Sixteen Virginians Key to Allied Ambulance Service
The Richmond Times Dispatch reports on sixteenth Virginian volunteers in the American Field Service aiding Britain and France as ambulance drivers. It notes three Allen brothers from Winchester Douglas Howard and Lewis in Italy with others serving across Europe and Asia, detailing costs, risks, pay and the service’s 30 year history.
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Douglas Allen
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Europe
India-Burma
Shenandoah Valley
Winchester
Douglas
Howard
Lewis Allen
Italy
Charlottesville
AFS
American Field Service carries brave road to Allied front
The article recalls how in 1941 General Wavell appealed for more drivers to the American Field Service in New York. Over 100 volunteers joined, serving with Montgomery's Eighth Army in Africa and earning numerous honors. They later aided in Italy India Burma and are anticipated to work on French soil, earning seven British decorations and many mentions.
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AFS
Paris
America
Colgate W. Darden, Jr
France
Amiens-Beauvais
Robert Montgomery
Middle East
Free French
Wavell
New York City
United States
Africa
North Africa
Montgomery
Eight Army
Eighth
Tunisia
Italy
India
Burma
Keep the invasion rolling Buy War Bonds today
World War II era appeal urging citizens to buy war bonds to support the war effort. Featured imagery and rallying language emphasize patriotism and national unity. Public notice urges immediate participation to fund military operations and supplies.
White Sox End Season With 11 Wins 12 Losses
The Winchester White Sox closed their 1944 season with 11 wins and 12 losses. They lost to Woodstock 22 to 8 and to Winchester Park 6 to 3 in their final games, as reported by Sox manager Sam Ensogna.
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White Sox
Winchester
German Garrison Is Interned
ISTANBUL Sept 7 The German garrison holding the town is interned after surrender efforts. Local authorities report the occupation force has been taken into custody and relocated for review by Allied officials.
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Istanbul
Germans Surrender in Anatolia Frontier Camp Plan
A garrison of 68 officers and 300 men will be interned after crossing into Turkish territory. The surrender comes as forces in the Greek triangle area between Turkey and the region of Pythioda are positioned for internment at an interior camp in Anatolia.
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Pythioda
Turkey
Anatolia
Cordial Welcome From Shenandoah Blood Donor Clinic
Miss Jessie Smoot thanks Mr and Mrs Stewart Bell Jr and co workers for the cordial welcome given Shenandoah county donors at the Blood Donor Clinic on Sept 1. The hospitality ensuredComfort and success of the event.
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Jessie Smoot
Shenandoah Are Blood Donor Service
Stewart Bell, Jr
Shenandoah County
Fascists Planning Flight To Japan
Rome reports quoted by Avanti say top Fascist officials plan to flee to Japan in a grand plane built for bombing New York. The craft, once meant to carry messages between Hitler Mussolini, is guarded at an airfield near Milan.
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Avanti
Italy
Japan
New York
Hitler
Mussolini
Tokyo
Milan
No Peace Plea Reported From Berlin
A British government spokesman said Germany had not yet made any peace plea to the United Kingdom as of last night. The statement sought to clarify recent diplomatic chatter amid wartime negotiations and public expectations.
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London
Germany
United
Nations statement aims to end United Nations rumors
A speaker claimed the message was designed to dispose of the United Nations and to quell recurrent rumors that Germany seeks talks with the Allies.
Tired Kidneys Often Bring Sleepless Nights
Tired kidneys cause sleepless nights with fatigue swelling and eye puffiness. Frequent urination pain and dizziness signal kidney or bladder issues. Don’t wait ask your doctor about Doan’s Pills, long used to relieve symptoms and aid elimination of waste from blood.
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