439th Association to honor 439th anti aircraft battalion
Cpl. Loren W. Welch, a member of the 439th, recalls missions in France Italy and North Africa with the 439th anti aircraft battalion. The unit guarded airfields and downed enemy planes under Generals Devers Clark and Patton. The 439th Association formally launches on its second overseas anniversary.
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6Th Army Group
Germany
439Th
Pisa
Mark Clark
Fifth Army
France
Seventh Army
1St Taf
Alsace
439Th Association
Cpl
Loren W. Welch
Brother of Bob Jones Freed From German Prison Camp Pfe
Eugene A. Jones listed as missing in action December 26 in Luxembourg then reported German prisoner. Telegrams to Mrs. Jones in Chillicothe confirmed capture, later freed March 27 and in hospital. Jones served with General Patton's Third Army after basic at Camp Hood Texas. He is brother of Bob Jones and nephew of Mrs. Harcin George.
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Bob Jones
Pfe
Eugene A. Jones
Luxembourg
Jones
East Third Street
Chillicothe
War Department
Pfc. Jones
Hayrake and Stacker Company
Camp Hood
Texas
General Patton
Third Army
Pfe. Jones
Harcin George
Browning
Wanton Destruction Spurs Brake Checks and Sign Wastage
Missouri patrol reports during April 15 21 that 5 061 cars were checked under the nationwide Brake Emphasis Program one in five failed due to deficient brakes with 1 015 vehicles in need of repair rural areas showing higher defect rates. The report also notes heavy sign destruction across Division Two costing 18 595 85 in five years and suggests training to curb waste saving millions over the state highway system.
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Missouri
Hugh H. Waggone
Missouri State Highway Patrol
St. Louis
Kansas City
State Highway Department
State Highway Patrol
B. F. Leslie
Eng
Linn County Rural Activities And Wool Pool Report
The article notes a 25 lb fleece from a Corridale ram owned by John Shouse and discusses wool production factors. It covers 1945 milk subsidies, butterfat payments, and county Home and Community Committee activities in Linneus and Meadville, including meetings, fund-raising, and planned publications. It also lists club meetings, clothing salvage efforts, and upcoming events in early May.
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Linn County
Corridale
John Shouse
Home and Community Committee
June Carroll
Linneus
Ume
Brookfield
Harold Thorne
T. T. Lamme
Ray Kelly
H. E. Crookshanks
S. E Sidebottom
Glenn Tomlin
Russell Zagredzky
M. L. Purdin
A. D. Leavell
United States
CHICK CHATS On Chicks First Danger Signals
The article warns that poor ventilation and sanitation raise disease risk in chicks. Look for wet beaks and eyes, excessive mucus, cloudy air sacs, or lung issues as danger signals. Fix ventilation, clean equipment, change litter, isolate sick chicks, and spray with inhalant meds to loosen mucus. Ensure safe litter to prevent chilling and fire hazards.
Traffic deaths in Mission show pedestrians among fatalities
Highway patrol reports 143 people killed in Mission traffic crashes in the first three months of the year, of whom 61 were pedestrians and three were train related.
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THE
Highway Patrol
Misson
Aviation Cadet Ray D Peterson Pre Flight School Iowa City
Ray Duane Peterson writes from Pre Flight School in Iowa City during the V-12 program. He describes rugged training including three daily hours of sports and academics, limited free time, and ongoing speculation about a possible shortening of the twenty six week course. He notes graduation approaching and his continued cadet training.
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Ray D. Peterson
Iowa City
Iowa
Topeka
Ray Duane
General Purpose Club Meeting Sees Pattern Cutting
Mrs. P A Brassfield hosted the General Purpose Club on Friday April 27 with seven members including three men and two boys. Members brought material for clothing and cut patterns with plans to finish garments for sending in.
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G. P. Club
P. A. Brassfield
Club meeting holds social night with contests and donations
The club gathered after a dinner to sing and play games. Mrs. Roscoe Powell led activities including nut contest and riddles while Mrs. Edward Kuhn and others won various games. A $5 cancer fund donation and a get well card were planned for a shut in girl. The next meeting is set for May 10 with Mrs. Edgar Hoselton.
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Willing Workers Club
Genevieve Prather
Lillian Barrows
Elizabeth Ann
Malion
Adwirm
R. A. Thurlo
Roscoe Powell
Edward Kuhn
Harold Rinehart
Cancer Fund
W. FE. Duckworth
America
Edgar Hoselton
Slat's Diary Excerpts From A Rowdy Weekend
Friday references a deaf and mute man and a helpless woman. Saturday shows the boys wishing for money to buy ice cream and skip school. Sunday notes Maysie Clapp receiving a letter about a western aunt and a claim of her cousin being arrested for shooting her husband. Monday mentions going to Farmer Shutesacre to buy onions.
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Jake
Skhool
Munday
Maysie Clapp
Danter
Crick
Apples in Pockets Cause Hooded Laughter and Shame
The passage describes slipping apples into pockets, feeling embarrassed and partly dishonest as pockets fill with fruit. Joe Hix arrives claiming to seek someone to Lone 19, while Uncle Hens Ant Tabitha visits in March and leaves disappointed after not attending any funeral.
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Teasday
Joe
Reminders and Stamp Validity Dates in War-Era Notices
Public notices list stamp validity across Red Blue and Sugar stamps with dates for June to August. Mentions tax proposal by Mr Gillen and uses of wartime ration stamps including Red stamps E through U and Blue stamps across multiple ranges.
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Gillen
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Ralph Rogers County
Agen
Court House
Linneus and
Meadville
Shelby
Marceline
E. F. Peterson
United States Navy
Fernard Guilford
L.A
MFA
Main Street
B. J. Harvey
Fern
D. Carter
BAER
Browning Drug Company
Fexall
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