Naval Aviators and service news from WW II era obituaries
This clipping reports Lt. (j.g.) Samuel D. Preston Jr receiving Navy wings at Corpus Christi, Lt. Scott in Korea with the 67th Reconnaissance Wing, Cpl. Charles A. Colvin on 30 day leave for reassignment, Robert W. Fisher aboard the USS Tilefish, and Charlie Alger aboard the USS New Jersey.
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J. G
Samuel D. Preston Jr
Preston
US Naval Air Station
Corpus Christi
Texas
Albert K. Morehouse
USN
Naval Air Advanced Training
Greenbrier Military
W. Va
Air Force
Scott
United States Military Academy
Ion
Far East
Cpl
Charles A. Colvin
Acorn Heights
Virginia
Colvin
Fort Meade
Robert Fisher
Tilefish
Robert W. Fisher
Mary E. Fisher
Star Tannery
Fisher
New London
Conn
Easy to Sew Pattern for Mixable Skirt and Halter
A simple pattern for misses sizes 13 through 20 offers a versatile 8 gore skirt and sunning halter top. The size 16 halter and skirt require about 4 yards of 35 inch fabric with complete illustrated instructions and tested fit.
Hal Boyle Column On Fashion And Value
In a reflective piece Hal Boyle recalls a shopping encounter that unsettled him. He questions the worth of a home made shirt and the idea of a wife choosing her husband’s wardrobe, leaving him feeling discouraged about the whole prospect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George ‘Washington
Grant
Appalachian Apples Re-elects Officers
For the 17th consecutive year Appalachian Apple Service re elected officers at its annual board meeting. Brown, treasurer, Carroll R. Miller of Martinsburg, secretary manager. L Packard of Roaring Springs Pa reelected vice president. Henry W Miller Jr of Paw Paw W Va named to the U S Canada firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appalachian Apple Service
Ednesday
Brown
Surer
Carroll R. Miller
Martinsburg
L. Packard
Roaring Springs
Henry W. Miller, Jr
Paw Paw
W. Va
Han
Charlottesvile
Robert J. Rea
Mr. Jackson
Sperryville
William F. Young
Cost of Living for Americans in Free Japan Grows Hard
Americans in Japan face sharp living cost rises after occupation ends. Taxes surge up to 55 percent on small salaries while tax free shopping ends. Rent, food, and utilities become costly and access to Army exchanges and tax free items disappear as civilians lose prior privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free
Japan
Ces Dame Hewine
Unit States
Soreera Co
Deaninann- Oan
Free Army
Army
Clviliane
Italy top film maker calls for ten more films
A memorial note recalls a prominent Italian film maker seven years after his passing. It laments grief and memory, promising lasting remembrance by his family and colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
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Yar Catlett
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By Ray Gotte
Chic Young
By Carl Anderson
Mel Grafe
Uby F
Patent Office
Etta Kett
U.S. Patent Office
Les Forgrave
By Paul Robinson
Whitgy
Alwaye
Muggs and
Skeeter
Wally Bishu
Hal Boyle
Appalachian Apples
VPI
Shoe Center’s Sale
Winchester
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