Nazis Using Mere Youths in Russian Counterattack
In a Moscow dispatch dated December 29, raw German youths aged 17 and 18, forming much of a German division, fled at the first Russian assault in the Valinin sector near Moscow as Red Army counteroffensives regain ground north and south of the capital. The Saviet Information Bureau reports 282 towns and villages reoccupied over 10 days. German retreat reported as imperative to halt.
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Valinin
Red Army
Moscow Radio
New York
CBS
Saviet Information Bureau
Kalinin
Upper Volga
Oka River
Kaluga
Orel
Russia
Likhvin
Tula
Beley
Kahige
Kindness Shown to Animals by Local Man Frank Thompson
Frank Thompson of Washington BD C formerly Brownsville Md earned praise for lifelong care of a 27 year old horse named Lady. He hired Emanuel Holder to feed and shelter the animal and had a custom coffin made for a 17 year old dog he brought home for burial from Washington.
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Frank Thompson
Washington
BD. C
Formanly
Brownsville
Thompson
Lady
Emanuel Holder
British pressure grows on Rommel’s Libyan front
London observers report tank supported British and French air forces pounding Axis motor transport and fuel trucks south west of Agedabia as Rommel’s forces resist. Raids reach Tripoli and Zuara, with a railhead near Ton catching attention, amid fears of Axis reinforcements despite losses to Allied shipping in the Mediterranean.
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Fied
Erwin Rommel
Agedabia
Rommel
Tripoli
Zuara
London
Mediterranean
Taxicab Driver Robbed Near City Limits
Charles R. Stevens reported a robbery on Pangham boulevard near the city limits Saturday night. He picked up two unknown Black passengers at Franklin and Jonathan streets, who directed him toward Security. One suspect allegedly assaulted him, leaving Stevens unconscious. he was found on Pangham boulevard and taken to the hospital.
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Allie
Charles R. Stevens
Pangham Boulevard
Stevens
Franklin and
Jonathan
Ivan
Eh Stevens
Con Los
M. Stanley Brown
Paneborn Boulevard
Ambue Taney
Stions
My Rosary of the Year meditative reflections 1941
In our year end column, Herman J. Schick presents My Rosary of the Year a meditative meditation on closing time and the world at war. He uses the image of a rosary to symbolize heads of prayer and the perils and consolations of memory. The piece ends with a faith filled pledge that the string remains unbroken despite sorrow and loss.
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Herman J. Schick
Pomarkalle
Iit
Mamarieg
Samire
Montgomery Ward Installment Plan Ad
An advertisement offers a new installment plan allowing purchases totaling ten dollars and ninety cents or more to be paid as goods are used. The offer highlights convenient financing options from Montgomery Ward & Co.
Christmas Service and Treat Held at Hall on the Hill
Last Tuesday evening the annual Christmas service and treat was given at the Hall on the Hill by the Sunday school under Superintendent Jeremiah Mongan. The program featured the Christmas Story by the Women's Bible class, "Christmas Greetings" by Peter Hebb, "Wish for Christmas" by Jeremiah Monzan Jr., and "What a Boy Thinks" by Jimmy Roberts. A short pageant, "Gifts for Loving Giving," was performed by Romona and Lorraine Baker.
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Tilchmanton
Jeremiah Mongan
Women's Bible Class
Peter Hebb
Jeremiah Monzan, Jr
Jimmy Roberts
Romona
Lorraine Baker
Why BC Relieves Headache and Neuralgia Quickly
The BC formula uses effective quick-acting ingredients that are readily assimilated for fast relief from headaches, neuralgic pains, muscular aches, and periodic pains. Keep a 10c or 25c package handy for prompt relief when minor pains strike. Use only as directed and consult a physician if pains persist.
Christmas Giving Mission Lights Up Evening Program
Frieda and Mildred Jones, Francis Davis, Arbutus Carter and Isabelle Hebb presented a bright giving mission scene with lighted candles and Christmas carols. Rev. Rowland Reichar spoke on a Christmas story set in Northern France, highlighting gifts and reflection. The superintendent offered remarks as Mrs Seibert and sister Mrs Stone visited, while Beverly Anne Adame and Pvt William Dietrick were noted among hospital and home movements. Oscar Stone recovered enough to sit up briefly each day.
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Mildred Jones
Francis Davis
Arbutus Carter
Isabelle Hebb
Rowland Reichar
Christ
France
Daniel Seibert
St. Paul's
Oscar Stone
Frank Adame
Beverly Anne
Harry Emmett
Pvt
William Dietrick
Camp Edwards
Mass
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