Elyrian Nurses Help Take Cherbourg Hospital From Germans
British war reporter Tina Carpenter describes Lt Gladve Detwiler and 20 other American nurses aiding the capture of Cherbourg’s Bastogne Hospital in France. She reports the hospital as a scene of misery with waterless rooms, bullet holes, and overwhelmed German staff, later describing it as clean and shipshape after Allied relief.
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Bastout
Cherbourg
France
Tina Carpenter
Elyria
Gladve FB. Detwiler
ME R Johnson School of Nursing
Elyria Memorial Hospital
England
Freeze
Belgium
Famotus Hospital
Miss Carpenter
Ate
John L Sulliven and Ulcer Pains In Heavyweight Tale
The prompt questions whether John L Sulliven fought through stomach ulcers and digestive pains. It mentions the Tamoan heavyweight champion as a voracious eater and hints at indigestion heartburn and other stomach issues. Aden Tablets are advertised with a double money back claim, urging readers to buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aren
Piral
Fragmented World War II Hospital Note on German Ward Conditions
A partially readable passage notes tents moved out and a German surgeon in charge. It claims Allied wards would show calm conditions in a well-run hospital, then contrasts with German ward strikes and wartime conditions.
Two Bell Brothers Reunite in England After Separation
Pvt John P L Bell of 345 West River Street and Tech Spt Charles B Bell of Oberlin met in England after a year and a half apart. Jack Bell, in Belgium with the Army Signal Corps, has flown combat missions and earned the Purple Heart, Distinguished Flying Cross, and Air Medal with Four Oak Leaf Clusters. Charles Bell has been overseas a year as a gunnery sergeant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
John PL Bell
West River Street
Tech
Charles B. Bell
Oberlin
Johnell
Bell
Jack
Belgium
Army Signal Corps
Charles
Charlies
War Correspondent Killed On Western Front
United Press war correspondent Jack Frankish, 30, was killed Saturday on the western front. A 10 year veteran with United Press, he went abroad last spring to cover the Allied invasion. He is the second U P correspondent to die in just over a month and the fifth to die during war coverage. Two other correspondents are prisoners of war. In other news, British Honduras outlines postwar plans for a new hospital and numerous homes.
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EL Centro
Calif
Jack Frankish
United Press
War Department
Barbara Frankish
Frankish
We United Press
Europe
John Andrew
Southeast Asia
Bill Fields
Jane
Walter Pidgeon
van Johnson
Imagazine
Jess
Commediennes
ZaSu Pitts
Lionel Barrymore
Margaret O'Brien
RKO
Johnny Angel
Rosemary LaBlanche
Radio Programs Packed December 1 Schedule Across Stations
Radio listings detail a dense December 1 lineup on WTAM WHK and related stations. The schedule features News and Music segments, sports and variety programs, musicals, drama and soap-era serials, with hosts including Lynn Murray, Nina Rubinott, and Skylar among many.
Avon Lake Holiday Guests and PTA Round Table Plans
Avon Lake residents hosted Sunday guests in Lakewood including Mrs Augusta Hing and Mr and Mrs Arthur Hing. A Christmas day family gathering at Mrs Hing s home featured multiple Hing relatives.PTA plans a January 16 meeting with round table discussions by grade groups and teachers to address common problems. Light refreshments will be served. Panama hog launched a campaign to stimulate rice cultivation.
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Avon Lake
Augusta Hing
Arthur Hinz
Wiliam Hing
Emma Darby
Jack Hinz
Lakewood
Arthur Hing
Willlamy Hing
Jack, Hing
Pred Hing
Sally
Jacquelin Hing
Lake, Wood
Pt.a
Wardi Fischer
Mary Louise Mortison
Sillburn Walker
James A. Drake
Martha Eckert
Panama Hog
Hollywood legends and mood of the screen era notes
Jimmie Fidler critiques Hollywood myths about actors temperament and genius. The column surveys public praise for Ingrid Bergman, Bette Davis, and others while lampooning the Bohemian stereotype, noting private lives often differ from on set behavior and fame.
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Hollywood
Jimmie Fidler
Bette Davis
Maton Pictures
Miss Bergmanan
Miss Davis
Jenn Mersholt
Colwains
Deanna Durbin
Far Magazine
Lindy Darnell
Peggy
Falm Springs
Nona Griffith
Hollywood Oddity
Miss Griffith
Leopold Stokowski
Stokowski
Frank Sinatra
John Emery
Emery
Service Visitors At Ration Board List War Service Leaves
A Elyria War Price and Rationing Board notice lists service members and their leave lengths. Names include William G. Couch Air Corps, Russell N. Dean Navy, L. Hawthorne Navy, Francis Batten Air Corps, Edward Engler Marines, William H. Haines Army, plus many others with leaves ranging from six to thirty days. The compilation covers Army Navy Air Corps Marines Coast Guard and WAVES personnel stationed at or visiting the board.
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Elyria War
Marinea
Lexington Avenue
Pvt
William H. Haines
Army
Case Street
George H. Hadaway
M. M
Gmasc
Navy
Chestnut Street
Leo R. Meyer, Jr
Air Corps
West Avenue
F-O
Dale LeRoy Race
Middle Avenue
Theodore Roosevelt
Princeton Avenue
William R. Hines
Columbia Station
Robert J. Murphy
Earlcourt
Jack F. McClellan
Grafton
Willard Folk
Kenneth. Fesler
Erie Street
Earl W. Telzerow
Air Force
Williams Street
Susan Ivan
AAP
Woodford Avenue
Gilbert Bauer
Winckles Street
Wiliam Purcell
Hamilton Avenue
PLC
George H. Hoke
Stanford Avenue
Floyd Kohn
Columbus Street
Robert G. Sittinger
Infantry
Litcoln Court
John T. Cummins
Stoney Ridge
North Ridgeville Vesper Service at Congregational Church
An afternoon candlelight Vesper at North Ridgeville Congregational Church featured Mildred Maddock at the organ, Rev. E Butterfield leading, and a choir in black robes performing seasonal hymns. Violins, candle lighting, and scripture responsive readings accompanied the service, with variations noted in scene edits over tobacco shortages.
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North Ridgeville
Mildred Maddock
E. Butterfield
Bethlehem
Butterfield
Dickinson
Martens
Wild
Adam
Allan Ohmes
Christmas Parties Fill Local Homes With Cheer
A string of festive gatherings described in local society notes. Mrs. Vern Wilbur hosted the pinochle club Christmas party with carols, tree, and gift exchange. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. V Andrews and Mr. and Mrs C F Currier. Jean Smith entertained friends with a salad course. Four o clock dinner guests at the Vern Andrews home included H Andrews Elyria and Ruth Currier plus several local residents.
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Vern Wilbur
Station Road
V. Andrews
Carl Kammiller
Ridgeville
C. F. Currier
Henriethy
Jean Smith
Cleveland Road
Shirley Bevan
Beverly Patterson
Avon
Madge Standau
Ruth Currier
Henrietta
Dorothy Falkner
Vern Andrews
Aircraft Communicator Trainees Needed in Civil Service
Civil Aeronautics Administration seeks aircraft communicator trainees across Ohio and seven other states. Training starts January 1 in operation of aircraft communication gear, weather observation, and meteorological equipment. Pay begins at 2190 yearly with overtime, rising to 3828 after completion. age 18 to 40 with veterans’ waivers. Information from J E Dewhurst, Elyria office.
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Civil Aeronautics Administration
Ohio
DC. Whelan
U. S. Civil Service Region
J. E. Dewhurst
Board of
U.S. Civil Service Examiners
Elyria Po
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British Honduras
CP TT
Alan Ladd
Merrimont
Hatarem
Mani Axwell
Ammy Dorsey and His Orchestra
George Kaight
Tiymater Total Bharat
America
Navy Yard
Movietone Adventures In Color
Sadie River
Merry Monahans
Millbury
William Bendix
Nard Small Peete Elem Walker
Dean O'Keefe
Gales Armrestienywy
Mas
Elyria Theatres
Rivoli
Jean Heather
Charles Quigley
Dee Chee Buns Sue
WTAM
Tatu Woar
Andarn-Mualc
Lynn Murray
Towell
Richmond
Sage Ridera
Nina Ruvinott
Grell Brown
Jack Ca
Modern Farmer
Morning Melodies News
Wake Up
Ranes Valentine Tuna
Tima
Clack World News
Fashionaties Vaice of Comfort
Jean Colbert
Nussbaum
Keith Kady Valles
Standers World
Newa
Tone
Brita
Cedric Foater
Jayce Jordan
Dr. Malone
Clary Perry Manon
Mary Marlin
Ma Perkins
Ma Perkins Contert Orch
Tina and
Tim
Pepper Young
Rudolph Ringwall
Yorense
Jones
Zeb Carver
Rey Widder Brown
Portia
Bill Terry
Terry Allen Masange
Frontee Farrell
Voice of the Army
Myron Wade
Tom Manning
Auperman
Lawwell
Suwe
Reiter
Death Valley
Gabriel
Bsge
Rudy Valeo
Rupper Club
Harkness of
Henry George
Carnegie Patten Lewis
the Girls
San Baster
Guy Lombarda
Murray Young
Onemstreys 1
Joh Wayne
Martha Scott Alert Das
George Hayes
Eovault
Pirrvag
Bo Ai
Grattes High School
York
Gook's Orchestre Admission
Ration
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Roger Amidon
The
McNaught Leate
Inet
Blue Sky
Bridge St
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QTONE
Fiyra
Thogy
Hungary
Budapest
Red
Danube
Jiminy
Steltinius
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State Department
New Delhi
India
Dumfries
Scotland
Nelson Eddy
Robert Armbruster
WADC
Akron
Ohio Public
Family Party
Elks Ball Room
Washington
Evra
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