War Casualties Report From The Weeks Engagement
Our men and women in service suffer in the Weeks battle as reports indicate a fifth gun incident near a destroyer. The narrative notes crews taking fire and casualty accounts from the encounter.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1945
Page
5
Stirewalt Promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade
Edward Stirewalt, son of Dr and Mrs N S Stirewalt of High Point, has been promoted from ensign to lieutenant junior grade. He has just returned to his post on the U S S Indiana, docked in Seattle for repairs, after a leave with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Stirewalt
N.S. Stirewalt
High Point
U.S.S. Indiana
Seattle
Wash
Air Medal Oak Leaf Cluster Awarded to Pfc Chastain
Pfc John H. Chastain of 704 West Brown Street High Point North Carolina received the air medal oak leaf cluster Brig General William H Tunner commanding general of the India China division announced The division is finishing homeward movements of freight and personnel and maintaining air routes over the Hump to India and China Its war contribution is noted as paving the way for postwar air transport Growth July 1935 saw 71000 tons cross the Hump and at Jap surrender rates reached nearly two tons a minute
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Ransport
Commended for meritorious conduct aboard USS Kingfish
Joseph K. Ritter electric ian’s mate first class USN of High Point received a letter of commendation with ribbon for his actions during a Pacific war patrol aboard the submarine USS Kingfish. Admiral Spruance presented the award aboard the surrendered Japanese submarine 1-401 in Yokosuka Bay, Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Joseph K. Ritter
High Point
de A. Spruance
USN
5Th Fleet
Yokosuka Bay
Japan
Ritter
W. W. Ritter
Steeds
Helps You Overcome False Teeth Looseness and Worry
An improved alka line powder FPASTEETH is sprinkled on denture plates to hold them firmer and more comfortable. It soothes gums and cools the mouth, reducing embarrassment from loose plates and urging readers to obtain PAL at drug stores.
Young Ridge Joins SS Mariposa Crew
J B Ridge Jr 18 son of Mr Mrs J B Ridge 1127 Montley Ave notified his mother he was assigned as a crew member to the Matson Line ship SS Mariposa. He recently visited home and had before served on SS Monterey. He has about six months in U S Maritime service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Ridge, Jr
J. B. Ridge
Montley Avenue
Mariposa
Matson Line
Young Ridge
Monterey
U. S. Maritime Service
Griffie Commended for Bravery in European Campaign
Sgt. Grover H. Griffie of Thomasville, son of Mrs. Flora Griffie, serves in Germany with the 463rd para chute field artillery battalion. Lt. Col. John T. Cooper commends the unit for bravery during the big Push at Anzio and Alpine actions toward the French Italian border near Menton, then rejoining forces at Nice. Griffie previously worked at a hosiery mill in Thomasville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffie
Grover H. Griffie
Flora Griffie
Thomasville
Germany
463Rd Parachute Field Artillery
John T. Cooper
Anzio
Alps
Menston
Nice
Set. Griffie
A Hosiery
Local Soldier Returns After Four Years Service
Brogden, son of Mrs Ethel Brogden of 506 North Hamilton Street, has been honorably discharged from the army after four years of service, including 21 months overseas. He served with General Patton's Third Army and the Tenth Armored Division, receiving the Good Conduct, ETO Ribbon, and four Battle Stars. He returns to New York to resume work with Waldorf Restaurants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brogden
Ethel Brogden
North
Hamilton Street
Army
Gen. Patton
Third Army
Tenth Armored Division
New York
Waldorf
Serce
U S Fish Help Latins Solve Food Shortage
The U S Fish and Wildlife Service reports a ten year effort to stock Lake Titicaca with Great Lakes fish. Lake trout thrived, whitefish failed. trout now reach customers and could boost Andean food supplies as larger boats and gear are needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Humphries
Washington
Great Lakes
Andes
South America
Fish and Wildlife Service
Peru
Bolivia
Andean
United States
Lake Titicaca
Milton C. James
James
North America
Boliva
Stolz Faces Joyce in Madison Square Garden Bout
Allie Stolz of Newark New Jersey fights Wil lie Joyce of Gary Indiana in a 10 round feature at Madison Square Garden as Stolz seeks a lightweight title shot in his comeback bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Allie Stolz
Newark
N. J
Willie Joyce
Gary
Ind
Madison Square Garden
Mind the Lessons of Wisdom and Etiquette
Answers include that Francis Bacon valued quiet victory over conflict, the Metro in Paris, and that Greeks and Romans used family names inconsistently. advice emphasizes respectful talk, polite hosting, and sincere generosity without focusing on wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Bacon
Paris
Veterans Guide Clarifies Civil Service Veterans Preference
Major Thomas M Nial summarizes that civil service vacancies should be filled by veterans or transferring workers and explains transfer rules, pension updates, and GI Bill readjustment allowances. The piece covers unemployment offsets, life insurance lapse rates, loan timing after discharge, and future VA branch office locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. S
Montgomery
Civil Service Commission
F. McC
Jacksonville
Texaco Reintroduces Wartime Research Benefits
The advertisement touts renewed access to Texaco’s wartime research advantages, promising faster starts and smooth rapid warm ups with improved flashing performance and overall efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texaco
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Tokyo Bay
Ralph A. Willard
USNR
Rt. 1
N. C
Tokyo
LSC
LCS
Leyte
Philippines
Okinawa
Charlie W. Johnson
Cac Oe
John’w. Weeks
Howard L. Perseaman
Point
Weeks
Third Fleet
SS Mariposa
U. S
Stolz
Joyce
Vermin
Bert
Jimmy Hatlo
Veterans
Major Thomas. M. Nial
Trenton
National Service Life
Fibber McGee
Fresno
Racine
Veterans Administration
Boston
Richmond
Er Gage
Texaco Rec
T.M
Reg
Texas Company
Texaco Dealers
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