Former Mills Countian Enlists in WAVES
Cleone Ruth Irvin of Craig Nebraska was sworn into the WAVES at Des Moines on June 10 and will report for training at Hunter College New York. A 1942 Tekamah High School graduate, she is believed to be the first Mills County WAVE enlistee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleone Ruth Irvin
McKintey
Mack} Irvin
Graig
Des Moines
Hunter College
New York
Cleone
Tekahma High School
Burt County
Leone
Mills County
Emerson
Craig
Neb
Irvin
Etrahan
Frank Steele
Paul Criswell
Hariingen
Tax
ATG
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf
Bnd
J Reve
News of Our Men and Women in Uniform
Letters from Malvern servicemen and confirmations of postings and training in 1943. Cpl Donald Kinsinger writes from a censorship zone praising The Malvern Leader and noting overseas service eight months. Pfc Robert Wille at Lowry Field and A M Whistler at Norman Okla are named. Promotions and relocations are reported alongside Sealift era troop notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Donald Kinsinger
Malvern
Donald G. Kinsinger
New York City
Robert J. Wille
Lowry Field
Colo
TSS Bks
Eacrette
Medical Board
Weil
Oak
Muss Rees
Letters From the Home Front Amid War News
A collection of wartime letters from Malvern residents and families detailing daily life. Stories include training flights over the Gulf of Mexico, adjustments to camp routines, and updates on teachers and neighbors. Additional notes mention gatherings in Denver, school memories, and correspondence with home folks as service members await reassignment.
Use of State Parks for Organized Groups Expands
State Parks see surge in reservations as organized groups led by Boy and Girl Scouts 4-H clubs and juvenile groups plan outings. G L Ziemer notes wartime rationing boosts demand with cabins most popular though tents used. 1942 guest days show 4306 in cabins vs 2093 in tents. A small facility fee applies, never over 10 cents per person per night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
G. L. Ziemer
Division of Lands and Waters
State Conservation Commission
Lake Abquabi
W.E. Hyers
Indianois
Dolliver Memorial
H. G.lathrop
Lehigh
Backbone
D. W. Hicks
Lamont
Lake Wapello
J. A. Babcock
Drakesville
Springbrooker
K. Garrard
Guthrie
Center
Lake of Three
Sullivan Pacw
Conserving and Preserving Greens for Winter Meals
Extension notes from Iowa State College advise on preserving beet tops spinach kale and swiss chard by canning freezing or drying. Prepare greens by blanching in boiling water and pack with space for expansion. Pre cook greens five to ten minutes before canning or freezing and process in a pressure cooker or boiling water bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hojing
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mills
Meery Hanschquist
Hospital
Bear
Nevada
Methodist
Hey. Allen
Murdock
Sayersl
Allen
Pyt
Didney Hasaalquirt
QM Co
Army Air Base
Rapid City
Wea
Marvin Ponton
Denver
Bill Phelps
Wisconesa
California
Phelps
Flight A
SAAAB
Santa Ans
Calif
E. M. Whistler
Oklahoma
R. M. Whisler
Naval Air Station
Norman
Okla
Jack L. Gravett
Pacific
Joe Danner
Pvt
Auren R. Danner
Iran
Lawrence Fickel
Idaho
Honolulu
Dad
Byron E
San Francisco
Navy
Council Bluffs
Strahan
Btrahan's
W. R. Bingham
Paul Crlswell
Baen
Daie Laughlin
City of Denver
Tam
Harriet Cadwell
Ray Allen
Good Old
Milla County
Pic
Dale K. Laughlin
Tbs
Jim Hering
Camp Edwards
Mass
Raward
Robert B. McGormick
Colorado
Balinge
Qwill
Highaddresare
34Th
893 Squadron
Salinas
Mel Cormick
Carolyn Hall
Monica, Calif
Allen Nell
Floyd. Nei
McCain
Ming
Watts
Bass
Mme
Mnet
Fort Jackson
Slong
E. Watta
Columbia Army Air Base
Columbia
B.C
Glenwood
B. Braith
Aitkmt Brenets
Fie
Stentenacht
Faa
Rettae
Steven
Smith
Conte
Keatutty i
Te Wertonebalie
Sodaie Aap
Warrensbark
Rentwth Parker
Chicago University
Arteraastes
Dib Vaditi
Ziemer
Jeaders
T. Leader
Middle-West
W. L. Smith
Malyary
A. N. Buewold
Hastings
June Lang
S. M. Crem Drug Store
Bloedel Hardware
Uier Jowa
Chevrolet
Keith Adaiwu
Ssn
Byington
Towa State College
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