Notes From Our Men In Service In World War II Letters
Read about servicemen’s letters from France and Saipan detailing stormy voyages, fear, and endurance. James Thompson writes of storms aboard an LST, finding strength in faith and music. Vance Humphrey describes Saipan, bunk toads, snails, and far from home, yet safe with food and sleep. Coast Guard actions at Saipan earn Hoisington and Mayo official commendations for heroic and inventive service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Thompson
James Thompson
Navy
James
P. P. Humphrey
Highland Avenue
Pvt. W. W. Humphrey
Island of
Saipan
Florida
Cees
Kiwanis Meeting Highlights North Africa Claims Support
Major Cooley notes interpreters supplied by the French Army aided in North Africa claims, with costs under a million dollars and over half of claims disallowed. Guests included high school faculty, Alfred Rehbaum Jr., Don Taylor, C. A. Urquhart, Judge Sid Herland, and George Church. luncheon by Mr George Tyner on Nutrition led by Dr J E Guy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Cooley
Cooley
North Africa
Claims Service
Alfred Rehbaum, Jr
Maritime Service
Don Taylor
Army
C. A. Urquhart
Chicago
Sid Herland
Kiwani
Club Seeks Magazines and Growers Interest
The club requests magazines and considers orders for materials. Interest is noted from citrus growers and others. The message references price ceilings and mentions an office administration context guiding the inquiry.
Clothing Drive for European Relief at City Hall
Citizens are urged to leave old clothing at City Hall before specified deadlines to aid European relief efforts. Officials emphasize donations will be distributed to those in need through the relief program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estey’s
Rat control and Right-to-Work debates highlighted in Florida brief
A UF biologist discusses rat prevention methods including traps and sealing holes to spare food stores. The piece also covers labor rights rhetoric urging Florida ratification of the Right-to-Work amendment on November 7 and notes white oil emulsion controls for whiteflies on gardenia plants.
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Florida
What You Buy With WAR BONDS
The text explains war bond purchases funding weapons like the 50 caliber Browning machine gun and other rapid fire arms, noting costs such as $1500 for a heavy gun and $600 for a lighter one. It urges community pooling and contributing at least ten percent of income to War Bonds during pay periods. It also highlights Fire Prevention Week and fire causes from matches and defective heating systems, with losses cited by the National Fire Protection Association for the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
U. S. Treasury Department
National Fire Protection Association
Citrus price ceilings set by Office of Price Administration
Article notes price controls affecting citrus growers as the Office of Price Administration lists ceiling prices. Details focus on policy impacts and the established limits for citrus commodities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Price Administration
Memorial service notes and local notices from East Town
East Town reports a Baptist Sunday service with Rev. C H Williams leading and Rev R R Frazier preaching. the Pallbearers meeting opened at 12 15 with improved year reports. Local items mention Mt Olive AME church program by Jackson Sisters and soldiers, cement steps by Rev McNair, Helping Hand Club gathering, residents Essie Jones Eunice Boles Eli Gilbert family sick in Daytona Beach, Lucinda Sauls moving to East Grant, and War Bonds appeal. Public notice cites tax deed application by L P Hagan for 160 acres in Lake County Florida, previously in Wm D Fillman name, with sale if not redeemed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denen
C. H. Williams
R. R. Frazier
Jackson Sisters
Soldier Boys
Mt. Olive A.me
Eli Gilbert
Daytona Beach
Lucinda Sauls
East Grant Street
T. Momas
L. P. Hagan
A. D
Lake
State of Florida
Wm. D. Fillman
New Community Ceiling Prices for Foods
A fragment notes new ceiling prices for foods issued by a community authority. The garbled text mentions costs and items but lacks clear details, dates, or named organizations. Further readable content is required to produce a precise summary.
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Comigraph
By Peters
Ial
Eustis
Johnetlot
Burton’s Garage Automotive Repairing
Willard Batteries
Bition
France
Dan
Donald
Love
Vance
Coast
Charon- Kanoa
LCPL
Coast Guard
Russell R. Waesche
Robert S. Mayo
N. S. Mayo
General Vanergrift
U. S. Marine Corps
Kiwanis
Gitrus
Esteblighen
Tien
H. J. Spencer
Oeeral Fish and Wild Life Service
University of Florida
Spencer
East Town
Tavares
Fla
Geo. J. Dyke Corietal
Caseuh Coal
Yg County
A. J. Harnage
D. C
COUN
Lake County
Florid
Sohn BR. Hibbard
John R. Hibbard
Herlong, Jr
George J. White
Homer Morris
Texaco Gas and Oil
U. S. Highway
Jimmie’s
No. D
Jimmie) Hardester
Eustis Road
Brown Lumber Co
P. D
Mount Dora
Libby
Duff
Pillsbury
Borden's
Diamond-R, Ex. Ltd
Diamond-R, Ltd
Swift
Stokely
Y. C
del Monte
Weason
Dixie
Kist
Kernel
Bartlett
Tiny i
All Brands
Ocaine Hi
Caty
Grace
Canon
Dal Monte
Rosedale
Preston
Nee, SY
Cas
Johnston’st
Kellogg's
Johnston
Rossdale
C. Gent
Sorgen
Sotion-Seall
Sune
Alaska
Steve Ne
Indian River
Campbell
Av Az
Ralston
Az McGrath
Scott County
Tomato
Borden
Shefford
Sacramento
Ian O
Glass Valley
Prine
Barry
Armour Star
Wilson
Eras
Slam Booth
Aos Sueller
Orsa
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