Churchill visit signals unity in fight against Axis
The piece notes Winston Churchill’s Washington visit with Roosevelt, backed by military experts, as a strong allied move after Casablanca. It asserts the Allies aim for unconditional surrender, warns Axis powers of impending invasion, and claims Berlin fears the upcoming conferences and strategic talks.
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Winston Churchill
Roosevelt
United Nations
Casablanca
Washington
Hitler
Germany
Mussolini
Italy
Axis
Berlin
Reich
Europe
Churchill
Brenner Pass
Paths of righteousness in war time Bible in new paths
The American Bible Society hosts its 127th annual meeting in New York as war broadens Bible distribution. The piece notes soldiers, workers, and civilians turning to Scripture, with the Bible reaching distant fronts and homes, guiding souls amid global conflict and upheaval.
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American Bible Society
New York City
Africa
Jesus Christ
America
Indispensable Employes in Oil Support War Effort
In this wartime reflection the oil industry is praised as essential to every arm of war. It notes the critical role of laboratory and refining work behind high test fuels that power tanks planes and ships. Citing William R. Boyd Jr, it highlights the vast consumption of aviation fuel for even modest bomber operations and asserts the industry meets extraordinary demands as part of daily work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
England
William R. Boyd, Jr
Petroleum Industry War Council
Week of the War Promises Tunisian Final Phase
Allied advances push toward Bizerte and Mateur as Tunisian battle lines tighten. Stimson reports Axis forces may fight to the bitter end while Allied air and sea operations extend pressure from Darwin to Guadalcanal and Timor.
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North Africa
Mediterranean
Stimson
Bizerte
Mateur
Djebel Cheniti
First Army
Djebel Bou Aoukaz
Tunisia
Lake Bizerte
Tunisian
London
United States
Antwerp
United States 8Th Air Force
China
United States Army Air Forces
Herbert Morgan
14Th Air Force
Washington
Morgan
Darwin
Australia
MacArthur
Britain
Timor
Navy
Guadalcanal
Solomon Islands
Russell Islands
Hillsboro Social Notes Honor Local Folks and Visits
Hillsboro observes family and social visits as residents attend funerals and host guests. Clifton Hicks and Elwood Fleming attend Norman Hicks’s funeral in Annville Pa. Emma Firth from Lincoln University visits Dr and Mrs Lederer. Washington visitors Mrs Wilton Hall attends Charles Birch’s funeral. Dr and Mrs Denen Duffy visit Mrs Charles Jarrell. Henry Fleming and family host Mother’s Day guests from Wilmington. Ned Gale visits with Edwin Gale family. Estelle Meintzer visits daughter Mrs Milton Hall in Washington. Various locals host or visit over the weekend including Brown Eaton from Baltimore, J E Bramble in Chester and Smyrna, Eugene Knott from Berlin, and Frank Fleming at home.
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Clifton Hicks
Elwood Fleming
Norman Hicks
Annville
Emma Firth
Lincoln University
Lederer
Wilton Hall
Washington
Charles Birch
Denen Duffy
Charles Jarrell
Henry Fleming
Wilmington
Edwin Gale
Ned
Everett Gale
Estelle Meintzer
Milton Hall
Brown Eaton
Baltimore
J. E. Bramble
Chester
Smyrna
Eugene Knott
Berlin
Frank Fleming
Fire damages outbuildings near Burrsville
Walter Cannon lost his farm outbuildings to a fire last Friday though the dwelling was saved with help from neighbors and the Hartington Fire Co. Some moved furniture burned from sparks. Insurance partly covers the loss. Visitors include Mrs Vertie Cahall and Mrs Jennie Creadick of Harrington. Rev R L Kirby attends conference in Wilmington. family news from Mollie Cahall, Tom Ellwanger, Emma Smith and others.
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Walter Cannon
Hartington Fire Co
Vertie Cahall
Jennie Creadick
Harrington
Mollie Cahall
Tom Ellwanger
Harrison Kirby
Merchant Marine
Baltimore
RB. L. Kirby
Emma Smith
Sylvan Ash
Dover
Melvin James
Milford
R. L. Kirby
Wilmington
Greensboro Acknowledges Contributions For Spotter Post Bills
Acknowledgement lists donors including Irvin Brumbaugh and Mr T C Horsey with amounts up to 15 dollars and several two and five dollar gifts. Bills include lumber for 7112 dollars, about 50 dollars for labor, and electricity installation. Also notes Sunday School contest results for Greensboro Denton Federalsburg and a Mother’s Day greeting from Air Cadet Edward Laramore. Social circles mention W S C S circles meeting and a Baltimore visit by Hilton Dobson before Boston trip.
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Irvin Brumbaugh
T. C. Horsey
C. H. Stonesifer
Pet Milk Employees
Jesse W. Porter
John C. Brown
A. W. Brumbaugh
M. M. Ginn
Dave Kerr
G. L. Duffey
Red Men
R. H. Wright
J. W. Porter
Greensboro
Edward Laramore
Muskogee
Okla
Hat Box Field
Circle No. 1
R. C. Jackson
Wm. Kerns
Circle No. 4
Pearson
M. Elise Roe
Hilton (Rabbit) Dobson
Baltimore
Betty Lou
Boston
Mass
Local residents and visitors share weekend gatherings
Community members and guests are noted in a string of weekend visits and stays. Georgia Swann thanks supporters for raising funds while relatives from Chestertown Wilmington and Llanerch visit. Other locals including students and soldiers travel or return home for weekends.
Victory Farm Volunteers Open to Able Bodied Boys
University of Maryland extension agent Mylo H Downey leads the Victory Farm Volunteer program in the state seeking physically fit boys mainly ages 16 and 17 for farm work. Enrollment is through schools, with county agents coordinating placements for farmers needing help.
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Victory Farm Volunteers
Mylo H. Downey
University of Maryland Extension Service
Victory Farm
Victory Farm Volunteers Train Baltimore Boys at McDonogh
The first group of 250 Baltimore City high school boys began training at the McDonogh School on May 8. The program covers farm life, harvest, horse care, dairy chores, and tractor operation. A second group and similar courses in other cities are planned, aiming to prepare boys for summer farm work and local farm jobs.
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Baltimore City
McDonogh School
Victory Farm
Commencement Week at Tri County High School
Queen Anne Church will host the sermon to graduates on May 16 with Rev. Mr. Stone returning from conference. Commencement is May 18 in the school auditorium with Rev. Mr. Dickerson of Cambridge delivering the address. The twelve graduates include five speakers: Marjorie Baker, Mariam Clopper, Peggy Covington, Mabel Gene Ivens, and Charlanne Eaton. others are Bill Blades, Neal Chaires, James Blades, Leroy Mowbray, Ellen Walters, Eva Pinder, and Janet McDonnell. The class play, directed by Mrs. Walter Stone and Miss Clara Price, was praised.
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Tri-County High School
Hillsboro-Queen Anne
Stone
Dickerson
Cambridge
Marjorie Baker
Mariam Clopper
Peggy Covington
Mabel Gene Ivens
Charlanne Eaton
Bill Blades
Neal Chaires
James Blades
Leroy Mowbray
Ellen Walters
Eva Pinder
Janet McDonnell
Tri-County
Walter Stone
Clara Price
Carrie H. Fleming
Wm. F. Dickinson
Easton Cathedral Service and Guests Visit Area
The Cathedral in Easton hosted a service last Tuesday attended by Rev. and Mrs. Stone and other visitors. Mr. and Mrs. A. Galt Starr from Baltimore are staying at the parsonage this week while the clergy attend the conference. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. James Kiel of Dover who spent Sunday with local residents Mrs. Jane S. VanGesel and Mrs. F. M. Stayton.
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Tion
Easton
A. Galt Starr
Baltimore
Stone
Wilmington
James Kiel
Dover
Jane S. VanGesel
F. M. Stayton
Our Soldier Boy Poem Honors Hidden Bravery in Ranks
A patriotic verse contrasts the visible valor of shoulder straps with the unseen courage of regular soldiers. It praises soldiers behind the front lines who share in danger, duty, and honor, urging public praise for their steadfast, brave hearts. The piece attributes the noble conduct to all who stand ready to face peril.
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Mie
S. E. Kiser
Gems of Thought: Truth and Courage Quotes
A compact collection of two ethical quotes. Emerson declares truth the summit of being and justice its application. Stowe adds that much misery stems from lack of courage to speak and hear truth plainly with love.
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Emerson
H. B. Stowe
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