davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1944-06-15

well fed. We've got to keep them supplied
with the ammunition and equipment they
need to finish their job. We've got to help
the Government pay for all these supplies
War Bonds. Well have another big chance
to do that by helping to put the 5th War
Loan drive over the top, Jim.
"And, in addition, we must be sure that,
while they're away and can't express their
opinions, we don't go voting on and deciding
any things that viii displease them when
they come back"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-08
VIRGINIA PICKS ELECTORS

The Virginia convention in Saturday afternoon ses-
which possibly could into the evening hours II
floor fight develops will pick presidential electors name its
"a delegates the national convention and adopt state
party platform.
At least one congressional district the Ninth has in
structed its delegates support President Roosevelt
The consensus appeared TO be that tomorrows Byrd
dominated state will defeat attempt by pro-
administration delegates instruct its Chicago delega
ton TO vote for President Roosevelts denomination.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-08

Roosevelt faction Of Virginia Democrats declared en-
phaticay today his paryS state convention tomorrow
will not adopt the Texas plan of threatened revolt
Rixey Smith secretary 10 Senator Carter Glass and
one of the organizers Of NrGnas Committee of 100 for
The reelection OF President Roosevelt expects the Virginia
state convention in the final analysis 10 be middleot-
the road affair,
Ii viii be dominated administration Democrats con-
coded nv the state machine headed by Senator Byrd Viz
gniaS "favoritc SON
CALLED POLITICAL SUICIDE
1T would he political suicide for anyone in Virginia
70 advocate the TEXAS plan" Smith asserted.
The so-callcd Texas plan was thrust into the 1914
POLITICAL picture when revolving Texas Democrats named
their own delegates The national convention with de-
mand that the party If their support In November,
gree 10:
Restorc Tho convention two-thirds rule for nomina.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-08
VIRGINIA Democrats Not 10 Revolt

ton Of president and vice president make states
rights" declaration aimed against antipo tax legisla-
ton. include white supremacy plank in its platform;
60 on record against Is years in the White House.
The Texas ultimatum carried threat that If these
demands are not met the antNew Deal electors would
vote for Democrat other than the expected nominee
President Roosevelt
Taking the from Texas Mississippi Democrats Is
sued similar umatum South Carolina Democrats post
poned decision such step until after the national
convention opening in Chicago July 19.
Bradley beam., 1944-12-09
POW
 POpv>WOv
by Cpl Melvin M. Webber

This being the Yuletide season, we'd like for you to meet that gang of shepherds whom you've seen all over the Base with carbines on shoulder, wearing the widest as- sortment of insignia, and conduct ing a group of exWehrmacht men before them. They're an interest ing lot who've seen bit of this War and have now returned to the States, missions accomplished.
 There's Sgt. David Goodnoff, for example, who now sports Silver Star, Purple Heart and Oakleat Cluster for having taken on an at tacking German force while he and another CT defended the rear of their infantry outfit in the face of concentrated mortar, artillery, and small arms fire up on the Anzlo beachhead.
 And TI5 Philip Iorillo spent so much time with one little 'ole gal down around Naples somewhere that either the lovebug or the girls old man brought out the Book and they both "I do'd it." He is one ot the three or four GI's on the Italian front who cussed to high heaven when he was sent home with a Purple Heart on his chest.
 It's told around the various USC halls that Pfc. "First Service Com mando Ralph Sanzen holds the distinction of having established the first Arthur Murray colony or the African continent, while Pvt
Bradley beam., 1944-12-09

 Side|ishts

Aircraft Maintenance, Electrical Department played host recently to the three Wacs, Pvts. Barbara Savage, Ruth Lamb, and Arlene Lawrence, who have been trans ferred to another Base. There was miniature Christmas tree trimmed painstakingly with green, yellow, and red tags and wisps of steel wool. Gifts of compacts, foun- tain pens and oh .. so beautiful apple blossom smellums. The girls did a swell job in Electrical and there's no question but what they'll do equally we'll wherever they are sent. Godspeed to them and LUCK. ...
 Civilian Personnel feels a change of rating is due them if there is such a thing as a Stationery Boiler-Fireman-C Clerk -Typist' they can qualify for the job, with plen- ty of practical experience. Just ask us. Does Pvt. Darr know how much he is missed since his trans fer to the Post Office?
 The Machine Shop got thorough | ly deodorized the other day with good old fashioned kerosine. Ray Boldway just made up his mind. And much elbow grease went into the process of removing the ma chine ditto. GOOD JOB.
 Visitors this week were S/Sgt. George Walsh of Special Service fame, now at Mitchell Field. Eddie Mercier formerly of Transporta- tion 6 Maintenance Department now Seaman 2/C US. Navy, down from Sampson on furlough and didn't forget to stop in to say hello.
 Two meetings of the Christmas
 Carol Singing Group this week.
 You will have 8 treat in store for
 you with some very professional
 singing and everyone having fun
 doing it. Why don't you join the
 group, at the Rec Hall from 12SO
 to 1900 twice a week?
 HERE IT IS FOLKS:
 Plans are we'll under way for the
 Civilian Employees Association
 Christmas Party at the Base gym,
 q December 1914, at 2000 hours.
 The committees has a program
 that will provide a full evening of
 entertainment and fun for every
 one. We're not worried about the weather because even a blizzard
 does not seem to phase the hardy
Bradley beam., 1944-12-09
yOn said tt
 Girls
(Windsor Locks USO)
By PVT. CARL CARSON

Close the doors, they're com ing through the windows" was the theme song of the Big Hop. Men thy name was legion! Gals, did you mind?) ..*
 Everybody and his step-brother danced to the Hitting tunes of Sgt. Tony Marcopoto and his Mighty Men of Music. You can have Miller but give us Marcopoto. He's a rip shorter with a rejuvenated rect pleat. "..
 Nice little serenade to Cpl. and Mrs. Charles Malluzzo who danced bridal waltz while many sighed profoundly while gazing at the patricianly Latin beauty of the former Clementina Moratta. I take it back-Brooklyn has more than a tree, churches and dubious ball team Charlie is acting Mess Ser geant at the Officers Mess, so the brides problems in that depart ment are quite solved. Hope the apron looks good on you, Charles.
 MEN AND THEN:
 So many lads coming from all directions that the wealth of ma terial floors me. Wait till I collect my thoughts (Sound effect of ball. bearings rolling down a cylindri- cal barreD. Now for the plunge (with apologies to Poquonock)- Pfc. "The Will' Barlow progress ing rapidly i'm his dance lessons. Willie can now take both feet eff the floor at the same time. Result: a well-coordinated "split".
 That terrific trio, Sgts. "Chalky" Wright, "Vis Wis" Viets and Cpl. "Zombie" Baretta, still a-gong- kicking. One maxim against an- other: (a) "In Unity there is Strength; but (b) "Divide and Conquer. So far the "ayes" have it, but as Louis Rex said, "Apres moi, deluge."
 TISgt. Smooth Dude" Dorick exhibiting his penchant for plati- mum. And after a long hike too. "When pleasure whispers low thou must, youth replies T Will'."
 Pfc. Clyde Allen, the Acrobat from Arkansas, took that new novelty song "Clang, Clang" lit erally and rang the bell consistent ly. Beware the gold ring on that marry-go-round, pal. :..#
 Pfc. Norman Belfer, Adonis from Pittsburgh, does a graceful adagio. Make those feet behave, maestro.
Bradley beam., 1944-12-09
OFFICE OF THE FINANCE OFFICER
 ARMY AIR BASE BRADLEY FIELD, CONNECTICUT
9 December 1944
Cpl. F. J. Michaelson Somewhere in India

+. J.
 Somewhere in India
 Dear "Ole"
 certainly glad letter few days of
 you life here is still full of the unexpected moment looks quite different with the addi enlisted and one new officer. guess office looked when into this outfit
 strange still playing softball The already cold football and the winter sports starting little disappointing starting bowling league at this time
 bit of luck Saturday night when he call his home out in Utah The phone the Masonic Serv that take advantage of the generous hospitality there All he did to hold the lucky ticket.
 Right your ine cribbage tournament wind It began night when the weather was bad enough the from going far as the has been of those and down af way At the tme Charlie Holmes and other to play to determine who gets honors it will all However would probably McKttrck and White (who aren't t) They beat the winner, and they both think they do it.
 the outfit has emerged our man about town"-Francs Crimes Francis has the girls hgh1ng Brandt and Fred Jadrosch like to go with him "bait" feel quite glad give few pointers you'd to ask him.
 That's about all that's fit to print.
 Best of luck from all of
Bradley beam., 1944-12-09

John D'Orta insists that it was he who taught the belles of Rome to jitter to the boogy beat. This is a moot point to which perhaps only the Wacs who tore the rug in the POW Day Room one night last week can attest. Incidentally, ladies, what did go on out there last week? Sgt. Niels Henriksen and Pvt. Thomas Burke refuse to talk.
Bradley beam., 1944-12-09

1 Pvt David Hunt boastlng about going over Niagara in barrel. All the Steve Brodies don't come from the Big City, would seem.
 LADS AND PADS: Now it's TVSgt. Willie Bressler. Congratulations to a worthy gent. Danny Dannenberg went and done it, and "they lived happy ever after', according to Tin Pan Alley.
 Let's review the roster and dig for gold: Pfc. Jerry Daugenti, former crane operator, has lem all up in the air. Sgt. Jackie Kenny, erstwhile bookkeeper, knows his entries. Pfc. Bobby Gallagher, baker in "civvies daze", cuts him. self large slice of cake. Pfc. Ray Werner, boat salesman who un- furls his sails willy-nilly. Pfc. Herman Bretz a mailman who's still delivering. Pvt. Jackson Drew ett, the Hollywood Profile, always puts his best cheek forward. Pfc. "John the Corn" Fratterolo plays the pianola something fine. Favorite tune, Refrain From Smoking" Cpl. Charles Micciche, silky gent who still owns a hosiery shoppe.
 NEWS AND REVIEWS:
 The Anderson Sisters from Sims bury belatedly arriving and aghast at news that Will Maurice is no longer extant. Miss Bunny Ander- son received a note from old pal Willie Jenkins who asked for all the gang.
 "Agaign and agaign" Handy Andy's real name is BOURKE, and Mary Falls wants no mistake about it this time. An, what's in a name, Mary Rose? Sure, and a Rose by any other name smells as sweetly, as our wise contemporary, Will Shakespeare, sagely asseverated.
 THANKS DEPT.
 That creative foursome, Joyce and Hope Blackman, Ann Durnin and Jeanette Larson, scored heav- fly again with the stunning new Christmas decorations. Definitely a professional touch, and everyone exclaims "merci" to these am- bilious junior hostesses. And Mrs. Earle Spaulding of Spaulding Gar dens still mothering the Club and showering the premises with flow CTS in season. An, just one big, happy family!
Bradley beam., 1944-12-09
Drop in Any Time

Carmel, Cal. (CNS)-"How much land do you have here, Major?" a slightly fustered reporter asked Gen. Joseph w. Stilwell when the latter visited his home here re- gently. "Just what you see, Sarge" " replied the general with grin,
Bradley beam., 1944-12-09
IRA.
WINDSOR LOCKS

SUNDAY, December 10th- 3:3O PM. MOVIES Recrea- tion Hall, Elm Plains.
 3 PM. to II PM. OPEN HOUSE HOSPITALITY Sol diers and their guests invited. MONDAY, December 11th 7P.M. to II P.M.-GAMES AND INFORMAL DANCING Service Personnel and Junior Hostesses invited. TUESDAY, December 12th 8 P.M.-USO COUNCIL MEET ING.
 8 PM. to II P.M.-REGULAR DANCE-Bradley Field Orches- tra.
 WEDNESDAY, December 18th :, 8 PM. to Il P.M.-SQUARE DANCING-Music, by Art Web ster's Old Timers. Service Per sonnel and Junior Hostesses in- vited
 THURSDAY, December 14th PM. to II P.M.-ARTS AND CRAFTS NIGHT. Service Per sonnel and Junior Hostesses in- vited. FRIDAY, December 18th
 PM. to Il P.M.-VARIETY Entertainment. Service Personnel and Junior HostesSes invited. SATURDAY, December 16th 10 AM. to 12 A.M.-PLAYTIME WITH USO-Housing Unit. 8 P.M.-MOVIES- Topper Re- turns" and Short Subjects. Host esses and Service Personnel in- vited.
Bradley beam., 1944-12-09

Conn.,: We'll, let me thin k. I want most to get m arried d only I wonder if that would be permissible as a gift. My fance is at Scot t Field, III. Other t h a n tn a t l C ould II 8 e a watch, gifts of m O n e y a n d
Bradley beam., 1944-12-09
SGT IRWIN ABRAMSON, 93rd; home, Baltimore, Md.: Personally

there is very little I want, but, come to think of it, l could U S e a car. TranspOr- tation is always a problem and a nice little ja- lopy to visit the nearby towns in would be just what the doctor ordered. | could
Bradley beam., 1944-12-09

Bradleyites and their guests. Misa Resos, Chairman of the entertain ment committee has been kept busy in her spare time checking prog ress. The publicity and ticket com mittee, namely Jim Law, Charlie Hagan, Herbert Rockwell and Mer- rick Yost are ready to take care of your respective needs for tickets and will see that your representa- tive receives adequate supplies. Gordon Harrington is responsible for the program, and it is to be SUPER COLOSSAL.
 The refreshment committee headed by Irene Burke as chair man and assisted by Martha Schwartz, Al Anderson, and Betty Sazinski, promises refreshments of the best with a Christmas punch. Music will be furnished by the Bradley Band, we hope.
 Need we say more? ??
 See you there the 21st. ...
Bradley beam., 1944-12-09

things that = l
 could really use
 (and both plen-. . t vii. expensive) are a good wrist
 watch with a w eep second
 hand and: lu- minous dial and
 a car, any vin- tage, with good tires a n d a tankful of gas. Frankly: I don't
Bradley beam., 1944-12-09

for Chr1SIn12Sy the best gift would be to; have home come
 to me. My wife: is up here but
 I sure would; like to have nly folks visit me for the holi-
 days. In the way of material gifts I'd like. a fountain pc n,
Bradley beam., 1944-12-09
POP V
QUESTION

What do you a0ant most for ChristmGSP (Since Santa Claus is Only Sd4,td Claus and not the WGr Department, furloughs, passes and discharges 1oiI kindly not be re- quested.)
 ..= ::.:
 PVT CHARLES ALTMAN, Sec tion |; home, Concord, NC: Two
Bradley beam., 1944-12-09

l II t d I u yoO
 a s k i n g Cpl. w inc a n d l guess I'd like the same thing he W a n t s, a visit from my folks. I'd also Ii ke a g % d w a t c h, some thing every GI s h o uld have, and a couple of cartons of my
Bradley beam., 1944-12-09

favorite brand of cigarettes which aren't very easy to get these days.
 First CT: "I just got haircut. Does it look bad ?"
 Second CT: "No, but you'd bet ter stamp it This end up'."
Bradley beam., 1944-12-09

also use nice blonde to keep me company in said vehicle, especially in view of the cold nights in store for us.
Bradley beam., 1944-12-09

CPL. HAROLD PHILLIPS, Sec ton K; home, Pittsburgh, Penna.:
Bradley beam., 1944-12-09

expect to get them.
 PVT. CONSTANCE l.. TOOKE, Section A; home, Wallingford,
Bradley beam., 1944-12-09

CPL. FRED WINE, home, liar risonburg, Va: If I can't get home
Bradley beam., 1944-12-09

maybe a good iron. Quite different stuff from my first wish.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-10-19
GRADE SCHOOL NOTES
]. r. CULVER RETURNS FROM
EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE

j. R. Culver deft Thursday for
Portland, Ore, where he was one of
two delegates from this state to
represent Montana at the conference
OF the sixth district, including Mon
tana, Idaho. Washington and Ore
gon, Educational Policies Commits
sion of the National Education As
ISOLATION. This Commission met with
the primary purpose of laying foun
dation plans for the education Of
lay and professional leaders in max
ing Peoples Peace" by l: A
United Nations council of educa-
ton, 2: Representation on education
at the peace table, and 3: A perma-
nent international office of educa-
ton. Educators of the u. S. believe
that it is only through an under
standing between countries that a
permanent peace can be secured and
this understanding must begin with
education of the peoples of the
world. Mr.. Culver told of one
speaker al the conference, DR.. SUIT
ton, who is now on the staff of
the Readers Digest, giving an ex-
ample OF the gross misunderstanding
the children of other countries have
about US DR.. Sutton purchased
$500 worth of text books used by
various countries of the world. A
Russian text taught that we were a
plutocracy and gave Al Capone as
an example of our average citizen.
An international office Of education
could do much to see that text
books in all countries were correct
in their Interpretation Of others. We
may expect to hear more about this
in the near future. c. W. Baum of
Livingston, president Of NJ. f. A.,
was the other Montana delegate at
the conference.
Mrs. j. r. Culver took Mr.. Gull
ver's place at school during his alb
sence.
Second grade Last week this
grade had a lesson on health and
hand work growing out of this was
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-10-19
WITH OUR BOYS

Pvt Frank Schmalz is at Camp
Hood, Texas, for basic training.
Cpl. Donald Purdy has recently
received a promotion and has been
transferred from Sardinia to Cor
sica.
Word has been received that Pvt.
Robert Smithson has gone overseas.
Pvt. Robert Triplett and brother,
Pvt. Gordon Triplett, are now at
Camp Swift, Texas.
1t. John Rambosek writes from
Luxembourg that he is having diff
Guilty understanding the people as
there is such varied number of ma
tionalities there.
Friends tell US that John Sumo
has been indicted into the army in
Alaska. Also, "Chick" Sumo, who is
in service, is reported to be a daddy.
Frank Rambosek Size, is at Camp
Parks, Calf.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-10-19
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR
DOLORES GREEN

Funeral services were held at Our
Lady of Mercy church on Thurs :
day morning for Dolores Green,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Dewey
Green. Pallbearers were: Jimmy
Peltier, Denny Leonard, Allan Gar
rison, Jimmy Peltier, Jimmy Morey,
and Robert Curtis. Relatives from
out of town who attended were
Mr.. and Mrs. Eldon Schuck and
jeanne of Libby, Miss Aurea Schnck
Of Couer d'Alene. Mrs. Fred Solo
mon of Marysville, Wash, Misses
Rose Mary and Regina Green Of
Spokane and Robert Green, S &c If
Farragut.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-10-19
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

A Band-Glee Club recital will be
offered on Friday evening at 8
o'clock in the high school gym to
which the public is cordially invit-
ed. There will be no charge and
all are invited to stay to a party
following the concert. The program
consists of:
America Singing by the Assembly
Thunderer-march ...........--...-S ousa
Washington Past-march ........Sousa
Over the Waves-waltz-arr. Macki
Bells of ST. Mary-Solo ..........
.................................... Hazel Smith
Baton Exhibition.
Londonderry Air.
Stars and Stripes Forever.
Intermission.
Just Song at Twilight
............................ Evelyn Frost
Betty-solo ................. Evelyn Vlasak
The Indian Lovers, Love My
Country and l Love Amer
lea .................... Girls Glee Club
National Anthem by Assembly
Six weeks tests are on and report
cards come out next week.
Gale Holder entered the freshman
class from Poison
The first edition of Ksanka was
put out last week.
The manual training class have
finished their first unit of work and
are now beginning work on hard
woods requiring greater skill.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-10-19
HUSBAND OF FORMER EUREKA
GIRL MISSING

Word came last week that Ensign
Neil Ruffcorn, husband of the form
err Beatrice Cook who made her
home her several years ago and who
lis granddaughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Dell Pike, was reported missing
Sept 10 in the South Pacific. En-
sign Ruffcorn was q member of a
squadron attached to aircraft
carrier. Mrs. Ruffcorn is living in
San Diego.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-10-19
EUREKA
WAR HERO RETURNS HOME ON
FURLOUGH

S/Sgt Donald Elliott. son of Mr.
and Mrs. Humphrey Elliott, spent a
few days this week and last at home
after spending 26 months in for
eign service. Donald was member
of the air corps first reaching Eng
land in July 1912. From England
he was sent to Africa where he
took part in its invasion and also
took part in the invasion of the fol-
lowing Sicily. Italy and southern
France In addition he was sent to
India and Burma His work as aer-
ial engineer consisted Of carrying
bombs and ammunition to the front
and evacuating wounded back. He
also carried paratroopers and rein
forcements to points of invasion.
In addition to the above points of
combat, he visited Persia, Egypt,
Arabia, Palestine, Ireland and Ice
land. While in India he visited the
famed Tai Mahal and reports it the
most beautiful place of his travels.
He also enjoyed sight seeing in
Rome.
On his coat SGT. Elliott wears an
I1iIlCIlCdll tIlGdLIC IIUDOIl, Lu-
ropean theatre ribbon with four
stars showing he was in four cam
paigns, a South Pacific ribbon with
one star, Distinguished Flying
Cross ribbon, an air medal ribbon
and ribbon for good conduct He
has also won a combat star for
participation in the invasion of S,
France but he has not received this.
When he does, the four bronze stars
will be removed and a silver star
will take their place showing he has
had part in five combat areas.
Four stripes indicating six months
each overseas service are on his
cuff and an insignia indicating ac-
ton in China, Burma and India
theater on his shoulder.
Impressions are. filth of Arabia,
hunger Of Italians and the prettiest
girls Of all the world in Scotlandl
While across he saw his brother
S/Sgt Cecil three times IN North
Africa. Cecil is now somewhere in
Italy lst Sgt. Billy Elliot, another
brother, is in New Guinea. Sgt.
Elliot says he is glad to be back
and is Justly proud of his 1900 hours
flying and 100 combat missions. He
left Wednesday to report for as
signment at Seattle
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-10-19
RED CROSS MEETS

The executive board of the Red
Cross met on Monday evening to
hear and discuss the budget pre-
pared by the secretary-treasurer for
approval Other routine business
was cleared and it is hoped public
meeting will be held in the near
future There is a great need Of a
sewing chairman under Production
to take the place of Mrs. Harold
Gilden who has moved away. Mrs
Chas. Whitcomb has taken out an
other ten kits which will make 70
kits to her credit. Do you have any
minutes to spare? There are many
more kits still on hand and these
may be obtained on Saturday and
Tuesday afternoons at the Red
Cross room.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-10-19
NATIONS CELEBRATE BIRTH
DAY ANNIVERSARIES

Mrs. Henry Ponton celebrated her
seventy second birthday on Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gilmond
and grandson as dinner guests.
Mrs. Ella b. Wilson celebrated
her eighty-first birthday on Sunday
with Mrs. Wealthy Whit as dinner
guest.
Mrs. A. J Hunter celebrated
quietly her .ninety-first birthday on
Monday due to the illness Of her
husband who is not SO we'll as usual.
A few intimate friends called for
the evening
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-10-19
CARD OF THANKS

CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our apprecia !
ton to the ladies of the Grange for
their fine work in serving lunch at
the Carter Farm Show.
CARTER OIL CO.
C. F. DIERMAN.