Plans Sermon On Soldier Who Came Without Pants
A Glen dale California chaplain recounts a World War II Aleutians tale of a lieutenant who attended church in only underwear and a field jacket after his pants were cut off to expose wounds. The War Department describes soldiers as deeply religious, often turning to prayer even amid extreme danger.
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Attu Island
Aleutians
Glendale. Calif
War Department
Americas
Chaplain Read
Bataan
Clarence J. Merrimah
Shawnee
Okla
Per Capita Debt Still Mounting
The Treasury estimates 1945 spending at $99.28 billion, $722.49 per person, with total debt projected to reach $25.0 billion by June 30 1945 and each American’s share about $1 877.59. The figures assume a population of 137 410 000 and money in circulation of $148.74 per person.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Roosevelt
The
Treasury
Public sale of city realty in Winchester Virginia
Special Commissioner announces public auction of Lot No. 325 Fairview Avenue Winchester Va in chancery case Helen Hockman et al vs Donald Rhodes. Sale Saturday January 29 1944 at 11 00 A M in front of County Court House. Terms one third cash and balance in two annual installments with bonds and insured deed. Corinne Barnett deputy clerk certifies bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Hockman
Donald Rhodes
Winchester
City of
Fairview Avenue
Joseph Nachman
War news on Prussian militarism and postwar borders
The article discusses Allied hopes to curb Prussian militarism through postwar redrawing of borders. It cites a Soviet Polish border proposal along the Curzon line and potential East Prussia transfer. Polish official views on occupation and reeducation of German territories are noted, with warnings about a generation-long remoulding process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Moscow
Russia
Curzon Line
Red Army
Poland
East Prussia
Prussia
Reich
Karol Popiel
A. I. Goldberg
Associated Press
London
United Nations
Germany
Elbe
Germany Opere
Hefrenvolk
Silesia
Hitler
For Sale and Wanted Classified Snippets
A collage of ads lists items for sale and help wanted notes. 1934 Chevrolet two door coach offered cheap by Al Quinlan of Pontiac Motor Co. various employment requests seek sales ability for life insurance and experienced sales ladies with Leggett’s Department Store, plus a doctor’s office assistant and Red Cross aide watches. Also offerings include horses and a poultry herd bull from Wild Goose Farm Shepherdstown West Virginia and a large store room with land at Uncle Walt’s Place Winchester Front Royal Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
al Quinlan
Pontiac Motor Co
Walt’s
Winchester Front Royal Road
U S Diplomat Burdett Dies in New Zealand
William C. Burdett United States minister to New Zealand died in Wellington after a period of illness. Born February 1884 in Nashville Tennessee he entered diplomatic service in 1919 and had begun duties in New Zealand two months ago. The body will be sent to Macon Georgia for burial.
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Wellington
N. Z
William C. Burdett
United States
New Zealand
Burdett
Nashville
Tenn
Macon
Farm Hand Dies From Injuries
Byrd Jones a 40 year old farm worker from Arlington Virginia died in Washington today of injuries from a stove explosion in a blacksmith shop where lard was being rendered yesterday. The blast was blamed on grease drippings.
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Washington, Jan
Byrd Jones
Arlington Va
Dutch Admonished To Be Ready
A Dutch refugee reports hand bills urging residents to pick their Dutch Nazi in time for liberation. In Holland the people plan to deal with war criminals themselves when the time comes as Dutch Nazi stormtroopers are no longer seen in the streets, Aneta said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Holland
Aneta
Sergeant's Sale of 1935 Ford Sedan in Winchester
By order in MacMillian Poultry Company vs Clayton Madden the George Washington Garage in Winchester Virginia will auction a 1935 Ford 4 door sedan to the highest bidder at noon January 24 1944 cash terms. G G Baker acting for City of Winchester Virginia.
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MacMillian Poultry Company
Clayton Madden
George Washington
Winchester
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Warner Bros
Capitol
Tom Conway Jeaners
Isabel Jewell
Kim Hunter
Late World’ News
Leon Errol
J. W Crove Furniture CO
H. C. Sheetz & Son
Gray & Sheetz
Lupton Orchard Service CO
Hansbrough & Carter Insurance
Loudoun Street
Virginia
Dial
L. M. Allen
Ray Robinson
Paul M Haldeman
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Jackson
Elliott
Herbert S. Larricke
Corrine Barnett
Corporation Court
Star
Old Line Life Insurance Company
wWhite
Wonder
Whities
City
J. W. Jolliffe
Stephenson, Va
Leggett’s Department Store
White Palace Restaurant
Lyons & Lyons
Middletown Farm
Middletown
RCA
Virginia Produce Co., Inc
Bridgewater, Va
Colorado Domino
Dandy Domino
Prince Domino
H. C
Lady Domino
Hillcrest Domino
Woodford Domino
Garrett Domino
Prince Domino Wage Go Domino Buck
Wild Goose Farm
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Baltimore
P. O
Amherst St
Mone Sviv
Bover’s Cash Grocery
National Ave
Leggett’s
Devt
Red Cross Office
P. O. Box
S. Main St
Walt
Winchester Front
Plymouth
Stephens City
W. Germain St
U. S
Sergeant’s Sale
G. G. Baker
Act
Charles A. Warfield
Pal
Tor
Bela Lugos
Frieda Inescort
Nina Foch
Mat Willis
Hable
Secret Service
Africa
Variety Views
Thomas Jefferson
Monticello
Roy Rogers
Trigger
Big Boy” Wlliams
Ruth Terry
Newwoast Guard
Don Winslow
NAVY
Frank V. Martinek
George W. Kurtz
Pine Motor Co
Fairmont
Boyce
Bath
N. Loudoun St
Peyton Street
Apply Pine Motor Co
Orchard
Mr. C
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Community Oil Co
T. A. Whifacre
Mer
Charles Town
J.W. Arthur
General Insurance
Rouss Ave
Boyce Good House
Geo. Baker
Roy P. Duvall
N. Main ST
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