Infant Christening and Navy Advances Highlight Local News
Donald A. Dechert Jr. was christened at home by Rev. C. H. Wittbracht with sponsors Miss Joan Dechert and John Layher before Layher returned to Manhattan Beach. Lieut. Dechert left for Camp Ord after a furlough. Richard E. Anderson, 23, of Ann Arbor, advanced to fire controlman third class aboard an Atlantic Fleet escort carrier, married to Lenora Sweetland. Ormond Ruben Bredernitz, 23, of Ann Arbor, advanced to water tender second class aboard a destroyer escort in the Atlantic Fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald A., Jr
Donald A. Dechert
C. H. Wittbracht
Joan Dechert
Coast
Richard E. Anderson
Scio Church Road
Ann Arbor
Anderson
Lenora Sweetland
Gladys Anderson
Saline
Coming
Iowa
Ormond Ruben Bredernitz
Ann Arbor Street
USNR
Aitlanti
Bredernitz
Service News: Edwards, Hertler, and Others in WWII Posts
Edwards serves on Luzon with the 32nd Infantry Division and holds the Philippine Liberation Medal and Asiatic Pacific Ribbon. Hertler, promoted to major in India China Division ATC, has led operations near Calcutta since 1943. Other reports note Cpl. Baker at Chanute Field and soldiers stationed or traveling between Saline and far-flung posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Luzon
32Nd “Red Arrow
Ruth Edwards
Maple Street
Saline
ICD
ATC
Calcutta
India
Luther K. Hertler
M. B. Hertler
Air Transport Command
William H. Tunner
China
W Hertler
Evans & Keays
Detroit
Himalaya
Breaking Point and Mysterious Letter in War Era Tales
Chapter One depicts Mrs Evans and Jane debating war's toll as Jim lies in hospital and a fragile letter hints at his fear. Chapter Two shows Sarah boasting of bond sales and a plan to visit Jim, while Mattie confronts the barrier of limited visits and concern for her son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M4ane
Sarah
Jane
Mattie
231
Tye
Jim
Mother
Darling
U.S. Treasury Department
Another Gold Rush Has Already Begun
War time savings and war bond accumulations reach 148 billions, with veterans targeted by business opportunists. Free booklet FACTS VETERANS SHOULD KNOW BEFORE STARTING A BUSINESS is distributed nationwide, including Detroit, by Better Business Bureaus and the Michigan Corporation and Securities Commission to warn servicemen and families about investment pitfalls. The Bureau urges applying the slogan Before You Invest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swifi Times
Better Business
Gypsters
Detroit
Michigan Corporation and Securities Commission
Saline Man Receives Combat Infantryman Badge
Private First Class Willard H. Edwards, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bond Edwards of Route 2 Arcola Illinois, earned the Combat Infantryman Badge with the 32nd Infantry Division in Northern Luzon, prior to Navy service he worked at Ford Willow Run plant and is a Saline High School graduate married to Marjorie Hazel Harvey of Saline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Hazel Harvey
Saline
Ford Motor Company
Wilow Run
Saline High School
32Nd Infantry
Luzon
P. I
Willard H. Edwards
Bond Edwards
Route 2
Arcola
Jil
Brenner Found At Island Ice Cream Plant
Soldiers traced a surprise delivery to Brenner at the island ice cream plant after reports of mess hall rations arriving twice weekly. The discovery confirms Brenner as the source of the unexpected supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Brenner
Woonsocket
Rhode Island
Makin
G.I. Joes
Southern Pacific
Carl Bressler
Paradise Ice Cream Company
Chicago
South Pacific
K. P
Brenner
Ice cream recalls and health notes span wartime era
The extract blends casual reminiscence about a dessert gathering with public health data from Michigan on tuberculosis and polio. It notes free tuberculosis treatment for veterans, wartime church statements on peace, and a historic view of Ptolemy Lagus’ state-managed Egypt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Public Health Service
Michigan
Harry F. Kelly
San Diego California Building tower recalls colonial legends
The California Building tower at San Diego symbolizes a race past before European contact, recalling Spanish conquerors and early California settlers while praising wartime unity. The piece urges Americans to buy War Bonds to support servicemen and postwar progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
San Diego
Mexico
America
Elmer Davis Urges Free Press Worldwide
OWI Director Elmer Davis proclaims support for a free press in Germany and everywhere, signaling commitment to press freedom during wartime informational efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
OWI
Elmer
Annual Meeting of Scientists Stresses Divine Laws
The Christian Science Board of Directors told the annual meeting that lasting world peace rests on divine laws, not selfish desires, urging steadfast adherence to spiritual principles as the foundation for global harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
California
Christian Science Board of Directors
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Cpl
John L. Baker
Chanute Field
Advanced Technical
Marfa
Texas
Pfc
Carvel Bentley
Lincoln, Neb
Francis Lockwood
George Nicholson
Royal Air Force
John Rule
Saline Valley Farms
Saskatchewan
Canada
Pfe
Alvan Lange
Flora, Miss
Tacoma
Wash
Victory Players
American Theatre Wing
Esther M. Hawley
L. Louis Sheldon
Klager’s Hatcheries
Bridgewater
Palm Grove
Jack Benny
Carole Landis
Martha Tilton
Larry Adler
Pacific
Michigan Tuberculosis Association
Ptolemy Lagus
B. C
Egypt
Don M. Fort
Harris
Ance
Fey Vo Owe
Fina Ff
Globe
Detroit News
T. V. Soong
C. B. Thomas
Hoagy Carmichael
William Joyce
Mark W. Clark
Ben Uphaus
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