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Kodiak mirror., 1945-05-19

coming in. about everyone rush. ing to the post office, and about there being only one bag of mail, containing one letter, on the plane.
 Associated Press picked the item up, and it apparently ap- peared under a Kodiak date line, all over the United States We are indebted to Marion Curtis, local public health nurse, for 8 copy of the dispatch sent to her. which was clipped from the New ark (New Jersey) News.
 The dispatch said that when Kodiak GI's went to the post of- flee, there was only one letter. Considering that G1's cant even drop a letter into our local post office, let alone get mail there, the item was slightly in error by the time it got to Newark.
 However, since the late Presi- dent Roosevelt was surprised to find a civilian town here (said he: "there IS actually a small com- munity there") we can hardly blame the press association too much for associating Kodiak with GI's solely.
 But now that the town has passed it's 150th birthday we are sure that in just a few more cen turies the news that Kodiak and it's civilians were here a bit be- fore the army will begin to leak out.
 What we started to say was that plane this week again ar- rived with one letter on the same day one of our regular boats ar- rived with absolutely NO mail.
 Now that we release this intel ligence. if anyone receives clip
Kodiak mirror., 1945-05-19

Whale Frank Kempton and Bar38ra Altman watched, a pigeon. with 8 P-40 complex or something. came zooming through siae sir ono day this week and Kew bang into the glass in the ssont door of the Idle Hour Bar. The glass was shattered compile .Seay.
 The pigeon, dazed by his at- ssmpt to crash the gate, then aew into an army truck parked d5y eae sidewalk. Then recover aug his composure somewhat 1t ffew over to the porch of the Kraft residence and there it sat and watched as Frank Kempton get out the broom and swept up Glae glass.
 s'It was amazing." Frank said.
 Hesdidn't mean amazing that he swept it up, but that the pigeon could break the heavy g,sss.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-05-19

ping saying the Esquimaux of Kodiak rushed to a boat only to find that there was not one piece of blubber aboard, will they please furnish us with copy?
Kodiak mirror., 1945-05-19

Sometime ago in this column we fad an item about a plane
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-04-05
SEVERAL PATIENTS
IN ASHE HOSPITAL

Patients at the Ashe county hos
pital this week are as follows:
Arthur GRAPHICAL, West Jeffer-
son, treatment; J. E. Mcmillan,
Jefferson, treatment; Mrs. James
Ham, Tuckerdale, treatment; D.
G. Goodman, West Jefferson,
treatment; Mrs. Fred Faircloth
and son, Whitetop; Mrs. Hazel
Jones, Clifton, treatment; B. H.
Shepherd, Crumpler, treatment;
Mrs. C. G. Green, West Jefferson,
treatment; Mrs. Spencer Jordan,
West Jefferson, treatment.
Miss Winona Roland, Warrens-
vile, operative; Mrs. Winnie
Thelma Davis and daughter,
Grassy Creek; Mrs. Maggie o.
borne, Hemlock, treatment; Mrs.
Jessie Richards, Clifton, treat
ment; Mrs. George Booth and son,
West Jefferson; Mrs. Carrie Bark
er and son, Crumpler; Mrs. Vir-
gle Mcclure and daughter, Silas
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-04-05

Statesville, spent the Easter holi-
days with their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jim Gambill.
Mrs. Ruth Roland and Mr.. John
Donnelly, of Statesville, spent the
week end with their family al
Trade, Tenn.
Mrs. Tom McEwen and chill
dren, Billy Jim and Mary Cath
crime, are visiting relatives al
Creston.
Mrs. G. H. Butner, of Christians
burg, Va, spent last week with
her daughter, Mrs. E. w. Powers
and the Rev. E. w. Powers.
Mrs. Ray Gentry and her broth
er, MIR. Paul Mcclure, of Marion
Va, were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Mcclure, Of Jeffer-
son, over the week end.
Misses Elizabeth Ann and Iso-
belle Diggs, of Winston-Salem'
spent the Easter holidays with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
Diggs. They had as their guest,
Miss Frances Cruise, also of Win
ston-Salem.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-04-05
Brown johnson

A quiet wedding was solemn
lied at Oak Grove Baptist church
on Sunday, February IL, at two
o'clock, when Miss Janelle john
son, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. L.
Oscar Johnson, of Aberdeen, Md,
became the bride of Mr.. Gwyn
Brown, son of Mr.. and Mrs. J. E.
Brown, of Bel Air, Md, formerly
of Nathan's Creek, and the grand
son of Mrs. Laura Marsh and the
late Frank Marsh of Jefferson.
The ring ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. j. o. Spencer
in the presence of many friends
and relatives.
The bride, attired in a gown of
white satin and chiffon, wore a
finger-tip veil, and carried bri-
dial bouquet of white roses.
Miss Rosetta johnson, sister of
the bride, her only attendant,
wore gown of icy blue satin and
chiffon and carried bouquet of
pink roses.
Mr.. Burman Brown, brother of
the groom, served as best man.
Mr.. Marvin Johnson, of Bel Air,
and Pvt. Ardelle Johnson of the
U. S. Army, brothers of the bride,
were ushers.
Mrs. S. A. Richardson, pianist,
played 7 Love You Truly" "Be-
cause" 20 Perfect Night" and
''Lohengren's Wedding March,"
Immediately following the
ceremony, the couple were en-
tertained at a buffet luncheon at
the home Of the bride, after which
they left for a short trip. They
are now making their home at
Churchville.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-04-05
Miss Eller Will
Wed 1t. Tippit

Of interest here is the announce
ment of the engagement of Miss
Christina Eller, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Wade E. Eller, to 1t
Jack D. Tippit, U. S. Army All
Corps, which was announced last
Sunday afternoon at the home Of
Miss Eller's aunt, Mrs. Charles E
Smith, at Lubbock, Texas, where
tea was given.
The lower floor was decorated
with peach blossoms. Mrs. Smith
greeted guests at the door and
presented them to. the receiving
line in which were Mrs. Eller, Miss
Eller and Mrs. H. E. Tippit, mo-
ther of 1t. Tippit.
In the house party were Mrs
Elmo Smith, of Lamesa, Texas;
Mrs. Guy Smith, of Lubbock
both aunts of the honoree, and
Misses Betty Sue Tippit, jennie
Muriel Smith and Charlyne Smith
Misses Maxine Craddock, Jeanne
Stovall and O'Veta Morris, club
sisters of the honoree, presided at
the tea service. During the after
noon, piano selections were play
ed by Miss Helen Headstream.
The center piece for the table
was miniature hanger with
planes on the runways. On the
wings of the planes were the
names, Jack and Christina. The
table, which was covered with a
lace and marquisette cloth, held
pink candles surrounded by peach
blossoms.
Miss Eller, a graduate of River
view high school, where she was
awarded the Good Citizenship
medal, is junior at Texas Tech
biological College.
1t. Tippit, formerly a student
at Tech, was stationed in the
South Pacific for Is months,
where he was B-24 pilot.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-04-05
Jefferson High
School News

The seventh grade presented a
hilarious black-faced comedy re-
Gently in chapel. The play, 'The
Chicken Lifter's Convention" was
we'll played and was greatly en-
joyed by the audience. The char
acters were: Anna Lee Woodie,
Mary Lillian Mullis, Nancy
Haynes, Jeralain Walters, Ned
Rash, Ivan Rash, Jack Weaver,
Lloyd Oliver, Donald Lyalls, Ann
Francis, Billy Dayton Galloway,
Shirley Killen and Mary 10 Lit
tie.
The fourth grade, under the
supervision of Mrs. Burgess and
Miss Smithey, gave a chapel pro-
gram last week. The welcome
speech was given by Alma June
Oliver Two songs, america, -
and FAIRY Secrets were sung by
the group. Two interesting plays,
"Roads To Happy Town" and
''Story Land" were given by the
grade.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-04-05
HONORED AT DINNER

A birthday dinner was giver
on March Is at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Wiley Gambill, al
Crumpler, in honor of her mo-
Their, Mrs. Ray Barker. A boun-
tiful dinner was served to the fol-
lowing guests: Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
C. Senter and sons, Wallace,
Sammy and Clark, of Mouth OF
Wilson, Va; Mrs. M. c. Hash, OF
Marion, Va; Mr.. and Mrs. Kyle
Shumate and children, Shelby,
Ray and Johnny and Mr.. Roy
Barker, Crumpler; Miss Jeanne
Gambill, of Baltimore, Md, and
the honoree, Mrs. Roy Barker.
She received many pretty and
useful gifts.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-04-05
NEAL MAKES RECOED
SELLING INSURANCE.

According to informatiOn re-
ceived here. this week from W. H
Trentman, vice-presidenk 0f TIM
Occidental Life Insurance COM
pany, Raleigh, Joe F. Neal Ashe
county representative, was among
the four agents who more than
doubled their business last year,
over the previous year. They
were presented a $4,000 WAX bond
by the company.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-04-05
Prevette Heard
By'Rotar'y Club

Hon. Eugene Prevette, of North
Wilkesboro, told the Rotarians
last Thursday night that eff the
civic clubs of the nation would
do their duty we would have a
world we would like to live in
after this war" He stressed the
fact that 1--WE are winning the war
and we must win the peace and
this makes all of our work worth
while"
He also stated that the civic
clubs are the foundation of citi-
zenship in every community and
are one of the greatest assets of
the country.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-04-05
MISS ERMA HART is
HOSTESS TO GROUP

Miss Erma Hart recently enter
tanned a number of her friends at
a DR.. Pepper party, given at her
home. The party was given in
honor of her brother, Pvt. Paul
Hart and Sgt. Valmo Woodruff.
A series of games and other en-
tertaining features were held. AT
ter the games, they were invited
into the dining room, where re-
freshments were served.
. About % guests were present.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-04-05
SEWING CLUB MET

The Sunshine Sewing Club met
on March q with Mrs. Leverr
Johnson, as hostess. The mem
bers labeled garments for the Red
Cross, preparatory to shipping tc
a Red Cross center.
Tea and cookies were served by
the hostess during the social hour
The club will meet with Mrs
Dean Mcmillan on Tuesday, April
10, and all members are asked tc
attend.
The club also met with Mrs. E
R. Sturdivant recently when
members spent the afternoon
quilting. A sandwich course was
served by the hostess during the
afternoon.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-04-05
Mrs. Miller, &c,
Buried Sunday

Funeral service was held at the
home on Sunday afternoon at
2:30 o'clock for Mrs. Mary Miller,
Sc, of Tuckerdale, who died on
Friday, March 80. Rev. Donnelly
Hart and Rev. Alvin Howell con-
Quoted the service and burial was
held at the Ham cemetery.
The deceased is survived by one
son, Granville Miller and the fol-
lowing brothers and sisters: Mrs.
Arie Miller, Miss Biddie Hart,
w. w. Hart, Harry and John Hart.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-04-05
w. C.. T. u. MET

The Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union met with Mrs. E.
r. Sturdivant last Thursday night
at which time a program on the
subject of preserving HEALTH
was presented by Mrs. F. c. Nye
and Mrs. Sturdivant. The next
meeting will be held on April q
at the home of Mrs. H: R. Vannoy.
All members are urged to attend.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-04-05
Cpl. Roland Is
Awarded Medal

Cpl. Dale J. Roland, son of Mr.
and Mrs. J. E. Roland, of Cliff
ton, has been awarded the
Bronze Star Medal. The citation
ACCOMPANYING the medal was as
follows:
"Cpl. Dale J. Roland, 10th In
fantry, U. S. Army; for meritori-
Gus achievement in military oper-
atoms against the enemy in West
ern Europe. From 6 June 1914 to
6 December 1914, Cpl. Roland,
truck driver, excelled in the per-
Torrance of his duties and con-
tributed materially to the fine
Creek; and Mrs. Earleen Eller,
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-04-05
REVIVAL ANNOUNCED

The Rev. R. G. Wagner, pastor
of the Jefferson Methodist church.
announced that series of re-
vival services would begin there
next Sunday morning, at 11::3O o.
clock and continue during the fol-
lowing week at 800 o'clock each
evening. The Rev. Forrest S.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-04-05

record established by the organi--
cation of which he is member.
The high standards of, courage,
initiative and discip1inaeaeQulred
during long periods of combat
were met by Cpl. Roland i'm IN
manner that reflects great credit
upon himself and the Military
Service"
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-04-05

Wagner, of Waverly, Va, broth
err of the pastor, will conduct the
services.
All children between the ages
of 6 and IL, are urged to attend,
as a story will be told for them
before the service each evening.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-04-05
w e HO N O X

Pfc. Chesterfield Holbrook, U. S. Army
Pfc. George Welborn, U. S. Army
Pfc. Dean Taylor, U. S. Army
Pvt. Carter G. Triplett, U. S. Army
T-5 Charlie L. Holleman, U. S. Army
Pfc. Kinp o. Bowers, U. S. Army
PFC George B. Mitchell, U. S. M. C.
Pfc. Lloyd w. Palmer, U. Army
S 1-c Don Roy Laws, U. S. Navy
Pvt. Ira H. Smoot, U. S. Army
IA William W. Bentley, U. S. Army
Sgt Warren G. Roope, U. S. Army
Pfc. Willie R. H arrold, U. S. Army
Pfc. Baxter D. Mastin, U. S. Army
Pvt. Paul w. Huffman, U. S. Army
Pvt. Samuel F. Key, U. S. Army
Pvt. Eli L. Hubbard, u S. Army
Pfc. Carl C. Holbrook, U. S. Army
Pvt. James A. Holder, U. S. Army
Pvt. Ivon Pinnix, U. S. Army
Pvt. Fillmore Nelson, U. S. Army
T-5 James G. Kilby, u. S. Army
Pvt. Glenn W. Brooks, U. S. Army
Pfc. Ivy J. Shumate, U. S. Army
Pfc. Willie l.. Haynes, U. S. Army
Pvt. Elmer ]. Coffey, U. s. Army
Pvt. Hansford T. Church, U. S. Army
S-Sgt. Ralph E. King, U. S. Army
Pfc. Harold M. Chambers, U. S. Army
Pvt. George S. Childress, U. s. Army
Pfc. Carl B. Miller, U. S. Army
Pfc. Talmadge s. Curry, U. S. Army
Pvt. Bynum E. Hayes, u. S. Army
S-Sgt. Ebert c. Miner, U. S. Army
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-04-05

That the light of freedom-the Light of the Word-ght
not be exnguished these brave have held high the
torch of Liberty and in Faith and Courage have made the S
preme Sacrifice:
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Creek; and Mrs. Earleen Eller,
Creston, treatment.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-04-05

AMS-3c Claude R. Robinson, y. S. Navy
Pfc. Hugh M. Gambill, L. S. Army
Pvt. Howard =. Spencer, L. S. Army
Pvt Roby O. Shumate, U. S. Army
Pfc. Sidney L. Cannon, U. S. NJ C.
Pfc. Fred Johnson, U. S. Army
Pvt. Henry c. Hayes, U. S. Army
Pvt. Howard L. Ferguson, U. S. Army
Pvt. Chalcie G. West, u S. Army
Pvt. Willard C. Hawkins, y. S. Army
Pfc. George D. Marley, U. S. Army
First 1t. Clarence E. Blevins, U. S. Army
Pfc. Steward L. Bishop, U. S. Army
Pfc. Shuba w. Taylor, U. S. Army
Pfc. Ellis H. Kemp, U. S. Army
Pvt. Charlie H. Hart, u S. Army
Pfc Lester Wyatt, U. S. Army
S-Sgt. Arlin Miller, U. S. Army
Pvt. Raymond E. Goodman, u S. Army
Pvt. James C. Rotten, u S. Army
Pfc. Gale M. Davis, U. S. Army
Pfc. Alonzo l.. Moretz, U. S. Army
Sgt. John H. Yearick, U. S. Army
Pvt. James L. Michael, U. S. Army
Sgt. Carroll D. Eggers, U. S. Army
Sgt. Jay B Hollifeld, u s. Army
S-Sgt. William M. Caudill, U. S. Army
SF-3c James w. Lookabill, u S. Navy
Pfc. Frank T. Mast, U. S. Army
Pvt. Fred H. Reece, U. S. Army
Pfc Ernest E. L. Presnell, u. S. Army
Pvt. Ralph o. Combs, u. S. Army
Pvt. James R. Moody, U. S. Army
Pvt. James A. Wilmington, u. S. Army
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-04-05
In MI NJ 0 RAM

To those honored dead whose names are
listed herein, together with the many
thousands of others who have given their
all for our Country's cause, this space is
dedicated
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-02-18
NEW ORLEANS COTTON

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 17-R)-
Cotton closing prices were steady
10 to Is cents bale lower.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-02-18
BY EDWARD KENNEDY

PARIS, Feb. 1I.-RNMrs. Flor
ence Lacaze Gould said today she
had invested more than 5000, 600
francs t$100,000) in a Monte Carlo
bank which French authorities say
was controlled by the Germans
but that she did it only to keep
the Germans from carrying her
millionaire husband, Frank Jay
Gould, off to Germany.
Mrs. Gould told the Associated
Press she undoubtedly was the
wife of very prominent Ameri-
cam mentioned by Secretary Nor
genthau as being under investiga-
ton by French authorities. The u.
S. Treasury secretary said Tues
day the United States had told
the French government it would
assist in French investigation Of
a very famous American couple
suspected of collaboration with the
Nazis. France had asked if the
United States would object to an
investigation, addressing its query
to the treasury because the Amer
leans might have some assets in
the United States.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-02-18
Nurse Draft Is Deferred
Until Cadet Corps Used

WASHINGTON, Feb. II. -{R)-
The House Military Committee
voted today to delay drafting civil.
ian nurses until all qualified grad.
yates Of the war-created Cadet
Nurse Corps have been indicted.
The amendment, written into a
pending nurse-draft bill, may put
off general induction program un.
til local boards have canvassed
the Cadets.
Committee members said the
number of qualified Cadet gradu.
ates has not been determined but
it is believed to be comparatively
small.
The legislators also confirmed
yesterdays decision boosting from
is to 20 years the minimum age
for drafting registered nurses, and
put in a provision that no nurse
may be taken from a veterans hos
pital until she is released by the
Veterans Administrator.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-02-18
STOCK EXCHANGE
LOSES UPSWINC

NEW YORK, Feb. II. - up -
The stock market today stepped
out of its best week since last
June with buyers turning to as
sorted rail and industrial special
ties while cashing profits in many
recent climbers.
AS in the preceding session, some
customers stood aside for pro-
lection against possible week end
new eventualities. Individual situa-
tons provided bullish inspiration.
Peace-rated stocks benefited from
cheering battlefront reports and,
while armament groups were a
bit subdued, most showed little if
any weakness.
The Associated Press 6O-stock
composite was up L Of a point at
Ola, equalling Thursdays top mark
since September 4, 1887, and show
ed net gain for the week of IL
points. The market was abroad,
1875 issues registering. Of these 313
were up, 283 down and 229 I'm
changed. Transfers Appropriated
700, 900 shares compared with 510,-
600 a week ago.
Bonds were uneven. At Chicago,
wheat was off u to 70 of a cent
bushel. Cotton was off 10 to 20
cents a bale.
Ahead in the curb were Raythe-
on, Pennroad, Solar Aircraft and
Louisville Gas. Turnover here was
$40, 900 shares versus 268, 100 last
Saturday.
Stocks on the big board enjoy
ed their widest upturn since late
March, 1913, when the market re-
sumed Tuesday after the holiday.
The advance continued Wednesday
and Thursday to 7-year highs on
volume at or around 1000, 00C
shares each session. Results Of
the big Three" parley were help
full to sentiment but brokers
thought the principal purchasing
urge stemmed from the huge re
servoir of investment funds seek
ing employment. Mild selling halt
ed the push Friday.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-02-18
Mrs. Gould Says Nazis
Forced Her Bank Deals

Mrs. Gould is former Partisan
actress and the third wife of
Gould, who has lived in France for
SO years. Youngest son Of Jay
Gould, he inherited an estate esti-
mated at $4,000, 900 from his faith
er's So, 000,0 900 fortune,
Il haven't the slightest fear Of
this investigation" Mrs. Gould ad-
ded. mot half the story has yet
been told. Mr.. Morgenthau should
have known the full details before
he spoke.
Eyes, it is true that I invested
some of my own money in this
banking concern-5,000, 900 francs
and more" she said. II did so to
keep Frank Jay Gould from be-
ing taken to Germany. He is 81
years old and a sick man. If he
had been put in a concentration
camp it would have been his
death.
THE date of the transaction was
July 81, 194twhen the Ameri-
cans already were sweeping
through France and the Germans
were pulling out. If I had wanted
to help the Germans, do you think
l would have waited until that late
date to do so? All, no. That would
mean I was crazy"
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-02-18
Veteran Of Europe Front
To Take Charge Of Camp
Davis Hospital Center

Lieut.. Robert c. -Hecker, who
served rs months in the European
Iheater of Operations with the
Eighth Air Force, has assumed
his duties as surgeon in charge of
the convalescent hospital at Camp
Davis.
Eight officers already have re-
ported for assignment and others
are arriving daily for duty at the
2,0OO-bed convalescent hospital.
The past surgeon, former resi-
dent of Chicago and Washington,
expects to make his home at
Wrightsville Beach.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-02-18
FEW SERVICEMEN
| SEEK OLD JOBS

Very few discharged servicemen
are seeking the jobs they held
prior to military service, Peter A.
Reavis, supervising interviewer in
charge of the local U. S. Employ
ment service, said yesterday.
He reported that during Janu-
airy, 374 veterans applied for jobs
through the Wilmington offices, 172
referrals were made to local jobs,
and 108 job placements resulted.
Still others were assisted in OBJ
tanning Jobs. AS additional serv-
icemen are discharged from the
armed forces, the number Of vet
Grams applying for jobs is increas-
ing monthly, he declared.
From the viewpoint of discharg-
ed servicemen, the war is far from
won, Mr.. Reavis said.
His statement, he said, was ba-
sed on composite study Of case
histories of World War II veterans
who have to date applied to the
Employment Service for jobs.
''To the average GI," Mr.. Reavis
stated, 1.-The winning of the present
global conflict will require increas.
ed war production and civilian
unity in this country. With that
knowledge foremost in their minds
discharged servicemen are asking
to be placed in jobs highly essen
tial to the war effort"
Each U. S. Employment Service
office is a veterans information
center where any discharged ser.
viceman may obtain information
concerning employment, or the
various provisions of the CT Bill
of Rights, he said.