Descendants of Johann Bach Lacking Musical Talent
In Merrillville a Bach family reunion reveals no outstanding musicians among 60 plus members. Patriarch William G. Bach notes most members try scales but fail to match European fame, while Lydia Bach Frank remains the most musical, though still limited to hymns at a local church. The clan prefers radio and piano practice, hoping for an heir to restore the Bach musical crown.
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Merrillville
AMS
Johann Preston Ench
Lydia Bach Frank
Gottliebach
Germany
America
William G. Bach
Hobart
T He
Europe
Johann Sebastian
William
Hattie Bach Kuehl
William Buch
Size Of Shoe Saves This GI's Feet In Fifth Army
Private David F. Sommers of Avoca Wisconsin wears a size 15¾ shoe in the Fifth Army front in Italy. He is the largest shoe wearer in the 85th Custer Division and requires made to order footwear since sizes over 12 must be specially produced. Orders are processed from Italy back to the States. Sommers joined February 3 1943 at Fort Sheridan and received his first army shoes March 24 1943 at Camp Butner after basic training. He reached Fort Meade January 1944 with a new pair due, and waits for the final order drawn up in Italy. He remains optimistic amid long marches and strenuous training.
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Fifth Army
Italy
INS
U. S. Infantry
David F. Sommers
Avoca
Wis
85Th
Custer
Sommers
Army
Fort Sheridan
Camp Butner
N. C
Fort Meade
King's Coins Stolen in Rome Loot Scarce King Victor Emmanuel
In Rome fascist forces reportedly looted valuables including the king's prized coin collection, once housed at the royal villa near Turin for safekeeping. The set, a longtime hobby of King Victor Emmanuel, is described as among the world's finest and may be dispersed forever.
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Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Turin
Veterans of World War 1 Can Get Ready To Cash In Bonds
Veterans of World War I face upcoming cashing of the last bonus funds totaling about 273 million dollars from a 3.71 billion plan. The 9 year bonds mature June 15 1945 and offer options to convert insurance credits into bonds or cash with 3 percent annual interest. The article explains prior schemes from 1925 and 1936 and compares cashing versus holding bonds for future value, noting implications for beneficiaries.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
G. L
Unem
Congress
Jones
Notice of Service by Publication in High Point Municipal Court
Publication notice lists multiple parties including Britt Armfield Gositerd County Clark Daisy O Clark Dan Nicholas and others in a High Point municipal case. It names creditors lenders and local businesses and references a mortgage loan corporation and a bank. The notice serves to notify defendants in Quilford County North Carolina of legal action in the City of High Point.
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North Carolina
Quilford County
High Point
Britt Armfield
Gositerd County
Clark
Daisy O. Clark
Dan Nicholas
Arwignes
John
Rce
Richmond Mortgage Loan Corporation
W. T. Rawleigh Co
City of
Guilford County
S. C. Clark
C. Clark
Geteber
Florence W. Allen
Roosevelt Begins Fourth Term In Washington After Victory
Hyde Park, N. Y. November 9 President Roosevelt returns to Washington tomorrow to assume his fourth term. He thanked voters saying democracy is a living force and conscience rather than force powers government. Messages from officials praised unity and victory over Dewey and the aim for a just durable peace.
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Roosevelt
Hyde Park, N. Y
John Boettiger
AP Wirerhoto
Hyde Park
Thomas E. Dewey
Washington
Boston
White House
Stephen T. Early
Cordell Hal
Bubble canopy aids Thunderbolts and Mustangs in UK air war
Air Service Command reports rear view mirrors on fighters reflect enemy planes early, improving defensive awareness for Thunderbolts and Mustangs. The article also notes Philippine ethnic groups with Tagalogs, Virayans, and Ilocans across regions.
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AIR Service Command
England
INS
Civil Service Examinations for Laborers and Others
Civil Service examinations for laborers messengers janitors elevator operators truck helpers drivers mechanic helper and greenkeepers held anytime 9 to 12 and 2 to 5 during week starting November 20 1944 at 808 Security Bank Building oral exams experience and character considered though not required applications must be filed with the Civil Service Commission prior to testing James B Lovelace secretary High Point Civil Service Commission November 9 16
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Security Bank
Civil Service Commission
James B. Lovelace
High Point Civil Service Commission
News of Colored People
Brief items focusing on events and people within African American communities reported by EB Yorely. Community news, social notes, and local updates appear in compact, timely snippets.
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Johann Bach
East Russell
Macon Welding CO
Lester
Lester Morgan
N. Main St
Nat Walker
Walner
Robert J. Henning
President
Sears Bond Booth
Sears
Sears, Roebuck
United States
Luzon
Islands
Luon
Civil Service Examinations
EB. Yorely
Y.M.C.A
Y.M.C.A. Stirring
P. m
Daniel Brooks
LP. & I. Association
H.P.N
1. Association
L. B. Whitaker
Leonard Street
P.T.A. News
Wm. Penn Pta
EF. V. Baldwin
Kivett Drive
Ladies Auxiliary Meeting
Eva Townes
Ka Steward
Underhill Avenue
NAACP
The
First Baptist
ST. Stephens Amf. Zion
St. Stephens Ame Zion
Harmony Choir
W. M. Matthews
C. W. Lawrence
Bethlehem Baptist Church
Heavenly Gospel Choir
MAVER
Mars Hill Holiness
Heavenly Gospel Singers
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Parker-Brown Lumber CO
OAK Street Phony
Adam and Rein
Agency
Wachovia Bank BuIlDing
Howe
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City
Pepsi-Cola. Bottling Co
Wiosten-Salem
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
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