Western Britain New Britain Allied control despite heavy fighting
Allied forces consolidated control over the western part of New Britain, seizing a 3,000 square mile area and securing the crucial corridor between New Britain and New Guinea. American units advance from Cape Gloucester to Arawe, while air and naval strikes continue against Japanese positions, with several destroyers and transports reported sunk or damaged during the push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Pacific
Aled Fofets
New Britain
New Gulnea
Mirlyes
Gloucester Dee
Alcfirlila
Tvar
Lakubat
Equiry
Mers
Alice Dew
Kaviuig
New Tre
Itu Atany
Mta Q
Wevek
Savane ‘Harbor
Jainking Consol
Barnes
Store In Process Of Being Improved
Readable fragments describe a department store renovating its clothing and children wear sections. The passage notes plans to rework the main store areas to speed service and reorganize displays. It mentions a manager and new layout affecting men and children's departments during remodeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tominles
Arimager
Amun
Roosevelt Tax Clash and House Fight Sparks Senate Debate
The article details a confrontation over Roosevelt’s tax proposals and Treasury funding, noting a failure to sign before February 19 risking $87 million in revenue. It describes Democratic opposition in the House, calls for rejecting the President’s demands, and mentions tax changes set to take effect in March, with subsequent procedural delays and partisan tensions. A farm agent story from Lawton Oklahoma follows, highlighting local crime and familial ties in Garvin county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Treasury
Tavx
Tex
Elim.stion
Robert L. Thug
D.C
House
Roosevel
Congress
White House
Expected Rise in Measles Here Amid Health Warnings
Health department notes a potential uptick in measles cases citywide, with only a small number currently reported but a possible rapid increase if trends seen since the 1931 epidemic repeat. Workers monitor the situation closely as a three year cycle and statewide fears persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Department
Alrqudy
Cuyahera
Wedding attendance and family notices in a bustling midwestern town
The column lists wedding events and family visits across Caline, Medina, and nearby towns. It notes Calvin Neff of California and local relatives hosting guests, attendance at weddings, and furloughs. It mentions Mr and Mrs Prem Suimpsel, Kathy Koeller, and Bolden Armbruster among those involved, with social gatherings, birthdays, and a funeral in Fostoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erhart
Calvin Neff
Calif
Aid
Gorwhn Meyer
Wlyrlappeny
Avarlay
Wid
Devt. Meyer
Dod
Mateska
Whaysday
Prem Suimpsel
Ladi
Fred Armbruster
Solden Armbrustia
Serville
Bolden Armbruster
Lo Mias
Kathy Cite Koeller
Derle"d, Koehler
Beville
Purcell Meyer
Medina
Wert Meyer
Neil Fries and Son
Edyria
Frank, Fries
Zanmerman
Fort Beting
Georgia
M. Dowdell Wan
Gisalster
Mya
Frank Knuble
Alvin Abiters
Ier Avighter
Meg
Wdenmeyer
Bromwich
Marcon
Barney Harry
Gibert
Charles Meth
Calvin Nett
Meank
Famil
Cleveland
Bad Birs
Glen Yandayan
Int Daehs
Albert Breerthan
Sollerby
Barney Haury
Pic
Galvin Nett
Furlggh
Barmey
D. GO. Haury
Aly
Abs
Charles Nel
Rocky Rivet
Prank Fries
Bentetes
Charles
Reach
Barberian
Kael Keymer
Doc Sletx
Cleve
Ian
George Maxworthy
Glesy Yannagan
Edward
Anna Wirkney
Philly Arbruster
Orville Haury
Haay
Akron Inn
Wilbert Armbruster
Joxophy Cullin
Fostoria
Cullin
Matelka
Joe Miller
Andrew Miller
Helen Miller
Parsell, Pi
Death records of multiple Elyria area residents
Obituary notices detail deaths and funeral plans for Mrs Liver S Monschuip of Hillsdale Court and others including Margaret Coghlan, Sanford Caplinger, and Moneta Duvoker. The list notes birthplaces, family survivors, churches, and planned services at St Agnes, Welsh Funeral Home, and local cemeteries with varying service times and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liver S. Monschuip
Hillsdale Court
Shige
Josep Mousehein
Elyrin Memorial Hospital
Summitville
Ohio
Uy. Elyyin
St Agnes Churen
Knights of St John
Ye Farest
Nori Hitigeville
Frank
Elyria
Carp
Tom Monscuth
South Pacific
Stella
Lowe
Richard Tudd
Toni
Joe Welsh
Flyvia
William
Youngsstown
Agnod Katherine
Welsh
Elyrin
Arandehildren
Margaret Dowd Coghlin
James Coghlan
LaCrangy Road
Mae
Copttlan
Shu
Tininestaie Conception
Gratton
Altay Society
T Ihat
Royal Bars
Elyvia
Alvin
Culver City
California
Anus Rasarugrd
Mary
Alice Duwd Schwertner
Elycir
Caplinger Punekai
War Ration Book Four Goes In Use Feb 27
Washington reports War Ration Book Four to be issued to eligible citizens with about 20,780,419 copies distributed nationwide. The new book will replace prior tokens and will include revised food ration stamps with updated redemption points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
MMTM
Ted
Sue
Wach Hd
Launch of Giant Aircraft Carrier Shintugel La at Kemis Yard
A 9,009 ton aircraft carrier Shintugel La was launched at Portsmouth Va under Mrs Jamies Doolittle’s sponsorship. The ship, part of a line including escort carriers, signals the U S Navy’s air raid plans and notes the broader wartime program with Shangri La references and Roosevelt’s quip about bomber basing. The ceremony highlighted cost figures and wartime funding, while tying into the ongoing war effort and future air operations from the new ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korpose Navy Yard
Portsmouth
Tokyo
Jamies Doolittle
Anedean
United Slater
Cartier
Willy Vie
Roosevelt
The
Shangri-la
James Hiton
Shangris la
Yan-daly
Treasury
Barkley Resigns As Senate Majority Leader Amid Roosevelt Clash
The draft report details Charles Barkley's resignation as Senate Majority Leader after a dramatic speech, his break with President Roosevelt, and the ensuing political maneuvers. It notes Roosevelt's appeal for Barkley to stay, the conference reactions, and implications for Democratic leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouse- Well
Barkley
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
T. Robins
Vidariw
Fiberty
Tom Geanaily
Tex
Ae Wegel Gut
Gymnastic Ab
Natty Barkley
Nellow
Senate
Retaka Burkley
Congress
Roosevelt
Aetas
Alben
Woodrow Wilson
Questons
Josiah W. Bailey
D. N
White House
Mary Neumeyer
Lawrence
Guy B. Findley
Berkley
Fabie Rissaut
Vito
Plessad
Warkley
Friand
United Prest
Darkley
Hoosevett
Ing Brwarh
Witen
Court notices and divorces mixed with county business
Lorain divorce filings accuse neglect and cruelty among multiple couples. Eleanor Betha awarded alimony and support for their child. County commissioners appoint A Nabalowski to the County Children's Home board for five years. A 1897 Ford Coupe sale anticipated, with a weight-limit road resolution to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Betha
Frank
Midge D
Jarny Ye
A. Nabalowski
Anishart
Children’s Rune
Oberlin
Nabakowski
Children’s Hope Board
Pqally
Beard
Alis
Reding
Thomas O'Hern
H. L. Hawdon
Thanasson
Whereabouts Of FDR Secret Telegram Described
Washington reports a secret telegram to Senator Barkley confirming President Roosevelt was not in Washington. The Avuricayl Press withheld printing due to the Office of Censorship, while the Washington press corps knew the fact but could not publish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Sen
Alaen SY
Barkley
D. Ky
Washington Press Corps
Back To Mines Campaign Planned Across Several States
War manpower officials plan a broad Back To Mines campaign in Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia and Kentucky to boost coal production and sustain the wartime war machine. P D Fahnestock arrived from Washington to help outline the plan amid claims the nation must produce 40,000,000 tons more than 1949 levels to keep the effort moving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
War Manpower Commission
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Kentucky
P. D. Fahnestock
Information Service
WMG
Washington
Olitimne
Plang
Jahnestock
Youth Fellowship to Wear De Werrer's 3 in Grafton
An open meeting of the Methodist Youth Fellowship Societies is set for next Sunday evening at 7 o'clock in the Grafton church. J Thompson, superintendent, will present missions slides. Members and friends from area societies are invited, with participation by youths from Grafton and Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Thompson Grafton
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Tirers Vert
J. Thompson
UaGraige
Pitts- Held
Serice Rubell Logan
Leutenant
Higgsfield
Texas
Jack Logan
FE. Knight
B.S Naver Reserve
J. H. Knight
Jimmie Kenney
D. P. Kenney
McAllister Training School
St Paul
Miin
Santa Ana
Calif
sBirth
John Clark
Cues
C. Wolt
Charles McNeal
Elyria
Freda McNeal
Irma Gayesko
John
Johy Clark
A. Tt. Schwed
Bir
Bruno Wildenhein
George Burke
Walter Walt
Cleveland
Thomas Bucking
Halph Walker
Itchfield
RB. Dunlap
California
Estella Aldiven Wat
Fie
John Walt
Wadsworth, Jr
Dewey Aldrich
George Hemberver
LaGrange
Macy Aldrich
Tir
Bee John Bowman
Acknt Norta Eaton
Ernest Taker
Chatham
J. DB. Mennell
Bilis
Lee Klineck
Russell Schwarer
Mrazabeth Schworer
Florence Hines
Elyda
Myg. Russel
Fulton
Homer Karper
Sunees
Mie Poter -Maust
Meyersdale
Aro Sprague
Camden
Stella Aldrich
Warren
Grills
Inn
Albert Tangdout
Frrighton
Pyt
Mes
Bay Kear
Mat
Elgris
Pegsy
Cuyahoga
Falls
Anna Hosler
C.D. Lehman
Cori
Tick Renner
Emery Lynch
Hamily
Land
Fred Zarske
Uaiiwers
George Harrison
Mr Land
William Yost
Cleve
Panyt
P. H. Rogers
D. E. Rogers
EB. B. Rogers
Asi
D. G. Reistiger
Rirs
George Myers
Waslington
D. Co
Ad Say-The Law
Aia
Sherwood Hetzell
Fay
Verbert Armbr
Rush Aid Evaning
Markets and family notices mixed in late 19th century page
The fragment shows a market listing with commodity prices for wheat corn oats and livestock, plus local social notes. It records figures like WHEAT NO 2 and various bran meal prices, and includes numerous names of residents visiting relatives and attending gatherings across several towns, with event dates and personal connections.
iCasualties Report Made Public
J Washington Florida Army casualties listed up to February total 114120 with 19 499 killed 49 wounded 26 949 missing and 20 745 prisoners of war. Of the wounded 24 289 have returned to duty. The Navy Marine and Coast Guard total casulaties reach 157 605 with 16 506 dead 3 322 wounded 2 491 missing and 4 438 prisoners of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
H.iie
Army
T. Patterson
Hiall
Pattersaty
Navy Department
Marine Corps and Canal Guard
War
Navy, Marine and Coast Guard
Ware Lac
Public Sale of Wilburt Pickard Estate Items
Administrator L. D. Hamlin announces a public auction of Wilburt W. Pickard's estate at the late residence east of LaPorte on State Route 10. Items include a 1930 Chevrolet truck, a 725 Buick coupe, Mack and other trucks, heavy machinery, tools, lumber, and household goods. Sale starts Saturday February 26 at 10:39 a.m. EST. cash day of sale. purchaser assumes risk. lunch by LaPorte M E Church Ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilburt W. Pickard
Shmile
LaPorte
Fordton
Electrc
Surrey
M. E. Church Ladins
E. G. Pickard
L. D. Hamlin
Clayren H. Sooy
Grafton
D-J. Lee Klinact
Public Auction Of Household Goods Near Pittsfield Center
On account of leaving the state Mildred Lounsbrough will hold a public auction at her residence two miles west of Pittsfield Center on State Route 303 Saturday February 26 starting 12 30 PM. Items include living room and dining room suites, bedroom set, rugs, vanity dresser and mirror sets, sewing machine, washer, drapes, bedding, dishes, cookware, radios, baby gear, poultry equipment, clocks and many other useful articles. Cash on day of sale. Visitors welcome Thursday February 24 from 12 30 to 1 4 30 PM. Auctioneers R F Clark and Hobbs Clerk Oberlin G. Hobbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield Center
Mildred Lounsbrough
Welcoma
Clark
Audt
Pione
Oberlin
Hobbs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bigbee Co
Bellerel
Lawton
Finland
Broad Street
Capitol Theatre
Jack Flynn
Don Granger
Loratya Tunschely
Sanford
Caplinger
Ion
Northrup Street
du Parkernbury
Wood County
Kipton
Leo Caplinger
Victorico
Edna Hoth
Gare David
Edie Carl
Mary Wirbue
Eliza Caplinger
William Oepker
Win
Ate
Gulhrie
Uroad
Moneta
Lake Worth
Florida
Faith
Lutheran Haven
Lykeswood
Onio
Duvoker
Lakes Wood
Harty Becklofe
Kenneth Becklet
Worden Avenue
Ue Biler Funeral Home
South Miwray Ridge
Cemeter
Anna Beckloff
Derick W. Walkuen
Columbia
Frederick W. Walkden
Sprague Road
Seaves
Janet
Oltemond
Walkden
Mabel B. Sloug
Blis
Nellie E. ‘Pheman
Glnt- Sted Falls
Hane
Berea
Puneral
Tie Columbi Baptistette
Pebrar
Krurr
Krugp
Carl Corman
Sedaejanan’s
Paneral
Arlore
Domiinican
Acu
Sunate
Theodore F. Green
Senate Cunteree
Sudro-Curtis Ambulance
Esteile Bigoe
Loran
Gui Frank
Wey
Mary Zort
Lorain
Don’ &. Patterson
Fred A. Rognon
Edith
Neglerl
Lawrance
East Twenty-Ninth
Kelle
Elaintitt
Anna Fischer Af Lorait
Walter
FD. R
Aleratar
Pylse Itag
Earludd Jota
Rove
United “Beales
United “Beales Youd ‘Disirhution Adminis Uipsi
Wholedale
A.rye Attea Astatae
Han Edlons Teer VJ
B. Avmmediner Jn
Eamcagy
Chicauo
Toledo
Tsatane Fe
Ug Uieib
Wests
Profs Ia Son Pia
Northwestern Adjustment CO
Elyria Savings & Trust
Armstrong and Gold Seal
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