News of Our Men and Women in Uniform
A dated dispatch details servicemen in the European theater, highlighting commendations, promotions, and assignments. It notes Captain Jewett’s posting to Fort Travenworth and mentions several relatives and local connections, including residents of Nebraska City and Carnors Wye, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leckttt
Apo Cs
al Fort Berane
Ayain Sedma
Nebrasin City
K Min
Auktin Metz
Carnors Wye
Ailou
Sid
Muria
Casper
Metz
Philadelphia Transportation Strike Sparks Violence Fears
Philadelphia faced a disruptive transportation strike as trolley and subway workers protested layoffs and hiring practices. Officials and union leaders met to negotiate while tensions rose among participants and officials.
War era notes from Alliance and nearby towns
A partial dispatch from Alliance Nebraska lists locals in military service and wartime events. Ralph mails a note to his wife from an eventful flight over Hamburg while Cuin Reid is treated in New Guinea after an injury. Kenneth Pallock wed a Nebraska City bride and Keith Reed returns home with family visits. Charles Martin travels to Des Moines for an exam before transfer to Great Tricks to join the forthcoming ranks of the veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Neb
Lawrepeeville
Hamburg
Law Becauye
Ralph
Jeb
Cuin Reid
Manas Tyan
New Guinea
Kemmeth Pallock
South Carolina
Nebraska City
Charles Martin
Des Moines
Great Trukes
Keith Reed
Navy
Teuve
Ares
A. Yath
Beard
Rincons
Keith
Jer
Irene
Ahuwd
Lone Chapel social notes show county residents visiting
A flurry of visits and gatherings across Lone Chapel and nearby towns includes Pauline McNamer of Kichwit and Nellie Workman of Boone Iowa hosting guests. many neighbors like Robert Gubner, Carl Zimmerman, and Chris Winkler attending dinners, picnics, and Sunday suppers. The Lone Chapel Indicated held its annual picnic at Mrs Row Nook’s home and Star Community Lab planned a city park picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limeey Zack
Brown
Pauline McNamer
Kich- Wit
Roly Herson
Zimmerman
Wright
Nellie Workman
Boone, Towa
Halph Risdon
Whee
Mildred Brileneer
Aml
Sonny Boy
Benly Terran
Bob Bezeran
Herrany
Snd
Frank Wanton
Hemryedtin Massey
Maurice, Lown
Robert Gubner
Lake Parl
Jase
Henryena Maaasen
Mim Moreluele
Earle Athen
Allen Alkan
Robert Gubsor
Meminmes
Mollie Geown
Carrell ‘Workman
Lea Woitman
Carl. Zimmermay
Roy Propp
Sdh
Carl Zimmerman
June Zimmering
Elaine
Misa Tilie Houts
Roy
Lena Driever
Paul Winkler
Tune Zimmerman
Opal Blaine
Opal
Roy Prapp
Huntings
Neb
North of Town social notes and obituaries
North of Town notes recount visits among residents Richard and Dale Nook visit Luery and Marley eat. Adolph Zack injured in hayrack fall. Austin’s school plans a new term with Mrs teacher. Mrs will teach North. Mrs W G Duligzon gifted Persian wool from son Carter. Turlough in Australia. Obituary informs Mrs Grmas Wright died at Hamburg hospital leaving a baby and two older children. condolences extend to Wright and related families. Additional items note Wendell Johnsen’s possible port and other local visits and travel by Cone, Cart Rose family, Miss Louse Rose visit, and Clifford Clary with Lee Mendys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pd Mite
Lee Smith
Mrp
Minage
Townsend Hotel
Favite
Has
Li Twele
Foun
Ogreul Sauntey
Tvan Dons of
Mineris
N.Y
Tsun
Englanly
Miss Laie
Jen Bal
Everett
Bert
New York
Chain and Mey
Lewis Flewett
Port Travenworth
Cabell Brown
Jewett
Georgia
Wwerth
P Churt
Cours
Sun
Allen Athen Ree
Breckenridge
Kty
Falke
Josph Coftiian
L. £. Bimpoon
Richard and
Dale Nook
Luery
Marley
Adolph Zack
Te Hunte
Sonior
Austin’ School
Will
W. GC
Duligzon
Carter
Australia
Lear
Grmas Wright
Hamburg
My, Milley
Cone
Cart Rose
Louse Rose
King
Letters From 0 Boys In Service
A WWII era letter discusses Italy, Rome landmarks, St Peters church, the Colosseum, and a Red Cross snack bar. It mentions meeting the pope, soldiers in Italy, and hopes against further conflict, with a note about Ted Bunlin wounded in Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Celliseum
Helen
Tuwa
Ted Bjnlin
Italy
Hin
Missing Title From Fragmentary News Note
A fragment mentions a family scene with a son and brother Gerald serving in the army, suggesting a wartime homefront note about relatives in the service. The readable text provides limited context and no clear event or date to anchor a fuller report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tisk
Gerald
Best wishes from Lt Howard Hene in Italy letter
A wartime note from Lt Howard Hene APO 5236 Italy describes ongoing invasion progress and busy duties. He mentions censor limits, occasional days off, trips to England, and observations on war effects, including rationing and civilian life in Hamburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Henesleigh
APO 5236
Italy
Fred
Gang
Censor Guys! Inc
Dave
England
Hamburg
Letters From the Front Mention Rationing And Home Town Hope
A soldier letters home noting rationing differences and asking to send Mia a letter with addresses of Maimburg boys in ETO. He expresses hope Hamburg holds and that they plan to return to find the town intact. Signed by Pfe. Stanley P. Aistrope APO 674 England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lony
Mia
Addrewees
Maimburg
Eto
Hamburg
Pfe
Stanley P. Aistrope
APO
England
Reader thanks reporter for weekly postal service note
Virginia Stubbs writes from Perry Jones General Hospital thanking the Reporter for free issues read aloud in service. She mentions her daughter Florence Stubby, formerly of Riverton, now at the US post office in PIGH, and that she will pass along the Reporters to Florence Anderson and 1st Lt. ANC in Battle Creek, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Virginia Stubbs
Walt. Stubby
Riverton
I. 8
Pigh
Ner
Florence B. Anderson
Perry Jones General Hospital
Battle Creek
Mik
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James Monenamin
Quaker City
Carters
Gale
Lone Chapel
Soy
Lona Chapel Pit
Carl Rene
Ak Selenegrans
Wendall Johnsen
Wendel
Shebandeah
Larry
Lorimor Studio
Lowa
Ber Erate
Lange Eugar
Rer
Bunkist
Connors
Twill
Chas, Nabbitt
Dewinning
Axminster
Sale
Mrs
Dora Johnson
Uarry Peck
Hamburg Bakery
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Prop
Zephyr
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Ford
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