Leaves From Notebook Of War ANZIO May Beach-combing 2 (delayed)
War dispatch describes life at the Anzio front where soldiers juggle front-line danger with humor. Joes chase small pleasures from eggs to dogs in bunkers, while officers trade bets on invasion timing. Local anecdotes mention a farmer’s dog and improvised amenities amid ruined windows and constant artillery.
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Anzio
May
Oklahoma
Jerry
Durante
Clarence Parker
Danville
Nettuno
Brussels
London
Ills and Updates From White Post Area Notables
White Post Virginia May 8 many friends report Mrs. Mary Gore ill at her daughter’s Browntown home. Miss Fritzie Conley returns from Mary Washington College for a rest and speedy recovery. Dave Riley recovering from double pneumonia at his nephew Charlie Kerns’ home. C R Dearmont Sp A 2 c Norfolk on leave. wife Mary Dearmont accompanies him. Mrs. Charlie Wood receives word Cleo dismissed from Ft Lewis hospital after eye operation. Edna Ball of Warrenton visits son and daughter-in-law Kenneth and wife. Sherman Masemer and daughter visit Marguerite Baldwin and Mary Gore. Earl Coleson, Navy recruit, stationed in Williamsburg.
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White Post
Mary Gore
Marguarite Baldwin
Browntown
Fritzie Conley
Mary Washington College
Fredericksburg
Slesloss
Dave Riley
Charlie Kerns
C. R. Dearmont
Norfolk
Washington
Edna Ball
Warrenton
Kenneth Ball
Sherman Masemer
Marguerite Baldwin
Earl Coleson
Navy
Williamsburg
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Henry
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Brooklyn
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Maspeth Avenue
Maspeth
L. I
al PeProutti
Shine Staples
Wilson
Okla
49Th and
Broadway
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
J. W. Arthur
Rouss Ave
Winchester
Dial
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