Souvenir Factory Opens at Saipan Producing Local Crafts
At BOG Base Saipan a new souvenir plant turns coconut and mulberry fiber into bags belts and plaques. Koreans carve figurines while local workers weave bags and skirts in long sheds. Prices are low with items from a few cents to a few dollars, aided by cheap wages of skilled labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saipan
General
Charan Bano
BKE
Fts
Central Pacific
Cal
Arthur c. F Jr
Pato Alto
War stories and superfortress lore from Iwo Jima air crews
Tales from Seventh Air Force crews on Iwo Jima describe living in sheds and shelters among ruins, daily life in Japanese compounds, and rituals around nose art and mission luck. Vivid anecdotes cover plane names, crew superstitions, and a few noted acts of bravery amid intense war conditions. The narrative links to Pearl Harbor veterans and echoes broader World War II air campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphes
Air Force
Seventh Air Forge
Ighy
Peene
Pearl Harbor
Seipan
Emmett Crozier
New York Herald-Tribune
Tokyo
Dyers
Local Notices and Social Roster From Shushan Shown At Tremont
Shushan Airs, Wildlaar Meay and families were noted in local society items. Community events include the World Day of Prayer at Mrs. Charles Peek home, a Valentine party at Grange Hall, and Boy Scout Week observance at the Methodist Church with Troop 27 in uniform. Relocation and family visits are listed, along with upcoming meetings of the Women’s Society and church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shushan
Wildlaar
Howe
I. Bls Clark
Wright
Penl Chagnon, Jr
New York
Sam School
Valentine Box
Women's Society of Ive
Nelson P. Cassagana
Mr and Reid
Belcher
U. S
Lterature
Whion Jaw
Mra. D
Gutbrecht
Methodist Church
John ©. Wilson
Ercom A Jad
Marrie Weiderbecker
Soy
Paps A. Waterfield
Atine
Thomas T. Bess
Church of Christ
Secks
Scaut Moite
Wilson
Bass
Local Notes From Eagle Mills And Nearby Areas
Eagle Mills and Peres residents spent the weekend with friends and relatives while others enter hospitals and military service. John Calhoun Sr. checked into Leonard Hospital for treatment, Paul M. Hulett moves from Camp Croft to Fort Sill for Army motor mechanics training, and Pvt Philp Patrie returns home from Camp Blanding. Garfield School pupils contributed eight dollars to the March of Dimes Infantile Paralysis drive, surpassing last year’s total.
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Paul M. Hulett
Roy M. Hulett
Camp Croft
D. C
Fort Sill
Oklo
Army Motor Mechanics School
Garfield School
Nina West Dunham
Pvt
Philp E. Patrie
Carla A. Patrie
Camp Blanding
Local residents visit and family gatherings noted
Center Cambridge Cedti¢ Babcock of Troy spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Herbert Babcock Miss Esther Brady of Shushas visited Mr and Mrs James Arnott and Esther The Misses Esther G Arnott and Mary E Gurdon were home from Albany over the weekend Mr and Mrs Clarence Burch of Hoosick Falls visited Mrs Burens parents Darvin Townsend Miss Mary Hilan of Stiipwater spent the weekend with aunt Mrs John Buckley Sr The Buckleys and Michael Connors of Albany with mumps were guests of relatives Jane A and Ruth English Cambbridge and Mr Mrs Ben W English and son David were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs David R English
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Cedti¢ Babcock
Troy
Herbert Babcock
Esther Brady
Shushas
James
Arnott
Esther
Esther G. Arnott
Mary E. Gurdon
Albany
Clarence Burch
Hoosick Falls
Mary Hilan
Stiipwater
John Buckley
John L. Buckley
Michael Connors
Fred Buckiey
Jane A
Ruth English
Cambbridge
Ben W. English
Local Notices Highlight Community Ties and Service
Halfmoon Earl Groat remains confined by illness while Helen Slunski returns from Leonard Hospital. Floyd Baker on two furloughs from Camp Blanding visits his parents, as Mr and Mrs Wilfam Picart are noted in the notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halfmoon Earl Groat
Helen Slunski
Leonard Hospital
Floyd Baker
Camp Blanding
Wilfam Picart
Nine Wounds Slow Down Tough Texan
A fragmented account describes Jace Ryder, a rugged Texan marked by nine wounds after years of fighting. The story notes his 36th birthday and references battles, injuries, and later hospitalization amid a wartime setting.
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Fort Worth
Tex Alps
Jace Ryder
Ryder
Cattier
Resupers' Hospital
New England States Face Fish Shortage Amid Lent
A garbled note reports a fish shortage affecting New England states on the eve of Lent. The fragment mentions Boston and possible local concerns, with unclear details about causes or officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New England
Saeed
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Nance
Audrey
Chambermaid
Iwo Jirea
John Honeymas
George Washington
Delaware
Troy's Friendly Food Store
Franklin Square
Sachary Kiteben
Campbell’s Tomato Soup
Califora
U.S. Nc
Worrex A. Whe
Mrr
Charles Wui
Grant Avenue
Guam
Howard L. Cousins
Pacific
Marine Corps
Troy High School
Behr-Manning Corp
Mark Kenyon
Lauderdale
Fayette Qua
John Doane
Doane
Clifford Gilchrist
Charles Peek
Main
Bir
Ignatius Kelski
Joan and
Elmer
Cambridge
Sire
Tovio Heiski
Isa Copeland
William Afpeler
Henlloch Senea Sole
Wi- Hem Water
United View Church
God
PL. C. Uy
Arthur Montgomery
Cyrus Montgomery
Sambridge
Eagle Mills
Marthe Matheson
Perestendill
Dorothy Riegert
John £. Calhoun, Sr
Léonard Hospital
Patricia Sharples
Joseph Wagner
Robert C Benedict
Harriet C. Benedict
Highland Avenue
Army Air Forces
Benedict
Helen Lynch Benedict
Air Corps
Agee
Chtoré L
Caldwell
PR. Calewell
Mann’s
Futton St
Sonsa
Henstryel
Couto
Chi-Chesters
Iweome
James J. Etoll
Tex Consultent
Atcountan
Tel
Conope
Sethanleril
Heinz
UUP
Mantatred Speria Dlo
United States Marine Corps
Brice
Albany, New York
Frears
Geo
Ey Dresser
Siz
Ted
Royal Sarour Orientals
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