Christmas in South Camp Hill Wards Light Duty
Private Harry Dunleavy at Hampden Virginia describes Christmas at Camp Hill near Camp Morrison with wounded soldiers, a theater visit, Red Cross packages, and a festive dinner. He notes weather, transport challenges, a noisy barracks, and a quiet afternoon as many men are on passes. He expresses news from home and well wishes to Grandma, Mannie Bethel, and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Dunleavy
Hampden
Dunleavy
Medical Corps
Camp Morrison
Red Cross
Randall
Kas
Camp Hill
Grandma
Mannie Bethel
Christmas Guests and Local Illnesses In Elva News
Elva residents report many Christmas visits including Mr. and Mrs. J A McDole and others in Lombard and area. Flu and illness affect several families with Walter Hulmes Elin Mosher and Lee Mosher daughters ill. E C Johnson injured arm but back to work with ongoing treatment. Ward from South Dakota visiting Mrs Ward. Mrs. Wheeler returns from caring for Ruth Carson. Kelloge of amore is mentioned in local notes. UK.
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Elva
J. A. McDole
Lombard
Clarence Mosher
John Grube
Walter Hulmes
Stanley Johnson
Elin Mosher
Wheeler
Ruth Carson
Kelloge Ofamore
William Oberg
George Ward
South Dakota
Ward
Albert Johnson
Lee Mosher
Henry Aeuff
E. C. Johnson
Plano
DeKalb
E. Hanson
Roy Ingraham
Kingston village notes reflect holiday events and deaths
Kingston I N Miner of Kirkland greeted friends en route to Delavan Lake. Funeral for Mrs J Davis held at her parents' home in Herbert. Dennis Holland drowned near Genoa. funeral in Kingston. Dennis leaves four sisters and many friends. Christmas programs, Red Cross event, and influenza illnesses noted. George Henry died in California, body returned to Conneaut for burial. Auto license numbers set. Eastern Stars and Masonic Lodge held joint officer installation.
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Kingston I. N. Miner
Kirkland
Delavan Lake
Wis
John Vasburg
John Rubeck
Lawrence
Genoa
Alfred Dresser
Near del Kall
Joel White
Frank B. James
J. Davis
Olaf Rudeen
Herbert
Ralph G Ortt
Camp Hancock
Dorothy Deverell
Chicago
St. Pa Ry
M. BE
Fred W. Stark
Marine Service
Quantico
Virginia
Minnie Serzen
Champaign
Theo. Lawrence
Sycamore Hospital
Nina Moore
Robin Helsdon
Dennis Holland
Kishwaukee
Kingston
Burlinston
Kane Co
East Kingston
Sycamore
Maggi
Burton
Iowa Falls
Iowa
Ella Countryman
Mary Smith
Belvidera
Katie Burchfield
H. G. Burgess
Elmer Bell
H. S. Branch
East Street
DeKalb
Ward
George Henry
California
Rema
Stuart Sherman
Warren Wilson
Lena
Emil Peterson
Geo. Schaudelmeir
W. H. Bell
J. W. O'Brien
Eastern Stars
Masonic Lodges
Masonic Lodge
Submarine U-117 at Harwich Harbor Aboard
Edwin Hiwslinger describes the German U-117 anchored near Harwich in December. He details its size, armament, crew restrictions, and the cramped, multi-deck interior from commander’s cabin to torpedo rooms. The vessel had sunk 40,000 tons of shipping during June to August cruises.
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Edwin Hiwslinger
United Tress
Harwich Harbor
Atlantic
Kiel
Lumberjacks Receive Christmas Cheer From Forestry Aid
U S lumberjacks and foresters serving in France for the allied war effort received Christmas cheer funded by the American Forestry Association welfare fund. More than $20,000 was contributed to provide gifts and remembrances to members of the 6th and 20th engineer regiments, many with no relatives in America. Mrs Henry S Graves chaired the forestry service welfare drive helping boys in the woods of France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
France
20Th Engineer
America
American Forestry Association
Henry S. Graves
Petal
Forestry Service
Norman Thet Manta Oe
After the War Always a Time for Troubles
A Warwick resident uncovers 1812 era toasts from a Washington Benevolent Society celebration showing domestic dissent arising after wartime unity. Toes praised the Navy, federalism, press freedoms, civil liberties, and criticized government, Congress majorities, and the executive. Public sentiment called for orderly retirement of leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Warwick
Washington Benevolent Societie
United States
Congress
British sailors seek share of $70 million prize fund
London reports thousands of British sailors impatient to receive their portion of the naval prize money from the sale of goods seized during the blockade. Under H. W. Lovell, prize court director, sales include two live alligators, woolen underwear, hair pins, dried fruits, tobacco, metals, nitrates, pearls, and human hair. An automatic window closer using blotting paper and a sash lever is described separately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
London
H. W. Lovell
Admiralty
What Letters Mean to Boys in Hospitals
London December 27 The Red Cross visitor on Ward 1 at the American Hospital in Dartford, England, finds a wounded boy smiling. He recalls letters from home and praises his family for small, comforting updates. He says such messages help him hold on to life and normalcy. His cousin Katie and his mother’s letters are especially valued.
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United Press
London
Red Cross
Dartford
England
Katie
Harriet
Johnson
Army Trucks Change French Transport System
Report from Paris on the potential repurposing of thousands of French military automobiles and trucks for civilian use. Analysts suggest rail traffic could drop if trucks are diverted to reconstruction and logistics tasks, with implications for transportation and industry. Also noted is Mrs. John Wildhagen visiting from Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tress
Paris
France
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United Presa
John Wildhagen
Ienienencoveniay
Crescent Drug Store
Lincoln Highway
W. Garner
Lincoln
Secor’s Pharmacy
E. Lincoln Highway
Kirchner’s
Chas. E. Powell
6Th
S, Inc
Youth Craft Company
Rou
Chronicle Advertising
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Ohana
Anderson Brothers
Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothes
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