Letter from Cpl Wayne Strawbridge in Fort Worth
Airmans Wayne Strawbridge writes from Carswell Air Force Base Fort Worth Texas April 14 1952 thanking the Express for the hometown paper and sharing life in the service He notes living in Fort Worth since marriage last June 6 plans a May 1 15 day furlough and asks to see friends from the Manila community during his leave He describes base size and the B 36 bomber and his work securing the base at Carswell Air Force Base.
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Cpl
Wayne Strawbridge
Roy Strawbridge
Fort Worth
Texas
Manila
Air Force
Gine
Carswell
Carswell Air Force Base
Miles
Rural Mailbox Improvement Week Campaign Aims at Neat Front Doors
The Post Office Department designates April 27 to May 3 as Rural Mailbox Improvement Week to promote safe sturdy mailboxes. Tips cover secure posts, proper height, clear visibility, painted names, grouping on a plank, and addressing ruts, with reminders that carriers serve boxes year round and neat mailboxes boost home appearance.
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Post Office Department
Tabitha Group Holds April Meeting at St Pauls Church
Mrs Minnie Zeeck hosted the Tabitha Society of St Pauls Lutheran Church for the April meeting with 27 members and one guest present. Mrs Robert Singley led a discussion titled Answering the World Wide Call. Mrs Ben Jacobs and Mrs Emmett James were elected to attend the L W M S Convention in Springfield on May 14. The May 22 spring convention of Lutheran Ladies Aid Society Mason County and Sand Prairie Society will meet at St Pauls Lutheran Church.
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Minnie Zeeck
Tabitha Society
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Robert Singley
Ben Jacobs
Emmett James
L.W.M.S
Springfield
Lutheran Ladies Aid Society of
Mason County
Sand Prairie Society
Pinochle Club Visited Delavan Hosts
Monday Night Pinochle Club members traveled to Delavan and were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. with a social evening.
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Delavan
Hostess Raymond Miller Leads Spring Dine and Pinochle Evening
Raymond Miller and Mrs. Miller hosted a gathering with spring flowers and a daffodil centerpiece for a long dining table. Guests enjoyed a three course dinner and pinochle games with prizes awarded to Mrs. Fern Lawliss, Mrs. Christine Johnson, Mable Corbett, and the traveling prize to Mrs. Louise Kerr. Mrs. Leora Ward Ray attended in Mrs. Orin Ethell’s absence.
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Raymond Miller
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All Purpose
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Cava
Wilton
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Manito Community Express
Airmian
Mrs. Wayne L. Strawbridge
7Th Street
Apt
R. and J. Cafe
Bessie & Joe
Tabitha
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American Gem Society
Pekin, Illinois
Ford
Ford Dealers
Bender’s
Manito, Lilineis
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