Central High School in Barker Becomes Community Hub
The Barker New York central rural high school, opened in 1939 on Quaker Road, evolved with NYA training, expanded curricula, and a 160 acre adjoining land purchase. It served adults and youths, supplied aircraft-related work during war, and now stands as the town’s focal point for farmers, workers, and families.
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Central High School
Barker, N.Y
Barker
Somerset
Niagara
New York
Lon J. McAdam
McAdam
John Conolly
Wesley Gotts
Raymond Gardner
Albert Harrington
Harrington
Bradford Sherwood
Milford H. Pratt
Quaker Road
National Youth Administration
Board of Education
NYA
New York State
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Civil Aeronautics Administration
CAA
The
Agricultural de
Air Agency
N. Y
Sergeant Smuggles Dog from France Returns to Rochester Soldier
In Livonia New York reports recount Sergeant William Whiting of Rochester smuggling his Alsatian Tommy from a French owner through wartime to the United States. The dog hid behind duffle bags aboard a ship, narrowly escaped discovery during searches, and after arrival was taken to Camp Shanks Fort Dix and then Trenton for required inoculations.
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Livonia
N. Y
Army
Navy
Tommy
William Whiting
Rochester
P. H. Campbell
Livonia Gazette
Metz
Whiting
Sergeant Whiting
General Patton
3Rd Army
United States
Hudson River
Camp Shanks
Fort Dix
Dix
Trenton
Who Gets Interviewed In National Opinion Polls
The pollsters say the common complaint is why people have not been interviewed. They note that typical surveys cover about 2,500 people. When this sample mirrors all economic, geographic, sex and age groups in proper proportions, it yields a national opinion estimate within 3 percent of accuracy.
Pennsylvania Faces 85000 Return-to-Farm Migration
Extension specialist Earle L. Moffitt projects up to 85 000 people from farm families and war industries may return to Pennsylvania farms. The figure includes youth who served, hired hands living on farms, and veterans using county advisory help as they consider farming as a career. He cautions many may not immediately resume farming and analysis may span several years.
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Pennsylvania
Earle L. Moffitt
Pennsylvania State College
Moffitt
Our Castoff Clothes Desperately Needed By Victims of War
The Victory Clothing collection has provided clothing to 25 million people in liberated nations. Many remain destitute in Europe, the Philippines, and the Far East, with China alone needing about 200 million garments. Donors are urged to send gifts with friendly messages to help more boys, girls, men, and women.
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United National
Europe
Philippines
Far East
China
Victory
Most Powerful Diesel Locomotive Hauls Florida Produce
Baldwin Locomotive Works completed a 3000 horsepower streamlined diesel unit. The twin eight cylinder engines with turbo superchargers power two generators driving the locomotive. First unit in fast freight service hauls Florida fruit and vegetables to northern markets on Seaboard Airline Railway. Top speed limited to 85 mph, capable of 120 mph.
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Baldwin Locomotive Works
Florida
Seaboard Airline Railway
Germans Hope to Rebuild Nuernberg After War Destruction
Washington writer reports Nuernberg mayor Hans Ziegler foresees a slow recovery as Germany loses food self sufficiency and industry to occupation zones. He urges restart of small factories, skilled craft, and world trade once raw materials and markets return.
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Muernberg
Germany
Nuernberg Court House
Hans Ziegler
London
Ziegler
International Military Tribunal
Nuernberg
America
Ruhr
Saar
Europe
Nuernbergers
América
Barbs and jests from wartime travel notes
Baukhage recalls his awkward moment in Nuernberg when a court guard silenced the booth. He notes his artillery commission from outshooting horses and shares Churchill epigrams. Churchill and Mrs. Churchill plan a Florida vacation stopping to see Truman, with Florida Chamber of Commerce in the spotlight. He ends with a quip about long underwear and European costs.
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Nuernberg
Mrs. Churchill
Florida
Mr. Truman
Washington
Florida Chamber of Commerce
Space Saver Racks For Closet Doors
Handy over door racks create accessible storage less than three inches deep ideal for hats toys and daily items. The curved front keeps crowns in shape while a lower rack adds a hanger rod and space for small and large articles. Pattern 283 provides actual size cutting guides illustrated directions and materials. send 15c with name and address to obtain.
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Congess
Barker Central High School
France
Leonard Carpenter
Civil Air Patrol
Ruth Hussey
Washington Digest
Baukhage
WNU
Eye Street
N. W
Washington D. C
Berlin
American Food and Agriculture Administration
Luebec
West German
Altstadt
Coventry
Churchill
Atlee Soit
Ruth Wyeth Spears
Bedford Hills
Act Aest
Doans
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