Texan Medal of Honor Hero Honored in Homecoming
Technical Sergeant James M. Logan, 23, holder of the Congressional Medal of Honor for aiding a 36th Division stand in Italy, was welcomed in Eagle Field. Governor Coke Stevenson read a congratulatory letter from Washington, lauding his actions as an inspiration to Texans and Americans. Logan modestly said the irrigation ditch and divine aid helped save them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Logan
Italy
Republic
Logan
Maggie Logan
Eagle Field
Coke Stevenson
Logan Perlly
Washington
E. O. Thompson
141St Infantry Regiment
Miller Ainsworth
Pigeons Serve as Army Messengers at Miami Base
Dusty the homing pigeon at the Army Air Transport Command in Miami is trained as an Army messenger. Released from aircraft at 35,000 feet, he flies hundreds of miles to deliver vital messages back to base. Pigeons are used across services, with thousands deployed in the Caribbean and South American stations.
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Aaron H. Barren
Iami
Fla
U.P
Dusty
Army Air Transport Command
36Th St
United States Army
Armed Services
Army Air Forces
Tance
Air Transport Command
S *H St
Caribbean
South American
Miami
Marks self absent at Fort Sheridan drill
Officers say Sgt. Bob OSe showed detached attitude during retreat. While calling roll he mistakenly announced his own name Timmerman, and when Timmerman replied he erased the absent mark after his name.
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Fort Sheridan, Ill
Bob Ose
Rell
Timmerman
Reporter Hits Jackpot And Rues His Luck
Kansas City dispatch reports city hall reporter J. Harry Jones has eaten at the downtown lunch room since its opening. His luck turns when he buys a penny box of matches and the cash register rings up a star on the house.
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Kansas City
J. Harry Jones
Star
City Hall
Woman Pays Bus Fare by Weight in Portland
A Portland bus driver was surprised when a woman passenger offered two tickets declaring she weighs 481 pounds and occupies two full seats on the Portland to Astoria run. The incident highlighted fare by weight in a light moment.
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Atlanta
Mary Bea Rivers Brown
Guy Rivers
Lawson General Hospital
North Africa
Portland
Ore
Portland-Astoria
Railroads continue notes from Shawnee and nearby towns
Pvt A W Westbay and wife visited family in Shawnee while Trainmaster A B Harrison takes leave and others swap duties. Engineers, conductors and brakemen are reported on vacation, on duty, or dealing with personal matters as regional railroad life continues. EVA MEYER from Whitehorse visits McIver Daniel. family losses affect W M Duttons and Joe B Rodgers faces restricted visitation at St Anthony's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnee
Okla
A. W. Westbay
Wichita Falls
Bill
A. B. Harrison
F. B. Gibbs
J. H. Fenno
Silvis
Eva Meyer
Whitehorse
Canada
McIver Daniel
Plainview
W. M. Duttons
Childress
George Adamcik
Tf&pa
Northern Pacific
Joe B. Rodgers
St Anthony’s
Guy Victory
Conchas Dam
Railroading life and staff moves amid worker fatigue
The notice recounts long shifts and scarce staff amid ongoing rail traffic demand. It profiles Trainmaster M. G. Monaghan seeking recruits, lists crew changes from Fort Worth to Dallas, and notes social events, meetings, and personnel moves including J. Leo Southern’s family transfer and radar training at A. & M.
Cit-Ros relief for back ache and irritation
An advertising note promises quick relief for back pain bladder burning and frequent urges. It claims CIT-ROS balances body fluids and repairs irritated tissues with fast relief and fading pain. Sold for $1.00 at Pool Drug Stores.
Engineer Tutt Reported for Duty at Office
Engineer Herbert M. Tutt is out of Saint Anthony’s and able to come down to the office. He expects to report for duty tomorrow. H. C. Harri
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Herbert M. Tutt
St. Anthonys
H. C. Harri
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Hunsley
Hunsley's House OF Color
Glen L. Casey
EF. W. Smith
Colorado Springs
J. O. Vinson
Tom J. Byers
Paul Gaither
J. C. Jordan
T. W. Swafford
Sayre
W. R. West
E. R. Jones
Frank Steinwinder
Burlington
M. G. Monaghan
Grace Coontz
Betty Fidler
Fort Worth
H. Ic. Cain
J. C. Hollis
W. M. Gray
Houston
J. C
Bill” Sparks
Dutch Mills
Ark
A. M. Lucas
E. A. Rutledge
Dallas
Sam
Cliff Cobb
Cliff
Western Pacific Railway
Y. E. Juge
Denver
John W. Morrison
Alabama
J. E. Scott
Hostler
Curtis Miller
C. W. Bond
J.C. Sides
Sam McCravey
Social Order of the Ladies’ Auxiliary
Burlington Lines
Ular
W. L. Burns
West Thirteenth
J. M. Lyons
C. B Farmer
A. Young
J. L. Southern
J. B. Sparks
W. H. Standish
J. A. McGee
J. H. Harmon
M. R. Jenness
Cora Crotty
W. R. Gowdy
Matella Owens
D. H. Nally
W .H. Standish
Sam Lewis
W. A. Roof
J. W. Mode
E. A. Palmer
P. L. McDaniels
J. Z. Bennett
W. P. Henry
C. H. Price
J. Leo Southern
Burwell
Chicago
Leo, Jr
College Station
Zemo
White’s
White's
Victory Bicycle
Johnson
Pt. Can
Armstrong
White
Shop White's Toy Department
Children’s Rockers
Amarillo, Texas
Polk
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