Rationing Calendar Details for Gasoline Shoes and Foods
The notice lists current rationing details for gasoline coupons A15 B6 C6 C7 and others valid March 22 to June 21 for four gallons each. It also covers second quarter T coupons valid April 1, 1945. Shoes are provided via Aeroplane stamps from War Ration Book 3 for one pair, with Book 8 required when shopping for shoes. Meats and processed foods red and blue stamps have varying valid through dates, with several series expiring April 28, June 2, or July 31 1945. Fuel oil coupons describe 10 and 50 gallon units with encircled figures, valid through August 31, 1945.
First Armed Forces Radio Station in the Philippines
Three weeks after its crew arrived, WVTK became the first Armed Forces Radio Station in the Philippines, going on air February 20 1945 as troops built a 350 watt setup with Filipino help. Filipinos assisted in foundations towers and cable work while Seabees supplied a Quonset hut studio and water by a creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
WVTK
Philippines
WVKT
Community charity plea from Diller hosts drive
Local outreach urges residents to mobilize with a truck load from Diller and community to aid those in need. The message echoes a biblical call to action reminding friends to help the least of these with tangible support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diller
Community
8S. Miller
Bridal party greetings for Humboldt couple in California trip
The bride and groom, Abrends Proctor of Humboldt and Harold Sapp, left for Alameda California after a reception. The bride, a Fairbury High School 1940 graduate, has worked as a stenographer. The groom, Humboldt High School 1939 alum, served four months overseas and now awaits orders on the West Coast.
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Humbolt
Nebi
Harold Sapp
Harold, Rovert
Richard Sapp
Dorothy Lee Proctor
Leonard Pervctow
Tecumseh
Levert Bowers
Mitchell $ Dikots
John Mains
Jackie
Lincoln
Henry Fox
Erama Irene
Powell
Alameda Calif
Fairbury High School
Humboldt High School
States
West Coast
Geneva Music Contest Highlights in Grade School
The eighth grade exams were held during the Geneva music contest day. Nineteen students competed with eighteen other towns. Virgil Bergmeir won superior on his solo. Several students earned excellent or good ratings for vocal and piano solos. The mixed quartet and choral groups also placed, and many attended from five carloads of spectators. Plans for Baccalaureate and commencement were announced, with events set for May 13 and May 17 respectively.
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Geneva
Darlene Novotny
Gloria Miller
Phyllis Bernhardt
Dale Englemeno
Richard Hays
Deloris Hubka
Beverly
Ludington
Sollenberger
Scott Miller
Albert Hubka
Pauline Casper
Irene
Raymond Bangert
Congregational Church
Crete
Girl Reserves
Mra Reba Meyers
Gloris Miller
Diller
Ray E. Rice
Lincoln School of Commerce
Senior Class Play Cast and Local Sports Outing Details
The Senior Class directed by Misa Thorn gate with supervisor Mr. Ludington features a large cast including Richard Early and Dale Weaver among many others. Students traveled Thursday afternoon April 19 in James Snyder's truck to Steele City for games, the girls winning 7 4 while the boys fell 9 4. Miss Sollenberger joined her father A R Sollenberger in Omaha Monday for a specialist visit.
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Misa Thorngate
Ludington
Richard Early
Dale Weaver
Emels
Elaine Grabouski
Hope
Shirley Garrels
Mary
Mary Peters
Bob
Aidy Snyder
Delpie
Irene Bargert
Repdolph
Randy) Cunningham
Richard Bartdn
Mra Forest
Delores
Hubka
James Snyder
Steele City
Twila Michels
Weather shifts from rain to crisp sunny morning
The text notes a transition from a cold rainy night to a bright sunlit morning with frost and sparkling dew on trees. It expresses desire for warmer weather for crops while recalling cool mornings and a reflection on human longing.
Notice of Final Report Estate of Edward E McCune
In Jefferson County Nebraska the administrator filed a final account and petition for final settlement and heirs determination. The hearing is set for May 19 1945 at 11 a m in the County Court Room. Dated April 25 1945. Samuel Gallamore County Judge. First published April 26 last May 10.
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Edward E.mccune
Jefferson County
Nebraska
Said
Army Debuts Larger Ambulance for Wounded Transport
Congress member Carl Curtis touts a new Army ambulance developed by Ordnance and Medical Departments. The vehicle carries 12 litter cases with better riding quality, room for attendants, and efficiency gains. It resembles a small city bus with aluminum body and uses fewer personnel tires and gasoline. It includes a heater for cold weather and an air circulation system for summer.
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Ordnance Department
Medical Department of the Army
Carl Curtis
Presidents Death Holds To American Tradition
The article notes a pattern of presidents dying in office at roughly 20 year intervals. It lists Wm. Henry Harrison 1840 Abraham Lincoln 1869 James Garfield 1880 Wm. McKinley 1900 Warren G. Harding 1920 Franklin D. Roosevelt 1940 as examples in American political history.
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Roosevelt
H.t
Henry Harrison
Abraham Lincoln
James Garfield
Wm. McKinley
Warren G. Harding
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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F. T. Pearce
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Neighborly Neighbors Project Club
Mel Lyman Finch
Mre
Ward Finch
Voue Queet
Fairbury, Nebraska
Denney & Denney
W. J. Moss
Proctor
Miss Sollenberger
A. R. Sollenberger
Omaha
Samuel Gallamore
Llst
Army
GOOCH
Jordening Cash Store
Diller, Nebraska
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