Ford Truck In Marine Hero Tale Cited By War Dept
A World War I tale describes Marines at Bouresches in September 1918 holding a German barrage until a truck delivered water and supplies. A dispute arose over which vehicle earned the glory, and the War Department confirmed the truck was a Ford. Brady of the A A & I M C forwards the Marine Corps letter and a Wallace Irwin poem titled Elizabeth Ford.
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France
United States
Belleau Woods
Bouresches
Carce
War Department
Ford
Ford Motor Company
U.S. Marine Corps
Washington
Wallace Irwin
Elizabeth Ford
Elizabeth Ford the Valued Ford of Marines in War Service
Major Frank E Evans recounts Elizabeth Ford, a lifetily truck nicknamed a Joan of Arc machine, serving with the Sixth Regiment U S Marines across Quantico Bordeaux Verdun and Belleau Wood. The vehicle endured battle damage while delivering ammo rations water and pyrotechnics under heavy fire, earning affection from the men and a storied reputation.
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Frank E. Evans
U. S. Marines
Elizabeth Ford
Quantico
Bordeaux
Verdun
Paris
Bouresches
Bodie
Belleau Woods
Elizabeth Ford Inspires Home Front Ballad and War News
A wartime tribute to the armored Ford troop carrier named Elizabeth Ford recounts repairs, rescues, and heroism as she ferried physicians, ammo, and supplies through France. The piece blends song lyrics with social notes about visits and upcoming commencements across Indiana towns.
Presbyterian Church announces special services and attendance
Victor L. Raphael, minister, urges banner attendance at the Sunday worship hour 9 30 with no other services that day. Members are asked to attend the college baccalaureate and vesper services in Meharry Hall Thursday evening at 7 30 for prayer meeting.
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Victor L. Raphael
Undey School
Meharry Hall
Prices Down 25 Cents as Hog Auction Hits Indiana Yard
Saturday arrivals at the Indianapolis stockyards totaled 9 000 hogs with 250 cattle 250 calves and 100 sheep. Hog prices fell 25 cents with all sales at 19 75 while cattle and sheep held steady and calves showed strength.
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Indianapolis
Rally and Sermon at First Church Sunday Morning
Pastor E R Carswell invites all to a Sunday 11 o'clock service with the sermon Just Where the War Has Left Us in Prophecy and What Remains Before the Millennium. Men meet at 7 30. Special numbers by Nellie Huger J W Young Florence Wright and Ther Boyle. Recitation by Sweet. Short sermon The Humility of Christ. All welcome.
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E. R. Carswell
Nellie Huger
J. W. Young
Florence Wright
Ther Boyle
Sweet
of Christ
Locust Street Church Sunday Schedule Adjusted
Locust Street Church announces Sunday school at 9:15 a m with Mrs H B Longden as superintendent due to college commencement exercises. All other services are recalled for the day.
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Don W. Nichols
D. D
H. B. Longden
Nazarene Church Service Schedule
Guy C. McHenry pastors Sunday school at 9:30 and morning worship at 10:30. An evening evangelistic service is set for 7:30. All are invited to attend.
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Guy C. McHenry
Christian Church Service Notice Aims for Large Attendance
Levi Marshall pastor announces Sunday school at 9 30 with Cora O'Brien superintendent G W Conklin music director and Gerald Handy leader of orchestra. Morning preaching at 10 40 on The Simplicity of Religion followed by an evening service of songs and ser
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Levi Marshall
Cora O'Brien
G. W. Conklin
Gerald Handy
Lerder
Charles McGaughey
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L. F. Dimmitt
Galesburg, Ill
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Greencastle Musicale
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Anna Porter
Muncie
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