Navy and Army News From Malvern and Vicinity
News notes report Navy enlistee Alvin Thay Mo MAL and son of Brice Inys joining the navy in May 1944 and stationed in the West, plus Lt Gen James H Doolittle praising 184 000 airmen and six Malvern residents for service in World War II. Also mentions Donald Greene leaving Malvern after 18 days leave and Pacfic deployments for Detaid with multiple relatives cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin
Thay Mo Mal
Brice Inys
Navy
West Bachio Hn
Malvern
Dames Doolittle
WEO
Stl
Air Force
James F. Duglittle
Sth
Troy. Jones Jr
Carl C. Keyser
Powish
Jen. Doolittle
Germany
Donald J. Greene
San Francisco
Cal
Arthur Greene
Glenwood
James Shaffur
Strahan
Letter from Texas A G student pilots training at Moore Field
A Long Texas letter from S Sgt Marlin L. Richardson describes pilot training near Mission Texas at Moore Field and life in ETQ. He recounts charge of quarters duties, waking routines, and daily camp life. He mentions rest ramp activity at Alglera and anticipation of home leaves, with references to weather, gun tan, and messages sent via The Leader. He signs as Set Marlin L. Richardson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward la Messenger
Hast Liberty
Moore Field
Mission, Tex
E.T.Q
Alglera
Eeveryone
Germany
Tim
CHL
Yol
Set
Marlin L. Richardson
First Sergeant Max Sell Cited for Meritorious Service Honors
In wartime notes, S/Sgt Max Sell, chief of a 155 mm howitzer battalion section, earns the Bronze Star for meritorious service within the 5th Army’s Custer Division. Other wartime updates include promotions, leave returns from Germany, and service address changes for personnel across bases from El Paso to New York. The regional notice also urges farmers to prepare for the seventh War Loan drive as bonds mature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Sell
Custer
5Th Army
Malvern Town Team Prepares With New Uniforms
The Malvern town team, led by manager Frank Zanders, plans a strong season with new grey and red outfits costing 140 dollars funded by local merchants. First game set for June 10 at Elott, while Junior Legion baseballers prep under George Baker at the fair grounds Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Tram
Sulta
Malvern Town
Frank Zanders
Elott
Malvern
Good Grain Co
Bates-Collen Elevators
Bob Paulson
Waller Transfer
Col- One Drug Co
Capper Machinery Co
Breeding Implement & Auto Service
Neil Billiard Parlor
F. E. Pace, Salyers Auto Co
Malvern Milling Co
Gamble Store
Legion Post
George Baker
Mighty Smith
Fair Grounds
OPA Contined from Page One Faces Meat Shortage Debate
The article notes continued OPA activity amid a meat shortage and public belief the board is doing a good job. It explains blame on the black market and the need to channel meat through legal outlets, while local boards focus on fair gasoline and food point distribution. Panels handle fuel oil, gasoline, shoes, and other divisions, following strict rules with little room for individual judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garold Dreeding
Mary Dashner
Dorothy Largent
Marie Wright
Phyllis Ponton
OPA
Mills County Board
al Standford
Former Residents Here Decoration Day
Former Malvern residents gathered for Decoration Day visiting relatives and friends. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Jos White and Mary Jo of Omaha, George Davis of Des Moines, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Shay of Shenandoah, Mrs. James Young, the former Velma Jean Caudell, J. W. Williams and J. W. Willame Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Ward Roberts and children, Mrs. James Roberts, Ruth and Grace Bingaman, and Ines Summers Smith, all of Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Jos White
Mary Jo
Omaha
George Davis
Des Moines
Leslie Shay
Shenandoah
James Young
Velma Jean Caudell
J. W. Williams
J. W. Willame Jr
Myr
Ward Roberts
James Roberts
Ruth and
Grace Bingaman
Ines Summers Smith
Hoover Installs New Spray Painting Equipment
Vaughn Hoover, a focal painter, installed modern equipment in his enclosed truck for spray painting. The outfit is powered by a four cylinder engine with automatic control at the paint point. Hoover says the system allows applying 426 to 160 gallons per day, speeding up his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughn Hoover
Hie
Sand go FavouR eamlan wares for eatlona
Fragmentary OCR notes mention sand goods and favored wares, with unclear spellings and potential references to a market or trade item. No clear persons, organizations, dates, or places are identifiable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eatlona
Hastings Methodist Church announces last conference year service
Hastings Methodist Church outlines morning worship on June 10 with 11 a m Sunday school and a 7:30 pm address by Dr. Guy Fansher. Mills county youths meet at 4 pm with supper at 6 pm and registration at 4. No preaching June 10. regular services resume June 17 Father’s Day. W S S meets June 13. Reports from local families detail troop and furlough news, prisoner of war updates, and community visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings Methodist Church
Clare H. Boos
Mills County
Hastings
Guy Fansher
County Seat Notes On Leave Of Absence And Duties
County custodian of the courthouse Mr. Young takes a medical leave for heart trouble after ten years of faithful service. Joe Sitzman temporarily assumes duties while clerks and deputies handle office tasks. Lois Osborn from the auditor’s office hoists the flag daily with assistants. County Treasurer Clit Aistrope handles night locking, later relieved by Sheriff Robert J. Moore.
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Young
Court House
Mr. Young
Joe Sitzman
Mr. Sitzman
Lois Osborn
Auditor's
Clit Aistrope
Robert J. Moore
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The
Radu
Harver
Ban Kulene
Harve Knight
Texas
Ret
Richardson
Torull
Quarters
C. Q
Cer
Bran
Ray Collen
Malyvern
Bates - Collen Elevators
John Rasmussen
California
Ronald Honeyman
War Department
Ronald Honyeman
John Stothower
T K. Freeman
Fleet PO
H. J. Parker
NAS
Hutchinson
Kan
W. M. Parker
Cfao
New York
N.Y
Sylvia J. Smith
Co. D
SMDT
Beaumont Giant
el Paso
Tex
Lyman J. Withebm
Camp Miles Standish
Mass
Adv
By McFeathters
Dean
Express Company
Eee
Mike Janos
Elliott
Eliott
Hoover
W. A. Courtier
Fred Courtier
Mondamin
Floyd Lang
Will
Arno N. Miller
Dryersburg
Tenn
Lew Miller
Miami
Fla
Constance Beverly
John
Sife Arlen Hervey
W. A
Harry Crown
Bill Judah Hiores
Joan Hamilton
Doris Clark
Joan
Donald Gamble
F. B. Blekesly
Fred Lockabill
Harold Fellows
Everette Waymire
Rebekah Circle
Raymond Achenbach
Lew Achenbach
Bruce Wallahan
Ft. Leavenworth
Ferne Wallahan
Dwight Kelly
Ray Kelly
Vernon Crouse
Edmundson Hospital
Alta Mae Quinlain
Ronnie Curtis
Virgil Curtis
T. B. Sellers
James
G. N. Jones
Huadisof
Torres Grant Ad
Malvern Leader
Mille County
Malvern Milling Po
New Idea
Hey Loader
the New
Marvin Woodall
Etraban
A. PB. Gulley
Direcel Hardware
Department of Agriculture
RCA Radio
Balyere Auto Co
Ahl Schipper
Frais Dare
J. Bacon
Kor Reul
Kaytoy
Cape
Maiverg
Jean Froaler
Dad Ohas
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