Crossing the Equator Aboard USS Mississippi
Radioman Donald C. Jackson Jr. recounts the USS Mississippi crossing the equator on 24 July 1940 at 159 degrees 16 minutes west. Pollywogs become Shellbacks in Neptune’s domain with rites, stocks, ducking tanks, and a shipboard gauntlet as officers and crew witness the transformation into seasoned seawomen and seamen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald C. Jackson Jr
Malvern
U. S. Navy
Mississippi
Jarvis Island
Neptunius Rex
Davey Jones
Royal Babies
Peg- Leg
Royal Architect
Neptune
Devil
Equator
Eust
Fo'castle
Caver Jones
King
John Roger
Clarke
Premium Winners at Mills County Fair Listed
The Mills County Fair publishes a second installment of premium awards across open class horses beef cattle dairy and swine plus junior poultry and agricultural divisions. Names such as R. E. Parker Kenneth Morrison Jamie Summers Virginia Chamberlain and Dwight Parker appear among multiple breed categories with champions in Jersey Guernsey Holstein and Barnyard divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County Fair
R. E. Parker
Kenneth Morrieal
Donald Fleming
Clyde Shook
Velma Chamberlain
Dorothy Boles
Mayo Bass
Guernsey
R. K. Henderson
Carroll Alstrope
Heifer
Max Boles
Jr. Bull
Champion Bull
Jersey
Henry Buch
J. A. Buch
Emerson
Dwight Parker
Twyla Chamberlain
Champilon
Robert Wight
Berkshire
L. A. Talbott
Chester White
Walter Kilndt Jr
Duroc
George White
D. Parker
G. White
Poland
Clyde Alatropa
Hubert Nansel
Clyde Airstrope
Hubert Nangel
Granville Willams
Carroll Alatropa
Jr. Gow
Joe Scheel
Silver City
Virginia Chamberlain
Harvey Hasselgulat
Kelvin Egelort
Harold Morrical
Pullet
Hoy Seeger
White Rock
Cockerel
Carolyn Aistrope
Harvey Hasselquist
White Wyandotte
R. I
Kenneth Morrical
Buff Orpingtons
Sidney Hasselquist
New Hampshire
Dick Seeger
Jack Buffington
Bob Buffington
Whites Leghorn
Sessex
Bull Rock
Kelvin Eggloff
Tabor
Carolyn Alstro
Herman Vohe
Andrew Vohs
Herman Vohs
Pat Wright
Andrew Vohe
Herman
Flowers Gladious Koy
Dean Mansfeld
Malvern 4-H Craft Displays Highlight Home Arts
The Malvern 4-H achievement show featured numerous fiber and craft entries from community girls and women. Exhibits included braided rugs, appliques, crocheted items, embroidered linens, cross stitch sets, table linens, and a large array of clothing for children and adults. Five booths earned ribbons with Clever Cooks and Homeworkers among top displays, and entries were judged for home efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A Bower
Malvern
Collen
Mra
J. BR
WW. A. Bower
Susan Chambers
Rob
Myre
Frank Shook
Hilph Hower
Rooda Iayson
Fred Throsehater
Ed Benton
Rosa Chanthenlain
Ed Bentay
Ea Rettson
Ral Henton
HR. Li Grayson
Rota Chamberlain
Orville Babbitt
M. Davison
F. M. Davison
Fred Cook
Bers
Allen Wortman
Edel Knight
Alien Wortman
Hastings
New Cars Licensed by Area Dealers and Owners
A fragmented list shows new cars licensed for several towns including Emerson Glenwood Malvern and Hastings. Vehicles range from Ford and Chevrolet sedans to Dodge and Ford pickups with owners such as Claude Barnes Myron Jones Harold Antrim and George Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Byers
Henderson
Ord Tudor
Claude F. Barnes
Emerson
Myron C. Jones
Glenwood
G. B. Wolfe
Malvern
Chevrolet
George Reed
Fred Lockabill
Hastings
Ford Rudor
Magaret
Lee Ruland
Farid
Ray
Ford Pickup
Real Estate with PD and Federal Land Bank reference
Fragmented notice describes land transactions and real estate references including a Federal Land Bank loan, property lot details, cemetery mentions, and a stray note about an ancient Egyptian practice of drying and pounding wheat. Names and places are garbled with few recoverable specifics.
Henderson Rev Lee WHT preacher twice monthly
Henderson Nebraska notices report Rev Lee of Blcot will preach twice monthly on the first and third Sundays. an Endeavor for the youth, and many community events, visits, and small-town happenings including road, fire, and hospital notes, plus local travel and social calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Blcott
Hone Builders Society of the Christian Church
Reiyn Byera
Sandra
Council Bluffs
Fred Skank
Alva Davis
Dan Perking
Claude Holt
Owen Adams
Florence
Carrin McClure
Art Davis
Tulsa
Okla
Andy Moora
Carson
Mia
Dorsey Byers
W. B. Wheeler
Omaha
Freddie Brown
Tom Brown
Harry Clark
Clark
Conanit
Darwin Goss
Emeraon
J. C. Goss
Mr. Goss
Hugh McSweeney
Rheuben Menffee
Margaret Harbor
Marlin
Lavone Mercer
Red Oak
John Rainbow
Denver
Colo
Paul
Macedonia
Ward Fickel
Dave Williams
Wales
Dorothy Clement
Coin
Dave Owens
Victor Hilliard
Maude Kinlige
Mrs. Questerkines
Doethou
Csignell Bhytts
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Donald Jackson
USS
Worthwestrrm and
Teluphoml Company
Spicerack
Vetura Fvans
Korliss Jordan
Phrilis Honp
W. A
Anna Mae Beneditet
H. H. Mop
Pall
Marion Hunt
Mare Creuse
H. BL
Marjorie Hant
H. W
Elizabeth Wilson
C. Co
Hettie Warcoff
H. Ho
Rosemary Rowe
Betty Plumb
Marjorie Hunt
Family
Mary Allee Washhern
Bettie Haroff
Helen Ann Stevesson, Sr
Della Sargent
Yvonne McKee
Lorraine Hrace
H. H
Jean Diamond
H.W. Shoehag
Kathryn Smith
Virginia Hopp
Janie
Jessie Hodman
Sid
Evelyn Bryan
Virginia
Dorothy Trimmer
Kathryn Amth
C. C
Esther Graalis
Betty Crouse
Flo Plumb
Marilyn Munsinger
W. A. Laundry Kamper
Sil
Mattress Mayer
Claire Steele
Joan Saar
Tool Chest
Edna Cook
Harriett Crawford
Kortiss Jordan
Betty Mae Fisher
Lillian Beattie
John Longatreet
Zinnias
Eladiolf
Marlow Campbell
North of Malvern
Campbell
Denderson
Herb Benton
R. P . Grayson
Fred Yprook
R. L. ¢Rayson
Clinton Parker
R.L. Grayson
R. L. Grayson
Lucie Thieselitter
Angel Toad
Kyed Yhieschofer
Girlwood
Yer Heaton
J. i
Mex
Eddytti
Frank Shouk
Hd Heaton
Roan Chamberlain
Tilman Powell
Montvern
Ll. Grayson
Willard Lyford
Max
Boles
Kenneth Sowers
Mrs. Sugan Chambers
Sof Eer
Wdith PD
Smih
Federal Land Bk
Dd Frete
Land
Shula
Hastings Cemneler
J. Shaw
Blastings
J. Matthews
Mat Vera
Kooi
Aksu 1A
Academy Adi
Mists Vera
Wis
Wread
Nebraska
Flera
Alinen Arsotett
Mary Wikingen
Wesdegsen
Hoor
Christian
Denttte
Sivdal Tina
Christian Aid
Stall
Mare
Mcsweeney
Art Phelps
Stewart
Olivers
Trip Jett
Teawn
AL Tf
Tharter
Ak A. Phips
Tune
Truk
Pendergeaph
Reid French
Feetich
Caregen
Kansas City
Mary Wilkinson
Warsaw
St. Edwards
Niatina
Lesliee Marshall Andamity
Mra. Eirth Viner
Marti Christofferson
Sheri Dede
RF Grendwood
Spd Mya
Biven Galloway
Orla Ryan
Ken Willams
Claude Moore
August Payren
Waldo Edmondran
Pat Overman
Tinta
Joe Dodd
Bert Davis
Mercy Hospital
Dewey Parks
Griswold
Lester Forrestal
Faye Dutterfield
Colorado
Ward Mough
Gladdish
Staats of
Mr. Stone
Miss Heft
Avoca
Iowa Nebraska Light and Power Co
Orlo Harria
Esteline
Dwayne Harria
Dale Harria
Agnes Kinman
Adair
Dan Perkins
Connell Bluffs
Underwood
Barbara
Glenda Kay Rolling
Oakland
Milburn
Green Bay
Standard Oil Products
Batk Shell
Aid
Frank Dashner
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