Miss Newcome Begins UNRRA Training for Germany
Kath ryn Newcome daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. Newcome reports to UNRRA headquarters Washington for training at the University of Maryland for a secretary stenographer post with MNRRA. After about two weeks of training she will depart for overseas assignment. Her brothers Russell and Leonard Newcome serve in Navy roles in the South Pacific.
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Kathryn Newcome
S. B. Newcome
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
Washington, D. C
University of Maryland
College Park
Germany
MNRRA
Newcome
Handley High School
Mary Washington College
Fredericksburg
W. C. Spratt
Newport News
Russell B. Newcome
Leonard D. Newcome
Navy
South Pacific
Lt Slavin Weds French Girl In Algiers
Madame Verne Guerrini announces the marriage of her daughter Anita Augusta to Lt Leon Slavin U S N R, in Algiers on June 25. Also notes several local social items including club meeting, hospital stays, births, and a Washington trip.
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Lt Slavin
Algiers
Madame Verne Guerrini
Toulon
France
Anita Augusta
Leon Slavin
Winchester
Local and National Events Highlight The Star Coverage
The Star previews comprehensive coverage across local, national, and world events. Readers are invited to read full reports inside for detailed updates, context, and analysis from reporters across sections.
Blood Plasma Brings Marines Back To Life
Coast Guard LST off Iwo Jima treats eight wounded Marines with plasma transfusions. Johnson and Woncheck describe rapid recovery from gunshot and shrapnel wounds, with one patient showing life signs after hours and others regaining strength and alertness.
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Coast Guard
Iwo Jima
William
Charley” Johnson
USCGA
West 80Th Street
Seattle
Washington
Coast Guard Lst
Johnson
Navy
D. C
Texas
Michael Woncheck
USCGR
4Th Avenue
New Kensington
Pennsylvania
Shin Splace
Captain James W. Kitchen Receives Bronze Star Medal
The Bronze Star citation notes Captain Kitchen led his company under heavy fire to seize and hold a vital bridge near Antweiler Germany, capturing over 100 prisoners and securing the high ground. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Kitchen and is stationed in France, expected home around August first. He enlisted February 1941 and has served with the National Guard, 29th, 78th and 28th Divisions.
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Catain James W. Kitchen
Winifred Price
James W. Kitchen
Antweiller
Germany
Kitchen
United States
T. W. Kitchen
France
National Guard
News of Our Men and Women in Uniform
Pvt Russell Grove son of Mrs Mildred Fletcher Cross Junction spent a 30 day furlough at home before returning to Fort Knox Kentucky where he began basic training. He is a Gainsboro High School 1945 graduate who enlisted February 6 1945.
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Russell Grove
Mildred Fletcher
Cross Junction
Fort Knox
Gainesboro High School
Hg. Co
Soldiers Reunite News From Home Arrives in States
Mrs James H Campbell and family report Pvt Campbell arrived in the States July 2 aboard a hospital ship at Camp Patrick Henry Virginia for further treatment. Seaman Second Class Arthur R Cockrell and family at Falls Church say he trains at Great Lakes and Camp Peary and is now at Port Wueneme California. Cockrell is uncle of Seaman Second Class Clark E Loy stationed at Oran Africa who sends a camel photo home. Mr and Mrs James E Keffer hear from their son Pfc J E Keffer Jr now in Germany near Tech Sgt Vernon Racer also in Germany. Keffer has been overseas 34 months awaiting orders to return. Sgt Racer, son of Mrs Gladys Racer of Berryville, marries Miss Virginia Fay Keffer and they live with her parents on Gray Avenue.
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James H. Campbell
West Boscawen Street
Pvt. Campbell
States
Camp Patrick Henry
Norfolk
Arthur Richard Cockrell
Viola Loy
Falls Church
Port Wueneme
Calif
Cockrell
Great Lakes
Ill
Camp Peary
Clark E. Loy
Oran
Africa
Loy
C. A. Loy
Opequon
James E. Keffer
Pfc
J. E. Keffer, Jr
Germany
Tech
Vernon Racer
Rmany
Pvt. Keffer
Sgt
Racer
Gladys Racer
Berryville
Virginia Fay Keffer
Gray Avenue
Alarms and Excursions in Shakespearean Battle Scenes
The notes refer to alarms signaling danger and excursions as movements of armies in battles. Shakespeare and other Elizabethan dramatists use these terms to cue dramatic action and shifts in conflict within their plays.
Lt Sheppard Visits Soldiers At Martinsburg
Lt Bert Shephard of the Washington Senators spoke to about 600 soldiers at Newton D. Baker General Hospital Martinsburg West Virginia this week about civilian life after war He urged them to return to their former trades even if handicapped The hospital Reconditioning Service aims to ease the transition by sharing combat adjusted experiences and practical suggestions.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Bert. L. Shephard
Washington Senators
Newton D. Baker General Hospital
Shephard
Bert Shephard
Clinton
Indiana
Army Air Forces
England
Germany
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington Base Bail Club
Bridgewater Rotary to Stage Sixth Annual Charity Horse Show
Bridgewater Virginia hosts the sixth annual Rotary Club charity horse show on September 1 at a newly improved site. Two shows at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM accommodate 24 classes including Colt, Children's, Students, Five Harness, Five Gaited, Open Hunters, Open Fine Harness, and Knock Down and Out events. A floodlight system and expanded stalls support distant entries as facilities near completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgewater
Bridgewater Rotary Club
Bing
Air Transport Command song credited to Captain Crawford
The Air Transport Command had a newly issued song titled The Air Transport Command whose words and music were composed by Captain Robert Crawford. Chaplains had no connection with the composition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Transport Command
Robert Crawford
Daily Crossword Clues and Answers Snapshot
A compact crossword item listing several clues with lengths and a theme hint. Down clues include Son of Jacob possible Esau, Taj Mahal related entry priced at $9, and entries for Claw Wicked Fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claw
Wicked
Fate
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