Raymond Ashley in Navy Nearly Nine Years Overseas
Aviation Machinist Raymond Ashley will soon complete his ninth year in the United States Navy and is serving overseas. He is a Milano, Louisiana, native, son of the late M. E. Ashley, and his wife Blanche Juneau Ashley of Alexandria, Louisiana, lives at Milano while he remains abroad. The item notes his prior six years of service and includes clippings from Yank and Stars and Stripes reflecting service life and morale concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Ashley
United States Navy
Milano
M. E. Ashley
Ashley
Blanche Juneau
Alexandria
Naval Service
Navy
The
Yank
London
Armed Services
United States
Pvt
Felix Wengel
Red Cross Ships Seeds to POWs in German Hands
The American Red Cross is sending 15 000 pounds of vegetable and flower seeds to American prisoners of war held by Germany helping sustain hunger and provide morale during captivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heinie
American Red Cross
Continuous Feeding Aids Chicks Against Coccidiosis
The guidance emphasizes keeping feed available to growing chicks at all times to prevent health problems from coccidiosis. Continuous access aims to reduce stress and improve gut health and overall vitality of the flock.
O Daniel Charged In Varsity Program Plot
Former Attorney General Robert Lee Bobbitt told a state investigating committee that a 1940 Houston meeting under governor W Lee O Daniel devised a scheme to limit higher learning. He said the plan aimed to purge professors and restrict subjects aligned against powerful monopolists and industrialists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lee Bobbitt
Houston
W. Lee O'Daniel
Bobbitt
University of Texas
J. R. Parten
Texas
Rope pulleys sizing tip for easy operation
The rope length and pulley size rule states run the rope over pulleys eight times the rope diameter. For a four inch rope use eight inch pulleys, and for a one inch rope use eight inch pulleys to ensure smooth operation and long wear.
Eye Exercises Aid Weak Eye Muscles
Eye exercises may strengthen weak eye muscles to improve coordination of both eyes. However consensus says such exercises have little value for refractive errors of the eye.
Preserving a Garbage Pail With Wash, Varnish, and Sun
A home care note suggests weekly washing with soapsuds, hot water rinse, and sun drying to extend the life of a garbage pail. It also recommends applying asphaltum varnish to seal and prevent rust on the metal.
Save Sugar Shortening with Paper Baking Cups
Use paper baking cups for cakes to save sugar and shortening. Cups require no greasing and keep cakes in cups so frosting is needed only on the tops. This method limits waste and simplifies cleanup.
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Stars and Stripes
Pfc
Wm. F. Daniels
Hut 37
States
O’daniel
Austin
Hefley - Stedman
Cameron, Texas
Ng Gt NY
E. O. Schiller
Milam County
John Watson
20Th Judicial District
Marek-Burns
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