Military Mailbox notes from Batavia on local service members
The Herald publishes letters and notices from Batavia area relatives and friends of service members. Content includes personal updates from Scottie Gordon in San Diego and Edward Carney, plus other families: Gordon, Sr. and Jr. in Coast Guard and Marines, Kenneth Wagner earning silver wings, Pvt. Charles Stark in New Guinea, Harry Antill in Columbus Navy Pier, Major Paul Fiser in Chicago, Major Esser in Washington, Sgt Albert Plunge in England, Cpl Ernest Larson in Camp Crowder, and Gene Collins at Altus Army Air Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gordon, Sr
Jack FE. Gordon, Jr
Coast Guard
New York
U. S. Marines
South Pacific
James F. Watson Promoted to Navy Chief Petty Officer
Lieut Comdr Warren Hatch announces James F. Watson, recruiter in charge of the Aurora station, promoted to Chief Petty Officer. Watson served in WWI, later in Illinois National Guard, reenlisted in 1942 for recruiting duties in Chicago and Rockford before his current post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Watson
NAVY
Warren &. Hatch
United States Navy
Chicano
James BF. Watson
Aurora
Petty
Watson
DeKalb
Will
I Iv
Kerdall
William
Safetygrams: Maintain Your Car While New Cars Are Scarce
Safety themes urge motorists to have brakes and brake linings checked and to perform preventative maintenance. With new cars unavailable since Pearl Harbor, ensure parts and systems are in first class condition to guarantee safe transportation and preserve driving as a privilege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Meetings
Dr and Mrs John C West return from Florida vacation. Miss Freda Carlson hosted Springbrook Ssan nurses at her home. Miss Jane Tincknell elected first vice president of Tri City BPW at Geneva Yes. Harold Bailey travels to Grand Bay Alabama to visit brother Art Hobbs. Cadet Robert Bailey stationed in Air Corps in Atlanta Georgia. Olaf Paulson remains a patient at Community hospital. Ladies of Vikings sewing group met at LaVerne Woodard’s home. Rosalie Werbeckas and Harold Sandstrom Chicago visitors. Bhass family moves to new home on Blaine. Hollister family joins 10th wedding anniversary celebration at Erlanger Theatre Chicago. Fred A Hollister of Aurora visits. Plans to summer in Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. West
Florida
Freda Carlson
Springbrook
Jane Tincknell
Tri-City
Robert Bailey
Air Corps
Atlanta
Georgia
Olaf Paulson
Mallory Avenue
Ladies of
Vikings
LaVerne Woodard
Rosalie Werbeckas
Harold Sandstrom
Chicago
John Bhass
Emma Jeffery
Blaine
F. P. Hollister
Aurora
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the Herald
The
Herald
Harold Foland
BBC
Batavia, Illinois
Harold
Tarawa
Marine Corps
Scottie Gordon
Batavia
Gordon J. Scott
U. S. Naval Hospital
San Diego
California
V— Edward Carney
Calif
Kenneth Wagner
Jerry Wagner
West Wilson Street
Eagle Pass
Texas
Army Air Corps
Charles Stark
D. Stark
Harry Antill
Metalsmith School
Navy Pier
Columbus
Ohio
Harry Co. Antill
Naf
Port Columbus
CW Radio Modifications
Paul Fiser
Washington, D. C
Morton Street
Knickerbocker Hotel
Esser
Ordnance Department
Washington
al C. Plunge
England
Albert C. Plunge
C’o
N. Y
Cpl
Ernest Wayne Larson
Ernest Larson
Omaha
Nebr
Camp Crowder
Ragnar Samuelson
Great Lakes
Mrs. Dellman
West
Altus Army Air Field
Altus
Okla
Gene A. Collins
Letha Collins
Mooseheart
AAF
Gameanes
Collins
Griffin Realty Co
Fox River Valley Homes
Geneva St. Charles
Illinois Association of Real Estate Boards
National Institute of Real Estate Brokers
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Batavia Ave
Illinois
Fred W. Braun
Safetyman
Hicks A. Downing, Jr
Elm Street
Nottolini
PABST
Blue Ribbon Grill
State ST
Geneva, Ill
Meister Bray the
Ray Nielson
Erlanger Theatre
Fred A. Hollister
Mr. Hoellister
A. Bm. Prindle
Mrs.Hollister
Wisconsin
Batavia Hand Laundry
June Yong
East Wilson Street
Lt Gay
Coral
Variety Store
Ben Franklin
Geneva
Dey
Ginger Fred Rogers Astaire “‘Carefree
Vau Deville
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