War News In Brief From the War Fronts
Washington shifts toward full war stance as Roosevelt signals shooting first in defensive waters. U.S. ships sunk and bombed in Atlantic and Red Sea. RAF wing arrives in Russia. decisive Eastern Front stage nears. Britain and U.S. speed vital Russia aid via Syria and Iran links. Roosevelt warns Axis vessels entering American waters risk, while Lockheed Lightnings reach Britain. War news covers Japan, U-boats, and domestic efforts as labour and maize harvest plans seek wartime relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USA
Washington
Roosevelt
New York Times
America
U.S
Cordell Hull
Germany
United States
Chernigov
Desna
Russia
Middle East
Syria
Iban
Mediterranean
Persian Gulf
Caspian Sea
Bulgaria
Vichy
Sofia
Pacific
Britain
Brest
R.A.P
France
Admiralty
Atlantic
Churches Unite for Victory Campaign in Gloucester
The Presbyterian and Methodist Churches join for a two week Victory Campaign from September 20 to 29 under Bush Missionary Society auspices. Week night services in Presbyterian Hall, with Monday 22 in Barrington Hall and September 29 in Methodist Church. Lantern address opens in Gloucester with Mr A B Betterridge, aided by film. Sunday services alternate between churches starting with a 10:15 am children's service. No church financial guarantee. retiring collections at weeknights. no admission for picture services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush Missionary Society
Advocate
Presbyterian Hall
Barrington Hall
Gloucester
A. B. Betterridge
Germon
Hugh Murray
Tare
Crazy Divorces and Odd Spouse Tales Across Courts
A Los Angeles divorce chronicled a co respondent from beyond the grave, Shosha, a specter met at a seance, with courts racing to serve a subpoena. London journals note bizarre cases, including Edward Plant who pampered a wife with gum and a maid with luxe nights, while a Patriot saga halted a radio anthem compulsion. A Nancy France dispute paired a twin brother-in-law with a wife, causing confusions of identity. In Reno 1938, James McDonald’s desertion divorce preceded a marriage to Doris Cunningham within hours, then a second divorce over cruelty and a new vow to wed again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Boyce
Los Angeles
Edward C. Plant
Bridgeport
Connecticut
James A. Moss
United States Flag Association
Nancy
France
James McDonald
Alicia
Reno
Nevada
McDonald
Doris Marie Cunningham
Church Services Listings for Gloucester and Surrounding Areas
Church of England services noted for Gloucester Barrington Heatherdale and Kia-Ora with midweek prayers. Presbyterian and Methodist services listed in Gloucester Stratford Bowerman Stroud and Copeland with times and visiting pastors. Congregational and Baptist items include Craven Creek Copeland and Stroud dates with Thursday and Wednesday observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Gloucester
Barrington Church
Heatherdale
Thurs
Kia-Ora
J. A. Smith
Stratford
Bowman
D. Glyn Jones
Bucca Wanka
H. Lynn
Craven Creek
Copeland
Stratford T
B. Martens
Stroud Baptist Church
Stroud Ti
Altworth
Booral Union Hall
E. A. Walsham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Garden Forks
Saddlery
Berger
Garner
P.O
S. Boughton
Muswellbrook
Atherton TaiJeland Maize Board
Presbyterian
Bank of N.S.W
Thomas Nash
L. E. Monro
Market Street
W. T. Howard
Taree
Dungog
Church Services
Arden of Roses
Lafe
Peter Moutzouris
Ea Theatre
Gary Cooper
Jean Arthur
Cecil EB. DE Mille
James Ellison
Charles Bickford
Porter Hall
Dennis O'Keefe
Constance Moore
Helen Parrish
Lewis Howard
Tyrone Power
Linda Darnell
Basil Rathbone
Eugene Pallette
South OF Suez
George Brent
Brenda Marshall
George Tobias
Lee Patrick
Eric Blore
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