Service members abroad and at home find news in letters
Midlothian reports on soldiers abroad and at home. Andrew Kelly left the west coast a month ago and sent a telegram saying he arrived overseas safely. Edward Kelly, marine, has been overseas four months and writes the Messenger is worth its weight in gold. Dennis McGarry has been overseas a year and a half, moved from Australia to New Guinea three months ago. Sgt. Mayer Swanson, home from Georgia, seen in town Friday night. Helliff continues to write from Africa. Le Roy Borst is home on furlough from Camp Robinson. Theodore Borst promoted to sergeant from Camp Crowder. Carl Schilke in officers training in Miami Beach expects to be lieutenant August 21. Joseph Leo Carroll Jr. begins torpedomen training at Great Lakes. Eugene Taillon at Jefferson Barracks awaiting orders for schooling.
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Midlothian ‘Corp
Andrew~ Kelly
West Coast
Corp. Edward
Dennis McGarry
Australia
New Guinea
Oak Forest War News and Local Military Leave Highlights
Local column lists boys leaving for military service this week including Donald Meitner Donald Sned den Bud Krueger Donald De Voss and Sam Solocka. Families host open house for William Schmidt Jr before he departs to Great Lakes. Furloughs reported for Clifford Flaudus Robert Jones Francis Miller and Andrew Mier Jr with plans for Seattle Alaska Rhode Island California and Drew Field assignments.
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Donald Meitner
Donald
Bill Snedden
Bud Krueger
Donald de Voss
Sam Solocka
Renewal Forms Emphasize Proper Inspections and Record Keeping
The notice explains that inspections must be completed and the applicant must write serial numbers on the new renewal form. It states the back cover of the current A Book is crucial as proof of a valid ration and entitlement to renewal.
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Ok hominy visit summary fragment
Fragmentary OCR text shows unclear names and locations with missing verbs. Readable parts mention a place visit and people but lack a coherent event, date, or outcome to form a proper news summary.
Election of officers for Mid Lothian Post 691 American Legion
The Mid Lothian Post 691 American Legion will hold officer elections on Wednesday July 7. Members are urged to bring old phonograph records to the Clarke Hulett garage for ship entertainment as radar interference limits radio use. Handling and shipping of records are free, and friends are asked to help.
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Midlothian
American Legion
Clarke- Hulett
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