Dunham Brothers Rifle Team Becomes World War II Legend
Russell and Ralph Dunham of Wood River Illinois serve in the 30th Infantry Regiment Third Infantry Division Seventh Army in Alsace. Their seven campaigns overseas yield multiple honors, including three Purple Hearts and four Distinguished Unit Badges.
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Dunham Bros
Seventh Army
France
Alsace
Maurice L
Footsie) Britt
Eric Gibson
Dunham Brothers
Russell
Ralph
Wood River
Illinois
30Th Infantry Regiment
Russell Dunham
Dunham
Saff
Brother Ralph
T Sgt
Russ Runham
Dunham _ brothers
Looking Ahead by George S. Benson at Harding College
George S. Benson urges prosperity as the path to lasting peace in America and the world. He argues U S leadership and open competition boost jobs and buy raw materials, linking domestic tax policy to postwar expansion and global stability. He warns against the 95 percent excess profits tax hindering investment and peacetime growth.
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America
United States
Hitler
Mussolini
Uncle Sam
Malaya
Sumatra
Caribbean
Congress
Sakokawea Guided Lewis and Clark Across the Rockies
The article credits Sakokawea with guiding and aiding the Lewis and Clark expedition from Stantor to the West Coast. Her statue stands on the North Dakota State House lawn in Bismarck. It notes War Bonds supported supplies to service members, with the Treasury Department referenced.
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Lewis and Clark
Rockies
Pacific
Sakokawea
Stantor
North Dakota
State House
Bismarck
North
In Memoriam Florence Wolff Mourned by Family Members
In loving memory of Florence Wolff who passed away February 16 1943. Resting at last in peaceful sleep after world weary trials. She bore suffering with patience until God called her home. She is sadly missed by Ernest Wolff Vivian Binnion and family Helen Pinkley and family and Mr and Mrs James Roberts.
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Florence Wolff
Ernest Wolff
Vivian Binnion
Helen Pinkley
James Roberts
Local Residents Noted in Salem and Surrounding Towns
Mrs Lillian McClaren shopped in Salem last week. Miss Colleen Petrea visited her parents in Centralia over the weekend. Mrs Laura Quick and her son shopped in Odin Saturday evening. Gideon McKet was a business caller in Salem last week. Harvey Hurd and Dennis Branche were in Odin Saturday. Mr and Mrs Jerry Parker shopped in Centralia Saturday. Hershel Campbell attended the West Sale in Robinett Wednesday. The school election, aimed at acquiring Carrigan and Odin districts, was defeated by a large majority. Mr and Mrs Allen Groff were in Odin Saturday.
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Lillian McClaren
Salem
Colleen Petrea
Centralia
Frank Petrea
Laura Quick and Son
Odin
Gideon McKet
Harvey Hurd
Dennis Branche
Jerry Parker
Hershel Campbell
West Sale
Robinett
Sandoval
Navy and White Wool Cape Debuts With New Silhouette
Capes return in spring fashion with a navy and white checked wool cape over a navy wool jersey blouse and slim fly front skirt. Local stores offer patterns for the look and shoppers are urged to invest savings in War Bonds via the U S Treasury Department.
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1. S. Treasury Department
Local Notes From Sandoval And Surrounding Areas
Mrs. Jessie Poole returns home in Sandoval after a month at the W. G. Poole residence. Mrs. Boyde Steele and her sons visit Sandoval on Friday. William Gerrish works in Dixon Illinois. Mr and Mrs Norman Gerrish travel to Odin on Monday. Mrs. Lela Poole of Benton visits relatives here this past week. W. H. Miller was in Sandoval at the start of the week. Alec Anderson has been on the sick list.
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Jessie Poole
Sandoval
W. G. Poole
Boyde Steele and Sons
William Gerrish
Dixon
Illinois
Norman Gerrish
Odin
Lela Poole
Benton
W. H. Miller
Alec Anderson
Lincoln and Democracy echoed in local school district debate
The piece discusses local reactions to a high school district question, praising Lincoln’s democracy and urging study of American government. It contrasts Lincoln’s inclusive ideals with other world systems and highlights peace and justice themes, urging continued civic engagement.
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Lincoln
Europe
Asia
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Eckage
A.D
Vernon
Marion County
Patoka
Marion
ASSES
Justice OF the Peace
J. W. Alexander, John A. Miller
Patoka Township
W.O.C
Hill’s
Doolen’s Store
Farthing
Sy George S. Benson
Harding College
Memoriam
Carrigan
Rodney Ricker
Paoka
Acion
Rodney
Bernard Shaw Akes
Crawfords
Mobil Oil and Gas
Patoka, Hi
COX & Martin Funeral Homes
Patoka Sandoval
Old Capitol
S. Sixth St
Edward C. Cecagne
Vandalia, Ill
John F. Anderson
Vernon, Lil
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