Three Braithwaite Brothers In Uniform And Family News
Three Braithwaite brothers serve in the armed forces. Robert Braithwaite, with the 155th Infantry, APO 31 Camp Shelby, has an infected foot. Wilmer Braithwaite, at Fort Wash, has returned from furlough with hot weather reports. Morris E. Cather Jr. begins basic training and may pursue aviation or college under military programs. Other local servicemen include Kermit McDonald in Hawaii, Leo McDonald awaiting orders, and Robert Ritter training as an aviation cadet at Maxwell Field. Local families note recent postings, addresses, and training locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Braithaite
North Braddocks
Uni
Robert F. Braithwaite
Statige
Co. G
155Th Inf
APO
Camp Shelby
Miss
Wilmer Braithwaite
Fort Wash
96Th Inf
Fort Lew
Morris E. Cather, Jr
South Braddock Street
Cather
University of Rich
Douglas W. McDonald
Arthur Shambaugh
Charlies Dick
Sunnyside
Don McDonald
May Avenue
Berk Springs High School
Armed Services
Army
Navy
Corp
Kermit B. McDonald
Winchester
Hawaiian Islands
David
McDonald
S. F
North Africa
Leo C. Mce
Robert Brown Ritter
Carl R. Ritter
North
Washington Street
Army Air Forces
Maxwell Field
Montgomery
Ala
Army Air Forces Southeast Training Center
Ritter
Handley High School
O'Sullivan Rubber Company
Miami Beach
Fox Bounty Set to Begin July First by Association
Croswell Henderson announces a fox bounty of 1.50 for red and 1.00 for grey to take effect July 1. Landowners may kill foxes on their property anytime, others only in season. The bounty committee is chaired by H A Snapp with Sloan Wolfe Harry Seabright Elmore Norris Leslie Reed FP. W. Pingley. Receipts will be issued and handled by Earl Bailey. The Board of Supervisors agreed to reimburse 50 percent. A June 24 meeting at the courthouse will discuss the plan and raise membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croswell Henderson
Game and Fish Protective Association
H. A. Snapp
Game Association Bounty Committee
Sloan Wolfe
Gainesboro
Harry Seabright
Elmore Norris
Winchester
Leslie Reed
Stonewall
FP. W. Pingley
Commissioner of Revenue
Earl Bailey
Board of Supervisors
Henderson
Game Association
Spiritual Feast At Zion Baptist Church
A spiritual feast is scheduled at Zion Baptist Church Boyce Virginia on Sunday June 20 with sermons at 3 and 8 pm by Rev Zize Straing of Washington DC announced by pastor Rev H C Johnson. Sponsored by Mrs Isabella Cary and Miss Jane Pollard. Refreshments will be available throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyce
Zion Baptist Church
Zize Straing
Washington, D. C
H.C. Johnson
Isabella Cary
Jane Pollard
Rev Arthur Carper to preach at Greenway Church Sunday
Rural Services announce Reverend Arthur Carper will preach at Greenway Church at 11 a m Sunday morning June 20. Children's Day services will follow at Ridings Chapel at 8 p m. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Carper
Greenway Church
Ridings Chapel
Macedonian Church Service Banner Dedication Postponed
The Macedonia Methodist Church postpones the dedication of the service banner for the men, citing unavoidable circumstances. The event, planned for Sunday morning June 20, is now postponed indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macedonia Methodist Church
Robert Kerns Praised by Battery Commander in North Africa
A letter from Capt. C. F. Mason, commanding officer, commends Robert L. Kerns Jr. of the unit in Africa for daily valor and steady service. The message assures the Kerns family he is safe, doing a fine job, and expresses pride and hope for reunion after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville, Va
R. L. Kerns
C. F. Mason
Robert L. Kerns, Jr
Africa
Answers to the Daily quiz list with mixed clues
Answers to the daily quiz printed on page one include Devil Diver Epicure and several garbled items. The list shows responses such as And stole a piece of beef and references Hoffman NO and Belonging to Christ along with Cyclone as the final entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devil Diver
Epicure
Stauston
Hoffman
Christ
Cyclone
Fathers May Not Be Called Upon To Do Fighting
Washington reports a possible delay or indefinite postponement of drafting fathers into military service. D C Speaker cites three reasons including fear of fathers’ feeling, full quotas, and fewer 18-year-olds. The outlook hinges on casualties and replacement needs across United Nations forces, with North African losses lower than expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C
District of Columbia
United Nations
No Bad Effects On Public From Chilly Houses
Chicago reports no deaths or major health harms linked to fuel oil rationing last winter. Joel Dean of the OPA says investigations show relief aided by local boards or conditions overstated. Health officers from 19 states and DC provided varied replies about illness and mortality linked to rationing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Science Service
Joel Dean
OPA
Journal of the American Medical Association
Dean
District of Columbia
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Braithwaite
M. Dick
S. E. Dick
Nor
Bay River
Cocoa
Fla
William D. Carpenter
Frederick
Clarke Counties
William Aikin
Mount Holly
N. J
Fort Bliss
Texas
William E. Perry
Fort Devens
H. Perry
W Ruth Perry
Berryville Ave
U. S. Army
Mass
The
Star
Wilmer W. Braithwaite
Herbert Braithwaite
B. F. Goodrich
Silvertown
East Piccadilly St
Good
Ration Board
Loudoun
Hansbrough & Carter Ride
Rural Services
Potomac By-Products Co
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Robert Kerns
Majestic
Omps Funeral Home
Washington
Armstrong and
Congoleum
W. B.snider & Son
Berryville
Wardensville
White Hall
White Post
Stephens City
Hayfield
Middletown
Chambersville
Kernstown
Inwood
Winchester Cold Storage
Virginia
Apple
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