Tarawa Isle May Become War Shrine
A British colonial officer suggests Tarawa Atoll could become a postwar shrine, noting the battle’s heavy Marine casualties and the stark memory of the island as a pivotal Pacific confrontation. The piece reflects on the significance of the site and its future memorial under changing governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarawa Isle
Elmont White
Tor Hal ‘Bosley Abemesie
Gilbert Islands
Patro Isises
Marine Corps
Gilbertese land rights and coconut economy amid Pacific tensions
The article discusses native land ownership in the Gilbert Islands, the value of coconut palms, and proposed British compensation for land damage during actions against encroaching forces. It notes misunderstandings by Americans about per-tree costs, details boundary disputes, and mentions local agricultural practices and residents. It also briefly lists local social notices and visitors in Cambridge and Cortland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. G. I. Holland
Abemanys
Yarawe
Garrson
Ate Citecles
Gilberts
Cabniet
Tarawa
Britain
America
Lexsr
Lend
Isgoon
Stillswater Bridge Club Hosts and Grange Meeting
Stillswater IRS Leo Flanigan entertained the Dessert Bridge Club Thursday evening with two tables of play after dessert. Awards went to Mrs Frank Thie roif and Mrs H S Talmadge. guests included Mrs John McNary and others. Bemis Heights Grange to meet Monday evening at Grange Hall with committee members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irs
Leo Flanigan
Bridge Club
Frank Thieroif
H. S. ‘Talmad
John McNary
James Fintton
HE & Talmadge
Frank Thierel
Hoskins
Harold W. Darrow
Stiss Marshall Tilly
Grange
Bemis Heights
Grange Hall
Harry Hall
Laura Komotoski
Carl Schultz
David Dyer
William Cister
Lyman W. Smith
A. Perry
Harry Bloommegdale
Local notices and community events in Eagle Mills
Eagle Mills hosts family visits from Mrs Daniel and Mrs Carter with relatives, plus WAVES sailor Frank Cartier in Italy. Thomas T. Basa to speak at the Church of Christ, Bible school opens at 10 am. Methodist services outline worship, youth activities, and church events for July and 1944 45 fiscal year planning. Community celebrations include Shirley Ann Wagner birthday party and Women’s Society event with new members join. Annual church gathering and officer installations noted along with future fundraising and festival plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel, Hunt
Ruth Ann’ Haved
Johnsonville
Earl Christian
Pinewoods Avenue
Frank A. Carner
Cheshire
Mass
Fay Lewis
Pansacola
Fin
Youth Fellowship
Shirley Ann Wagner
Joseph Wagner
Clarence Wagner
Syeaway
Shirley Ann
Mra Anns Hanks
Gene and
Anne Marie
Grafton
Myrtle Berry
Womans Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Mexico
Cora File
Bertha Harder
Jessie Soule
Minnie Winship
Charles, Tramble
John C. Wilson
D. G Gatbrodt
J. RK Lee
George Hull
Joseph G. Lee
Joseph Weidenbacker
Almon J. Felling
Doc, Guthbredt
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Dorothy Ott
Board of Stewards
Ruth Ruenburg
Church Board of Education
Marjorie Weidenbacker
Board of Education
Joseph Duncan, Jr
Stella Bulson
Children’s
John ©. Dixon
Lens Mayer
Charles Trumble
Charles Vogt
Marsh Wagar
London Subways Serve as Shelters Amid Bombing
Report describes Piccadilly Circus subway station turned into a crowded shelter with six marshals, 600 sleepers, and makeshift bunks. Lodgers include engineers, bankers, and merchants, cooking tea, chatting, and awaiting raids as the city endures ongoing bomb threats. The site operates without charge, funded by boroughs, while cautious measures keep lights on and trains rumbling above.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Butes
Piccadilly
Nathan
Placedily Circus
Unie Station
Hems
London Transport Co
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Mountain Gas Co., Inc
Sarasnac Lake
N.Y
ATU Ae
Ty Rhea
Aisceldanenis
Bernard Magrill
Broadwat
Jaims
Cambridge
Irene Northup
Larga
Fia
Bessie R. Maxson
Coile-Jackson Home Bureau
George E. McGeech
Peter Fran Travestino
Cortland
Travestino
Otto Butrite
Watervliet Arsenal
Lake George
Lake
Henry Kienle
Troy
Richard Taylor
Cohoes
Lester Bogle
Watervliet
Robert Remington
Saratoga Springs
Salove
Berner
Hher
Phaear Eek
Feae
Reone Sae Naib
Bria
Sarna
U.S
Eagle Mills
ATD
Birt
Normandy
Sorpsman
Hartigans
Troy's Reliable Cash Dept
Congress St
Sumner
B.V.D
Gardari
Pasc
Lade Tees
Neers
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