Christmas Observances Planned For Armed Forces Nationwide
Ten thousand plains under orders to make Christmas home-like for 11 million service members. Chaplains will organize parties, gifts, tree trimming, and services as troops in dugouts, jungles, and ships celebrate with carols and a midnight Bethlehem story. Marines, sailors, and soldiers will share in hospital services and Santa events for orphans and evacuees.
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Washington
Plains
America
Ymy
Navy
Bethlehem
Red Cross
Pacific
Santa Claus
Ship and Company
Santa
Brif
William E Arnold
Army Chaplains
R. D. Workman
Navy Chaplains
Extension Allows 90 Day Truck Purchase Delay
ODT district manager John G. Ross announced a 90 day extension for commercial motor vehicle operators with a certificate authorizing a new truck. The extension applies if they cannot obtain the vehicle by December 31, 1944 and requires a written request with reasons and justification to extend into 1945 production addressed to Allocation Section, Highway Transport Department, Office of Defense Transportation, Washington 25, D.C.
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Office of Defense Transportation
John G. Ross
ODT
San Antonio
Texas
Seettion
Highway Transport Department
Washington
Navy Christmas Spirit Remembrance Sails Through Holidays
There is no lack of remembrance as the navy greets the holy season with a spirit that makes Christmas memorable for men and women aboard. The message notes how the holiday atmosphere impacts all hands on deck.
Duncan Coffee Company Grants 10 Percent Xmas Bonus to 400 Employees
Duncan Coffee Company distributed a 10 percent Xmas bonus to about 400 plant and clerical employees. A War Bond drive preceded the bonus with Lt. Paul F Taft addressing the rally. Governor Coke Stevenson commended an earlier plan to raise funds for ex-employees in the services.
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Houston
Duncan Coffee
Paul F. Taft
USN
Pacific
Mediterranean
Duncan
Yatt
Bonds
Coke Stevenson
Texas
Herschel
Charles Duncan
Mrs Ad Evers Visits San Antonio Relative Recovering
Mrs Ad Evers has returned from San Antonio after visiting several days with Mrs J M Berg ney who had undergone an operation and is improving nicely. Duncan shares.
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Ad. Evers
San Antonio
J. M. Bergney
Duncan
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City Radio & Electric Company
Terry
Christines
Rubin Crenwelge
Fredericksburg Drive-In
Duncan Coffee Company
Wizard
Yvais
R. R. Jackson
Allen Bros
Lochte Storage and Commission Co
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