Letters From Boys in Service
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Green receive a letter from Cpl. Cleland Green describing his France and Belgium travels, monastic stays, and moving positions. He notes Berlin anxious expectation, visits chateaus, and hopes for Christmas at home. A second letter from T/5 Warren G. Watson in England recounts a London tour, Buckingham Palace guard mounts, Westminster Abbey, London Bridge, the Tower, and glimpses of royal figures during a Red Cross stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet
London
DuVal
Rushford
Pat
Martin
Smith
Picadilly Circus
Buckingham Palace
Chamberlain
Charles Dickens
Kipling
Browning
Tennyson
Abbey
Westminister Bridge
Scotland Yard
Admiralty
House of Lords
House of Commons
Parliament
Red Cross
Royal Guard
Norway
London Bridge
London Tower
Tower Bridge
Bloody Tower
Traitors Gate
Walter Rawleigh
Letter Narrates War Efforts and Local Club Schedules
The writer recalls buying bonds and German weapons from wartime stocks then recounts a London outing and guard duties. He mentions accepting mail from family, asking for photos, and signing off for sleep. Local clubs list meetings for American Legion Post 128 Clare Masonic Lodge Clare Townsend Club P T A events.
Farwell Club and Lodge Meeting Schedule Summary
Calendar of meetings and gatherings for Farwell and nearby towns. Listings include Farwell Townsend Club events, Rebekah Lodges Nos 208 167 210, Clare Lodge 333, IOOF IC CF, Boy Scout Troop 115, Clare Common Council, VFW John H Sparkel Post, Zenobia Chapter OHS school of instruction, Clare Cub Pack, rubbish collection days, Loomis Townsend Club, Advance Grange 1014, OHS regular meeting, Grant Community Club, Dim Grove Townsend Club, Mt Vernon Grange, with dates on first or third Mondays or Thursdays and weekly or biweekly schedules.
Three Little Rascals Wiggy Wagum and Wueg
A poem by Eve ry Todd aged twelve from Coleman Michigan presents playful puppies Wiggy Wagum and Wag, their mischiefs and antics on a rug. It notes their clever tricks, budding humor, and prompts Clare Farwell Harrison Coleman high school readers to think about the future and life amid war and strife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagum
Wueg
Todd
R.F.D
Coleman
Clare
Farwell
Harrison
Rock Garden Site Preference Guides Plant Comfort
If any choice exists in selecting a rock garden site a north or northeast exposure is preferred usually sunlight will be sufficient and many plants will enjoy cooler moist conditions.
Lifetime allocation of a 70 year life
A psychologist estimates the average 70 year life splits into 25 years work 20 years sleep 7 years sports and walking 5 years shaving and dressing 7 years pleasure 3 years waiting 2 years eating 1 year telephoning 30 hours a year looking in mirrors and 4 hours a year wiping one's nose.
War Bond Appeal Urges Extra Purchase for Victory
Citizens urged to buy at least an extra $100 in War Bonds in the Sixth War Loan drive. The appeal emphasizes pride and sacrifice shared by American families and calls on every war worker and bond buyer to contribute beyond normal savings to defeat Hitler and Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Japan
Pacific
In Service of Their Country
James E. Ryan and LaVern E. Wood receive new addresses as service members. Elton Magg is on a fifteen day furlough from Camp Walters to visit family and friends. Chester A. Richard Jr. reports being somewhere in Germany and in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Elton Maggart
Magg
Camp Wolters
Texas
Chester A. Richard, Jr
Chester Richard
Chester Richard, Jr
Germany
Sergeant Barber to report to Fort Belvoir after Thanksgiving
Sergeant E S Barber stationed in Chicago spent Thanksgiving with his mother Mrs Louise Barber and will report today at Fort Belvoir Virginia according to a military note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Barber
Barber
Chicago
Louise Barber
Fort Belvoir
Virginia
Soldier Leonard Stanley to Report for Duty
Pvt Leonard Stanley and his wife and child from Lansing spent Thanksgiving with relatives. He will report for duty at Camp VanDorn Mississippi this Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Stanley
Lansing
Camp VanDorn
Miss
Soldier Returns Home From Overseas Tour
Pfc William C MeJames returns from thirty two months in the Asiatic Pacific theater and arrives at his home on R-4 Clare to visit his father William H Me James and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc. MeJames
R-4
Clare
William H. MeJames
Graduation Held for 30th Class of Aviation Cadets
The completion of basic training marks the graduation of the 30th class of aviation cadets. Cadets completed the required flight instruction and drills, earning their basic flying qualifications and preparing for advanced training assignments.
Training at Shaw Field Advances Wings and Commissions
The group of fifteen men from Michigan including Lavern G. Acker Coleman and Lyman L. Bentley graduated in a class moved to Moody and Turner Fields Georgia for advanced training. They will win their wings and commissions after Monday November 20 at Shaw Field 8 C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw Field
8. C
Michigan
Lavern GC. Acker
RED 1
Coleman
Lyman L. Bentley
Farwell
Moody
Turner Fields
Georgia
Private Herman R. Richter Returns From Service
Pvt. Herman R. Richter, 22, son of Ernest M. Richter of Lake Michigan, is processed at the Army Redistribution Station Miami Beach for next assignment after twenty eight months as a telephone operator and truck driver in the Asiatic Pacific theater. He was discharged August 20, 1941 and reenlisted January 3, 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman R. Richter
Ernest M. Richter
R-2
Lake, Michigan
United States
Army Ground and Service Forces
Miami Beach
Richter
Army
Heber Helped Speed Bomb Supplies in England War Effort
Cpl. Harold H. Heber of Harrison Michigan works at an England based Air Service Command chemical depot. He rushes incendiaries to combat air forces, delivering from railheads to bomb bays for use against Germany. Heber notes twenty eight months away from home. before the Army he farmed with his father. His brother Pvt. Robert Heber serves at Camp Wolters, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold H. Heber
Berlin
Chas. Heber
R-4
Harrison
Michigan
Victory
Air Service Command
England
Germany
Continent
Cpl. Heber
Pvt
Robert Heber
Camp Wolters
Texas
Our Unfinished Task and War Bond Call
A wartime poem urges boys and girls to fight for victory and buy bonds to support allied powers. It references Japan and Germany and ends with a pledge to finish the home task and sustain morale. Pioneer scientist Lavoisier is mentioned in a fragment noting energy from food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Hitler
Lavoisier
Rationing at a Glance for War Period Stamps
Detailed notes on blue, red and sugar stamps Book 4 values and validity. shoes and fuel oil coupons. tire inspections and renewals. district radio programs and salvage collection schedule. price complaints process and local ad copy for Anderson's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Price and Rationing Board
Harrison 2751
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ernest Green
Cpl
Cleland Green
France
Elaine
Belgium
Leonel
Blaine
Kay
Warren G. Watson
Tower Hill
Queens Skating Rink
Bernice
Warren
P.S
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Walter H. Larman
American Legion
Clare Masonic Lodge
Clare Townsend Club No
Archambault Hall
Clare P. T. A
Rce
Deal Theatre
Bonita Granville Kent Smith
Robert Lowery
Ellen Drew
Maisie
Reno
Ann’ Sothern
John Hodiak
Lana. Turner
James Craig
Pines Theatre
Houghton Lake
Outlaws OF
Santa FE
Don Barry
Darling
Jeanne Crain
Frank Latimore
Ann Sothern
Seventh Cross
Spencer Tracy
Signe Hasso
Farwell Townsend Club
Farwell “Rebekah Lodge No
Farwell Lo.c.f. Lodge No. 210
Clara
Rebekah Lodge No
Clare Lodge No
I.C.C.F
Farwell Boy Scout Troop No. 115
Clare Common Council
John H. Sparkel
V.F.W
Zenobia Chapter
O.H.S
Clare Cub Pac
Grant ‘Townsend Club
Loomis Townsend Club
Advance Grange No
Grant Community Club
Dim Grove
Townsend Club
Mt. Vernon Grange
Adv
James E. Ryan
James HE. Ryan
A.T.B.S
San Diego
Calif
A/T
LaVern E. Wood
Brooks Field
San Antonio
Pfc
William C. MeJames
Theatre
Beaverton
Wfeature No. 1
Unas
Aasian Fen Burn Republic
Sun
Mon
Richard Thorpe
Joe Pasternak
Frisco
Alice Faye
John Payne
A. Bond
A. Stanley Ee
Saginaw
WECM
WSAM
WFDF
Siatico
Anderson's
U.S. Ay
Chen-Yu
Anderson’s' Drug
Rexall Store
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