Social Calendar and Local Personal Notes May 24
Monday events include the Woman's Missionary Society study at 2:20 and the Spiritual Life and Missan Study wings of First Methodist at 3. Mrs Cr Laglerbuett hosts an all-day event with several groups, while St Mark's Auxiliary plans a home wedding. Tuesday brings a B and P W Club dinner meeting. many members are noted traveling or visiting.
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Tiauist Womnen's Missionary Society
the Church
Wirst Methodist Church
Cr. Laglerbuett
John Honrie
St. Mark's Auxiliary
Mellin Andine
Coming and Going Miser Tans Welker Visit at Jefferson Barracks
Miser Tans Welker returns to Jefferson Barracks Missouri for a home visit with Mrs Walker and her son Forrest while Mrs Fred Bilis departs Saturday for an unknown destination.
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Miser Tans Welker
Jefferson Barracks
Mrs. Walker
Forrest
Fred Bilis
Hollywood Star Faces Rumors About Screen Roles
Hollywood writer Robbin Coons notes Charles Laugh ton is pressed by rumors he acts as his screen roles. Laugh ton, recovering from a back injury, keeps working while denying any full immersion into characters. He jokes about pressures from fans and the studio as he prepares for a Cincinnati trip and a film role titled This Land Is Mine.
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Hollywood
Charles Laughton
Chuck
Rales
Phil
Senate tackles Kilday Bill amid recess in Congress
Senate in recess until Monday. Military Affairs may vote on Kilday Bill to delay Indue tin of fathers. Senate and House conferees meet on pay as you go tax bill. House debates additional lend lease appropriation. Small business committee expands inquiry into timber situation. Thaddeus Fairbanks invented the platform scale at St. Johnsbury in 1830.
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Associated Press
Senate
Military Affairs Committee
Deiaw Induetin
House
Small Business Committee
Bextiss
Hollywood Uniform Combines Wartime Style and Skirt
An item highlights Mollywourd'sfashion wartime recruit-a-skirt trend. The piece features Leslie Brooks in a white shepherd-checked shirt and matching skirt with scarlet jacket accents. The ensemble blends sport and casual wear, suitable for many occasions, per a fashion photo by Dea Lowrance.
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Léstie Brooks
Winitagie
Teslie
DEA Lowrance
Japs Hold Last Stand on Attu Island in Pacific
The Navy reported heavy Japanese resistance on Attu in the North Pacific as American forces advance from the northeast. Reports describe a defensive line stretching from Surami Bay to Attu village with operations ongoing in the Chichagol area and bombers targeting military objectives.
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Attu Island
Washington
Itm
Navy
Pera
Mons
North Pacific
Vichy
Twutillon
Tadiy Hhat
Contiumiqiue
Chichagol
Surami Bay
Attu Village
Yankees and White Sox clash in pitchers duel
Report from a bygone sports mirror notes Ernie Bon of the New York Yankees pitched against the Chicago White Sox in a 1-0 game. It cites Bon’s fourth shutout of the season and sixth win, and mentions other historical notes about players and teams from years past, including Pav Frick, Spud Chand, and references to Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
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Associated Press
Ernie Bon
New York Yankees
Chivine
White Sox
Pav Frick
Yesenday
Pittsburgh
Baltic Republics Seek Allied Help Against Nazis and Reds
Refugees in the Baltics report independence-minded leaders seek aid from Britain and the United States to free Lithuania Estonia and Latvia from German and Soviet control. Observers note ties to Moscow talks and consider Baltic plans for armed resistance, with possible armies of 400 000 to 450 000.
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John Colburn
Mis
Cavin
Mstenia
Bean
United States
Germany
Joseph F. Davies
Moscow
Stalin
Baltic States
Naxis Ved
Balts
Russia
Elaine
Russian Empire
Red Army
Wallies
Berlin
Ballic
Wallace
Lithuania
Estonia
Latvia
Europe
Lithuannia
Jetonia
Sac
Simmans
Teayi
Lata
Spies Captured as Island Seaplane Escapes
Major Smuart-Aleck Jackson traps Beth and Brit in a staged ruse to expose spies on the island. Lita and Rick reveal the plan, seize the others, and aboard the seaplane Beth and Brit are bound for a distant fate as the craft departs.
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Lily
Rick
Brit
Beth
Carter
Grea
Nevetheless
Mr. Moth
Miss Danton
Mr. Muth
Rick Moth
Lita
Math
Halfnee
Smuart-Aleck Jackson
Hick
Heth
Cove
Church News Briefs From Local Congregations
Summary of Sunday services across churches. First Baptist at Third and Main with Rev W R Hamilton hosts 10 30 worship and 8 pm sermon as well as 7 am Baptist Training Union and 8 30 Sunday School. Unity Baptist led by J T Gilmore reports revival with Ingram preaching at 10 am and 8 pm, Monday gathering at 2 30. Hope Gospel Tabernacle at North Main hosts Sunday 9 45 Sunday School 11 am morning worship, 7 pm young people and Bible study, 8 pm evangelistic service with Last Banquet sermon, two week Vacation Bible School starts Monday. St Mark's Episcopal Church announces service May 23 at 7 30 pm. Church of Christ at Fifth and Grady lists Gospel Broadcast at 10 am, Bible classes, 11 40 am communion, 7 pm preaching, 8 pm Wednesday prayer meeting.
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First Baptist Church
Third
Main Streets
W. R. Hamilton
Baptist Training Union
Bible School
Unity Baptist Church
J. T. Gilmore
Bilder Doyle M. Ingram
Brother Ingram
Hope Gospel Tabernacle
Church OF Christ
Grady Streets
Fred H. Williamson
KCMC
Navy Surprised at Death of Jap Admiral
Washington reports surprise at Admiral Isaroisu Yamamoto's death, with no American source confirming the claim. Skepticism surrounds Tokyo's account of his fate, suggesting possible nonappearance, suicide, or natural death amid postwar reverses. Allied actions in April included air and sea strikes on the Solomon Islands, Oro Bay, and Darwin with heavy losses on both sides.
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Washington
Isaroisu Yamamoto
Mime
Japan
Tokyo
Hara
Southwest Pacific
Salamon Islands
Aenean
Tryadalcanal
Oro Bay
New Guinea
Darwin
Australia
Pond
Lend Lease Bill Sent to House Floor May 21
The Senate sent a lend lease supplemental appropriation measure to the House floor on May 21, aiming to shorten the mutual aid march toward complete victory. The bill totals 6.27 billion dollars and reflects the home front's contribution to the United Nations effort.
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Washington
United Nations
Yamamoto Death Report Riles Tokyo Navy Chiefs
News of Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto’s death dominates Tokyo coverage. FCC monitors recount the emotional broadcast as Japan confirms Yamamoto’s gallant death while directing fleet actions. Admiral Mineichi Koga is named successor, with background on his prior commands and rank. The piece details Yamamoto’s career from the Naval Academy through key battles and honors, noting his influence on Japanese naval strategy and the impact of recent setbacks.
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Naval Air Force
FCC
Tokyo
Yamamoto
Imperial Headquarters
Japan
Isoraku Yamamoto
Mineichi Koga
Yomnamoto
Naval Academy
Tojo
Tsushima
Yarmamonta
Tokyo Radio
Camel
Pearl Harbor
Barneo
Tsuroku Yamamoto
Yamamoto Described as Brilliant Strategist in War News
The Tokyo radio and the Associated Press in New York echoed praise for Yamamoto after his death. They hailed him as a brilliant strategist whose leadership strengthened Japan’s naval position and predicted final victory. His career spanned headmaster of Kasumigaura’s Naval School, captain of Akagi, head of the Aeronautics Technical Department, and vice naval minister from 1930 through multiple cabinets.
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Guam
Philippines
Hawaii
San
Frans Risen
United States
White House
Washington
Yamnamota
Yamamota
Denth
Yokyo Radio
Associated Press
New York
Yamamoto
Japan
Imperial Japanese Navy
Naval and Aeronauutics
Kasumagaura
Akagi
Aeronauticn
Air Battle Corps
Hirohito
Hayashi
Konoye
Hiranuma
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