Postcard from Nice Tour by Army Officer Paul Melendy
Paul Melendy writes Aunt and Uncle Hogg from Riviera Palace in Nice during a 10 day Army leave. He describes Monte Carlo Grasse and Cannes visits, off limits notices for soldiers, Red Cross facilities, cheap meals and rationed clothing, and hopes to stay overseas. He notes anniversary of being overseas December 6 1944 and plans to return to Wetzlar Germany.
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Nice
Riviera District
Riviera Palace
Monte Carlo
Grasse
Casino of
Monaco
France
du Loup
Cannes
Red Cross
Germany
Palace Riviera
the Red Cross
Wetzlar
Boston Harbour
Riviera
Paul
From Our Readers at Pine Street Maywood
Nettie E. Phillips writes from 315 Pine St Maywood in late 1945 detailing daily life in a care setting. She recalls Christmas programs, trees, and a dollar gift from the board while noting health limits and help from nurses as she longs for her Heavenly Home.
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Review
West Wing
Nettie E. Phillips
Bush's Cafe Opens Sundays Under George Bush T
George Bush owner of Bush's Cafe at Fulton announces Sunday service in addition to weekdays. cafe previously closed Sundays during war to uphold quality. will open 11:00 a m Sundays with specialty steak chicken or ham dinners and a wide menu for diners seeking a hearty meal.
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George Bush
Bush
Fulton
George
Thomson Briefs and Local Social Visits Detailed
Thomson reports domestic travel and social calls including Mre A H Kraft returning from Jane Lamy hospital. Weekend visitors at the Kemmer home included Iurvey Marshall and Pill and Beverly. George Warfield headed to New Orleans for winter. Funeral for Stearn’s baby in Fulton noted. Luncheon guests listed for Mrs Brookstra and Mrs Grohar ing with multiple out of town attendees. Batke and Goodsman visits span Clinton Mt Carroll Port Byron and damage from high water observed.
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A. H. Kraft
Jane Lamy Hospital
Kenneth Kemmer
Vera Martindale
Clarence Appel
Mt. Carroll
Richard Batke
Harold Goodsman
Clinton
Badtkes and Goodsmans
Forest Gilbert
Port Byron
Record Trailer City in Sarasota Sets Population Mark
Sarasota paper notes 868 units housing about 2170 people in the city trailer park where Mrs. George Dambman Sr. and family winter. Bible class organized at park with Mrs. Dambman listed among attendees. Other local moves and visits mentioned include Beyers above Dr Calkins office, Weber visits, and engagements among Kness and Lawrence families.
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George Dambman, Sr
Anthony Dambman
Sarasota, Fla
Sarasota
Dambman
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Hershey's
Santa Clara
Carson
Kellogg’s
Prunes
Mr Dab
Lis
Simon’ S
Ige
Pkg
C. W. Hogg
Paul Melendy
Pine St
Maywood
Til
Potter Bros
Clarence Appel, Mgr. Thomson
Argo-Fa
Thomson Briefs
Marvin Brookstra
Adeline Groharing
C. L. Brookstra
Davenport
H. B. Heesler
Meridan
Conn
Roland Beyer
A. A. Calkins
Roy Weber
Freeport
Elmer Weber
Clair Lawrence
Cordova
Donald McNeil
Savanna
Wesley Kness
Mrs
Margaret Heusinkveld
Llogs
Union Grove
Tomers
Martin Morris Co
Clinton, Iowa
Considine
Fulton's
Lincoln Way
Pillsbury’s
Sauer Kraut
Duz and
Dreft
Bordens
Illinois Northwestern Telephone Co
Morrison
EADS
Morrison, Ill
Merle
Atherton
Claw
Housenga & Bronkema
Ill
Richard Vogel
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