Service News Highlights Local WW II Sentries And Promotions
Pvt. Charles L. Calvert 18 son of Mr and Mrs Ray Calvert stationed at Aberdeen Md studies mechanics after enlisting September 22 1944. Pfc Dallas FE Himelwright U S M C returned to the States November 13 1944 after eight months in the Pacific, wounded twice and now wears a gold star on his Purple Heart. he is stationed in Washington DC. J V Arthur Jr son of Mr and Mrs J V Arthur promoted to technician fifth grade and attached to Combat Engineers after Camp Bowie Texas service since June 1944. Pvt Sager overseas in France after seven months service. 10 day furlough with wife and parents prior to shipping out. Hears From Sons reports from Pvt Ralph Lamp in a French hospital and Robert Lamp Seaman first class in a Naval hospital on Long Island. Graduates From Radio School Pvt Cecil E Parker son of Mr and Mrs George Parker of Boyce
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Charles L. Calvert
Ray Calvert
North
Loudoun Street
Aberdeen
Dellinger’s
Dallas FE
Himelwright
Pacific
Washington, D. C
Vernie Himelburg
Cr. Himelwright
Star Tannery
Butler Clearbrook
Parris Island
S. C
New River
N.C
J. V. Arthur, Jr
J. V. Arthur
Fairfax Lane
Cpl. Arthur
Camp Bowie
Texas
Oregon State
Aihedales
Combat Engineers
Emmons E. Sager, Jr
Stephens City
Pvt. Sager
France
Camp Wheeler
Sager
E. E. Sager
R. H. Lamp
Kernstown
Pvt
Ralph Lamp
Robert Lamp
Naval Hospital
Long Island
Scott Field radio school graduate advances in Air Force career
Wilbur L. Kern, a Scott Field graduate previously with Safeway Food Stores, earned a sergeant promotion while stationed at Selfridge Field Michigan. He completed radio mechanics training and hosting duty as a radio technician candidate for RAF bomber crews.
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Scott Field
Army Air Forces Command
RAF
Safeway Food Stores
Boyce Agricultural High School
Radio
MacArthur lands on Luzon opens pivotal Pacific battle
General Douglas MacArthur has landed on Luzon at Lingayen Gulf as part of the major Pacific campaign. Allied forces secured a 15 mile beachhead and advanced inland amid heavy air and naval bombardment, beginning a long and decisive clash with Japanese forces led by Yamashita.
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Battan
MacArthur
Luzon
Lingayen Gulf
Philipines
Nippon
Homma
Philippines
MacArthur-Nimitz Brotherhood
Yamashita
Malay Peninsula
Singapore
Indies
China
Formosa
Wanted Help Wanted Classified Mentions Near Winchester
A series of short classified notes seeks workers and housing near Winchester. Entries include an experienced farmer and orchardist, a helper aged 16 or older at Underwood Bakery, a clerk 16 plus for the meat department at American Store, a discharged veteran for sales with expenses, a farm rental near Winchester, and a woman for house work with live-in option. Some notices show dates and contact details like Star c/o, 212 Sharp St, Box 2 c/o Star, and Mrs. McLaughlin in evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meat Department
MacArthur’s Philippine Front Seals Yamashita’s Fate
The article states Americans have closed the Japanese back door for supplies and that the U S and British fleets will maintain an air tight blockade to cut Yamashita off from the outside world. It emphasizes MacArthur’s deep knowledge of the Philippines and declares Yamashita’s defeat is assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Yamashita
MacArthur
Philippines
Transport Flies From Seattle To D C In Six Hours
A War Department announcement reports a C-97 transport flew 2 323 miles non stop from Seattle to Washington in six hours three minutes fifty seconds. The flight averaged 383 miles per hour and was piloted by Boeing test pilot Elliot Meddell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Seattle
Elliot Meddell
Boing
Berle Named Ambassador to Brazil by Roosevelt
Adolf Berle Jr. with previous post as Assistant Secretary of State is nominated to be Ambassador to Brazil. He will replace Jefferson Caffery who moved to France, as the department was reorganized by the President and Stettinius. Roosevelt also nominates former Senator Hattie Caraway to the United States Commission with a $9,000 yearly pay to succeed John J. Keegan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Adolf Berle Jr
Roosevelt
Brazil
Berle
Stettinius
Jefferson Caffery
France
Hattie Caraway
United States
Caraway
John J. Keegan
Mrs Elizabeth Robertson Died In Richmond At 84
Mrs Elizabeth Irvine Robertson widow of the late Frederick Smith Robertson died at her home 1621 Grove avenue Richmond on December 30 in her 85th year. She was daughter of Rev Samuel Rose Irvine and Maria Isabella and is survived by her daughter Miss Betty Irvine Robertson of Clarke county schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Lewis Robertson
Frederick Smith Robertson
Grove Avenue
Richmond
Robertson
Samuel Rose Irvine
Amherst County
Maria Isabell
Buckingham County
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Casanova Brown
Cocal Bulls
Donald Duck
Capitol
Edwin
G. Robinson
Richard Arlen
H. C. Sheetz & Son
Gray & Sheetz
J. W. Arthur
Bouss
Wister, VA
Dial
General Insurance
Geo. W. Kurtz
Automobile
J. A. Hotinger
North Loudoun &J
Over Millers Drug Store
S. Donald McFadden
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Winchester, Virginia
L. M Allen
Ray Robinson
Paul M Haldeman
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Radio School Pvt
Cecil E. Parker
George Parker
Boyce
Pfc
Dallas E. Himelwright
Florida
New Florida
Signal Corps
Cumberland, Md
Temple University
Philadelphia
Miami Beach
Fla
Maryville
Wilbur L. Kern
Selfridge Field
Mich
Sgt. Kern
Parkway
George R. Piantaodosi
Stuart M. Perry
Winchester
Underwood Bakery
C. N. Triplett, Jr
Baltimore Gas Light Company
Lombard St
Baltimore 2
Sharp St
Care Star
Playboys
S. F. Playboys
N. Cameron St
McLaughlin
W. B. Snider & Son
E. S
B. P. Myers
E. Piccadilly St
S. Cameron St
Guaranteed Solenberger Howe
Francis
Alexandria
Nellie C. Lowery
White Hall
Star Office
Call
Maria Montez
Susanna Foster
Jack Oake
Turhan Bey
Louise Allbritton
D. C
B. F. Goodrich
Westminster
Lon Chaney
Jean Parker
Paul Kelly
Ace
Hugh Sweet
Varil Ty
Whitlock Ave
Handley School
Kent Street
Dea
Avenue
Roy P. Duvall
N. Main ST
Chapman Motor CO
Olga Stoker
Haldeman
Earl L. Mason
Loudoun St
Kay Gee Grocery
S. Main
General Electric
Coleman Dunn
Frank
Billy
Gray & Eddy
George W. Kurtz
Bell Clothes
Winchester Front Royal
Hansbrough & Carter
Virginia
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