University Of Iowa Student Hero Among Paratroop Mates
Lt. Dick Spencer, a former University of Iowa journalism student, led his paratroop platoon on Col De Braus in France. After heavy losses and a failed initial assault, he ordered a withdrawal, later earning the Distinguished Service Cross as his unit regrouped and retook the hill with greater force.
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University of Iowa
Hal Boyle
517TH
Western Front
Dick Spencer
Eiaeg
Col de Braus
France
Maritime Alps
Ick
Frank Walters Killed in Action in World War II
Frank Walters brother of Mrs F W West of this city was killed in action December 7 1944 in France. He had been away for four months. He is survived by his father two brothers in Lumberton and one sister of Lake Waccamaw.
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Frank Walters
F. W. West
France
Lumberton
Lake Waccamaw
Mrs Mitchell Heads Local Kennel Club Meeting
The High Point Sedgefield Kennel Club elected Mrs G M Mitchell as president at its initial meeting held Monday night at Sedgefield. Aims included closer cooperation with the High Point Humane Society and regular monthly meetings on the last Monday. Officers named include President Mrs G M Mitchell and Vice President Charles Alderman. Beach Show Committee members were listed with Dr R F Wakefield and several others.
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G. M. Mitchell
High Point-Sedgefield
Zee Campbell
Ward
A. W. deCamp
R. F. Wakefield
J. M. Coble
Campbell
Elizabeth Aer
Tom Kearns
T. V. Rochelle
Earl
Marriage Of Actress In Meoti¢o Annulled
Ventura Calif Jan 31 The Mexican marriage of actress Amy Sterling and Thomas Warner Jr has been annulled Miss Sterling obtained the decree yesterday She testified Warner had not final divorce from former wife Jean Macfarlane Warner when they wed in Tijuana last October
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Ventura
Calif
Amy
Sterling
Thomas Warner,Jr
Auto Ene Manufacturing
Tijuana
Warner
Jean Macifoonald Warner
Community Group Names and Committee Roles
A fragment lists committee assignments including Chairman Mrs Wakefield and members Mrs Her bert Mitchell Mrs Rochelle and Mrs J M Coble. Public Relations Committee names Dr R F Wakefield Mrs W W Ward and Mrs Elizabeth Troxler. Custodian listed as Mrs A C Jones.
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Ye W. Ward
Feed’ Lortz
Mable Stevens
Ihe Wakefield
Herbert Mitchell
T. W. Rochelle
J. M. Coble
R. F. Wakefield
W. W’. Ward
Elizabeth Troxler
A. C. Jones
Children Prayers Reprinted Comment By W A Bivins
The column reflects on keeping writings, the value of printed words, and a reprint of a piece about children’s prayers. It includes an excerpt of Mary Woolsey Howland’s poem In the Hospital and a revised version of Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep.
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Enterprise
Mary Woolsey Howland
England
Widow Matilde Montero's 19 Marriages and 22 Children Stir Costa Rican Town
San Jose reports Matilde Montero, 64, of Puerto Humo has been widowed 19 times and bears 22 children from 19 deceased husbands. In good health, she lives on $90,000 inherited from her husbands and has recently remarried a 20-year-old man.
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San Jose
Costa Rica
Matilde Montero
Puerto Humo
Ultimo Hora
King Peter Agrees To Give Up Power
King Peter of Yugoslavia, under Allied and internal pressure, agrees to surrender royal powers to a regency council and approves Tito Subasic coalition plans. He accepts Subasic's cabinet resignation, reappoints the premier and five ministers to carry out the Tito Subasic agreement for Yugoslav restoration.
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London
Peter
Yugoslavia
Ivan Subasic
Marshal Tito
Subasic
Tito
North Carolinians Navy Casualties
Navy Department lists North Carolina losses including Falls Robert Lee Seaman First Class Missing parents Zeb Vance Falls Kings Mountain and Owens Morris C Platoon Sergeant USMC wounded second time wife Mrs Morris C Owens Richlands last reported wounded on Aug 18 1944 casualty report.
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Washington
Navy Department
North Carolina
Falls
Robert Lee
U. S. Navy
Zeb Vance Falls
Kings Mountain
Owens
Morris C
Morris C. Owens
Richlands
Victoria Reign 63 Years Endures Ulcer Pains
England’s beloved queen endured stomach pains during a 63 year reign. The ad urges readers to try Ulcer and Stomach Pain relief, claiming heartburn and indigestion are caused by excess acid. It touts a "DOUBLE YOUR MONEY BACK" offer and claims availability at drug stores nationwide.
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England
Gore
Bex
Creomulsion Promises Quick Cough Relief and Sleep Aid
An old advertisement warns that a three days cough signals danger as chronic bronchitis may follow if untreated. It touts Creomulsion with beechwood creosote and other medicines, claims no narcotics, promises fast cough relief and rest, and offers money back if not satisfied.
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Horace Gilderton
Commerce & Willowbrook
Charlotte
Dowell
N. C
South
Frank Gallant
Mrs. Mitchell
Coca-Cola Company &Y
Coca-Cola Bottling CO
High Point
East
Washington Street
Coca-Cola
Coke
Coca-Colz. Company
W. A. Bivins
North Carolinians
Victoria
ETON
VEW Fashion
Pharllee
Millinery Dept
Prospect
Harllee
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