Our Men in the Armed Forces Observe Wealth in Germany
Pfc. Solomon Jessen writes from Germany with 9th Army detail ing luxuries and home comforts he has seen. He notes German homes well furnished meals plentiful and compares wartime shortages to his impression that Germans could afford fine furniture and silverware. He also mentions fellow soldiers from back home and hopes readers stay informed about service members. Wm. Baumgartner arrives on leave from Beaufort. Pfe Frederick J. Rech returns from convalescent furlough at Winter General Hospital. Lt and Mrs Duane L Frahm visit family in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Jessen
G.L
Germany
9Th Army
England
Pye
Wayne Fisher Finds Odds and Ends on Islands
Merrit Wayne Fisher writes from Somewhere in the Pacific that he will bring home a fine collection of souvenirs from the islands when he returns on leave in about three to four months. He mentions meeting Edward Kurz and enjoying the Dalton community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrit Wayne Fisher
Pacific
Dalton
Edward Kurz
Soldier Writes From France Describes Holland Bastogne Involvement
Pfc. John Bortolon of Bas togne Holland expresses relief from duties with the 101st Airborne in a letter from Somewhere in France. He recalls the Holland invasion and Bastogne stand, mentions reading nine copies of The Pointer, and notes meeting no local hometowns except Fred Pezzatti. His brother Pvt Louis Bortolon just finished basic training at Fort Knox and is set for armored combat duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bortolon
Bastogne
Holland
101St Airborne Division
France
Fred Pezzatti
John
Pvt
Louis
Armored Replacement Training Center
Fort Knox
Arthur Larson Wins Bom bardier Navigator Wings
Arthur D. Larson, son of Mrs. Anna B. Schultz of Dalton, is among the bombardier navigators graduating at San Angelo Army Air Field Texas after completing a stringent AAF Training Command course. Col G M Palmer announced the class as flight officers ready for final training before serving as key Army Air Forces personnel. Pfc Harold Matz reports in from Nancy France hospital with yellow jaundice. John H Johnston Jr ARM 3 came home April 5 on a delay basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Larson
San Angelo Army Air Field
Texas
AAF Training Command
Col
G. M. Palmer
Arthur D. Larson
Anna B. Schultz
East 144Th Street
Dalton
Frahm Family Update Moves Toward Lincoln Visit
Mrs. Frahm’s parents Mr and Mrs Paul Middleborn of Riverdale Kansas report son Lt Frahm will depart Saturday for Lincoln Nebraska and his wife formerly Mary Jane Middleborn will join him later in the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frahm
Paul Middleborn
Riverdale
Liberal
Kans
Lt. Frahm
Lincoln
Nebr
Mary Jane Middleborn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pfc. S. Jessen
San Francisco
Calif
Beaufort
S. C
Wm. Baumgartner
S-1/c
New London
Conn
Pfe
Frederick J. Rech
Winter General Hospital
Topeka
Duane L. Frahm
Wayne Fisher
Islands
J.f.chandler Roofing Co
Chicago St
Dolton
Harold Matz
Nancy
John H. Johnston, Jr
A & W Motors
147Th
Halsted Street
Harvey, Illinois
Harvey
Malloy Coal Company
Lincoln Avenue
Dolton, Illinois
John Middleton
Theodore Johnson and Sons, Inc
Chicago Road
Chicago Heights
Ilinois
TE Nu-Enamel Corporation
Ricago, Bae
Leyden Ave
Interocean
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