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THE SELMA TIMES-JOURNAL, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1998 truck, also provided through Lend-Lease, which was converted into a rocket launcher. World War II or The Great Patriotic War as it came to be known in the Soviet Union after 1941 was the most terrible in Russia's long and difficult history The Russians lost an estimated 27 million people, both civilian and military, during the four years they were involved in the war. The devastating loss still colors their national character. Today, more than 53 years after the conclusion of the war. Russian brides and grooms pay their respects to the victims of the war by placing flowers on memorials before taking their vows to one another.

WONDERs was established for the purpose of bringing the worlds great art, culture and history to Memphis and the entire Mid-South region, Glen Campbell, executive director of WONDERS said. Our partnership with the Historical Achievements Museum enables us to continue this effort. We hope that this is the first of many successful partnerships that will Continue to bring the finest exhibitions in the world to our city." World War II Through Russian Eyes exhibition tickets are issued for specific dates and times with a limited number of entries every 1 5 minutes. Hours of operation are: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. his will be the first time the American public will be able to see WWII from the Eastern front through real artifacts used during the We are pleased Memphis will be the city to launch this unique tour of seven cities.

Kermit Weeks, President of the Historical Achievements Museum tour to seven U.S. cities. Mark Talisman, Founding Vice Chairman of the Holocaust Museum in Washington, is the exhibition director. World War II Through Russian Eyes is important because it presents part of the struggle Hitlers forces with which Americans are not familiar, Talisman said. The Cold War blocked out tfiis chapter in history for most of the American public.

World War II Through Russian Eyes helps us to understand the magnitude of the Russian losses in the war and to appreciate their contribution to the victory of the Allied Forces. World War Ii Through Russian Eyes tells the story of the Russian involvement in World War II from the signing of the non-aggression pact with Gefmany to the Red Armys final sweep into Berlin. A partial recreation of Hitlers bunker displays personal artifacts of the leaders whose plans for world domination ended in utter defeat. Among these objects are: Hitlers globe on which he had written, Veni, Vidi, Vici I came, I saw, I conquered, his walking stick; his military jacket; and his personal standard and flag. A recreation of a typical Russian household depicts the civilian populations involvement in the war efforts and the 900-day siege of Leningrad, including morale posters and partisan uniforms.

Other included in the exhibition are: personal artifacts of Josef Stalin, the Russian leader; military standards of the Nazi army which were captured in Berlin; original dil paintings of battle scenes by Russian artists; a U.S. Army airplane, giyen to, the Soviet Air Force under the Lend-Lease program; and a Studebaker Highly acclaimed WWII Exhibit coming to Memphis, Tenn. More than 500 artifacts never before seen outside Russia will be on display in part of World War II Through Russian Eyes, an exhibit which opened in Washington, D.C. to universal acclaim and large crowds earlier thjs year. World War II Through Russian Eyes began showing at The Pyramid Nov.

5 and will continue through Jan. 3 1 These fascinating artifacts, including personal belongings of Adolf Hitler and Josef Stalin, are borrowed from the previously sealed archives of the Russian Central Armed Forces Museum in -Moscow. Prior to the creation of this exhibit, most of the on display had not been seen by anyone outside of the Russian military since they were collected at the end of World War II. World War II Through Russian Eyes was organized by Itermit Weeks, president of the Historical Achievements Museum, and Colonel Alexander Nikonov, director of the Central Armed Forces Museum in Moscow. This will be the first time the American public will be able to see WWII from the Eastern front through real artifacts used during-the-war, Weeks said.

We are pleased Memphis will be the city to launch this unique At the heart World War II Through Russian Eyes is presented by 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. with the last entry at 5:30 p.m.; the Russian Central Armed Forces Museum of Moscow Thursday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. with the last and Historical Achievements Museum, L.L.C.

of Florida, at 8p.m. Tickets are $1 2 for adults, $11 for seniors in association with WONDERS: The Memphis (agest 60 and up), and $6 for youth (ages 5-16). To order IqterngtipnLQtltural Series, the division of the City of by phone call (901) 576-1290 or call toll free 1-800-Memphis repsonsible for organizing cultural and 2MEMPHIS (1-800-263-6744). historical exhibitions. of the Members of the local Heart Association take inventory of items for the Nov.

12 auction Three Selma resaturants -Major Grumbles, Tally-Ho, and Troup House Restaurant at the St. James included in Gay N. Martins book, Alabama Historic Restaurants and their recipes he author of Alabamas Historic Restaurants and they: recipes penned three Selma restaurants in her newest book published this month. Major Grumbles, Tally-Ho, and the Troup House at the St. James Hotel are included in her dining adventure in Alabama, where she said Alabama dining offers a heaping helping of hospitality and history.

Also during the month of November, The Selma Times-Joumal and the St. James Hotef1 Chef Karen George invite the community to sWid in Christmas holiday recipes to bVpublished in the Nov. 29 Selma Times-Joumal. A local judging panel that will select winning recipes include Chef George, Miriam Bearden and Marcia Jowers. For more information on the local Holiday Chef contest, call The Selma Times-Journal at 875-21 10.

Photo by WENDY ISOM Above, at left Elise Blackwell and Gail Hoke display some items for upcoming auction From staff reports Imagine having the chance to bid on everything that your heart desires. The American Heart Association Auction offers the perfect place to bid and buy for a good cause on Thursday, Nov. 12 starting at 7 p.m. Items include everything from mink to machinery. This year, the beautiful river home of Mr.

and Mrs. Julius Talton, Jr. will be the backdrop for the American Heart Association Auction. All auction proceeds will go toward heart and stroke research. Tickets are $20 per person.

For more information about the auction, please call the local American Heart Association office at 874-9472. Photo by WENDY ISOM Chef George offers a taste of chocolate at St. James.