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Newspaper
Batavia Herald
Location
Batavia, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1944
Page
9
J from Our Military Mailbox recounts life in Burma with broadcasts from CBS Radio Team and notes on friends and relatives. It lists service members' addresses and status including John Wiesbrock, Milton Peine, Everett Johnson, John Hailey and Swanson, among others, and mentions wartime assignments and milestones.
Karl T. Weeks of Aurora township was re elected president of the Kane County Assessors Association at the March 30 meeting in the county treasurer office. Regnar Nelson of St Charles became first vice president with August J Mier of Batavia as second vice president Evelyn Tierney Maple Park secretary and Merrill O Calame Elgin treasurer. Mrs Vera Place of the Illinois State Tax commission spoke on assessments and taxation methods. Supplies were issued and uniform county assessment rules agreed upon as the county prepares for the April 1 start of the 16 township assessment process.
The American Legion auxiliary held a productive meeting voting to donate to the Children's Crippled fund. The Junior unit completed scrapbooks for Norman children and plans more for hospitalized servicemen. Membership topped 142 paid, with a White Elephant Sale announced for April 24. Red Cross canvass and an upcoming program were outlined, featuring a cornets trio, piano solos, readings, and a patriotic conference report.
Merritt J. Little, grandson of Peter Johnson who settled in Batavia in 1854, seeks to succeed Arnold Benson as State Senator. He hails from Swedish American roots and has long supported the Republican party as John Ericsson League member and Kane County Republican leader. W C Jurries joins H W Sloggett Real Estate on Wilson Street.
This diary excerpt follows a Batavia WAAC member through Basic Training. She recalls Lookout Mountain trips with four states visible from the top, social events, inspections, and the Blue Ribbon parade wins. She notes KP duties, uniforms, tetanus shots, and a farewell party before moving to a staging area.
National Safety Council reports 1943 home accident toll about 33 000 deaths a 5 percent rise from 1942. Disabling injuries reach 4 950 000 with 180 000 permanent disabilities. Wage loss medical costs and insurance overhead total 600 million. Emphasizes safe practices and Safety First.
Mrs. W. C. Jurries of 35 North Batavia Avenue confined to home due to illness will celebrate her birthday at Easter time. S/Sgt. and Mrs. Ray T. Davis of Paris Texas returned home after visiting relatives here. They were summoned by the serious illness of Mr. Davis aunt Miss Mayme Tripp of Earlville who remains very ill at Copley hospital in Aurora. Sgt. Davis is a nephew of Ernest and Guy Tripp of Earlville and Mrs. June Porch of Batavia.
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