James A Trail Ashford Trail Dies at 75 in Frederick County
James A Trail aged 75 died at 4 a.m. at 107 Euclid Avenue after a yearlong illness. He leaves a widow Ida Mae Davis Trail, two daughters Carrie V Ashton and Mrs William G Massey, two sons, two brothers Charles Trail and Henson Trail, a sister Mrs Ida Bear, and other relatives. Funeral at First Brethren Church Wednesday at 2 p.m. Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named. Remains to be taken from Jones Funeral Home to Euclid Avenue residence.
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James Ashford Trail
Euclid Avenue
Ida Mae Davis Trail
Even
Annie Colehorseng
Frederick County
Carrie V. Ashton
Illiam G. Massey
Charles Trail
Knoxville
Henson al
Buckeystown
Ida Bear
Fredek
First Brethren Church
Paul Dick
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Charles Lockhart
Ray Marple
Harry Fox, Sr
Orie Fultz
Robert Lonas
Alvie Sirbaugh
Jones Funeral Home
We Will Miss Those Pleasant Interactions Here
Reading like a brief retirement note, the text hints at farewell sentiment from a service team. It emphasizes gratitude for past patronage and the anticipated end of a customer relationship in a courteous tone.
Soldier Plans Diamond Ring Gift Surprise
In Philadelphia a soldier sought to place a diamond ring inside a candy gift for his girlfriend on Christmas Day. A frenzied candy shop clerk dropped the box. the ring ended up on the floor and the soldier has not claimed it. The incident sparked a citywide broadcast for him.
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Philadelphia
Betty Kuhn
Christmas Scenes From War Rife Cities Across Europe
The piece sketches holiday contrasts in wartime Europe with toy prices in Paris and Rome, rationed foods in Portugal, Nuernberg’s toy shops shrinking, and grim days in Poland. It notes UNRRA distributing 10,000 Christmas packages and Allied aid reaching Danish and Dutch children.
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Copenhagen
Paris
Rome
Nuernberg
Portugal
UNRRA
Poland
United States
Christmas 1945 In Berlin
Berlin December 24 1945 soldiers bring brief cheer as US troops host Santa parties for children amid ruins and cold streets. Amid scarcity families line markets for limited meat sugar chocolate and handmade goods as war toll weighs on the city.
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Berlin
Tiergarten
United States
Mrs Sullivan Honored With Siena Medal for Catholic Service
Mrs Thomas F Sullivan of Waterloo Iowa receives the 1945 Siena medal from Theta Phi Alpha for a significant contribution to Catholic life in the United States. The award honors St Catherine of Siena and marks the sorority’s 25th anniversary. Her five sons died aboard the U S Juneau near Guadalcanal in November 1942.
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Madison
Wis
Thomas F. Sullivan
Waterloo
U. S
Juneau
Guadalcanal
Theta Phi Apha
United States
Theta Phi Alpha
St. Catherine of Siena
Walnut Springs church rebuild plans after 1942 remodel
The Walnut Springs church began in a schoolhouse with the present building erected in 1891 and remodeled in 1942. Services were held at the nearby schoolhouse after fire damage. Six members joined during a Sunday service. A Christmas Eve program moves to Strasburg Christian Church, with Mrs. Edgar Loving in charge. Officials will meet soon to decide on rebuilding, and saved articles are stored at the schoolhouse.
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School House
Strasburg Christian Church
Edgar Loving
Pope Urges End to War Hatred and Repatriation
The Pope addressed cardinals at Christmas, urging an end to hatred after global conflict. He warned that the war’s devastation will linger and called for a just peace and restored humanity. He noted delays in prisoner repatriation and spoke for 37 minutes starting at 10 a.m. local time.
Still Many U S Servicemen Spend Christmas Away
Washington reports about 3.2 million soldiers sailors and Marines will spend their first peacetime Christmas overseas or at sea. The War is over and celebrations are safer with reduced enemy concerns. This year’s overseas total is down from last year with early holiday preparations already under way including turkeys and Christmas trees moved out months ago.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Hess Turns to Religion Amid Christmas Watch at Nuremberg
Rudolph Hess, one of the Nazi war crimes defendants, shows interest in religion as Christmas services near at Nuremberg jail. Chaplains report Hess may attend Lutheran services after delaying due to fear of trial criticism. Capt Henry Gerecke will lead Lutheran rites for 13 Nazis, while Capt Sixtus R. OConnor will say Catholic masses for Papen Frank and Seyss Inquart.
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Mernberg
Rudolph Hess
Hess
Henry Gerecke
St. Louis
Sixtus R. O'Connor
Oxford
N. Y
Franz von Papen
Hans Frank
Arthur Seyss-Inquart
Cab Calloway Booked By Police In Kansas City Fight
Cab Calloway was treated at General Hospital for head cuts and booked on intoxication and resisting arrest after an argument at a Kansas City ballroom. Police said Calloway and Felix H. Payne were denied admission by a ballroom officer, leading to a scuffle in which the officer was struck and Calloway reportedly hit over the head with a revolver. Bail was posted at 500 as Calloway departed for Topeka for an engagement.
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Kansas City
Cab Calloway
General Hospital
William Garrett
Calloway
Felix H. Payne
Lionel Hampton
William Todd
Hampton
Todd
Alloway
Payne
Topeka
Prime Minister backs Hyde Park UN HQ and predicts UK role
New Zealand Prime Minister Peter Fraser, in Washington, endorses Hyde Park, New York as the United Nations headquarters as a tribute to Franklin D Roosevelt. He urges UN trusteeships for mandates and enemy territories and says the UK will participate only through the United Nations. Fraser also lauds General MacArthur’s Japan administration.
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Washington
Peter Fraser
New Zealand
United Nations
Hyde Park
N. Y
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Fraser
London
United Nations General Assembly
White House
United Kingdom
United Nations Organization
Ronnie To See Santa Again
Rochelle reports a four year old boy Ronnie Johnson with bone cancer who has improved since his leg amputation. Santa Claus visits his home for a second time as his mother Margaret Johnson remains hopeful. A Chicago medical evaluation is planned to assess ongoing improvement.
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Rochelle
Santa Claus
Ronnie Johnson
Bante
Margaret Johnson
Ronnie
Dennis
Santa
United States
Canada
Johnson
Chicago
Quads Welcome Santa in First Christmas Photos
In Philadelphia four one year old quads, three girls and one boy, received a visit from Santa Claus for photos. The babies reacted with tears and astonishment before relaxing as their father spoke behind the beard. They plan a Christmas tree and gifts despite initial indifference to presents.
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Philadelphia
Criminella Undrupiets
Santa Claus
St. Nick
Eileen
Michael
Mureen
Kathleen
Papa Caiminello
Warren Sholes Receives Suspended Sentence in Theft Case
Warren Sholes of Berryville was found guilty in Winchester corporation court by Judge Burr P. Harrison of stealing a pickup owned by Isaac Allamong. He received 90 days suspended, one year probation, and a $5 fine.
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Warren Sholes
Berryville
Winchester Corporation Court
Burr P. Harrison
Isaac Allamong
Charge Chrysler With Violation
The United Automobile Workers CIO accuses Chrysler Corp of violating the national labor relations act by paying vacation pay without a collective bargaining agreement. The union notes no current contract exists, with negotiations ongoing and the company having paid $45 to one-year and $90 to five-year staff.
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Detroit
United Automobile Workers (Cio
Chrysler Corporation
Chrysler
Uawcio
Uaw-Cio
Divorce Granted in Absolute Award to Mabel Wise and John Wise
An absolute divorce is granted to Mabel Avery Wise and John Wise, both of this city. They were married on August 21, 1925, in Donora, Pennsylvania.
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Mabel Avery Wise Fromohn Wise
Donora
Rhineland Campaign Battle Credit Awarded to HQ Squadron
The War Department reports that Headquarters Squadron was the sole unit of the Ninth Air Force Groups to receive battle credit for the Rhineland Campaign during the noted operations.
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Rhineland
War Department
Ninth Air Force
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