Franklin County Men in Service Highlighted in War Reports
Pvt Robert J Collins of Clifton serves in the Tith Armored Infantry Battalion part of the 1st Armored Division under Lt Gen Mark W Clark. The unit fought in Italy and earlier landed at St Leo Algeria in 1942, aiding the drive on Oran and La Senia. Also noted are Lt Larson’s 81st Wildcat Division awards, Navy Radioman Loyal Hansen, Fort Benning paratrooper George Sant, Pfc Theo L Smith training for combat flying, Orrin Merrill’s B 17 promotion, Corporal Nelson’s European transport role, and Pvt Cleo Connell joining the Women’s Army Corps in 1945. The piece also mentions Marine Cpl Vernon W Hulse’s return from Guam and reassignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J Collins
Clifton
Tith Armored
Florence
Bologna
Italy
7Th
1St Armored Division
Mark W. Clark
Fifth Army
Amercan
St Leo
Algeria
Tafaroui
la Senia
Oran
Japanese Propaganda Leaflet Recounts 1944 Peleliu Events
Facsimile shows a World War II Japanese leaflet dropped from a float plane over Peleliu on November 1 1944. It references naval battles near Formosa and the Philippines and urges surrender while warning of further attacks. The surrounding text mentions local social notes and holiday gatherings in Montpelier and nearby towns.
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Peleliu
Koro
Rhea Robinson Moore
E. J Moore
Mink Creek Soldier Home On Furlough After Three Years
Mink Creek welcomes veteran Cloyd Wilde home this week on furlough, ending 33 months in the South Pacific. He is son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Wilde and among Mink Creek’s first to serve, with another son Reo expected to enlist soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mink Creek
Cloyd Wilde
South Pacific
Cloyd
Oscar Wilde
Wildes
Reo
Harley Jepson
Jed Hansen
Bill Carver
Glencoe
Bertha Oliverson
Wilford Nelson
Wanda
Ruby
Howard Smith
Cleveland
Leeral Jensen
Delbert Keller
Douglas Nelson
Farm Record Books Offer Complete Tax Reporting Supplements
Income tax tips for farmers are included as a special supplement in our Farm Record Books. Each book costs $2.00 and contains all divisions needed for a full farm financial report.
Local Servicemen Home on Furlough and Discharge
Clifton Pvt Carl Reeder returns home on short holiday furlough visiting wife Barbara Henderson Reeder and her parents Bert and Mrs Henderson. Pvt Ray Bosworth arrives home after medical discharge with wife Beth and her parents Wielly Callister. Town folks attended the wedding dance of Royola Perkins and Ray Talbot who wed December 3 in the Logan temple. Primary officers held a Christmas dance and party with each child receiving a stocking full of treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Reeder
Barbara Henderson Reeder
Bert Henderson
Ray Bosworth
Ray
Beth Bosworth
Wielly Callister
Winder
Logan area social notes and arrivals during holidays
Miss Jean Sant resumes college at Logan visiting her father Heber Sant. Local hosts Clyde Call and Earl Udy hosted a New Years party for 20 with progressiv e rock. Pine many residents mentioned: Lt Rex Hadfield aboard The Hornet. Bernice Porter and Hugh Keller wed in Logan. Martell Thomas on furlough from Hill Field. Lt Ensign Keith Petty USN on leave. baby born to Mr and Mrs David Johnson. many relatives visiting in Preston, Pocatello, Salt Lake City and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Bell
Twila Jepson
Thomas Jepson
Barbara Christensen
Waldemar Christensen
Salt Lake City
Orlando Rasmussen
Claude Conlin
Thatcher
Conlin
Linda
Cheryl
Rasmussen
Harley Jepsen
Mink Creek
Delores Hansen
Ogden
Chris Hansen
Roy Sorenson
Preston
Marve Packer
Hansen
Sorenson
Paul Hansen
Grace
Russell Westerberg & Son
Whitney
Arnold Dursteler
Hyde Park
Howard Seamons
Baird
Emma Hansen
Delmar Olson
G E Olson
Perry Pearson
Anthon Montgomery
Carmen Pearson
Jean Sant
Logan
Heber Sant
Clyde Call
Earl Udy
Jake Choules
Carey van Leuvan
John Wier
Clifton
Logan Hospital
Owen
Murray
Wm Rawlins
Doris Hendricks
Albert Lewis
Bernice Porter
Hugh Keller
W D Petty
Ensign Keith Petty
USN
Pacific
Pauline Thomas
David Johnson
Johnson
Enid Thomas
Woodrow Sorenson
Olson
Virginia
Harry Beckstead
Pocatetlo
Leo Beckstead
George Matkins
Robin Ho-gan
Pocatello
Wheat presents post war problems
Secretary of Agriculture Claude R Wickard urges a study of post war wheat policies. He notes that the Ever Normal Granary built before the war helped meet wartime needs, and while its reserve building was wise, the time will come when no more reserves can be accumulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude R Wickard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Franklin County
Ny Set Arie M Larson
Banida
Harold H Larson
81St “Wildcat
Palau
Philippines
England
Loyal Hansen
South State Street
United States Atlantic Fleet Force
US. Naval Forces
Europe
R.A.F
Coastal Command
France
English Channel
Bay of Biscay
Fort Benning
George W Sant
Mary E Sant
West 37 North
United States Army
Theo L. Smith
Alexandria Army Air Field
Alexandria
Second Army Air Force
Pfe Smith
Preston High School
Utah State Agricultral College
Samuel L. Smith
RFD 2
Orrin S. Merrill
388Th
Chester C. Cox
Superior
Wisconsin
Merrill
Eighth Air Force
QO. P Merrill
First East Seventh South
War Department
RAF
Viii Air Force Service Command
Joseph F. Nelson
Frank Nelson
Treasureton
Strategic Air Depot
Thatcher High School
Fort Douglas
Utah
Corporal Nelson
Nylon
Army
Cleo Petersen Connell
Women's Army Corps
Las Vegas
Nevada
WAC
Fort Des Moines
Iowa
Connell
Rex W. Connell
Alvin Petersen
Theresa Keller Petersen
Utah State Agricultural College
Women’s Army Corps
Vernon W Hulse
Purple Heart
Cpl
Hulse
J. W Hulse
United States
Guam
Third Marine Division
Corps
Henry N Hale
USMC
Cpl Hulse
Thomas Tanner Hulse
Taiwan
Formosa
Roosevelt
Nimitt
Maccasir
Bill Hansen
Lucille Egley
Bryce
Connie Egley
Montpelier
Simplot Fertilizer
Idaho
Swan Lake
Pvt
Martell Thomas
Hill Field
Ft Meade
Maryland
Veil Randall
Judy
Horthilard
Gomcr OF
Weis
Northland
aeraLdidethiams Hingsk Gas
Northrup, King & Co
Chevrolet
Juice For Victory
Petterberg Chevrolet Co
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