Battle for the Philippines in Motor Torpedo Boat saga
The narrative follows four MTB officers of Patrol Wing 3 as they recount the defense of Bataan and Corregidor. Bulkeley commands, with Kelly, Akers, and Cox detailing wartime feats, evacuations, and the plan to reach China while the Philippines buckles under Japanese assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Philippines
Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3
John Bulkeley
B. Kelly
Anthony Akers
George EK. Cox
Henry J. Brantingham
Australia
Manila
Pearl Harbor
Bulkeley
Mariveles
Bataan
Sisiman Cove
Ensign Akers
Ensign Cox
Manilla
Lieut
Kelly
China
Ihie Sablc Bay
Akers
Subic Bay
Subic
Bay
Hell
de Stroyer
Olongapo
Washington
MacArthur
Pacific
Buck
America
MTB
States
Cebu
Twenty five Years Ago News In Brief Sailor Enlists
Twenty five years ago Harvey M Sullivan of Cedar Rapids oldest son of Mr and Mrs John S Sullivan enlisted in the Navy to report today Elmer Hoag of Camp Dodge returned on a five day furlough for the funeral of his uncle Edwin Bear a daughter was born Monday to Mr and Mrs L D Hungerford at Mitchell Grace Kneeland was taken ill with appendicitis and underwent surgery at Postville hospital Mrs Ben Peterson was admitted for treatments with two operations noted and recovering
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey M. Sullivan
Cedar Rapids
John S. Sullivan
Navy
Elmer Hoag
Camp Dodge
Edwin Bear
Elmer
L. D. Hungerford
Mitchell
Hand Carved Walnut Stand Sent From India by Son
Mr and Mrs Ralph Triem receive a small hand carved walnut stand from their son Staff Sgt Harold Triem with the U S Forces in India The walnut stand stands about 14 inches high Its top features maple leaf and shamrock carvings The sergeant notes the carving is done by hand and sent home to them
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold
Taj Mahal
India
Ralph Triem
Harold Triem
U. S
Sgt. Triem
Riverside Social Club Met Tuesday for Games and Plans
Riverside Club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Herbert Schatz’s home with singing of America the Beautiful and Battle Hymn of the Republic. Members planned future meetings, two contests produced prizes for Mrs. Howard Boyle and Mrs. Ernest Peterson, and six visitors attended. The club joined Clermont groups in contributing to the community Honor Ball fund. refreshments were served. Next host Mary Tatro will entertain on Wednesday, May 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Schatz
L. T. N. Olson
Riverside
Howard Boyle
Ernest Peterson
Clermont
Howard Mork
Geo. Fenton
A. J. Fenton
John Mork
Russell Mork
Mary Tatro
Clermont Club Represented at Fayette County Federated Clubs
Mrs H A Lubke Mrs Fred Cline and Mrs Millard C Larson represented the Clermont Study Club at the Fayette county convention of Federated Women's Clubs in Oelwein last Friday April 16. Attendance was about ninety due to gas rationing. Lucille Lubke spoke on A Trip Through Mexico based on her vacation in Mexico City. Mrs Russell George of West Union was elected county chairman for next year and the 1944 convention will be in West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Lubke
Fred Cline
Millard C. Larson
Clermont Study Club
Fayette County
Federated Women's Clubs
Oelwein
Lucille Lubke
Mexico
Mexico City
Russell George
West Union
Clermont Area Social and Petty News Roundup
Clermont locals visit Len Simek and Shelveland households. Mrs Shelveland returns from Postville hospital. Young Paul Hackmann sustains a two fracture leg injury and is casted. Irene Erickson visits Easter. Sophia Groth at West Union. Several locals travel to Cedar Rapids and West Union. auxiliary Elaine Knight of Chicago visits and has joined WAACS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea Montague
Raymond Wilson
West Bend
Len Simek
Axel Shelveland
Postville Hospital
Bertha Larson
Shelveland
Paul Hackmann
Reuben Hackmann
Irene Erickson
Elkton
Minn
Sophia Groth
Harry Stole
West Union
Roy Knight
Chicago
Wm. Belschner
Alfred Baechler
Wendell
Mary Haas
Alma Ostlie
Cedar Rapids
Lucille Lubke
Oelwein
H. A. Lubke
Lester Wenger
Annette
Sumner
Alfred Wenger
Ezra Rowland
M. L. Rowland
Hugo Hackmann
Rachel
Elvira Johnson
Arid
Oliver
Elaine Knight
Knight
Elaine Zurbriggen
WAACS
Milking Machine Use and Care for Dairymen
The article stresses efficient milking amid labor shortages. It warns many farmers fail to maximize returns from milking machines, with common faults including leaving the machine on the cow too long. Do not exceed a brief milk-out period to avoid injury to teats and improve yield.
Onions and potatoes spike in WWI price data
Government statistics reveal onion prices surged 260 percent during World War I from the 1913 pre war level while potato prices rose 146 percent reflecting wartime cost pressures and shortages.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lieut. Kelly
Lieut. Bulkeley
Corregidor
Podey
Crapter
Peggy
Cox
France
Luzon
Air Force
D.S.C
Mindanao
Clark Lee
Nat Floyd
New York Times
Coleone
Yamashita
Little Baguio Hospital
Dr. Nelson
Little Baguio
Reynolds
Army
Signal-Corps
Enterprise
Riverside Club
Cpl, Roy, Knight
I. C, Jerdee
Clermont, Iowa
Louis Schutte & Son
Clermont ‘and
Postville
Fulliday’s
Dr. Miles
Richard L. Olson
John Deere Machinery and Genuine Parts
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