Flashes Of Life And It Makes Cents
A collection of brief quirky items from Oct 29 reports. Mrs. Woodward of Traunton rescues a stuck mason jar from an animal while noting animals respond to kindness. Edward Bigdan of Auror receives a new bicycle to haul heavy loads after wearing out gear. Eddie Karkut enjoys spam meals before promising no more spam. Scott Wasson in Pine Bluff asks for clothes back after a GI uniform is taken from his car in Oklahoma City.
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Norton
Mass
Howard F. Woodward
Animal Rescue League of
Chicago
Edward Bigdan
Auror
Oklahoma City
Scott Wasson
Pine Bluff
Arkansas
Discharge Advice From Soldier and Brother
In Tucson on October 29 an army lieutenant, Harry B. Leidenfrost, 21, from New York City, followed guidance from his tech sergeant brother Robert J. Leidenfrost, 19, on discharge steps and GI bill rights as they navigated the Davis Monthan field base. A wolf hunt at Summit, Missouri attracted about 300 men, but only one wolf was killed with eight escaping, blamed on inexperienced city hunters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Ariz
Davis-Monthan
Harry B. Leidenfrost
New York City
Heard Tech
Robert J. Leidenfrost
Summit
Adam
Colonial note hints West Indian federation
A colonial secretary's note to governors of Bahamas Barbados British Guiana British Honduras Jamaica Leeward and Windward Islands suggests the possibility of a West Indian federation to speed the development of a self governing unit within the British Commonwealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bahamas
Barbados
British Guiana
British Honduras
Jamaica
Leeward Islands
Trinidad and Windward Islands
British Commonwealth
Burglars Fail as Safe Slips From Truck in Oklahoma City
Burglars attempting to cart a safe could not open it and fled when the safe slid out of the truck. The incident occurred in Oklahoma City on October 29, with an estimated $3,000 inside the container.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Still Kicking Fruita Chicken Heads a Record Run
STILL KICKING FRUITA Colo Oct 29 4 Mike a five month old white Wyandotte cockrel gained a pound since its head was cut off 49 days ago owner L A Olson said the bird weighed 3 1/2 pounds the morning it was beheaded and now weighs 4 1/2 pounds Scientists said the brain stem and windpipe remaining connected explain the continued life Extra closet space is a need in rural homes say Extension service agents
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Fruita
Colo
Mike
L. A. Olson
Extension Service
How to Deal With Heretics and Other Snippets
A reader recalls seeing a cleric with a book on dealing with heretics aboard a train and reflects on faiths, chaplains, and service members. The piece includes anecdotes about snowbound travel, a penny candy shop, a kindergarten coin riddle, and a sailor's letters, ending with a quip about a church in distress.
Ex Navy man found a usable USES job at Bolling Field
A former Navy engine mechanic named Lief Bowman, wounded and discharged, was placed by the U S Employment Service at Bolling Field in Washington for 3rd Echelon engine work. The story traces USES operations, veterans representatives, and the push for veterans to get first access to jobs through local offices and counselors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
United States Employment Service
Bolling Field
Lief Bowman
Lief Boughman
Baumin
Bowman
Jacksonville
Richmond
U. S. Employment Service
Sta
USES
Echmond
Lief
Veterans
Veterans’ Employment Service
veterans’ employment /representative
Tokyo Bay welcomes new carrier after long voyage
After 78 days at sea the big new aircraft carrier arrived in Tokyo Bay. It had helped the Third Fleet’s knockout offensive against the Japanese homeland. A movie titled Destination Tokyo was planned for that night aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Tokyo Bay
Notice of Administration for F A Burton Estate
Herman E. Burton administrator notifies all claimants against the estate of F A Burton of Guilford County North Carolina to present verified claims within one year from October 13 1945 or they will be barred. Attorney D H Parsons of High Point NC represents the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Burton
Guilford County
North Carolina
High Point
Herman £. Burton
A. Burton
D. H. Parsons
Board of Adjustments Meeting on Gas Station Permit
Co. Hanes seeks a permit to build a gasoline service station at the northeast corner of West Green and Ward Streets. The Board of Adjustments meets at 1 30 p m Thursday November 8 1945 in the BE. K. Ingram Fire Division office. Persons wishing to speak for or against the project should attend. Jos D. Cox Chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Adjustments Co
Hanes
West Green
Ward Streets
Board of Adjustments
BE. K. Ingram
Thursbay
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Justice
Eddie Karkut
Herbie Mundt
O. K
Rene
Mann Drug Company
St.Joseph
Worto
Joe E. Brown
Army
Joe
Brown
E B. Sebdree
Bird
Germany
Wachovia
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Reserve System
Pez
W. A. Bivins
United States
South Pacific
Horace Greeley
Stor
Jos. D. Cox
Chm
Enetro
Penetro
Ivory
Tussy
Kathleen Nelson
TOR
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