Social Calendar Notes June events and a wartime wedding
Social calendar lists Winsome Sunday School class meeting at 7 30 Tuesday at Fair Park with a picnic supper. Eurelian class meets at Mrs Hefner's Pines at 8. Transportation from church at 7 30. Youth Fellowship Council meets at First Methodist Church 2 30 Wednesday. Y W A picnic at First Baptist Church 6 30 Friday. Marriage of Lt Commander A A Little MCUSN solemnized June 10 in New Orleans.
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Fair Park
Eurelian
Byron Hefner
the Pines
Methodist Youth Fellowship Council
First Methodist Church
Y.W.A
First Baptist Church
South Pacific
Admiral Nimitz
University of Virginia
Houston
Little Rock
Azalea Garden Club Lunch Postponed to June 21
The Azalea Garden Club lunch meeting scheduled for Thursday June 14 has been postponed to Thursday June 21. Members are asked to note the date change.
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Azalea Garden Club
Marriage of Mrs Marguerite Wright Announced
Mrs Moody Willis of this city announces the marriage of her sister Mrs Marguerite Wright to an unnamed groom.
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Mreed-Ittle
Moody Willis
Marguerite Wright
Women's Society meeting at church with prayer and notices
The Women’s Society of Christian Service met Monday at 4 o'clock in the church. President Mrs. B W Edwards led prayer and business. Mrs. R B Moore read a letter of appreciation from Mrs. J W Bob thanking the society for a box of supplies to a Vacation Bible School for Indian Children in Hugo Oklahoma. Circle 4 led by Mrs. Edwin Ward had the largest attendance. Devotional by Mrs. R M Briant. Mrs. R L Broach presented the program The Christian Home All Over
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Women’s Society of Christian Service
B. W. Edwards
R. B. Moore
J. W. Bob
Society
Hugo
Oirlahoma
Edwin Ward
R. M. Briant
R. L. Broach
Christian Home
Women’s Council closes year with luncheon and reports
The First Christian Church Women’s Council held a year end luncheon at Mrs. B. L. Rettig’s home. Circle 1 hosted with 22 covers and a three course meal. Officers for the coming year were installed and funds approved for the National Project and a Philippine missionary volunteer.
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First Christian Council
Women's’ Council
The
First Christian Church
B. L. Rettig
Carl Smith
Marry Whitworth
Fonzie Moses
Coming and Going in Texarkana Visit Notes
Mrs. Jack Simpson leaves Thursday for a weekend visit with her sister Miss Nora Lee Purtle in Texarkana. Mrs. W. A. McCulley has returned from a visit in Little Rock.
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Jack Simpson
Nora Lee Purtle
Texarkana
Miss Zilpha Keith Hospitalized After Appendectomy
Friends of Miss Zilpha Keith learn she is a patient at Julia Chester hospital after an appendectomy on Tuesday. She is reported to be doing nicely.
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Zilpha Keith
Julia Chester Hospital
Senate Vote Sought On Peace Pact Prompt Action
President Truman urges quick Senate ratification of the United Nations charter for a peace organization after the San Francisco conference drafts a document for submission to 50 nations. Officials say delay could bolster opponents and rule out a summer recess for Congress.
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Washington
Truman
United Nations
Senate
Congress
Congressional
San Francisco
White House
House
Dorothy Dix The Veteran's Return Advice to War Wives
A reader writes of returning soldiers and marital strain. The column urges wives to accept changes in their partners after furloughs and to avoid jealousy toward shipmates. A second letter discusses balancing loyalty to a daughter and a new wife, with guidance to stand by the child amid conflict. The Bell Syndicate offers counsel on domestic tensions during and after wartime.
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Miss Dix
Lee
Teave
Dorothy Dix
Wie
Emeeasen
Bell Syndicate
Dive Bombers Aid Troops to Capture Mindanao Town
Marine Dauntless dive bombers smashed Japanese resistance east of the Davao river on Mindanao and enabled the mandog town capture by the 24th Infantry Division. Marines flew 150 sorties while on Luzon the 37th Infantry Division fought in Bagabag, advancing toward the Cagayan valley, destroying seven tanks and taking 61 prisoners.
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Manila
Dauntless
Davao River
Mindanao
Mandog Town
24Th
Douglas MacArthur
Luzon
37Th
Bagabag
Cagayan Valley
War Bond Drive Totals Reach Major Milestone in 7th War Loan
Washington reports that individual sales in the 7th War Loan drive amount to 5.28 billion dollars, reaching 75.4 percent of the 7 billion quota. E-bond sales rise to 2.377 billion dollars, or 59.4 percent of the 4.0 billion goal.
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Washington
Borrowing Becomes Central Stake in Economic Debate
A broad argument centers on debt dynamics and policy implications. Analysts warn rising borrowing reshapes fiscal space, interest costs, and long term growth prospects, with governments seeking balance between investment and restraint.
Himalaya Hump Route Hero Recalls Death-Defying Flight
The aviator recounts a 1943 Himalayan flight with Bill Fox and passengers aboard a CNAC plane. Enduring fierce ice and St Elmo’s Fire at up to 21 000 feet, they fight to descend and land at Dinjan amid a high mountain storm. He vows to prove himself to Captain Bridgit, recalling earlier cadet days and a “dangerous flyer” label.
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ST. Elmo’s
Fox
Tusi
Bill Fox
C.N A.C
St. Elmo’s Fire
Gingiss
Privensal
Johnson
Lane
China
St. Elmo's
India
St. Elmo
England
Sam Valley
Tsui
Dinjan
Bill
Bridgit
Captain Bridgit
Army Air Corps
China National Aviation Corporation
Randolph Field
Amphibious Warfare Lessons From Tarawa To Kwajalein
The article traces how Marine amphibious landings evolved from Tarawa in 1943 to Kwajalein, detailing bombardment tonnages, vehicle evolution like amtracs and Ducks, and the rising casualty efficiency as ships and planes intensified pre invasion strikes and landing forces. It notes takes on Guam and Saipan prisoners’ reactions to Ducks and the growth of gear such as Amphibious Jeep and Weasel.
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Iwo
Tarawa
Mile Square
Kwajalein
Island
Marshalls Atoll
U. S
Guam
Saipan
Camp Gloucester
New Britain
Iwo Jima Climax in Allied Western Offensive
The article notes rocket launchers on Saipan and heavy firing on Guam as U S forces converge on Iwo Jima. By day two over 25 000 troops landed through rough surf while supplies grew, demonstrating a tested blend of men ships planes and tanks against Japan in a decisive western drive.
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Saipan
Guam
Tarawa
Iwo Jima
Japan
Spain Last Continued From Page One
Germany’s postwar network in Spain includes diplomats officials business leaders and industrialists who aided the Nazi embassy. Allied experts face difficulties locating hidden assets as some Germans reside in Spain with concentration camp guards and engineers while others resist expulsion orders.
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Spain
Sofindus
Germany
Germans in Spain Enjoy Wealth Despite War Losses
The text notes many Germans keep funds and luxury villas in Spain after the surrender. Private accounts were blocked by a Spanish government order on surrender day. Spanish officials compare Germans to Laval as unwelcome guests lingering in Barcelona.
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Spain
Spanish Foreign Ministry
Pierre Laval
Barcelona
TVA chief critiques foreign aid in regional resource projects
David E. Lilienthal, chairman of the TVA, attacks proposals to use American dollars for regional development of resources in American valleys while supporting aid to Russia, China, and South America in tapping their resources.
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Russia
China
South America
David E. Lilienthal
TVA
Aspirin Deal Promises 3 For 1 Value At 35 Cents
A promotional offer sells a large 100 tablet bottle of St Joseph Aspirin for 35 cents. The ad claims you get nearly three tablets for one cent and that no aspirin does more for you for any price.
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Jack Halfy
Jean Parker
Bela Lugost
Lanche Lyle Talbot
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Barrymore
Wes Yer
Lex Helms
Robert Jewell
Royce Weisenberger
James McLarty
Himalayas
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Botany
Cooper
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Talbot
Harry W. Shiver
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