Service members listed with new addresses
A list of updated addresses for service members includes James E. Ryani, Dorsey Robert Mussell, Pvt Helen L Verette, Pfc Leslie Brown, Cpl Raymond F Veretté, John L Kaul, A/S John R Hall Jr, Pvt John Archbold, Pvt William D Elden, Lewis Eberhart, and Sgt Betty J Walker. Details show ranks, unit numbers, and destinations such as Camp Waldron Idaho Fort Oglethorpe Georgia San Antonio Texas Camp Blanding Florida Alva Oklahoma Philadelphia Pennsylvania and Daytona Beach Florida. The notices reflect postwar relocations and assignments across U S military facilities and overseas postings.
A/C Eugene L Maxwell New Address Change
The record notes a new address for A/C Eugene L Maxwell at 882 PTS in San Antonio Texas with 16128868 and Op 8 Sa 260 AAFPS Pilot SAACC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene L. Maxwell
SAACC
San Antonio
Texas
Eugene Cour Pot Returns Home On Twelve Day Furlough
Private Eugene Cour Pot of Camp Pickett Virginia is home for a twelve day furlough, visiting family and friends before returning to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyti
Eugene Cour Pot
Eugene Cour
Camp Pickett
Virginia
Master Sgt Doherty Visits Wayne County Airport With Officers
Master Sgt. R. J. Doherty spent two days this week at his aid post near Wayne County Airport along with several officer colleagues. A/S Thomas E. Presley has a new address listed as A/S Thomas HE. Presley 6980864 78th College Tg. Det. Airy Crew Carroll College Box 395 Waukesha Wis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Doherty
Doherty
Wayne County
Thomas E. Presley
Thomas HE. Presley
78Th “College
Carroll. College
Waukesha
Wis
Military Addresses and Cadet Nurse Visit Featured
S/Sgt. Lewis A. Presley receives a new address at APO 261 Los Angeles California. Pvt. Calvin Hales listed with Co B 201 QM Bn APO 4908 New York NY. Cadet Nurse Doris Calkins visits family in Saginaw with her parents Mr. and Mrs BH J Calkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis A. Presley
42Nd Tank Bn
c/o
Los Angeles
California
Calvin Hales
Co. B
New York
N.Y
Doris Calkins
St. Mary's Hospital, Saginaw
Mrs
BH. J. Calkins
Military Mail Addresses Achieved for Several Service Members
Sergeant Neil G Sowle and Vane Leroy Mickle update their post war or assignment addresses. Sowle is listed with the 18th AACS Detachment 1 at APO 775 c/o Postmaster New York. Mickle is routed through Advance Naval Base NAS base radio c/o Fleet Post Office San Francisco California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil G. Sowle
A.A.C.S
c/o
New York
N.Y
Vane Leroy Mickle
Advance Naval Base
Navy
c/o Fleet Post Office
San Francisco
Calif
Pvt John F Shilling New Address
Pvt John F Shilling 36454807 Co H 2nd Bn 472nd QM Truck Regt APO 4669 c/o Postmaster New York NY
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Shilling
Co. H
Q.M. Truck Regt
New York
N. Y
Maxwell Returns from Texas On Eight Day Furlough
St. Bertrand C. Maxwell came home Saturday night from Texas on an eight day furlough. He spent the time with his wife and son Johnnie at the Walter Foell home and with his parents Mr. and Mrs. B. EB. Maxwell and sister Phyllis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Bertrand C. Maxwell
Texas
Johnnie
Walter Foell
B. EB. Maxwell
Phyllis
Local World War II Service Notices and Remembrances
Pvt Henry Sonroecar of Co A 72nd Tank Destroyer Unit has received an honorable discharge and will enter defense work. Pvt Floyd Callihan of Alliance Nebraska spent a 15 day furlough with family. AM2/c Wesley Mosher of Bay City recently visited Wise township and returns from San Juan Puerto Rico aboard US Navy ships. Maxine L Stevens of Clare is one of 23 U Michigan senior nurse students in the Cadet Nurse program. S/Sgt Raymond Calkins writing from London sends birthday wishes to his mother. Bergey, son of Mr and Mrs Rey Bergey of R-4 Clare, graduated as a radio operator from Fort Knox armored school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Sonroecar
Schroeder
Co. A
Anna Warner
Grant Township
Wesley Mosher
Bay City
Sidney Carey
Wise Township
U. S.navy
San Juan
Porto Rico
USNAS
Navy
Fleet
New York
N. Y
Maxine L. Stevens
Fifth St
Clare
University of Michigan
U. S
Set. Bergey
Rey Bergey
R-4
Armored School
Fort Knox
United States
Letters From Boys in Service in World War II
Letters from Virgil White and Gerald Barber recount life overseas in 1943 1943 India and Tennessee. They describe cold winds, scarce cigarettes, Red Cross boxes, long jeep patrols, and homesickness while serving with US units. Virgil notes 7000 miles driven and a promotion to Corporal awaiting return to Kentucky. Gerald reports being in India observing local life before continuing service and family updates on Don and car plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mom
Mother
Vernon Red Cross
Kentucky
Letter from Gerald L Barber in India to family note
Gerald L Barber writing from India to relatives mentions funds, malaria and venereal disease, eating local food, and missing home. He asks relatives to share his new address, references Stoneman, Reunion questions, and hopes to send photos later. He signs with unit details and APO address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Stoneman
Robinett
Harrison Fair
Farwell
Arlo
Hrnie
Don
India
Indiana
Gerald
Pic
Gerald L. Barber
Co. D
New York
N. Y
Vernon City Social Roundup Ties Locals and Visitors
Vernon City reports a flurry of weekend visits and family gatherings as residents welcomed relatives from Lansing Muskegon Flint Beaverton and Ann Arbor. Willard Phillips speaks of leaving for Fort Sheridan to join the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hol Angle
Lansing
Dave Teale
Perry van Sidkle
Bob
Leonard
Cynthia Emery
Amelia Gardner
Tessie Bell Bowen
Muskegon
Tom Bowen
Walter Tower
Lake
Floyd Pifer
Wilma Bradley
Mann Siding
Eola McDowel
Raymond Pryor
Holgar Park
Beaverton
Asa Park
Sterling
Margaret Fannell
Harold Lockwood
Ann Arbor
Dan Lockwood
Farwell
Willard Phillips
James McDonel
Ralph Phillips
Manton
James Bradley
Harl Herron
Fowlerville
Ernia Cleveland
Lone Pines
Thelma Joe Davis
Pratt
Betty Middleton
Marion
Floyd
Clarence Randle
Willard
Fort Sheridan
Dunois
Rationing Labels Update for Michigan Foods
Blue stamps X Y Z in book two valid through November 20. Green stamps A B C in Book 4 valid November 1 to December 20. Brown stamps G H J valid now with KX by November 14. expire December 4. Sugar Stamp 29 in Book four valid for 5 pounds through January 15, 1944.
War Ration Stamps and Vouchers Update
Food and fuel stamps cover shoes gasoline tires fuel oil and stoves with special rules. Stamp values and limits apply for air plane and A B C fuel books and periodic inspections. supplemental forms may be required if shortages occur. Tin can salvage collection is noted.
Chemically Discontented Explosives Fear Inspires Public Caution
A city notice urges residents to prepare tin cans for curb disposal on the third Thursday of each month in Clars. The text discusses explosives and their volatile nature, describing how solid and liquid forms rapidly become gaseous, with nitroglycerine example and the role of fuses and detonators in triggering sudden, powerful reactions.
Japanese Age Rule Claims Children Grow Quick
A historical report describes a Japanese age practice where a baby born in December is counted as two years old in January, effectively making newborns a year old at birth and aging rapidly by Western standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Earth
Also Mentioned on This Page
James E. Ryani
James H. Ryan
U.s.nlr
Notre Dame
Ind
Dorsey Robert Mussell
A. S
Helen L. Verette
WAC
Daytona Beach
Fla
Leslie Brown
Camp Crowder
Cpl
Raymond F. Veretté
Raymond F. Verette
E.G.) Co
Alva
Okla
John L. Kaul
USNT
University of Chicago
Chicago
John R. Hall, Jr
Flight
Aaf-Saa CC
John Archbold
John W. Archbold
Co. BH
Camp Blanding
Florida
William D. Elden
San Diego
Lewis Eberhart
U.S.N.R
Philadelphia
Betty J. Walker
23Rd Rat
WAC Trg
Fort Oglethors
A. W. Thrush
N.A.S
Lake Hurst
N. J
Wilbur
Claire Maxwell
Anderson’s Drug Store
Rexall Store
Foxall
Aspirex
Aso
Jexatt
Maestie
Floyd Callihan
Alliance, Neb
Raymond Calkins
B. J. Calkins
Ray
London
Sgt Robert F. Bergey
A. H. White
Virgil
Tennessee
Virgil White
Hq. Co
TD Bn
APO
Nashville, Tenn
Avery Barber
R-2
Barber
Cain
America
Bombay
Vernon City
Michigan
Theatre
Brenda Joyce
Tim Holt
Sun
Barbara Stanwyck
My Heart
Gloria Warren
Kay Francis
Walter Houston
King of the Cowboys
Roy’ Rogers
MT. Pleasant
Valley Chemical
BOKAR
A&p
Jane Parker
HOWE
Michigan — Kraut
Nancy Hall
Iona Tomato Juice
Fancy Peas
Sultana Tomatoes
Ann Page
Jonathan
Whitehouse
Sultana Mustard
General Mills Wheaties
Sunnyfield
ANM
Elbow Macaroni
Pka
Sultana
THE
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea CO
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