Days and Nights by Simonov: a vivid war tale
Jura Hoffman profiles Konstantin Simonov and his novel Days and Nights, praising its portrait of Stalingrad and the Russian people. The book, a tale of seven days and nights, blends victory, heartbreak, and suffering, portraying real heroes and flawed figures alike without propaganda.
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Simonov
Stalingrad
Marathon
Watering
Gettysburg
Joseph Barnes
Hervie De-Fenders
Russia
Stulin
Red Army
Konstantine Simonov
Wendell Willkie
Moscow
Stalinigrad
Simunov
Gaiely
Karl Marx
Dogllevsky
Decorating Class Visits Hayward Homes Shows Aesthetic Flair
The Caspro Valley Interior Decorating class toured Hayward homes Wednesday. The visits highlighted correct furniture arrangements, contrasts, and antiques. Participants included Mrs. Dickie, Mrs. Gutlerian, Mrs. Selover, and Mrs. Aleorn among others.
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Caspro Valley
Casra Valley
Hayward Area
Dickie
CG Gutlerian
Mis
Selover
D. Aleorn Mis
Gay NEWS OF OUR MEF ac WOMEN in UNIFORM
Ty John Olgin of 22789 So nome street veteran of the Leyte and New Guinea campaigns is now patient in Moore General hospital tropical disease center at Swanminea North Carolina Olgin served with the 11801 Conor Hospital attached to the Gay and 8th Armies and weirs hyo campaign slots for the action in New Guinea and Leyte Byron A Lovell seammun st elas gon at Mr dye Mrs Dennis Lovell of Route 2 Lacona Iowa is serving as a ship's cook on the ARENAC an attack transport engaged in defying Army coe pations forces ue the main Japanese is kined of Honshu Lovell's wife Dor Belle and daughter Virginia Kay live at 22017 South Ciyden avenue Lovell entered the Navy in June 1944 and was stationed at the amphibious training base at Coronado California He reported to the ARENAC in San Francisco on its commissioning day in January Since going to sea Lovell has been on transport operations from Pearl Harbor to Okinawa and Japan including the island groups of the Marshalls Carolines Marianas near Philippines
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Ty John Olgin
Sonome Street
Leyte
New Guinea
Moore General Hospital
Tropical Disease Center
Swanminea
N.C
Olgin
New Guinga
Teyle
Byron A. Lovell
Seumiun
Stelas
Gon
Dye
Dennis Lovell
Route 2
Lacona
Towa
Arenac
Honshu
Lovells
Dor Belle
Virginia Kay
South Ciyden Avenue
Lovell
Navy
Coronado
Calif
San Franisco
Pearl Harbor
Okinawa
Japan
Marshalls
Carpines
Marianas
Nea
Philippines
Castro Valley News items mix of moves and events
Castro Valley notes record several residential moves with Albert Welch family selling Berlina Road home and moving to Oklahoma. Finler family relocates to Ogden Utah after selling Berdina Street residence. A school reunion planning and open discussion for the class world are on the agenda for the Notidays.
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Albert Welch
Berlina Road
Oklahoma
Mr and
Maes, Finler
Ogden
Utah
Berdina Caad Beeen Ly
Choral Sings Sacred Hymns in Castro Valley
The Castro Valley PTA Choral will present a program of sacred hymns at Castro Valley Methodist Church Sunday evening December 18 at 7 30 directed by Mrs Thu Dickie with Mrs Thais Hubert at the piano Soloists include Lily Johnson Mrs Weimar Ramsey and Mrs Ina Dirkie The program features hymns by Mueller Yon Reger and Adams among others and lists several choral members and future performances at local venues.
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Castro Valley
PTA
Christuis Nueale
Jesus
Caral
M Lily Johnson
Wieinor Ramsey
Ina Dirkie
Ragnhild Alcon
Agnes Butabach
Mildred Blucker
Marjorie Frary
Neva Lee
Marjorie Morgan
Edith Pearce
Edris Robinson
Mily Stewart
Geneva Taylor
Presbyterian Church
Avid
Masonic Lodge
Wedninsday
Hayloft Benefit Dance To Aid War Chest
A Hayloft sponsored benefit dance to fund War Chest relief will be held Saturday night in Bays Gymnasium at the High School. Lee Pearce’s orchestra will play from 8 40 to 12 with Beverly Lang as general chair, assisted by Maunie Spain and Stan Zirbel, JJ Rogers on publicity, Richard Rouse overseeing refreshments, and a cleanup crew including Elaine Adair and others. Taylwood high students and alumni under 21 are invited. tickets are 50 cents.
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Bays
Lee Pearce
Beverly Lang
We Hyukee
Maunie Spain
Stan Zirbel
JJ Rogers
Richard Rouse
Elaine Adair
Hoxie Faust
Bob Genero
Maudie Spain
Dan Bishop
Quo Ambial
Taywird
Spere
Salu
Hayward Elementary Schools Set Christmas Programs
Hayward six elementary schools present Christmas programs this week for students and families. Each school schedules two shows featuring plays such as Gleam of the Stars and Mr Peckersnitt's Christmas Eve, with songs, dances, and choral works. Santa Claus is expected to appear at all programs and the public is invited.
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Hayward
Much School
Canaverse
Markham
Burbank
Pavegt
Bret Harte
Pairview School
Christies
Hayward Highland
BP. m
Santa Claus
Myers Walters exchange vows at Peralta Street home
Miss Margaret Jean My Allen E Walters wed Sunday at the bride’s uncle Ec Bariek residence 288 Peralta Street. A reception followed the ceremony. The couple plan to spend holidays in Salem Org and then move to Pennsylvania to start their home life.
Rebekahs Elect New Officers at Alvarado Lodge
Alvarado Rebekah lodge met in Alvarado hall Friday with Mrs. Wilma D Miller presiding. Officers elected include Mrs. Wilma D Miller noble grand and Mrs. Reba Granley as relief. Other appointees cover vice grand secretary financial secretary treasurer chaplain conductress warden musician and supporters.
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Alvarado Rebekah Lodge
Alvarado Hall
Wilma D
Miller
Wilma D, Miller
Noble Grand
Reba Granley
Katherine Anderson
Henrietta Willhoft
Anna Buire
Margaret, Anderson
Esther Williams
Helen Klements
Elise Mickleson
Lesta Brown
Grace Reingkin
Lillie Christensen
Mrs Lyons Observes Birthday at Home
Mrs Lara Lyons celebrated her birthday Sunday at 404 Seeond Street with a buffet dinner. She is from Providence and is mother of Commander Francis McGann, former chaplain at Camp Shoemaker now aboard the Intrepid, with a group of guests including Commander McGann, Commander Paschal Kerwin, Lt Commander Henry Fitzgerald, Commander Fox of Green Bay, Lt Cand e Arthur de Mers of Detroit, and others stationed at Shoemaker, Parks, or nearby.
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Lara Lyons
See‘ond Street
Providence
R. 1
Cande
Arthur de Mers
Detroit
Shoemaker
Comer
Herbert P. McNally
Philadelphia
Mundy
Camp Parks
Magi's Gift Glee Club Presents Christmas Operetta
Members of the Ashland Glee Club and school pupils perform the Christmas operatic Magi's Gift under Miss Veronica Riggs's direction at the Ashland PTA meeting Wednesday at 8 pm. Reverend Hoyt J. Hamilton to give invocation. Business meeting led by Mrs. C. W. Gebo. Bond issue talk by Ralph Anderson and Clyde Lawson to answer questions. Benediction by Father John Ryan.
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Ashland Across Glee Club
Veronica Riggs
Ashland Pta
Hoyt J. Hamilton
Ashland Presbyterian Church
C. W. Gebo
Ralph Anderson
Clyde Lawson
San Lorenzo
Father John Ryan
Honor Guests Dine With De Muri Family Saturday
Honor guests Mr and Mrs John de Muri hosted a turkey dinner Saturday at 412 McKeever Avenue in honor of Mrs de Muri s brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Demonic Selmo visiting from Crystall Falls Michigan and Robert Selo stationed at Camp Parks Other attendees included Mr and Mrs Harry Zimmer Mr and Mrs Kenneth Fry Mr and Mrs Howell Plemmons Mr and Mrs L Snart David Fry and his fiancée Miss Bennix La Vo Mr and Mrs Walter Manning Burlingame and Mr and Mrs Blair of San Jose
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John de Muri
McKeever Avenue
de Muri
Demonic Selmo
Crystall Falls
Michel
Robert Selo
Camp Parks
deMaris
Selmos
Harry Zimmer
Kenneth Fry
Howell Plemmons
L.snart
David Fry
Bennix la Vo
Walter Manning
Burlingame
Mrs. Blair
San Jose
Floral novelties catch youthful eye and holiday cheer
A vivid glimpse of festive flower crafts and candy cane themes for Christmas. Floristy Telegraph stylist Alyn Wayne notes these ideas aren’t his creations but show the help florists offer for home decorating. A highlighted piece features pinecone owls on green moss with a red ribbon and a welcome wishbone door decoration using plastic wishbone, pine sprigs, and holly.
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Alyn Wayne
Floristy
Telegraph
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Barbara Thiele
Placerville
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Castro Valley News
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Gordon "Nornes
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Eon
Turkey
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York
Maryland
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Knox
James Ellison
Wanda McKay
Hollywood and Vines
Eee
Scott
Robert Cummings
Signe Hasso
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Hayloft
Rebekahs Elect
Mrs. Lyons
Glee Club
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Baby Books
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Ats
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