Trains and Trust in War era Ties at a Dreadful Dinner
A composed woman speaks of war time hardship while a wary trio debates fare and comfort on a train side scene. Corbett watches as Voorhees, Kalchis and Mrs Forsythe discuss danger, memory, and longing amid recycled hotel meals and shrouded loyalties.
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Corbett
Kalchis
Mr. Voorhees
Te S
Palm Beach
the Gables
Rodney
Rod
Voorhees
Royalty Aura Fades Over Illini Town Visit
GI veteran J. C. Turner shows an antique Rolls Royce claimed to have belonged to King George of England. He says the car was a gift to a former Virginia governor and originally cost $15,000, though he paid $200. The vehicle's chief drawback is only 10 miles per gallon.
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Anna
Illinois
J. C. Turner
George
Virginia
Census volumes shrink to microfilm footprint
The 1940 Census volumes require 1,900 square feet of shelf space but have been reproduced on microfilm occupying 56 square feet of space.
Gasoline cowboys guard Oregon ranches against rustlers
In Oregon the livestock theft investigators known as gasoline cowboys operate with state, county, and federal officers to curb cattle, horse, sheep, and hog thefts. Roy Nelson notes months can require long chases and travel by car or horseback, as rustlers modernize with trucks and wide reach.
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Salem
Ore
U.P
Henry Bowlegs
Oregon
Congomen
State Agriculture Department
Roy Nelson
Nelson
Newberry Weekend Guests Visit Hall Family Households
Recent week end visitors included Clarence Preston and son Paul from Romulus Michigan and Bob Serette and son Bobby. Albert Padgett and Bertis with Laverna from Winslow. Olen Padgett and sons Billie and Buster from Oakland City Indiana. Gerald Hall of Elnora and Eula Hall of Odon. Lee Mattern and Billy with Clarence Mat- tion.
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Ocis Hall
Clarence’ Preston
Paul
Bob Serette
Bobby
Romulus, Michigan
Albert Padgett
Bertis
Laverna
Winslow
Olen Padgett
Billie
Buster
Oakland City
Indiana
Lee Mattern
Billy
Clarence Mat
Double Church Wedding Ties Washington Families
Slain by Accident tern and daughter of Washington Mrs. Don Moore and Donna Sue joined in Washington for the double church wedding of Vonda and Vera Chestnut daughters of Mr and Mrs Jess Chestnut. Earnest Long and family of Elnora visited Newberry. L B Penrod and Barbara of Anderson spent the weekend with relatives. Mary Anthony returned from a week with the Pershing family at Muncie.
Local social notes record weekend visits and gatherings
On trial, Mr. and Mrs. O C Keller spent the weekend in Indianapolis with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ledgerwood. Visitors Sunday included Mrs. Laura Christenberry and family and Mr. and Mrs. Bert City and Mrs. Hulda Willian and son Richard of Linton, plus Mrs. Hattie Storms of Elnora. The Brewer family and friends attended an all day meeting and basket dinner at Shiloh. Donna Sue Moore is spending the week with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ferguson.
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O. C. Keller
Indianapolis
Jack Ledgerwood
Laura Christenberry
Bert City
Hulda Willian
Richard
Linton
Hattie Storms
Elnora
Ray Brewer
Wes Myers
Mike
Pansy Williams
Bobby Shelton
Shilop
Donna Sue Moore
Ed Ferguson
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