Home for Christmas 1944 A wartime family reunion
A vivid Christmas scene from 1944 shows a large family gathered by the fire, with soldiers returning from war. The piece blends domestic warmth with wartime distance, recalling Marines on leave and a hopeful look toward next Christmas as the nation endures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother
Sarge
Granny
Mary
Sis
Pacific
Italy
Africa
America
U.S.A
Brother
Bernice Brown
Port Holgis
Hamilton, N. Y
Seabees Birth Day Anniversary Observed December Twenty Eighth
A V-Mail letter from Seabee James Sparks describes the Navy Construction Battalions celebrating their birthday December 28. The piece notes 240,000 officers and men involved, Guadalcanal victories, base networks in the Pacific, and Seabees overseas service with many battalions on second tours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seabees
Escincedreiy
Jim Sparks
Navy Seabees
United States Naval Construction Battalions
Peat Harbor
Guadalcanal
Pacific
United States
Douglas MacArthur
Seabee
Ben Moreell
Holiday Visitors and Travels Across Logan Area
Louise Keetch and Orita Rich of Logan return for holiday break. Betty Pugmire leaves for Utah after weeks at home. Virginia Hemmert visits from Salt Lake City. Lt E Jacobsen stationed at Kearns Utah. Mrs Josephine Blade stays with friends in Montpelier. Emma Transtrum shares Xmas dinner at Camp Lifton. WAVES member Beverly Deardorff on furlough with Camp Lifton parents. Local families host weekend guests from Logan Montpelier and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Hemmert
E. Jacobsen
Kearns
Utah
Beverly Deardorff
L. L. Deardorff
Camp Lifton
Clarence Cheney
Logan
Heber Myers
Teacher Tests Percy On Alphabet And Eyes
A classroom scene shows a teacher prompting Percy about the third letter of the alphabet and what he does with his eyes. Percy replies he squints, citing his mother’s instruction.
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Percy
Teacher
Christmas Socials and Family Gatherings Reported in Garden City
Garden City residents recount holiday gatherings at multiple homes including Edith Whittington and the Wamsleys with extended families. Lt Lloyd Findlay, son of Rollin Findlay, was killed in action in December. Local nurses and youth groups joined in a ward hall children's dance with Santa delivering candy and nuts.
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Rollin Findlay
Lloyd Findlay
Lloyd
Fielding High School
The
A.C
N. J Hodges
Ross Hodges
Garden City
Uel Garn
Fielding
Utah
Cleneth Arnell
St. Charles
LaMont Hodges
Dubois
Idebo
Carl Stuart
Randolph
Santa Claus
Woman asks how hard to strike to launch her first ship
A nervous woman tries to launch her first ship and asks how hard to hit it to push it into the water. The line suggests a hopeful moment as she seeks the necessary force for the vessel to enter the harbor.
Alma Barker Returns Home from Afigue War Service
Alma Barker veteran of the African and Italian theatres arrives home on a 20 day furlough. He is the son of Amos and Cora Barker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Barker
Denver
Amos and
Cora Barker
Notice to Creditors estate of James L Dunford 1944
Notice to creditors and all claimants of the estate of James L Dunford deceased. G E Hulme administrator requires claims with vouchers within four months after first publication to D E Haddock attorney in Grimmett Building Paris Bear Lake Idaho. First publication December 28 1944 last January 25 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Dunford
G. E. Hulme
D. EB. Haddock
Order of Sale of County Property in Bear Lake Idaho
Bear Lake County Idaho orders sale by public auction of land deemed useless to the county. Lands include specific parcels in Montpelier and other areas, with tax deed basis, cash or terms over $100, and a $100 deed recording fee. Auction set for January 25, 1945 at 2 PM in Paris Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Lake County
Idaho
Eacd
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners Room
County Court House
City of
Paris
Bear Lake
State of
Ada Evelyn Cottle
Montpelier
Herbert Horsley
Huff
Lula C. Parker
Elmer Parker
Bear Lale Countty
Bloomington
United States of America
District Court Fixes 1945 Regular Terms in Idaho’s Fifth District
Senior Judge fixes annual court terms for 1945 across Bannock Power Oneida Franklin Bear Lake Caribou and other counties. Dates include February January May June July September November and March. Order directs filing in each county and publication for two consecutive weeks in local newspapers.
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Fifth Judicial District
Idaho
Bannock County
Power County
Oneida County
Franklin County
Bhrar Lake County
Caribou County
Probate Court Proceedings in Bear Lake County Idaho
In The Probate Court of Bear Lake County Idaho the case files as filed are presented for review. The notice invites interested parties to appear or respond according to guardian ad litem and probate procedures in force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Lake County
State of
Idaho
Treasurer Seeks Clerical Help for Bear Lake County Idaho
Juanita W. Smart treasurer announces at the January 8 1945 county commissioners meeting she will apply for clerical assistance as needed for the treasurer’s office. Notice is per Idaho Code 30 2607 dated November 30 1944 with publication through January 4 1945.
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Juanita W. Smart
Board of County Commissioners
Bear Lake County
Idaho
Alton P Bunderson
Sezoy Tolkhé
Bearlake County
Sheriff Bunderson Notice For May Meeting
Alton P Bunderson as Sheriff gives notice that at the first meeting in Sheriff May, Tolkhé Code A, 1944, the undersigned will require action. Dec. 14-Jan. 4.
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Alton P Bunderson
J. N. Transtrum
Bearlake County Assessor Meeting Prepares for Requirements
J N Transtrum asserts duties as assessor at the first Bearlake County commissioners meeting. He indicates the assessor may require compliance with provisions and requirements.
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Paris Post
Ida
Paris, Idaho
Keith F. Warner
W. Smith Hoge
At .E Ray
BF Cnl Akatt of
Ozo
Antsy Desh
asTeer
Alice
James Sparks
ST. Charles News
Louise Keetch
Orita Rich
Betty Pugmire
Josephine Blade
Lee Wedel
Emma Transtrum
Roberts
Jeppsen
Adaline
Howard Hammond
Lee, Bernice and
Robert
California
R. Nelson
Grandma Nelson
Z. Geo. Nelson
Edith Whittington
Montell Whittington
Mrs. DeVer] Whittington
Burnell Whittington
Leda Eastman
Ogden
Pfe
Frank Whittington
Isaac Wamsley
Russell Satterthwaite
Frank Satterthwaite
Keith Wamsley
Milford Wamsley
Clayton Wamsley
Thiel Wamsley
Matalie Satterthwaite
Miss Elme Calder of
Mrs
Dave Calder
Bernard Hodges
Ralph Kimball of
Town
Parley Hodges
Victor Satterthwaite
Xmas N Ogden
Glen Thomas
Margaret Hodges
the Budge Hospital
LaThela Gibbons
Afton
Mrs Joe Gibbons
Laketown News
Ben T Orvin
Mesdames Tillie
Amy Reed
Jesse and
Louis Reed
Thet City
Parnell Johnson
Ben Orvin
Shepherd Clothing Store
Bic
Shepherd Brothers
Sam V Tunks
Cording
Isaac McDougall
State of Idano
Sam V. Tunks
District Court
Plmpr Parker
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