Liberty Ship to be named Lunsford Richardson
U S Maritime Commission announced in Washington that a Liberty Ship will be named the Lunsford Richardson in honor of the Greensboro leader founder of Vicks VapoRub and a prominent figure in improving interracial relations. The naming honors his efforts on behalf of the Negro race and comes after a Greensboro petition asking to honor a white friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
N. C
U.S. Maritime Commission
Washington
Lunsford Richardson
Vick Chemical Company
Cedar Chips 4-H Livestock Tour Highlights
Cedar Chips 4-H club in Lexington gathers 21 members for an eight farm livestock tour to inspect calves and pigs. J W Chandler and John Knotek lead discussions on fitting animals for the August club fair. Funeral notices and local farming updates fill the remainder of this community report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Cedar Chips Boys 4
J. W. Chandler
John Knotek
County Boys Club Teader
Harold Tadlock
Denver
Colo
Orville Morrison
Wellman
James Pence
Camp Fannin
Texas
Dick Flading
Dean Emde
Biloxi
Miss
Riverside Dou Tremonts Conducted A Tale
Riverside report notes that a group identified as the Dau tremonts conducted events on August 2. Details are scarce in the fragment, but the item references community activity and local involvement. Further context is not available in the readable text.
Crawfordsville Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits
Mrs. Dele Fuhr returns to Washington after a week with brother Max Mitchell and heads to Ft. Lewis to join her husband. Several residents travel to Chicago, Chapin Iowa, Cedar Lake Indiana, and Des Moines for events and visits. Local families relocate businesses and homes, while a veterans hospital trip and Democratic activities mark weekend life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Manners
Crawfordsville
Dele Fuhr
Washington
Max Mitchell
Ft. Lewis
Jeanette Hanna
Chicago
May Walker Hook
Gerald Rhea
Judith Ann
Chapin
Iowa
Frank McCoy
J. C. Rhea
Gerald
John Deere Co
Moline
Manda
Cedar Lake
Indiana
Kenneth Kilpatrick
Burlington
E. L. Clark
Lyle Lowe
Walla Walla
Harold Miller
Bill
Jerry
Riverside
Roy G. Green
Des Moines
Johnson County
Leroy Mercer
Green
Ethel Couch
Fayetteville
Ark
Robert McConathey
Dorothy Brophy
R. N
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Theresa Brophy
American Institute of Commerce
Davenport
Leo Brophy
Richard Armbruster
Veteran's Hospital
Joseph Veggy
James Colbert
Cedar Rapids
Mary Colbert
Mary Hotka
Joseph Hotka
Phillip
Women Work at Red Cross Rooms Folding Bandages
Local Red Cross volunteers in East Sunset gathered Friday afternoon to roll and fold over 1000 four by four inch bandages. The event drew 18 workers, with Mrs. J. A. Raymond noted as the writer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
J. A. Raymond
East Sunet
Red Cross Room
Elmer McArtor and
Washington
Lucy McAfrtor
Kenneth Killpatrick
Max Owen
Harry Jones
Sunset Circle Club
W. W. Twinam
Elmer McArtor
Linda Jean Lowe
Richard Nicola
Richard
Sigourney
Joe
Walter Rich
Walter Jarrard
Minnie Guy
Mae Duke
Seattle
Wash
Allen Schaeffer
Walter Wilson
Frank Pratt
John Pratt
Audrey Coates
Doris Blanchard
Maurice Krabill
Cut Flowers Cultivation Tips for Easy Care
Cut flowers guide advises sowing seeds in rows like vegetables to simplify care. It emphasizes orderly spacing and consistent watering to promote healthy blooms.
Soybeans tolerate phosphorus deficiency. potassium effects
Field experiments show soybeans endure phosphorus deficiency but suffer when available potassium is moderately low. Potassium can be supplied by manure, straw, muriate of potash, or potash-rich fertilizers. Fertilizers with potash may be broadcast or drilled, but should avoid close seed contact to prevent injury to germination.
Questions Answers On Job Program Ques
Ques answers on job program cover essential activity hiring through the U S Employment Service. Essential employers hire both men and women. non essential employers covered if hiring a woman in essential work. A male hire replacement requires placing order with the U S BE. 8 1. A boy 16 must have U S E 8S referral. age has no bearing.
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U. S
Carrot preparations described for relishes and sandwiches
The text outlines carrot variants such as crisp raw curls or sticks for relish plates or lunch boxes, chopped carrots in mixtures, molded salads, and grated carrots with raisins or cheese for sandwiches.
Hollandaise and Mayonnaise Dressings Use
Dutch sauce Hollandaise and mayonnaise dressings are described for meats vegetables and fruit salads and can be used to disguise eggs.
Card of Thanks from the Clark Family
Our heartfelt thanks to all who offered comforting sympathy and help in our sorrow for the beautiful service, floral offerings, and kindness. Mrs. R. H. Clark and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Wiles
Pilotburg
Walter Smith
Dorothy Grove
David
West Liberty
J. E. Gardner
Wade Gardners
Newt
R. H. Clark
Eisenhower Praises Tunisian Victory Film
General Dwight D. Eisenhower hails Tunisian Victory a stirring World War II documentary. He commends Allied cooperation and the home front workers, saying the film shows their indispensable role in winning in Tunisia. The film opens tonight at Fox Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Army Film Unit
W. S. Signal Corps
Fox Theatre
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Jack Beddington
Ministry of Information
London
Eisenhower
Tunisia
Brilliant Stars Sing On Overseas War Camp Tour
In October 1942 four Hollywood actresses Kay Francis Carole Landis Martha Raye and Mitzi Mayfair embarked on a world travel tour to entertain troops at a military camp overseas. Their performance showcased a dynamic mix of glamour and comic flair as they brightened soldiers’ days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Kay Francis
Carole Landis
Martha Raye
Mitzi Mayfair
Divorced Couples and Gender Gaps in Marriage Trends
The report notes one divorced couple for every 13 living together and highlights a higher number of divorced women than men. It explains this gap by noting divorced women are less likely to remarry, shaping ongoing marriage patterns.
Four Jills In A Jeep Opens At State Theatre
The film follows Kay Francis Carole Landis Martha Raye and Mitzi Mayfair on a World War II adventure tour from Bermuda to Ireland and England with Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra. Guest stars include Alice Raye Betty Grable Carmen Miranda and George Jessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Bermuda
Ireland
North Africa
20Th Century- Fox
State Theatre
Kay Francis
Carole Landis
Martha Raye
Mitzi Mayfair
Jimmy Dorsey
John Harvey
Phil Silvers
Dick Haymes
Alice Raye
Betty Grable
Carmen Miranda
George Jessel
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Richardson
Liberty Ship
FOX
Gang
Africa
Gene Trask
Charles Owen
Dave Boyer
Henry Little
Hubert Turner
Stan Kiesey
Pear
Eddie Cantor
Jan Davis
the Four Jills
Cowtury Tox
Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra
Alice Fay
Carmen Mirand
Song OF the
Devil Boats
Technicolor
Cedar Chips Boys
Ulandler and Knotek
Mrs. Wade Gardner
Ben Coppock
Benjamin Coppock
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Dhage
Alfred Trenerry
Pall S
Keith Genkinger
Harold Godwin
Homer Godwin
Francis McConnell
Emmett Hays
George Nelson
Elm Grove Cemetery
Coppock
Washington County
State of
Extra Assembly of
Journal Building
Dautremont Cafe
Main Street
Fountain Service
P. L. Etter
S. Lowa
Dutro
O. K. Rubber Welders
Everett 1
Walling
Mer
State ‘Theater
Sige
Ee Best
Cafe
Knittel
Fast Main Street
Clair Swift
Dautremont Twins
Ers
Howard Custer
Ernest Hisele
Ernest Clark
Leona Schmidt
Maggie Lowe
Pearl
Bert Craft
John Lowe
Winfield
Don Miller
Earl Lowe
Little’s Furniture
Carrot
Martins
Gen. Eisenhower
20Th Century-Fox
John Shields & Sons
S. W. Easter Insurance
West Congress Hotel
Northern Towels
Lydia Grey
Air Mail
Symphony
Cascade
Lord Baltimore
Cascade Delray Box
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