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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1945
Page
7
The notice urges personnel to report any address change promptly to ensure paper delivery, noting overseas delays. It requests updates for changes in rank and APO numbers and invites readers to write letters as long as they wish, saying such correspondence is eagerly read by Herald readers.
Capt. Raymond W. Polk born May 23 1914 in Bessemer excelled in school sports debate and music. He earned an M D from the University of Chicago in 1939 practiced in Memphis then joined the medical corps as a first lieutenant in July 1942 and was promoted to captain in September 1943 overseas in Iceland since 1942. He is married to Lucille Carroll of Ft Madison 1938.
Service members share thanks for the Herald and report on receiving issues. They note addresses and location changes as they await the Emerald, with mentions of a Fighter Bomber P 3S unit, Navy sailors, and friends in service.
The Michigan Office of Veterans Affairs outlines a new Veterans Emergency Transportation Corps. Auto Club volunteers will drive veterans to hospitals, with 16 districts, a state coordinator, and district chairmen to recruit drivers and manage deliveries. Reimbursement via OPA rationing, written certs provided to drivers.
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