Local notes and nondescript community blurbs
Second Lieutenant Allen Tristman of Lincoln entered Camp Wolters Texas last week. Allen is the oldest son of Mrs Elizabeth Tristman. Delmer and Joyce Wiemers helped Warren Stephens eat his birthday cake last Thursday evening. Spring will begin officially next Saturday when the sun crosses the equator.
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Allen Tristman
Lincoln
Camp Wolters
Texas
Allen
Elizabeth Tristman
Delmer
Joyce Wiemers
Warren Stephens
Equator
North Pole
Hollywood duo unites on tandem bicycle pattern
Report says Robert Taylor and his wife Barbara Stanwyck introduce a new motorists trend in Hollywood by riding a bicycle built for two, a tandem setup that draws attention on city streets.
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Robert
Taylor
Barbara Stanwyck
Hollywood
Muddy Trip to Town Ends in Word Spread
Charley Barber and his grandson-in-law Lloyd Jones went to town to tell loafers it was awfully muddy this way. Rachel Fields the author of All This and Heaven Too died Monday this week. Mrs Cavett, reading the book on her Talking Book Machine, was nearby at the time of the death.
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Charley Barber
Lloyd Jones
Rachel Fields
Carpenters Skip Mud and Ride to Town
Jim Novotny and Newt Carpenter of the Shea vicinity flagged a Burlington motor in Tuesday afternoon and rode into town, eager to reach services and pace the wet conditions.
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Jim
Novotny
Newt
Shea
Burlington
Hiker Seeks Captain’s Consent for Frisco Trips
Harvey Zager notes he obtains his captain’s approval to hitchhike about 200 miles from camp to Frisco twice monthly, a journey he completes in roughly two hours. He cites a draw to Oakland’s affluent scene as a factor in his trips.
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Harvey Zager
Frisco
Oakland
Rural towns poised for prosperity through home trade and defense bonds
The writer predicts that present conditions will boost rural communities. People will engage in home trade, invest savings in Defense stamps and bonds, and build a nest egg before urban areas face inflationary turmoil.
War separations strand Diller brides across coasts
Four weeks earlier Mrs Cleo Patton married a soldier and moved toward the west coast while last week Mrs Elizabeth Green McKenzie joined her sailor husband on the east coast. Both cousins from Diller, graduates of the local high school, live across from each other as the war continues to shape life.
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Cleo Patton
Elizabeth Green McKenzie
Diller
Global Faith Followers Reach About 250 Million
A large following across regions from Morocco to Iran supports the faith, with an estimated 250 million adherents worldwide. The note highlights broad geographic spread and significant global impact of the belief system.
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Moi
Morocco
Iran
Lily Pons Sends Cards From Maryland Post Office
Opera star Lily Pons mails greeting cards from a Maryland post office location as part of her public appearances. The event highlights her postal outreach and high profile status in the arts community.
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Lily Pons
Lillypons
Fibber McGee and Molly Off Air For War Promo
Fibber McGee and Molly were not on air Tuesday evening. The half hour was used for a war promotion. Fibber’s father died at his Kansas City home on Monday and Fibber attended the funeral.
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Fibber McGee and Molly
McGees
Fibber
Kansas City
Navy enlistment timing tip for Selective Service registrants
Registrants may enlist in the U S Navy or Naval Reserve up to the date they appear for the army physical examination and induction. They are warned to apply for Naval enlistment at least five days before the exam date due to time needed to complete enlistment papers and final Navy enrollment.
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U.S. Navy
U. S. Naval Reserve
Army
Navy
Henry Wechsels Displays Ornate Army Cane in Town
Henry Wechsels wandered into town on Wednesday showing a striking cane. The polished piece features a silver knob and trimmings with a square iron rod inside. The cane’s shaft is crafted from paper love letters and other correspondence from his three years in the German army in his youth.
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Henry Wechsels
Henry
Mr. Wechsels
Edward Wechsels Joins Diller Record In Sacramento
Edward Wechsels becomes a new subscriber to the Diller Record in Sacramento California. His father’s papers arrived late, but Edward and his wife enjoy life in California with steady work. Edward works as a storekeeper at the McClealand U S airport near Secremento. He jokes about milking two or three of dad's Herefords for fun.
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Edward Wechsels
Diller Record
Sacramento
California
Edward
Wife
McClealand U. S
Secremento
Dad
Tulsa Bomber Assembly Plan Boosts Defense Effort
Bruce Weigel of Rath Packing Company in Tulsa writes that the city is active in defense with two large bomber assembly plants planned and near completion. He notes Du Pont is building a large plant a few miles east, while hinting at local wartime production momentum.
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Bruce Weigel
Rath Packing Company
Tulsa
Oklahoma
du Pont
P S
Bruce
Sailor Boy Harol Fasnacht Writes From Great Lakes Camp
Mrs. Katherine Frerichs receives a Sunday letter from her neighbor sailor Harold Fasnacht at the Great Lakes training stations off Waukegan Illinois. He describes daily camp life washing own clothes sleeping in a hammock and household chores he asks his mother to understand the adjustments young recruits make at sea service.
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Katherine Frerichs
Sailor Boy
Hrol Fasnacht
Great Lakes
Waukegan
Illinois
Harold
Salt slows graying and aging signs says New York study
New York University researchers report that common table salt (sodium chloride) helps delay hair graying and other aging signs caused by vitamin B complex deficiencies. In rat studies, high salt intake postponed graying compared with low salt diets, while severe dietary lack worsened aging indicators and adrenal gland injury.
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Elmine P. Ralli
Delphine H. Clarke
E. Kennedy
New York University College of Medicine
New York
Crude Oil Makes America Less Dependent on Others
A report from the American Petroleum Institute cites U S oil self sufficiency rising due to abundant crude supply and synthetic rubber substitutes. Economists note crude oil underpins more than 300 essential products and ranks among the most used natural resources after earth water and air.
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America
American Petroleum Institute Public Relations Department
United States
Longevity Tales From Early Times
A historical note counts remarkable lifespans before modern medicine. Henry Francisco died in 1820 at Whitehall New York aged 134 after fever and ague. John Hightower of Marengo Alabama died January 1845 aged 136. William Prigden of Baltimore died October 1845 aged 123. James Syphax in Cumberland Virginia aged 117. Dr Thomas Harvey of Frankfort New York active at 111.
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Henry Francisco
Whitehall
New York
Francisco
Queen Anne
John Hightower
Marengo County
Alabama
William Prigden
Baltimore
James Syphax
Cumberland County
Virginia
Thomas Harvey
Frankfort
N. Y
Nerves as Fuses Powering Brain Cells Explain Intelligence
A historical science passage likens nerves to fuse loaded with gunpowder where impulses are explosions. It notes nerve cells revive after brief gaps and compares brain cell activity to nerve fibers, suggesting human intelligence arises from repeated explosions and renewals of neural activity.
Foods Left in Cans After Opening May Spoil Soon
Fragmentary note warns that foods left in tin cans after opening may spoil quickly. No dates or locations provided.
Improper Fridge Storage Destroys Vitamins In Food
A damaged note discusses how storing foods in tins rather than containers exposes them to air and oxygen, which degrades certain vitamins. It suggests cutting and preparing vegetables like carrots into smaller pieces, using a greased baking dish, and baking at 379 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 minutes to prepare a malleable dish.
Perfect Crystals Sought by U S Army for Precision Gear
Dr. Frederick J. Bates of the National Bureau of Standards disclosed to the Optical Society of America that the army seeks flawless crystals for radio links in tanks and submarine detectors. The hunt covers the United States, Latin America, and even Asia and Africa as scientists race to find perfect crystals for synchronized timing across weapons and sensing devices.
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Frederick J. Bates
National Bureau of Standards
Washington, D. C
Optical Society of America
Bates
America
Asia
Africa
Vitamin Age and the Promise of Food Based Health
The article envisions a future Vitamin Age when humanity rebuilds bodies through foods and vitamin extracts. It suggests wars may yield blessings for bodily happiness and that populations with food shortages could stay near fitness via easily transported vitamin candies or pellets containing essential vitamins.
Best for Polishing Fine Furniture
A soft clean dry lint free cloth is ideal for polishing furniture. Worn linen pillowcases or old dinner napkins make good rubbing cloths. Mild soap and water can remove soil but may harm old finishes. Oil or wax gives a soft sheen but not all pieces need treatment.
Dog Trial Ruling Delays Death Sentence in Denver
Denver, Colo. Attorney General Gail Ireland ruled that a vicious dog awaiting condemnation to death is entitled to a trial by jury. The decision ensures due process before the death penalty is applied to the animal.
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Denver
Colo
Gail Ireland
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