Waves Established by Act of Congress in 1942
The Waves were created by an act of Congress on July 30 1942 marking the first time women in the U S Navy served as enlisted personnel. Yeomanettes in World War I lacked enlisted status and varied roles.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1957
Page
10
The Waves were created by an act of Congress on July 30 1942 marking the first time women in the U S Navy served as enlisted personnel. Yeomanettes in World War I lacked enlisted status and varied roles.
An African elephant can reach speeds up to 25 miles per hour despite its weight. A rhinoceros and a giraffe can run about 30 miles per hour.
The Gallipolis Legion Hall hosted an inspection of the State Highway Patrol Auxiliary Wednesday evening with 25 in attendance. Inspecting officers were Sgt. C. W. Myers of Jackson District HQ and Major Rossiter S. Williams of Oak Hill, joined by Cpl. Pierce D. McCreedy and Patrolman Ralph Boyles. Each officer spoke and a roast beef dinner followed.
Gauges show falling rivers across Ohio and Kanawha with 44.1 crest at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Movable dams on the Ohio River move slowly down as water declines. Lock counts report multiple boats up or down at various locks along Kanawha and Ohio rivers.
About 50 members of the Gallia County Home Demonstration Council elected Mrs. Lester Sheets of Little Hrig per as president for the coming year. New officers include Mrs. James Clark vice president Miss Beatrice Briggs secretary and Mrs. Frank Irion treasurer. Speakers were Miss Vivian Johnston district supervisor and Dr. Charles E. Holzer Jr. chief of staff at Holzer Hospital. Achievement day featured displays and talks on rural family living cancer history and home crafts.
Dense fogs in England result from warm Gulf Stream waters meeting cold winter air. The interaction creates persistent mist and reduced visibility across the region.
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