Conservation talk and 4-H program at Ne school
Neshonoc and Walker 4-H clubs and parents assembled at the Ne school for a joint program featuring Tom from the federal conservation department. Anita and Emil J. Schiesser attended as well as a film on safety. The event included musical numbers and a laughing beaver beaver skit, with strong emphasis on soil preservation and the future of America's topsoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neshonoc
Walker
Tom
Office
Federal Conservation Department
Anita
Emil J. Schiesser
Jonny
Kelly
Ferry Ride Reveals Tinian Shores And GI Life In War
The Tinian ferry trip reveals a dainty shoreline, old caves with Japanese gun emplacements, and a busy harbor scene. Navy Pharmacist Mate Curtis G. Nerison visits his uncle while wounded soldier Elmer Hagge from Iowa jokes he has seen enough of war and plans to rest at home. At the B-29 base outdoor theater, the GI show Power Jive features music and sketches by Evans, Smith, Idgely, and Carter, with a popular request list guiding performances.
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Robbin Coons
Tinian
Saipan
Tin
Navy
Curtis G. Nerison
Montevideo
Minn
Eea
Elmer Hagge
Wilton Junction
Iowa
Pacific
Okinawa
Jack Evans
Superbombers
Jacob A. Evans
Bowling Green
Glasgow
Marianas
Evans
Sgt
Lyle Smith
Personal Plane For He Is Delivered
SANTA MONICA CALIF. A four engine plane for Gen Dwight a has been delivered to the army by Douglas Aircraft. Interior fittings mirror those of the late President Roosevelt and the MacArthur flying headquarters. It includes sleeping quarters a galley desk and work space for military commands.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Dwight A
Army
Douglas Aircraft
Roosevelt
Douglas MacArthur
Flying Grandma Fatally Injured In Plane Crash Near Hickory
Mrs. W. Carl Rufus 65 known as the Flying Grandma and her companion Mrs. Louella Osterlin Gillen 56 were killed when a small plane struck a tree branch during takeoff near Hickory Pennsylvania. Both women from Ann Arbor Michigan. Mrs. Rufus wife of a UM astronomy professor authored a book Flying Grandma. Gillen reported in poor condition.
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Washington
W. Carl Rufus
Hickory
Rufus
Louella Osterlin Gillen
Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
Spanish Ladies in Court Don Perfumed Gloves Known as Sweete Bagges
Spanish women of the 1500s wore perfumed gloves called Sweete Bagges when appearing in court, a detail noted in historical fashion records.
Three Yank Columns Flowing Through Cagayan Valley Area
Manila dispatch reports the 37th Ohio infantry division advancing toward Ilagan and Naguilian as Japanese defenses crumble along the Cagayan River. Maj. Gen. Beightler’s forces cross by assault boats and push toward Luzon’s breadbasket, with Filipinos watching progress in the valley supplying rice corn and tobacco.
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Cagayan Valley
Spencer Davis
Manila
Luzon
37Th
Ohio Infantry Division
Cagayan
Robert S. Beightler
Nagulian
Beightler
Cagayan River
Hamil
W. Faron
Ilagan
Aparri
Milwaukeean First Man To Reach Okinawa South End
Corp. John C. Corbett of Milwaukee Wisconsin became the first man from the 8th regimental combat team to reach the south end of Okinawa. Under Lieut. David V. Carter the unit descended the slopes after securing Ibarau Komesu ridge and tossed a rock into the Pacific signaling the completion of the objective.
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Lacross ‘Milwaukeean
Okinawa
Tenth Army
Corp
John C. Corbett
Milwaukee
Wis
Pacific
Corbett
2Nd Division Marines
David V. Carter
Kenmore
Ibarau Komesu
China Accelerates Coal Output to Ease Chungking Shortage
China steps up coal production to address a power and fuel shortage in Chungking. Officials say mines are operating at higher capacity to ensure steady supply and stabilize prices amid rising demand and winter heating needs.
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China
Chungking
Switch Check On Counterfeit Coupons To Meat Stamps
Chicago reports the CPA coupon verification center reduced counterfeit gasoline coupons by three fourths in six months and now targets counterfeit red meat stamps. Regional OPA head Rae E. Walters cites rising red stamp counterfeits from 75,000 to 125,241 between Feb 1 and June 18 in Illinois Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa Nebraska North Dakota and South Dakota. Ultraviolet tests detect fakes on government paper as authorities work to halt the scam.
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Chicago
CPA
Rae E. Walters
OPA
Walter
Illinois
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Dakota
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OCC
America
la County
Kiwanis Club
Chamber of Commerce
West Salem
Penney's
Walters
Australia
Sulfan
GROUP
Sinovers
Kleinerts
Colognes
Jerkin
Pius Tax
Main Street
Ray
Tokyo
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