War reporters note morale rising in Washington crowds
World Features Writer observes fatigue and wartime bustle in the capital. General George C. Marshall is amused by reporters as Evita Hodby and Col. Faith enter, while air raid sirens test at noon. Women replace servants, uniforms multiply in cafeterias, and men become scarce in the city’s civilian life.
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Kernoole
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Warashington
Lemn
George Cail
di Oveta
Faith
Fort
Des Moines
Don C. Faith
Pacific
Fassick
Sia
United States
Run
Pennsylvania Avenue
Governafeterias
Department Nterior
War
Navy
Superstition Continues Across War News Fragment
Fragmentary text hints at war era superstition themes and social scenes. A telephone bell scene suggests late night calls and a farm setting with a guest revealing a black eye. The jumble contrasts fear, humor, and domestic life in a rural newspaper snippet.
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Farmer
Mrs Lena Brunson Smith Dies Friday in Texarkana
Prescott area obituary notes Lena Brunson Smith of Oklahoma age 30 and wife of Jim W. Smith died Friday morning in a Texarkana hospital. Former Prescott and Waterloo resident survived by husband a seven year old daughter her parents two brothers and sister. Funeral set for Saturday four o clock at Stephens Chapel Memphis Tennessee. Red Cross reports April 1 1941 to May 30 1942 show 129 volunteers 6991 hours 214 garments for armed forces 2979 for war relief 320 layettes. Y W A Banquet honors mothers at First Baptist church with program by Rev Craighead and son Albert. Cadet Captain Herman G Bonds to graduate June 15 in Miami Beach and remain as instructor. Bryan Franks of Longview visiting. Mrs Wylie Bird returns to Fort Cobb Oklahoma after visiting.
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Lena Brunson Smith
Okay
Jim W. Smith
Texarkana
Prescott
Waterloo
W. P. Brunson
Blevins
Fred
Memphis
Jack
Canada
Martha Brunson
Red Cross
Nevada County
American Red Cross
Carl Dalrymple
John Marshall Pittman
J. W. Kennedy
Sam O. Logan
First Baptist Church
Hazel Snyder
W. E. Craighead
Southern Baptist
Ramanija
Albert
B. Bonds Sr
Herman G. Bonds
Miami Beach
Florida
Air Corps
Officer Candidate Training School
Bonds
Bryan Franks
Longview
Texas
Wylie Bird
Fort Cobb
Oklahoma
Bob Cox
Church Circles Schedule for Monday and Tuesday
Calendar notes list joint meeting of Josephine Scaggs and Dorothy Garrett Circles at Mrs. J. B. Weartz home at 2 30. Ann Bagby Circle meets Mrs. C. C. Mitchell at 2 30. Woman's Missionary Society meets Mrs. W. T. Hart at 4 00. Tuesday June 16 Rotary Club gathers at Loda Hotel at 12 15. Garden Club hosts at Mrs. E. P. J. Garrett with co hosts including Mrs. Craw Fore Gee Munn and Stripling at 9 40.
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Josephine Scaggs
Dorothy Garrett
First Baptist Church
J. B. Weartz
Ann Bagby
The
C. C. Mitchell
Woman's Missionary Society of the
First Presbyterian Church
W. T. Hart
Rotary Club
Loda Hotel
Garden Club
E. P. J. Garrett
Jesse Craw
Ralph Fore
8. B. Gee
Cora Munn
Dewey Stripling
Society notes on engagements and travel to Arkansas
Society reports Miss Dorothy Ann Gee and Miss Mary Elizabeth Hesterly will depart Monday for Little Rock to begin nurse training at St. Vincent's hospital. Miss Frances Thrasher of Hot Springs spends a few days here visiting friends.
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Dorothy Ann Gee
Mary Elizabeth Hesterly
Little Rock
St. Vincent's Hospital
Frances ‘Thrasher
Hot Springs
Churches Program Features Russian Romanian Border Talk
First Baptist Church led by Pastor E P J Garrett hosts Sunday School at 10 00 am. Rev W E Craighead and his son Albert will be guest speakers at 1 00 pm discussing The Gospel on the Russian Romanian Border and sharing insights on social and religious conditions.
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W. E. Craighead
Southan Baptist
Rumania
Albert
Craighead
France Ready to Aid Allied Invasion Says French Newsman
In reports from Occupied France, Jean Graffis notes French resolve to back a future American British invasion. French workers, police, and civilians pledge behind the lines aid, sabotage, and fighter help if landings occur, while fear of fierce German coastal defenses and airfields remains.
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Actio-Nea
Berlin
New York
America
England
Europe
France
Atlantic
Germany
Garde
Norway
Garde Mobile
Occupied
Gestapo
Saint Nazaire
Hitler
Baptists and Presbyterians Schedule Evening Services
From a firsthand notice Baptist Training Union at 7 15 pm and Evening worship at 8 00 pm with a Living and Dying Together theme. First Presbyterian Church led by R D Nolen lists Sunday School 10 00 am and Morning Worship 11 60 am with Evening Worship at 8 00 pm. First Methodist Church under T Baugh shares 9 45 am Sunday School and 10 54 am preaching with two teen groups at 6 45 pm and 7 30 pm worship.
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Baptist Training Union
Time to Go Fishing at China Lake Aboard with Fred Carley
George Tucker recalls a serene fishing trip on China Lake with Fred Carley of Danbury Bethel Gas and Electric Co. They catch eight steelheads, describe the water and scenery, and joke about Chic Johnson of Sons of Fun while noting stocked trout, costs, and the thrill of the silver gleam.
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George Tucker
New York
Fred Carley
Danbury
Con
Bethel Gas .& Electric’ Co
Carley
Babe Ruth
Chicago Cube
Topi al
China Lake
Fred
Fred Coakey
Chic
Chic Johnson
Wynn Murray
Ella Logan
Ching Lake
Carmel
Country Club
Common Sense Against Wartime Rumors and Hype
Washington urges careful judgment on wartime rumors. Officials warn against hysterics and advise verifying claims with authenticated statements. The piece cites submarine rumors, sugar cane field “S.O.E.” messages, stevedore gossip, and farmers misread as spies, urging restraint.
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Washington
Federal Bureau of Investigation
South Atlantic
New York
Hollywood
Hawaii
Arrows and Experiments Stir Quiet FBI Debate
An editor notes a cautious stance on sharing sensitive ideas, urging stories be told to officials rather than neighbors. The piece hints the FBI aims to control information flow while acknowledging the value of truth in reporting.
War era fashion aims for conservative college girl style
War has sped up the college girl’s schedule and tightened budgets yet she remains well dressed. She favors conservative classic clothes with warm coats and cotton shirts while shunning many novelties. Wardrobe priorities include packable outfits, sturdy tweeds, and washable furnishings as campuses push a three-year work pace and summer sessions. Schools report many students taking wartime courses, reduced allowances, and rising bond purchases.
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Marguerite Young
NEA Service
New York
Fifth Avenue
Wardime College
Yanks Make Hit in Ireland
Washington’s Johnny Doughboy in Northern Ireland wins praise from townspeople and Ulster farmers. Bernard Newman reports American troops are well liked despite differences, with Irish adapting to American slang and daily life. Weather jokes aside, soldiers grow to fit Ulster culture.
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NEA Service
Washington
Johnny Doughboy
Northern Ireland
Bernard Newman
British Ministry of Information
Ulster
R’arin
Newman
Limavady
Ireland
Northern
Fae
Newnan
Red Cross
Lou Boudreau Leaves Game in Sudden Ejection
NEA Service reports Lou Boudreau was ejected in a St. Louis game after a heated argument over a base decision. Managerial stress cited by players like Jimmy Dykes as affecting Boudreau’s performance, with Boudreau defending his hitting and leadership while noting pitching and catching as team weaknesses.
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Burton Benjamin
NEA
New York
Harry Geisel
Lou Boudreau
St. Louis
Cleveland
Boudreau
Jimmy Dykes
Chicago White Sox
Louis Boudrentt
Cris Hackett
Les Fleming
Buster Mills
Jeff Heath
Mel Harder
al Milnar
Jim Bagby
al Emith
Red Embree
Nilnois
Yankees
DiMaggo
Keller
Phil Rizzuto
Pompadour
Johnny Pesky
Boston
Vernon Stephens
Jack Wallasen
Philadelphia
Low Boudreau
Whirlaway
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