War Department awards and the Purple Heart omission summary
Maj. Davie E. Milotta reviews War Department and Navy Department reports on World War I decorations. He notes 1.7 million total awards with 760k to enlisted. Infantry and Air Corps lead in ranks. The Purple Heart is absent. the 1st Infantry led Army honors, while the 37th and 3rd Infantry Divisions showed notable results.
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War Department
Davie E. Milotta
Infantry Journal
Maj
Milotta
Air Corps
Air Force
Infantry
1St Infantry
Pacific
Navy
Marines
War and Navy Departments
Aircon Service Church Tonight at Cork Street
The Cork Street Christian Church hosts night services at 8 o clock led by Rev. Charles Sine. Rev Nelson Fox of Irasburg reports large crowds and four confessions last night. Baptismal ordinance to be administered. Final service of the series Friday night.
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Charles
Nelson Fox
Irasburg
Corktreet Christian Church
Revival Services At The Salvation Army Start May 19
Captain Clyde Koon begins a two week revival at The Salvation Army on Sunday May 19 and runs through June 2. Envoy Paul Long of East Liverpool Ohio continues services on Tuesday May 21. Long previously preached here in October 1945. Public invited.
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Clyde Koon
Paul Long
East Liverpool
Ohio
Envoy Long
Winchester
Salvation Army
Stork Wins By Outspeeding Elevator In Los Angeles Incident
May 16 report describes Robert W. Bower racing to a police receiving hospital with his wife after a failed car race. Between the first and third floors Jean Bower and her mother Evelyn arrive. all are doing nicely.
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Los Angeles
Robert W. Bower
Jean Bower
Evelyn
Walker Return Marks Middletown Greeting
Middletown residents note Mr and Mrs D W Walker returning home on a May 16 visit. The brief item records a personal homecoming without additional details or context.
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Middletown
D. W. Walker
FASTEETH Advertisement For Secure Dentures
Advert shows FASTEETH denture powder as a cure to embarrassing plate slippage and odor. Claims alkaline formula holds teeth more firmly, feels more comfortable, and does not sour. Promotes purchase at any drug store.
Out-of-town guests visit local families for Mother's Day
A string of visitors arrived in town for Mother's Day staying with relatives and friends. Attendees included Mrs. Russell Casson in Fruitland Park Florida, Mr. and Mrs. Goode of Washington DC, and families from Martinsburg Winchester and Baltimore. Several locals hosted relatives from nearby towns and states.
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Russell Casson
Fruitland Park
Fila
Philip Goode
Washington, D. C
Ed Goode
Elizabeth McInturff
Harry Cooper
Fannie Cooper
Robert Rhodes
Martinsburg
W. Va
Herbert Frye
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Tenn
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