Survey Finds Women Employed in Varied Plant Work
A National Metal Trades Association bulletin reports few jobs are off limits for women in war plants around Chicago. Most duties are tailored to fit female workers with exceptions for heavy manual labor and extreme strength tasks. Still, some plants use women on heavy duties like operating large radial drills and forge work aided by electric hoists and trolleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Winnie
National ‘Metal ‘Trades Association
Plane Homeward for Crew After Long Patrol Over Pacific
An Army Air Forces bomber returns from the South Pacific with the crew reporting a long, mission-filled flight over the Bismarck Sea. Pilot Lt Bruce R Groesbeck from Lytle Texas notes the crew spent hours over the ocean, braving weather and occasional enemy fire, while supplies and engines receive rapid checks at base.
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Bismarck Sea
yMay
Lampest
Pacife
Jreres
Guedat
Pana
Jane
Guadala
Ocean
Ben Pennecky
Phoenix
Avin
Brucg R. Groesbeck
Lytle
Tex
Donald Pike
Lafay Fette
Ind
Spassen i
Groesbeck
Wentworth and Crew Pause Coffee During Solomons Flight
Flight engineer Sergi Kenneth F Wentworth, from Liverpool, reports aboard a patrol plane over the Solomons. The crew give up coffee to avoid open flames, while turbulence and looming engine cargo loads test them as they fly through rain squalls above coral seas.
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Sergi Kenneth F.wentworth
Liverpool
Joseph Faucek
West
Ialis
Wis
Wentworth
Paucex
Solomons Sea
Weekend Visits and Local Gatherings Highlight Community News
Navy family man Wynantskill Witsie Keprer spent the weekend with relatives. Mrs. Henry Lutz hosted guests and sought doctor’s care. Texas visitors Clyde Bonesteed family arrived to join local relatives. Senior Christian Endeavor plans an outing at Crooked Lake. Mrs. Eifie Smith of Washington visits sister Mrs. Lucy Campbell. LHS Reformed Church class held an outdoor picnic at George Brunell’s home. Jane Pierson turned 13 with an outdoor party for 14 guests, yellow decorations. Mrs. Kenneth Windaver enjoyed a surprise dairy shower at sister Mrs. Charles Keeler’s home. Food shipment notes project small share of 1944 crop to lend-lease and armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witsie Keprer
Henry Lutz
Charles Keeler
Dwarf Cherry Bush Delights With Foliage And Fruit
Henry Pree reports on a new dwarf cherry bush by Prof. Hansen from Brookings SD. The shrub grows four to five feet tall, bears small 3/8 inch fruit, silvery green foliage turning red gold in autumn, and thrives when planted three feet apart. Hardy to 0 below and disease resistant, it makes a decorative hedge and can be trimmed though yield drops.
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Henry
NEA
Hansen
South Dakota
Hardy Manchurian Apricot Trees Endure Frosts
Professor Hansen introduces an apricot variety group with frost proof blossoms. The Manchurian apricot reportedly withstands 35 below and 30 below, tolerates hot dry summers, and resists late frost damage despite extreme temperatures in the season.
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Hansen
Schaghticoke and area residents noted in weekly notices
Community items from Schaghticoke Schenectady and nearby towns list visitors furloughs church events and social activities. Names include Earl Ruse Aire Eastman and children John Quinlan Patrick Zurlo Edward Ryen and Mrs. Weatherwax among others. Events cover Sunday services chicken supper youth fellowship and a planned July church picnic.
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Earl Ruse
Aire
Eastman and Children
Schenectady
Robert Barth
Corp. Wiliam
Camp Butner
Ernest ‘Moon
John Quinlan
Wetervlier
David Detury
The
Methodist Church
Earl Peterson
Sampson Naval Training Station
Pic
Patrick Zurlo
Old Schaghticoke
Alaska
First Presbyterian Church
Waoman
United Society Treasury
Edward Ryen
Schaghticoke
Rensselaer County
Syracuse
Charles Waldren
Post American Legion
United Society of the First Presbyterian Church
Sirs
A. E
Sadie Foster
Edward Merrick
Fred B. Ackam
First Presbyterial
Louisa Donaha
Poestenkill Lutheran Groups Schedule Meetings
The Intermediate Luther League meets Monday at 7 30 pm in the parish hall. Bible school members rehearse tomorrow at 7 pm at the church for Children's Day. The Young Ladies Missionary Society gathers at the parsonage at 1 pm led by Mrs. Dewitte Christie. Walter Hughes returns to Rhode Island after a ten day leave with his wife and son Edward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Bible School
Owill
Young Ladies Missionary Society of the
Lutheran Church
Dewitte Christie
Walter Hughes
Rhode Island
Edward
Work Clothes Among Most Critical Needs
The Record notes shortages in everyday apparel amid postwar strain, highlighting poor quality garments and rising prices. It cites the American Home Economics Association findings from 25 states, urging better shoe and dress manufacture and longer-lasting work clothes for men women and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Record Newspapers Bureau
Washington
American Home Economics Association
Sationwige Snot Sarver
Wes
WPS
Nelson
Eight Groups Call for Change in Rationing Shoes
The eight organizations urge a revision of footwear rationing, noting that with current low quality shoes many will need about five pairs this year instead of the two allotted unless strict practice is required.
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Montgolfier Bros
Pat
Slade Ter
Mommers
Wynantskill
Biznsen
Weis
General Tire
General
Fourth ST
Troy
General Tire Quality Rec
Tire and Rubber Company, Inc
Poestenkill
River St
Congress St
Permanent Naturale
Shempoo
Tom Sf
Stuarts
Catapaot
Lady Carroll
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