25 Jun 1942
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Newspaper
Bayard News
Location
Bayard, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1942
Page
1
Pvt. Ivy F. Greenlee describes travel to Northern Ireland with humor and everyday details. He notes ship life, guard duty, chilly weather, church visits, local roads with left side driving, small farms, potatoes, a film show, late sunsets, rain, and hopes to return home after the war. He asks for letters and thanks a correspondent for Bayard News.
Robert Bonham writes from Camp Barkeley Texas to Kenny about a recent promotion and new pay raise. He notes the pay bill signed and the expected monthly increase benefiting all soldiers especially privates. He mentions insurance deductions and a drive urging soldiers to allocate portions of their pay.
A veteran letter from Camp Barkeley area describes furlough, revere regiments, and a large June 27 colors transfer. The piece lists gas drill, weather, and daily life plus Camp Roberts facilities like theaters, PX, service clubs, and recreation halls for infantry training units at Camp Roberts.
Pvt Raymond Remele writes from Camp Roberts California about the heat in July the 37 mm gun training night hikes and expected transfer after the first of the month to Washington state He notes fellow soldiers from Iowa Michigan and Minnesota and mentions the Salinas Mountains and Army life adjustment
Welcome to Camp Roberts a major Replacement Training Center located between San Francisco and Los Angeles along U S Highway 101. The camp spans 37000 acres named after Corporal Roberts who sacrificed his life aiding a comrade.
High school graduates are invited to join the Navy V-1 program, enlisting on inactive duty while pursuing college. The plan allows students to complete two college years and optionally proceed to Naval Aviation or midshipman training, culminating in a commission as a Naval Officer.
A local effort seeks to assemble a 14-member squad in ten weeks in Iowa. organizers call for participants and note training sessions will begin soon with selections outlined by early next month.
Probate records list that on June 17 a, Motelang estate appointment and administrator roles were recorded for James K Motelang. Warranted details reference Allen Bower and Vincent as heirs or executors with attorney W G Mou and Federal Farm Mortgage involvement. Marriage licensure lists Veryl Edin Smith and Margaret Eilene Megany at Center.
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