Read Where Family Went for the Christmas Turkey
A fragmented Bed Valley News page recalls Christmas visits, local characters, and small town reflections. It mentions Hardin and wife from Char, Jim Dixon from Pt. Bragg, and E. A. Batie. The piece includes humorous and critical musings, Christmas gifts, and a long poetic lament about coal mining with a social call for better communities.
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Hardin
Char
Lotte
Jim Dixon
Pt. Bragg
H. A. Logan
E. A
Batie
God
Card of Thanks for Elizabeth Anne Carter Parrish
The family expresses sincere appreciation for kindness during illness and death of Elizabeth Anne Carter Parrish. Those named include Mr. W. M. Crawford Mrs. A. P. Sills Sr. Mrs. J. L. Chaney Mrs. H. L. Bobbitt and Mr. W. W. Parrish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth AnneCarter Parrish
W. M. Crawford
A. P. Sills, Sr
J. L. Chaney
H. L. Bobbitt
W. W. Parrish
Stars Seem Brighter for Aviators at High Altitudes
Stars appear brighter to aviators flying at high altitudes as Earth’s atmosphere filters less light. Light travels a shorter distance through the atmosphere before reaching observers’ eyes, boosting perceived brightness.
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Earth
Reynolds Star Footballer in ETO Sparks 146-Over Victory
Pte Jake Reynolds, high school grid star now with United States Air Forces in Europe, leads the Rocket squad to a 146 to 0 win over the USFET Invaders at Victory Park Stadium in Frankfurt before about 8,000 Allied personnel. Fourth straight win for the Rockets. his fame grows as a prominent inked name in Allied military sports. Also a legal notice from Cleveland County administrator about estate debts and payment due by landowners.
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Germany
United States Air Forces
Europe
Jake Mr. Reynolds
C. L. Reynolds
Kings Mounta
Usfet Invaders
Victory Park
Frankfort
North Carolin
Cleveland
Luftwaffe Grounded: US Air Forces Members Serve in Europe
Pte Reynolds served in May 1945 and January 1945 in Germany. United States Air Forces in Europe polices the American Zone from the air. The text notes intruding or advancing forces, with a focus on Allied air operations over occupied Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ne Ferts Pte. Reynolds
Germany
United States Air Forces
Europe
Tovaders
Also Mentioned on This Page
BED Valley News
H.Y. Belk
John Laanight
Gia
John
Telio
Hell
Reynolds
Eto
Russie Stewart
J. A. Stewart
Carolina
McCarter’s
W. King
Pang
Gastonia
Kings Mountain
P. D. Herndon
Real Estate—Insuran
Shady Rest
Cherryville
Spe
Rhe
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