News of Our Men and Women in Uniform
Pfc. Charles L. Inskip of Middletown, a Bowman in the 9th Army, visits his brother Pfc. James R. Inskip of the 3rd Army in Germany. Charlie, a truck driver with the Quartermaster Corps, entered service in 1943 and has been overseas about 21 months. His wife Margie, formerly Miss Jimmy, serves in the Fourth Armored Division as a mechanic. Audrey White, wife of James, lives with her parents near Stephens City. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Fred Inskip of Middletown.
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Charles L. Inskip
9Th Army
Middletown
Stuttgart
Germany
James R. Inskip
3Rd Army
Kelkum
Charlie
Quartermaster Corps
Margie
Jimmy
Fourth Armored
Audrey White
Stephens City
Fred Inskip
RAF and US Navy personnel tied by home towns and overseas service
News records U S military family links in the Pacific theater. Lt Denis Hayley, navigating officer on an LST, visited his brother Cpl Basil Hayley with the 40th Malaria Survey Unit on Cebu before sailing to Shanghai. Pvt Milburn, in USAAF, arrived 1942 and serves 17 months overseas with bronze stars. Technician Fourth Grade Jack Combs is in Yokohama and seeks discharge by point system. Cpl Charles W Gruber Jr, awarded five bronze stars, Good Conduct, Purple Heart, hopes to be home by Christmas. Brother George Gruber, Seaman Second Class, transferred to the Seebees at Camp Peake after leave.
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Leyte
Cpl
Basil Hayley
40Th
Cebu
Army Air Transport Command
Denis
Hayley
Shanghai
China
Far East Air Forces Service Group
Luzon
Milburn
New Guinea
Peter Milburn
Grimes
USN
Yokohama
Jack Combs
Japan
Combs
Pacific
Dutch East Indies
Philippines
Charles W. Gruber, Jr
Gruber
Charles Gruber
Martinsburg Pike
Cpl. Gruber
George S. Gruber
Navy
The
Seebees
Camp Peake
Calif
Car Health Check at George Washington Garage
24 hour service offered at George Washington Garage with complete car health check. Customer can call for details at phone 3848.
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George Washington Garage
A Good Breakfast Is Essential for Health
Dr. I. C. Riggin urges a proper morning meal as vital after overnight fasting. He notes breakfast fuels body processes, aids growth and health, and prevents irritability and midmorning hunger. A balanced breakfast can provide a substantial share of daily nutrients.
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I. C. Riggin
Butch the dog recalled by Kansas City soldiers
Col Thomas G. Corbin recalls Butch, a brown mongrel in his unit overseas. The dog, nicked up by a gunner, showed disdain for officers but trusted a private. Butch would approach a private for a rat, yet shy away from any lieutenant, amid a crowd of 4000 or more in uniform.
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Kansas City
Butch
Thomas G. Corbin
Corbin
L Leutenant
Foreigners Say U S Is Too Soft Agreeing With Soldiers
A U S Army technician in COMPIEGNE FRANCE notes that foreign observers view the United States as powerful but too soft and generous. He cites soldiers' discontent at home and urges duty, voting, and active leadership to prevent future world conflict. He recalls a past war and warns against complacency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Compiegne
France
United States
Waynesboro Little Giants eye Friday showdown
Waynesboro prepares for a rugged eleven after a 26-6 shellacking of Lee High, with quarterback Herron cracking two touchdowns including a 58 yard gallop. The town also notes Fort Wayne Zollners and New Orleans Jax as softball champions and reports WWGH baseball’s 58 game season, plus a DDT fish study on Back Creek affecting local anglers.
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Waynesboro
Little Giants
Lee High
Staunton
Herron
Fort Wayne
Ind
New Orleans
Woodrow General Hospital
Roanoke
Staunton Military Academy
Fort Story
Curtis Bay
Park
WWGH
Front Royal
Staunton Jewel Box
Winchester
Racing For Flag Could End In Tie In Both Leagues
A Pendhant tie looms as final six days of the season unfold. American and National Leagues may finish tied for pennant if Detroit falters and St Louis Cardinals sweep Chicago. Steve ONeill can force a tie by beating Cleveland, with Hal Newhouser to follow. Cubs face Cardinals at Wrigley with a must win view in a tight race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hand
Associated Press
Will Harridge
Ford Frick
Detroit
St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago
Washington
Tigers
Cleveland
St. Louis
Steve Steve O'Neill
al Benton
Hal Newhouser
Tribe
Bengals
Senators
Cub
Cardinals
Polka Beats Jitterbugs In Atmosphere Vibration Test
General Electric scientists report vibration meter tests in a dancing studio measured the Polka at 170 mills per second while jitterbugs reached 120. The Polka thus dominates the dance floor in this atmospheric study.
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Schenectady
N. Y
General Electric Company
Demand for tires surges as rationing ends in Roanoke area
OPA District Director Bernard C. Goodwin says tire demand has risen rapidly since gasoline rationing ended. Backlog of approved but unissued applications could reach one million nationwide by September, with about 15 000 in this area. Local boards deny certificates as tires and stock are exhausted and dealers lack inventory.
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OPA
Bernard C. Goodwin
Roanoke
Goodwin
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Pfc
Troy B. Milburn
Army Air Forces
Haldeman
Cammer Tire CO
Handley Schoo
Chatham Makes
Chatham’s
Botter
U.S
Gi’s
John F. Hoover
U. S. Army
America
Gene Miller
Martinsburg
Back Creek
Iginia Line
Glengary
Frederick A
de Ceotlin & Wilson Midway Tan
Tmu Daa
T Ian Hy
Charley Grimm
Cubs
Cincinnati
Bill Bill
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Aladdin
Miller’s
Garland Spillman
N. Loudoun St
Pena
Winchester Group National Farm Loan Associations
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company OF
Virginia
Bell System
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