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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1941

Page

6

Soldiers to be released after an average of 18 months

Washington reports the War Department expects national guardsmen and selectees to be discharged after about 18 months of total active service. Some may extend to 30 months if needed, with priority releases for dependents, hardship, and older men. Enlistments bonuses double for immediate reenlistment in navy and marine corps.

Washington War Department Department Roosevelt Navy Marine Corps Congress Regular Army Army National Guard Chhief

Hitch Hikes to Join Army at Ft. Riley

James A. Watkins 19 from Middleton Ohio hitch hiked 1500 miles to join the 10th Cavalry at Ft. Riley Kansas to be with his brother Sgt Curtis Watkins. He quit his Mansfield foundry job to reach the base after the regiment went hiking.

Ft. Riley Kan James A. Watkins Middleton Curtis Watkins Mansfield 10Th Cavalry James

Valley Grove notes: weddings travel and local events

Mrs Will Eberhard left for Goffrey New Hampshire to attend her son Everett's wedding to Miss Charlotte Crabtree. Donna Lee Thompson married Reynolds Shultz at First Christian church in Lawrence. Ada Groves visited Lecompton. The ic a cream social was held Friday. Mrs Edna Lawrence burned arms lighting a stove. house damage followed.

Will Eberhard Goffrey N.H G Ville Crabtree Everett Charlotte Crab Mary Beard Grover Husted Orin Smith Oskaloosa Farm Program Committee First Christian Church Lawrence Id Barr Ada Groves Ica Charles Fultz Herman ,Eggert East of McLouth Eggert Edna Lawrence Clyde Lederer Fannie Marjorie Sen William Wich

Weekend visits highlight Linwood and Belleview social life

Mrs. Ovid Snider and Sidney of Linwood spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Votan. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Selwald and Rosalene spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. William Sparks in Belleview. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Graham of Lansing socialized with Mr. and Mrs. Roger Stanley. Bernice Stanley returned from Miami, Florida, Saturday after a trip there with no further details.

Ovid Snider Sidney Linwood Irvin Votan Alfred Selwald Rosalene William Sparks Belleview Frank Graham Lansing Roger Stanley Graham Lindley Stanley Bernice Stanley Miami Fla

Visit Highlights at Roger Stanley Home Gathering

Mrs. Josephine Davis and Mrs. Lena Couch led activities at the Roger Stanley home on Saturday afternoon while guests visited the brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Lindley Stanley.

Lindley Stanley Josephine Davis Lena Couch Roger Stanley

Thrifty habit read of daily classified page

A daily routine of scanning the classified section suggests careful budgeting and price awareness. The habit helps spot bargains, local listings, and opportunities while cultivating frugal spending.

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