Social Calendar notes and military hometown updates
A string of social events and personal notices appear from Santa Ana California to Arkansas amid World War II era life. Host Lyons plans a rehearsal dinner for the Petracek wedding party at the Barlow dog, Huth Tignett to wed M Petracek at Our Lady of Coach Stone Church. Several church and civic meetings are set including United Daughters of the Confederacy and Women’s Society notes. Local residents travel, visit kin, or relocate, with many military assignments and postings described along with brief family news and a snippet about the moon and a historic probe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manture Lyons
Fomen Rs
Ligeelt Petrseok
Barlow
Iss Huth Tignett
Santa Ana
Gallf
M. Petracek
Southwestern Proving Ground
Lia
Our Lady of Coach Ftone
Oil and Gas Leases Filed in Lafayette County Arkansas 1948
Oil and gas lease filings in Lafayette County Arkansas dated May 1948 include multiple transfers. Names such as Mrs Kunlee Trip Jett Lewisville Ark and Kerlyn Oil Company appear among undivided interests in sections of township 19 south range 24 west. Other filings show mineral deeds and various lease terms from five to ten years, with dates of May 20 to May 29 1943 1948 and several entries listing owners like Homer Scott and C M King transferring interests to R L Shaddock and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kunlee Trip
Jett
Lewisville
Arkannsas
Beshen
Kerlyn Oil Compiany
Maw Scott
Homer Scott
Kerlyn Oil Company
Tierbert J. White
R. L. Shaddock
West
Alex Bethany Wand
Jah. I. Shaddock
Nwy
Sec
Rye
Mehbmiary i
Mary
Hen Bethany
R. Fu. Shaddocks Nk
Swy
Nwa
Skyy
Sem
Nel
See
Rico
TT. G. Bethany
Et A
BR. L. Shadddock
SIY
Nisyy
Hye
Peoples Tanks
Lau Lo R. J. Shadedock
BEM
H. Dpd. Brown
M. M. Syndor
Ft. i. Shamlock
Carrier Enterprise Sinks 19 Jap Ships Since Pearl Harbor
Eugene Burns details the USS Enterprise achievements in the Pacific over the past year. The carrier’s air groups and crews claim 19 sunk Japanese ships including three carriers and 13 damaged, plus downing hundreds of enemy planes, with total tonnage impacted surpassing major historical battles. The narrative covers extensive actions from Wake Island to Midway and Guadalcanal, highlighting endurance, combat skill, and operational reach while noting Enterprise remains afloat and fighting despite sustained punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Burns
United Shites
Enterprise
Pearl Harbor
Swift
Jutland
Navy
Washington
Cuiudalcanal
Pacific Ocean
Coral Sea
Wake Island
Ehal Island
Marcus Island
South Pacific
Australia
Efati
New Hebrides
Guadalcanal
Solomons
Santa Cruz
Doyle Home Demonstration Club Meets in May Farm Meeting
The Doyle Home Demonstration club held a May meeting with nine members and Miss Fletcher present. Demonstrations on drying fruits and vegetables, a song, and prayer followed. An auction raised 2.86 dollars as the group plans to buy stamps to fund a bond, and Miss Fletcher shared literature. The next meeting is June 9 at Mrs. Orr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle Home Demonstration Club
A. C. Hutson
Miss Fletcher
W. EB. Orr
J. P. Hutson
Nashville
Beth in Hospital After Battle and a Confession
Beth regains consciousness in a hospital after a brutal air raid and battle. Brit Jackson praises her bravery and plans a promotion to chaplaincy while confessing his love. The pair share a tender moment as the toll of war weighs on their hopes for a calmer future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth
Rit Jackson
Brit
Eth
Hitler
Hirohite
Brit Jackson
Be Sure Time Is Right to Dig Potatoes
County agent Oliver L. Adams urges commercial Irish potato growers to harvest only when matured and to protect crops from sunburn. He notes strong market prospects this year and possible price support from the Food Distribution Administration if U S No 1 grade falls below 2.25 per hundred. To prevent sunburn, dig in late afternoon, move promptly to shade, and cover sacks during loading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Oliver L. Adams
Food Distribution Administration
U. S
Yanks Keep Up War News From Foggia to Sardinia
World War II air operations expand across Italy with Maj Gordon Sarem and Lt Col Paul Zuckerman among pilots trained at Foggia. Liberators from the Middle East attack Foggia while Northwest African bombers strike Pantelleria and Sardinia. Reports note bomb damage, casualties, and strategic targets, including Cagliari and Porto Ponte Di Romano, as Allied forces widen the offensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Sarrem
Flying Fortress Headquarters
New York City
Haly
Fiorello
Guardia
Walter Wagner
Hollywood
Paul Zuckerman
New York Stock Exchange
Norman Sweetzer
NBC
Foggia
Tunis
Junkers
Marion D. Jones
Memphis
Venn
Middle East
Associated Press
Cagliari
Sardinia
Augusta
Sicily
Rome
Glbia
Sousse
Carl A. Spaatz
Pantelleria
Ngain
Cantarina
Porto Ponte di Romano
Gaspini
Cape Bellavista
Izerte
Union Coal Shutdown Widens Across States Amid Protest
The walkout extended beyond Pennsylvania and Ohio as miners in West Virginia Kentucky and Virginia stayed home. Estimates show 120 000 in West Virginia 25 000 in Kentucky 18 500 in Virginia and coal production halted nationwide with some nonunion pits still operating. Secretary Ickes noted a 45 day stockpile of coal and an additional 1 373 000 tons since April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Tom Starks
UMW
Sinrka
Kentucky
Harlan
International Harvester
Benham
Progressive Miners of America
Unis
Virginia
Clincho
Danie
Clinch-Field Coal Co
Weekly coal production dips as storms cut Midwest output
Bituminous production for the week ended May 23 totaled 11,500,000 tons, down from 12,300,000 tons the prior week, with Ickea attributing the decline to weather in the Midwest. Anthracite output for the week ended May 22 was 1,261,000 tons versus 1,420,000 tons a week earlier, a drop not fully explained by the official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ickea
Midwest
Army Life Tough On Vegetarian From Great Falls
Private Benny Bee, a vegetarian for 23 years, says the Army is harsh on meatless diets. He avoids all animal products and laments limited bread potatoes and salads. His advice to fellow vegetarians is to bring a truck garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Mont
Benny Bee
Benny
Ben
Triplets Tale Ties Ottawa Publisher to Local Births
Sid Harris, publisher of the Ottawa Herald, was credited 25 dollars for a first triplet birth in the area, a claim later revealed as a 11 year old joke. The Kunard couple welcomed a three-same birth at Ransom Memorial Hospital, a county first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Kas
Sid Harris
Ottawa Herald
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Sid
Anid
H. W. Kunard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pat Claihan
The
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Pat. Casey
Women's Society of Christian Service
Thest Methodist Church
C. Dauterbach
J. P. Ayers
Uders
J. M
W. J. Greenwalt and Son, of
Fort St, Okin
Harmer Cobb
Amondion
Alberta
Canada
Mr. i Cobb
Bkanway
Alaska
Pmrs
Forster
R.A. Boyetts
Claudia Agee
Henderson State Teachers’ College
Arkadelphia
EF. F. McPaddin
Mittie
Fl Worth
Charles Griffin
Tom Little Hook
Pvt. Griffin
Camp .Robinson
Bert Tusa
Brenda
Trenton
Tenn
Russ
Gulf Refining Company
K. J. Cuplinger, Jr
Jeft Tory
Poedgee
Hug P. Kent
Camp Scott
Tandiana
Recviver
Kenoe Meker
Davahier
Brenda Carol
Jewell Moore
Garland City
Newt Bundy
Oy Construction Company
Towaru
Bundy
Leon Hunedy
Leonard Radike
Army-Navy
Hot Springs
Mrs. W. St. Mosley
Muntledian
Leon Finely
Wal
Duula Chester Hospital
U. S. Naval Air Station
Jacksonville, My
William Madison Gordon
Bitlinus, Arkitsis
W. S. Sordon
Pitoyes
Garedon
Camp Montiecio
Mellen M. Gates
J. R. Gites
South Laurel Street
Nope
Brick 13
Pifui Women's Army Auxiliary Corps
FL. Brivker
WAAC
Camp
Santa Anita
Calif
Pet
Starling Aaron
Patmos
W Goas. Ord. Nance
Earth
Coiuiry
B.C
Dmother
Amotiler
Tilghly
Wees
Moy Sleetore
Hirhes
Mother
Reyte
Kathy
Hope Star
NEW Saenger
EAI
PNR
Ea Pge
Anna Lefore
Rialto
Charles Royer
Rita Hayworth
Ginger Rogers
Henry Fonda In
Manhattan
Hollywood Photo Boys
News
Virginia Patton
Oil and
Lafayette County
Carrier Enterprise
Bobh Carter
Lorette Cooper
Tallicoe
Submorile
Triplets Trip
Lydia Pinkham
Pinkham
America
Ward & Son
Powers
John Robert Powers
Price
Hope's Finest Department Store
Chas. A. Haynes
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