China Morale Rises Despite Japanese War Hardships
NEA dispatch reports Chinese resolve strong across the nation as shortages of shoes bread and guns fail to shake faith in leaders. Morale is bolstered by patriotic programs led by Kuomintang the Three Principles Youth Corps and the Resist Japan University, with songs plays posters and theater energizing citizens and troops alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Chungking
Hankew
Peking
Eighth Route Army
Yen Shi-san
Shansi
Nanking
Japan
Kuomingtang
Nationalist Party
Three People's Principles Youth Corps
Resist Japan University
Yenan
Yellow River
Kunming
Kweiying
Ichang
Lu-shun
Mao T'ie-Tung
Homefront notes from Sherburn in Elmet by Jim Carr
Jim Carr reports a brief leave from Birmingham to return home in Sherburn in Elmet Yorkshire He describes travel hardships and a calm night sky He recalls bomb damage near his city of work and muses on wartime life including a pumpkin garden a radio purchase and memories of Iowa and Dakota Norse radio WNAX Yankton and a note about British war losses with Ark Royal and six battleships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herefordshire
Africa
Asia
Congo
Idaho
Warden
Miner
Pearl Creek
Huron
Iowa
England
Gamble
Dakota Avenue
Elmer
WNAX
Yankton
Hamburg
Ark Royal
Cheerio
Jim Carr
Farm Building Contest Offers $2000 in Cash Prizes
Successful Farming Magazine announces a Farm Building and Remodeling Contest with 68 cash prizes totaling 2000 dollars. Entries run Sept 1 1940 through Dec 31 1941 with four categories and two project cost groups each. Free 80 page Farm Building Guide offered to entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Successful Farming Magazine
Des Moines
Iowa
Anderson Lumber Company
Huron Lumber Company
Peter Mintener Lumber Company
Ady
Miller Ladies Aid Bazaar and Dinner Planned
Miller Methodist Ladies Aid will hold their annual bazaar and dinner in the city auditorium dining room on Saturday. Proceeds benefit church and community programs with items for sale and a meal served by volunteers. Local residents are invited to attend and support the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Ladies Aid
Miller
Methodist Ladies Aid At
City Auditorium
Christmas event with new menu and novelties in town
An afternoon event details chicken and roasting with biscuits at a set hour. The venue will feature a new menu including aprons, fancy work, candy and Christmas items. Historic note mentions Charles Goodyear and early rubber tire patents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Goodyear
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NEA
George A. Fitch
NEA Service
Carr
Birmingham
Father
Sherburn-in-Elmet
Yorkshire
U.S
Dakota
Dyou
Rothmoor
Harrismoor
Queen
Johara
Betsyann and
Franklin
Robes
Flobert
Mitzi
VanRaalte
Luxite
Mojuad
Gordon
Eas
Humphrey
Bill
Drouezr
Toilak
Tolls
Bea's Beauty Shop
Ash
Parker
Marinello Beauty Shop
Perriton’s
Eaton’s
Lampe's
Rite Food
Artz Studios
KODAK
Kodak Duex
Tom and Jerry
Stiver's Hardware
Walker
Postoffice
Butcher
Bjs
E. H
Kickernick
Cates
Bea
Council
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