Letter from a World War I air service recruit to Marble Hill Press
A Missouri reader writes from Kelly Field Texas recounting his wartime service path from Scott Field to 50th Aero Squadron and 12th Observation Squadron. He notes transfers to the 90th Aero Squadron and anticipates border deployment with Flight A of his squadron at Eagle Pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Service
Army
Scott Field
Belleville
Kelly Field
Texas
50Th Aero Squadron
Chetre Louis
12Th Observation Squadron
90Th Aero Squadron
Eagle Pass
Lauiidan
Eid
Army air service base at San Antonio on border patrols
A Missouri boy, Lowell Clarence Allen, writes from San Antonio Texas describing the Air Service training at Kelly Field No 2, number of men, patrol duties along the border, and daily reports to the War Department. He notes climate, local racial makeup of the city, and visits to sites like the Alamo. He also mentions campaigns and finances related to Will Mayfield College and local church support, ending with court adjournments.
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US Army Air Service
Preent
Bender
Kelly Field No 2
Air Service
Wetoert
Ford
Mquadrum
Sach
Shier
San Antonio
Spain
Alamo
Sudometo Patra
War Department
Missouri
Lowell Clarence Allen
Texas
Mount Vernon Baptist Church Ends Meeting with Thirty Additions
A Bollinger county message recalls a Mount Vernon Baptist church meeting closing with about thirty additions, noting heartfelt prayers and tender memories for the community. The caller shares personal tribute and reflects on the positive outcome of the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bollinger County
Mount Vernon Baptist Church
County Court Proceedings Continue With Fees and Salaries
Proceedings note payments to officials and staff including Henry W Winters bounty for hawk killing, repairs and drayage costs, highway engineer J K Wells, county treasurer, and disbursing for public school funds. Quarterly summaries for Robina and district overseers Garland and Gibba approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Winters
Sander
J.S. McGee
J. K. Wells
A. Walker
J. Monroe Robina
G. L. Myers
L. W. Six
T. W. Cooper
J. J. Garland
Joverseer Road
Dower Forest Acreage Seized In Missouri Trust Sale
In Tolinger County Missouri, a deed of trust by Whores, KT Halley and Annie Haden secures a note and defaults trigger a sale. Trustee W. K. Chandler will sell the described land blocks totaling about 200 acres at the Marble Hill courthouse front door on Wednesday December 10, 1919, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Also listed is a posted notice in Union township for a brown horse, 4 years old, 60 dollar appraisal, with minor ailments and wire cuts, put up by W. J. Wurrs. An advertising closing line remains.
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Halley
Annie Haden
Fenkel
Bellinger County
Entase
Tolinger
State of Missouri
Marble H
W. K. Chandler
WJ. White
J.J. Dollar
W. J. Wurrs
Higdon, Mo
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Met
Shoe Department
Regulaa
Axminster
DRY Goods Department
Mille
Philadelphia
Grocery Department
Lobe Ma
Paw
D.apas
C. F. Hopkins
Marble Hill, Missouri
Marble Hill
Mayfield College
Lawrence County Association
Will Maytfield
DSN
Bolivar
Martle Hill
Naval
Davaull
B. C
Sarah Prown
Sarah
Poeper
Mount Vernon, Mo
Ani
Lutes Mercantile Land and Lumber Company
Lutesville, Missouri
Truster , Sale
Range
Twentynine
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