Local War News Highlights Military Honors and Family News
Lt. Oliver Auer sent his Air Medal and Guadalcanal souvenirs to his wife Charlotte and baby after completing 10 missions, now at 44 total. Mrs. Anderson and baby live with her parents on North Batavia Ave. Marines Pvt Douglas E. Anderson wounded in Saipan, receiving care in Shoemaker Naval Hospital, with Guadalcanal and Tarawa service. Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary members attend Chicago convention bringing gifts to Chicago service men’s center. Dr. G A Doolittle vacation talks in Michigan Indiana and Chicago before Sept 1 return. Master Sgt. Francis Doty writes home from France detailing Armor Group roles on Normandy coast and foxhole life. civilians reportedly friendly. Corp. William Thrun returns home on furlough from Las Vegas Army Fire Dept. Batavians attend Giants-Cubs doubleheader at Wrigley. Mrs. Charles Dickenson back from pneumonia hospital. Local families plan Lake Ripley vacation and high school graduate petty officer 3/c Arthur E Maloney to submarine school in Groton. Lt James Hubbard and Pvt Paul Hubbard visit. Lt Hubbard stationed at Selman Field Louisiana. Pvt Hubbard to California for Marine training. Mrs. Sylvia Harleen Morton visits husband en route overseas. Ensign David Hafner and wife Audrey Schainer plan Miami schooling. Mrs. Albert Benson home from hospital cared for by daughter. Sgt Margin Michelson and Debzora Miller welcome baby Marvin Richard at Spooner hospital. Michelson promoted to sergeant, stationed at Camp Howie Texas. Lt Donald Anderson of Navy visited Washington, D C. En route home, Mrs. Tilden Brown and Marjorie visit Niagara Falls relatives. Mr. C F Ffolliott vacationing in Hayward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Auer
Charlotte Anderson Auer
Baby
Army Air Corps
Guadalcanal
Africa
Italy
Auer
Anderson
John Anderson
Batavia Avenue
Legion and Auxiliary Friends
C. E. Anderson
St. Charles
Pfc
Douglas E. Anderson
U. S
Saipan
Naval Hospital
Shoemaker
Calif
Tarawa
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Chicago
Geo. Benski
O. T. Benson
Ernest Lundeen
Robert Jones
Edna Gorham
Augusta Sloggett
John Johnson
Frank Olson
Peter Nettgen
Nels Benson
Gust Eckblade
Carrie Nichols
Service Men’s Center
G. A. Doolittle
First Methodist Church
Michigan
Indiana
Francis J. Doty
R. R. Doty
Spring Street
France
Armored
Pierce Street
Aurora
Normandy
Fox Holes
Corp
William Thrun
Las Vegas
Nev
Army Fire Department
Batavians
New York Giants- Cubs
Wrigley Field
Harry Beem
Glen Pierce
Harry Pierce
Maurice Anderson
M. E. Brown
Lester Hassell
Victor Anderson
Hilding Anderson
Arlie Lundborg
Earl Lundborg
Allen Larson
Edouard Coreau
Stanley Johnson
Charles Dickenson
Marge Nelson
Arlie Lundberg
Arnon
Earl Lundberg
Jim
John
Charlotte
Lake Ripley
Arthur E. Maloney
Great Lakes
New London
Conn
Mooseheart
James Hubbard
Paul Hubbard
Hubbard
Selman Field
Omaha
Neb
California
U. S. Marine
Henry Morton
Sylvia Harleen
Fort Meade
Donald Anderson
U. S. Navy
Washington, D. C
Ensign
David Hafner
Audrey Schreiner
Miami
Fla
Ensign Hafner
Albert Benson
Community Hospital
Merrill Benson
Akron
Margin Michelson
Debzora Miller
Spooner
Wis
Michelson
Camp Howie
Tex
Lindgren Foundry Company
Little Stranger
Marvin Richard
Tilden Brown
Marjorie
Niagara Falls
N. Y
E. C. Brown
C. F. Ffolliott
Hayward, Wis
Driver License Privilege Not a Right
A Safetyman column notes a young man failed to obtain a license due to cocky attitude and unsafe driving. It argues driving is a privilege requiring strict exams and enforcement, urging drivers to value the responsibility and use highways with caution.
Revenue refunds to 1943 tax total 18 million
Revenue Collector Car ter H Harrison says about 18,000,000 refunds are to be mailed nationwide for 1943 returns. He explains refunds are processed as fast as possible amid wartime staff shortages and that interest at six percent per year accrues after March 15 for delayed payments. About a million checks go out every three weeks. taxpayers should not write to inquire, as processing order is mechanical and changing addresses should be reported. Local notes: Bethany Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society meet at 2:30 with topic Christian Ventures with the Great Physician. Charlotte Lund berg to provide music. Calvary Episcopal guild plans for September. meetings monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter H. Harrison
Internal Revenue
Illinois
Harrison
Women’s Missionary Society of
Bethany Lutheran Church
Charlotte Lundberg
Earl Carlson
W. R. Johnson
J. E. Swanberg
Calvary Episcopal Guild
H. N. Jones
Infants and Poliomyelitis Threat During Seasonal Peak
The article discusses infantile paralysis in temperate zones from July to October, noting its potential for crippling rather than many deaths. It urges early diagnosis, prophylaxis, and treatment, and cites National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis guidance: limit crowds, ensure fresh air and sleep, sanitary food prep, hand washing, proper garbage containment, fly and mosquito control, avoid unclean swimming, defer adenoid and tonsil operations during epidemics, and report suspicious symptoms promptly. Early medical care is crucial. early infectious-stage signs include irritability, flushed face, twitching muscles, tremor of hands, inflamed throat, fever, vomiting, and possible stiff neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Foundation For
Award Contract Paving Yorkville to Aurora Route 34
The state highway division awarded a 57077 dollar contract to Geo Welch of Chicago for concrete patching and 0.29 mile of pavement reconstruction on routes 34 31 47 and 30 across Kendall Kane and DuPage counties. An entertainment event for service members at Elgin state hospital followed, organized by Kane county American Legion Auxiliary chair Mrs Paul Martin featuring the Batavia Swingsters led by Lenart and James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Division of Highways
Geo. Welch
Chicago
Yorkville
Aurora
Oswego
Sugar Grove
Kendall
Kane
DuPage
Paul Martin
Kane County
American Legion Auxiliary
Elgin State Hospital
Batavia
Stanley
James Lenart
Tom and
Bruce James
Child in Need of Medical Attention Highlighted
A fragment notes concern for a child requiring medical care. The line hints at urgency and possible welfare or health intervention without further context or identifiers.
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Lexington
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Fred W. Bra
Safetyman
Mr. Farmer
Avenue Motor Sales
Wm. H
Scoop) Clark
June Yong
Batavia Insurance Agency
Elmer E. Peterson
Philip B. Carlson
Batavia Dairy Company
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