War anniversaries stir memories from a life in wartime Belleville tale
Lucille S. deView recalls 50th WWII anniversaries and her wartime years in Belleville Illinois. She describes training bases, moving near the army air forces, packing for her infant son, and listening to Frank Sinatra and Glenn Miller. A surprise USO visit with husbands proved a joyous respite from separation.
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Belleville
Ill
G.I
Army Air Force Base
Frank Lina
Community events in Craven County offer classes and talks
Craven County Recreation and Parks Department begins step aerobics at H J MacDonald Middle School at 5 30 p m. Cheerleading and gymnastics at J T Barber Elementary from 4 to 6 p m. Call 636 6606 for details. October and November workshops include SAT and ACT prep at Craven County BOE and high schools. National low mood Screening Day at Brynn Marr Hospital runs 8 a m to 9 p m with anonymous screening and staff consult. Sarah Wiltgen listed. Twin Rivers Artists Association meets at PJ Art Studio with East Carolina Art Materials demo on pastels.
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Craven County Recreation and Parks Department
H.J. MacDonald
J.T. Barber
Craven County Board of Education
Trent Road
Havelock
New Bern High School
West Craven High School
Janet Furman
Freeze Envelopes To Release Seals Hint From Heloise
Dear Heloise shares tips for unsealing presealed envelopes by freezing and gently using a dull knife to reopen without damage. Also suggests storing gummed flaps back or in bags to avoid tearing. Mentions using used tea bags as garden fertilizer and requests hints submissions.
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Heloise
Regular water testing advised for Craven County residents
Craven County urges frequent testing of drinking water for both public systems and private wells. Test annually for coliform bacteria nitrate pH and total dissolved solids, and after repairs. Also check sulfate chloride iron manganese lead and other soil related contaminants. Contact Craven County Health Department for testing fees. Debra Yarbrough, environmental health specialist.
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Division of Environmental Health
Craven County Health Department
Debra Yarbrough
Craven County Department of Health
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Craven County
New Bern High
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Sarah Wiltgen
Twin Rivers Artists Association
PJ Art Studio
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East Carolina Art Materials
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P.O
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Down East Boys
Emerald Isle
North Carolina
Crystal Coast Amphitheater
Ae Ag Ran Tahe
Heaven Bound
South
New Bern
Temple Baptist Church
Henderson Ave
Reidsville
Health Department Environmental Health
Lawn & Shrubs
Williams Farm & Garden Center
Old Cherry Pt
Merritt
Twin Rivers
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Brody's
Greenville
Kinston
Jacksonville
Rocky Mount
Twin Rivers Mall
Brody
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