Military honors and returns of area service members
Lt. Murray C. Marks receives the Air Medal and two Oak Leaf Clusters for aerial meritorious service in the Southwest Pacific from 1944 to 1945 and is stationed in the Philippines. Related notes include Lt. Richard Marks serving in the Philippines, Duane LeClerc's army induction, Seaman Oliver M. Lust on leave, Pfc. George Zeman's 86th Division furlough, and First Lt. John Bonnell earning the Distinguished Flying Cross after 65 European missions. Also mentioned are Pfc. Wilson Jones returning from Stalag 7-A, and various other service members on furlough or awaiting duties.
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Murray C. Marks
Neil Marks
Waveland Drive
Westwood Drive
Southwest Pacific
Marks
Philippines
Richard Marks
George Zeman
86Th
Blackhawk
Germany
Third Street
Pacific
John Bonnell
Phyllis Myers
Cynthia
Grande Avenue SE
Bonnell
Pfc
Wilson Jones
L Street
Stalag 7-A
Hot Springs
Ark
Cpl
Steven Santos
Mitchel Field
N. Y
Army Air Forces
Fred
Charlie McCarthy Drifts to Wrong City on Flight Mixup
In Hollywood the ventriloquist dummy Charlie McCarthy wound up in San Francisco after a plane ride with Edgar Bergen. Bergen deplaned in Los Angeles while McCarthy remained in a suitcase in the plane’s nose and was later found safe in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Charlie McCarthy
Edgar Bergen
Chicago
Bergen
Los Angeles
McCarthy
San Francisco
Charlie
Mexiana Medicated Powder For Rashes On Babies
Diaper rash torments babies and disturbs the household. Mexiana medicated powder provides cooling relief and soothing relief for minor skin trouble. It is a favorite remedy and costs little.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baby
Methodist Leader To Move Next Week
Newly appointed district Methodist superintendent Dr. F. F. Travis plans to move next week from Marshalltown to Cedar Rapids to begin a six year term. He spoke at a Kiwanis luncheon and serves as lieutenant governor for the Nebraska Iowa Kiwanis district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F. Travis
Cedar Rapids
Marshalltown
Travis
Kiwanis Club
Nebraska-Iowa
Kiwanis
E. D. Weiss
Sibley
Odebolt
Boone
Nebraska
Lincoln Epworth League Institute
Masonic Lodge
Nebraska Masonic Lodge
Beatrice, Neb
Karl
Richard
Army to cut discharge point total likely to 78 to 80
Washington AP reports the Army is expected to lower discharge points from 85 to about 78 to 80 within weeks while keeping 40 year service unchanged. Members of the House Military Affairs Committee cite pressure from families and taxpayers and say the target is to release about 1.3 million men without altering point values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
House
Military Affairs Committee
Japan
Care For Your Car For Your Country says service tips
A patriotic call urges drivers to regularly service their cars to save tires and reduce junkyard waste. A Phillips 66 Service Man offers weekly checkups, tire pressure, cuts, bruises, nail holes, and recaps warnings to extend vehicle life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
America
Phillips
Phillips 66
Veterans release totals and scoring changes outlined
The committee heard estimates of releases tied to new scores. About 700000 will be released for health age and other reasons, 1300000 to be included under a critical score, and 200000 more to be released as replacements. Defenders say the cut depends on the war’s duration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen G. Henry
Edgar A. Guest a Poet of the People
The piece extols Edgar A. Guest as a poet who values steady effort over quick luck. It warns that clever tricks and lucky wins may bring short term gain but rarely lasting success. True worth lies in steady courage and ethical conduct across life’s long path.
Estate of Marion Ireson Snyder Administrator Appointed
The State of Iowa Linn County appoints a general administrator for the estate of Marion Ireson Snyder late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All persons indebted must pay promptly and those having claims should file with the Linn County District Court clerk WHLIDM 1B ist PR Shuttleworth and Ingersoll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Linn County
Marion Ireson Snyder
Chinese push on up coast nears Shanghai in drive
Chinese armies sweeping the east coast push toward Linhai 165 miles south of Shanghai as Japanese withdraw from five weeks of retreat. The U S 14th air force conducts wide sweeps over Jap held areas from near the Mongolian border to Canton bombing airdromes railways and ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chungking
INS
China East
Linhai
Shanghai
High Command
Wenchow
Foochow
United States 14Th Air Force
China
Canton
Parsons Myers Fined Twenty Five Dollars Each
Ivan Parsons and Frank Myers were fined $25 and costs each by Police Judge Harry for double charges. The defendants reside at 225 Eighth Street NE and 720 Third Street SW respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Johnson
Myers
Parsons
McDonald’s Tavern
Ivan Parsons
Eighth Street
Frank Myers
Third Street
Harry
Also Mentioned on This Page
Duane LeClerc
Camp Croft
S. C
Thomas LeClerc
Coggon
Seaman
Oliver M. Lust
The
Tenth Street NW
Charles M. Kolarik
Field Artillery
Fort Bragg
N. C
Second Street
Frank G. Kolarik
Fifteenth Street
William Martin
Anamosa
Huff
Portsmouth
Robert Lee Wild
Maplewood Drive
San Diego
Mares
CAGO
Juno
Lincoln Park West
UP Ra Hote
Lincoln Park
Lake Michigan
Nolincaln Park West
Sen Aia
Methodist
U.S
Edgar A. Guest
Poet of
the People
the Long
Shuttleworth and Ingersoll
Frances Denney
Karen Hamren
Frances Denny
Martin’s
Cosmetic Department
Peterman
Peterman's
ANT Food
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