Invasion Advances Boost Allied Chance on Normandy Front
The piece notes a 60 mile by six to 10 mile coastal beachhead on northern France, with Cherbourg targeted and Italian peninsula advances. It cites Allied forces of 200000 plus, German troop limits, and strategic uncertainty driving potential invasions across southern France Norway Denmark or Holland while Russian action rises in the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Cherbourg
Normandy
Europe
Italian
Balkans
Adriatic Sea
Norway
Denmark
Holland
Finland
Why Not Recognize DeGaulle as Leader
The piece argues DeGaulle leads the Free French and challenges Eisenhower’s proclamations to the French underground. It notes he is refused entry to liberated zones, criticized U S policy, and suggests a future free vote would make DeGaulle head of the French government, despite American hesitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeGaulle
Gen
Eisenhower
de Gaulle
France
Roosevelt
Free French Committee
Danan
Giraud
Your War Bond Purchase Will Help Write History
A composite reader column from several editors urges full participation in the Fifth War Loan. It extols victory in Berlin and Tokyo, praises war production and home front efforts, and argues that citizens must invest to show freedom over totalitarianism. It also reprints editorial takes from Milwaukee Journal and Allison Tribune criticizing political blunders and censorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Hall
Mason City Globe Gazelle
Mason City
Unter den Linden
Berlin
Imperial Palace
Tokyo
Hitler
Britain
Russia
America
Hirohito
Milwaukee
Truman
Missouri
Democratic Party
Republican Party
De Gaulle Should Be Recognized by France’s People
The text argues that the United States should defer to the wishes of the French people and recognize De Gaulle, letting the French decide whether he remains in power. It implies U.S. endorsement may harm relations with European publics under Nazi occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
de Gaulle
Farewell party honors Vera Kedras. several guests attend
Vera Kedras was guest of honor at a farewell hosted by Myrtle Wilbur at Dr. Minnich home. Guests included Norma Jean Mick Imogene Phillips Janet Mell Ishi Mae Hudek Olva Kodras Connie Hudson Maxine Freeman Ilean Wilson and others. Kodras received a gift and refreshments were served. Kedras leaves for Iowa City to join cadet nurse corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Kedras
Myrtle Wilbur
Dr. F. M. Minnich
Norma Jean Mick
Imogene Phillips
Janet Mell
Ishi Mae Hudek
Olva Kodras
Connie Hudson
Maxine Freeman
Ilean Wilson
Mother Daughter Banquet and Community Notes
Saturday noon report covers a back injury from a ladder fall to Mrs. Jensen, and Seaman Franklin Strathman’s 10 day leave from Far Ragut Idaho to Pocahontas. The Rebekah lodge hosted a mother daughter banquet at Odd Fellows hall with 84 attendees, plus music and readings. Poppy day raised 204 dollars in Pocahontas, a record high. Pocahontas selects Charles Anderson Cletus Schott and Donald Cejka for Hawkeye Boys State camp at Grinnell, sponsored by the American Legion.
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Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Hans
Ylia
O. C. Johnston
Norma Jean Mick
Maxine Freeman
Joe Wilson
Pocahontas
American Legion Auxiliary
E. R. Donohoe
Charles Anderson
Cletus Schott
Donald Cejka
Hawkeye
Grinnell
American Legion
Pocahontas County
Shower Honors Bride Arlene Battershell Wait
A miscellaneous shower for bride Mrs Edwin C Wait formerly Miss Arlene Battershell was held Friday afternoon at Mrs Don Trenary's home with twenty one guests. Prizes went to Mrs Wait Mrs Loren Olson and Mrs Clara Gower luncheon followed and out of town guest Mrs C A Marple of Pomeroy attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Lois Brower
J.g
Robert Cabeen
Great Lakes
Ill
al Chase
Don Trenary
Wait
Charles Battershell
Pocahontas
Poca
Dental Corps
U. S. Army
Camp Cooke
Calif
Edwin C. Wait
Arlene Battershell
Loren Olson
Clara Gower
Poky Pals Hostess Night and Country Circle Meeting
Mrs John Rigby hosted the Poky Pals and three guests at her parents home Thursday evening. Prizes were awarded for crossword puzzles to several members and lunch followed. The Metho dist Church Country Circle met at Mrs Ray Crummers with about 30 members present for a business and social afternoon including lunch. Mrs Ivan Smith of New York is spending the summer with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pascal-Fullerton
Minnie Pascal
Ralph Fullerton
Pocahontas
John Kirby
Fullerton
Pocahontas High School
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
American Institute of Business
Des Moines
Laurens High School
Iowa State Teachers College
John Rigby
James Donahue
Francis Schott
Deloss Drobney
Wilfred’ Eberle
Robert Reiter
Vincent Stoner
Country Circle
The
Methodist Church
Ray Crummer
John Pascal
Albert Phillips
Joyce Anderson
Storm Lake
Marion Johnson
Hosesses
Ivan Smith
New York
Community Notes Highlight Local Residents and Short Trips
Mrs. H H Winegarden hosted Say What club at her home. Winona Terry and her mother left for Los Angeles for a three week visit with Byron Terry. Sgt Earl Freeman of Fort Bliss Texas is on a 16 day furlough staying with his parents in Rockwell City with his wife. The Potluck Dinner club met at Ed Larson’s home. Donal Maschino and family from Pomeroy attended. E P Hudson arrives from Denver to visit Hudson family with Judge and Mrs Fred Hudson. Sarah Jones, summer student at Buena Vista College, visited the Nieman home. Continued on Page Six.
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R. B. Cormick
New York
Aye Forces
Smith
Flon Iie
McCormick
H. H. Winegarden
Jessie Terry
Winona
Los Angele
Calif
Byron Terry
Sgt
Earl Freeman
Fort Bliss
Tex
Jess Freeman
Rockwell City
Potluck
Ed Larson
Donal Maschino
Pomeroy
E. P. Hudson
Denver
Colo
R. L. Hudson
Fred M. Hudson
Sarah Jones
Buena Vista College
Storm Lake
Charles Nieman
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MAS Editorial
Allison Tribune
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Stoulil-Fosnot
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Merced
Our Lady of Mercy Church
Fosnot
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First Trust & Savings Bank
Cedar Rapids
Will Stoulil
D. A. Fosnot
Curlew
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Archie Seagren Farm Service Co
Merced Air Field
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Washington, D. C
Chicago
Madeline French
Dows
Washington
Herman Yocum
Ray French
C. P. Malcolm
J. C. Gilchrist
T. M. Shimon
Ira Miller
H. B. Hike
C. C. Johnston
Schick
Clinton
C. EF. Calligan
Vera Wolfe
Id Frerk
Lee Harter
CG. K. Coil
Tony Wagner
Ralph Hudek
C. R. Bush
Fred Jensen
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Dodge
Lampe
Peterson’s
Dad
Beau Brummel
Arrow and
Peterson's Clothes Shop
Gray
Rayvita
Reat Housekeeping
Webb’s Drug Store
Clark
D. C
Bradgate
C. E. Worster
Laurens, Iowa
G. A. Everson
M. D
T. D. Jones Building
F. H. Molyneux
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Carl J. White
Auto Bonds
Kennedy Agency
T. J. Raynes Insurance
L. M. Graham
First National Bank
R. B. Ranney
Guy Smith
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