Rudolph Feldkamp reports on Third Infantry Division in Italy
Rudolph Feldkamp writes from Italy describing the Third Infantry Division as part of the Fifth Army in Italy. He details the division’s amphibious training, Sicily landings, and notable actions, praises, and shortages while noting rain mud and cheer in supply amid Christmas.
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3Rd Infantry Division
Washington, D. C
Third Infantry Division
U. S
Fifth Army
H. Q. Algiers
Italy
Mediterranean
Marz
Clark
Us Jr
Fedela
George S. Patton, Jr
French
Morocco
Tunisia
Patton
Seventh Army
Sicilian
Sicily
Agrigento
Palermo
Massina
P. X
Rudolph Feldkamp
Tax Collection Dates York Township Treasurer Schedule
Welen Moorehead treasurer announces tax collection dates for York Township. In Milan at Peoples State Bank on January 8 15 22 29 and February 5 11 19 26. In Saline on February 25 at Citizens Bank.
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York Township
Milan
Peoples State Bank
Saline
Citizens Bank
Welen Moorehead
Dr Frank Gifford OpTometrist at Milan Hotel
Dr Frank Gifford Optometrist offers eye glass fittings at the Milan Hotel on Saturday from 1 to 9 30 p m marking his 21st year serving Milan.
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Frank Gifford
Toledo
Milan
Saline Column Reflects on War Time Morals and Local Quips
The piece surveys January mood shifts and wartime rationing from Bibles to paper, notes the value of dogs in the army, and recalls evacuees from Japanese occupied China. It also jokes about local culture, MacArthur, Third War Loan, and seasonal hay fever amid community reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bible Society
China
America
Gripsholm
Robert Quillen
Saline
Schmid
Erwin
General MacArthur
New Britain Island
MacArthur
Engagement Announced for Katrene Boyce and Albert Gall
Mr and Mrs Wirt C Boyce of Stockbridge announce the engagement of their daughter Katrene of 610 East Liberty Street Ann Arbor to Albert E Gall son of Mrs Mary Gall of Saline Miss Boyce a Stockbridge High School graduate and worker in Ann Arbor Mr Gr a Saline High School graduate farms in Saline township Both are active in the Junior Farm Bureau and hold offices in that organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirt C. Boyce
Stockbridge
Katrene
East Liberty Street
Ann Arbor
Albert E. Gall
Mary Gall
Saline
Bond Auction At School To Aid War Bonds Drive
The War Bond committee plans a bond auction at the school on Wednesday at 8 o clock. Stores close then so attendance is urged. Prizes donated by Saline merchants will be sold. farmers and townspeople may contribute prizes by Feb 2. Items listed include flour barrels, chicks, cigars, auto supplies, beer, groceries, blankets, oil, bond, coal, hog, and more.
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the Observer
Case Motor Oil
Popular Young Couple Married Last Friday
Irmagene Blair daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Blair of Saline and Paul E Davis son of Mr and Mrs Ray Davis of Bridgewater were married Friday January 21 at 4 00 pm in Raleigh North Carolina The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev H M McLamb in his home The couple had no attendants The bride wore a grey blue princess style street length frock with rich brown accessories and a shoulder corsage of American Beauty roses The Davises and Blair returned home Monday as Paul received orders and was moved to Nashville Tennessee for four to six weeks for classification
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Irmagene Blair
Martin Blair
Saline
Paul E. Davis
Ray Davis
Bridgewater
Raleigh
N. C
H. M. McLamb
Community Party Boosts Local Spirit at High School
Rural and urban neighbors gathered Monday evening at the high school for a hard times party. Harold Vaughn led songs, the Community Orchestra provided music, and C D Finkbeiner performed old time tunes. An auction raised funds for future community efforts and the refreshment committee served coffee.
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Saline Valley Farms
Harold Vaughn
Spirit of Fun
C. D. Finkbeiner
Hans Schmidt
Betty Johnson
Treasury
Death of Carl Z Josenhans in Wilmington Nova Scotia
Carl Z Josenhans of Wilmington Nova Scotia died age 60 70 or 80 after a long civil engineering career. He was born in Saline and educated at Saline High School and the University of 3 s4 7790. He married Violet Sweet and had children including eight grandchildren. He worked over 30 years with Inland Waterways and government projects in the second district. He is survived by his wife and family.
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Carl Z. Josenhans
Wilmington
N. S
Marriood
Saline
Samuel Josenhans
Clara Jacobus Josenhans
Saline High School
Heo Ors Rom
Violet Sweet
March of Dimes polio drive in Saline area urged
County residents asked to donate dimes from January 24 to 31 to fight infantile paralysis. Half stays locally for care, iron lungs, and training. half funds national virus and research efforts. Local chairman Mrs. Leo Jenson. boxes placed around town for donations.
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Washinaw
National Foundation
U. of M
School of ‘Public Health
Kenny
Minneapolis
Minn
Carl BE. Badeley
U. of M. Hospital
Rural-Urban Week Observed With Round Table Discussion
Rural Urban Week was observed last Thursday as the scheduled speaker was unable to attend due to illness. Max Fosdick led a round table on ways and means to improve the club with member suggestions likely to be acted on. A farming film is planned and members are urged to invite a farmer guest.
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Max Fosdick
Max
Saline Township Tax Dates Announced by Treasurer
Saline Township lists tax collection dates with Citizens Bank on February 19 and Savings Bank on February 5 and March 4. A. E Marion, the treasurer, issues the notice.
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Citizens Bank
Savings Bank
A. E Marion
Classified ads list livestock goods and lost item notes
By Frank Hollis and Andrew Hartman listings trade three milch cows a good cow with calf and new brooder houses by Warren Fink Beiner. a lost pair of glasses near Parsons home on West Henry Street. Michigan Associated Telephone seeks women for local and long distance operating as a wartime posting.
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Parsons
West Henry Street
James Lemke
Monroe
Michigan Associated Telephone Company
Refrigerator Repair And Poultry Supplies Ad
Efficient repair by factory trained servicemen. Ypsilanti shop and Morton Poultry Farm listings with phones. For sale rebuilt Army shoes and oxfords with one hour shoe repair. skates sharpened. Open all month until 9. Wanted notices for legal printing in estate settlements to appear in this paper via Probate Judge.
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Washington
Ann Arbor
Saline Observer
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Go Vitory
Federal Reserve
Ss System
xEneraesi
Morton Poultry Farm
Fhone
Mera
Wark
York Two
Paul Davis
North Carolina
Carl J. Josenhans
March OF Dimes
Wolvernine
Clarence Cook
Government Wheat Saline Mercantile Co
W. Snyder
Saline-Macon Road
Chevrolet
Wiedman Auto Company
R. G. Wahl
Ford-Ferguson
Wiedman Auto Co
Carrol Frost
Darling & Co
Brooks Brothers
Frompt
Adrian
Adrian, Mich
Adrian Tankage Co
Saline Township
Observer
Frank Hollis
Andrew Hartman
Warren Finkbeiner
Hayden
Saline Mercantile Co
Washtenaw Electric CO
Ypsilanti
Salsbury
Sin Arbor
Tien
Saline Theatre
Charles Cobuen
Isobel Elsom
My Kingdom
B. Maclane and
M. Lamont
Gentle Gangster
Wallace Beery and
Fay Bainter
Lionel Barrymore
van Johnson
Dr. Gillespie
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