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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1945
Page
2
The notice lists J E Johnson as editor and publisher with postal matter details. It records the Mount Airy North Carolina entry date and dates a 1945 publication. It notes second class matter status under the 1872 act and a June 29 1945 date.
A collection of verse motifs from Heywood Cowper Herbert Whittier Shakespeare and Bryant reflects on divine providence in daily life. The lines emphasize trust in God’s care amid change, travel, and uncertainty, linking nature and fate to spiritual reassurance.
The article argues that predictions of heavy, prolonged combat in Japan similar to Europe may prove false. It notes Okinawa as key to southern Japan defense, expects fierce beach resistance but eventual collapse of Japanese resistance as seen in Germany, with heavy losses but war likely to end.
The Boy Scouts of America totaling 1,916,637 members join a nationwide push to grow half a million gardens this summer. Scouts with 400 square feet qualify for a General MacArthur Medal, awarded for meeting high gardening standards and contributing to Food for Freedom.
A gray haired Colonel, Col. Francis J. Fenton of California, prays over the body of his 19 year old son who died in battle on Okinawa. The scene unfolds under the American flag as the regiment mourns.
The column ridicules a colonel nicknamed brass-hat while reflecting on the futility and cost of war. It praises officers for prioritizing soldiers' welfare and notes many leaders have sons in active service amid pacifist sentiments.
American farmers produced markedly more in 1942 and 1943 than in 1917 and 1918, despite a drop of 4 million farm residents. Corn led gains, with 6.5 million fewer acres but record Belt production aided by hybrid corn from Henry A. Wallace.
Norman Vincent Peale argues real rest comes from worship, not golf. Howard William Hintz contends society reflects the goodness of its individuals. Joseph Timothy O Callahan notes serious self regard vs obligations in life.
A collection of quotes from Chester W. Nimitz William Halsey Dwight D. Eisenhower and others emphasizes peacetime military training mass bombing of Japan and the need for strength to protect heritage. Leaders urge prepared forces and swift repatriation of veterans to loved ones.
A quiz listing ten questions on wartime topics including Axis populations Teheran 1943 meetings 1945 location British adjournment war goods for war Hill of Bunker Hill flag stripes and the Declaration of Independence year and U S farm counts.
Beechler quotes Henry Ward Beecher on the supreme art of life. He argues living with others justly requires education wisdom and patience, surpassing all productive industries in importance for guiding children.
A lighthearted family scene centers on a first day of school. Mother calls him daring as he begins school, father hopes he becomes a fullback, sister worries about walking with him, and neighbors welcome longer peaceful hours.
The American Red Cross Production Corps in Surry County seeks volunteers to sew and knit hospital garments for servicemen in government hospitals. A new quota of mules, palmas, socks, v neck sweaters, and turtlenecks arrives as workers below wartime demand. The production room at 388 N Main Street operates Wednesday and Friday afternoons. committee members from Baptist and Methodist churches organize enlistment efforts.
Nancy Miller Marshall executrix announces probate claims against Geo E Marshall estate must be verified and presented at the Willow Hotel Mount Airy NC by June 22 1946 to recover. Creditors are asked to settle debts immediately at the same location. This June 20 1945.
Presbyterian and Episcopal organizers arrange 200 articles to a storage warehouse for the armed forces. Items listed include v neck and turtle neck sweaters scarves helmets and wristlets.
Central Methodist Church announces a July 1945 schedule with Church School at 9 45 a m and Morning Worship at 11 a m July 1. Nursery class for preschool children at 11 a m. Youth Fellowship at 7 p m. July 6 7 15 p m Young Women’s choir. July 7 8 p m Adult choir.
Ten years. The OPA data show a 288 percent rise since 1939 and 62 percent during the previous war. Breed's Hill is named. Pershing is not General of Armies. Reven. The year 1776. About 6,100,000 people. Say I SAW IT IN THE NEWS.
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