
Francis Sayre
State Department
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Haig
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Juarez
el Paso
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