Winners Announced in Richland Auxiliary Essay Contest
Arlene Hargrove won first place in the Americanism contest by the Ladies Auxiliary of Leslie L. Robinson Post No. 213, with William Sree and Eva Newsom receiving second and honorable mention. Essays urged patriotism through schooling, defense stamps, and civil duties in wartime America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene Hargrove
Richland
Ladies Auxiliary
Leslie L. Robinson
William ‘Sree
Eva Newsom
Auxiliary
WCAFTC Announces Quota for QM Officer Classes
West Coast Training Center in Santa Ana California announced two quotas for Quartermaster Corps officer training. Class No 6 reports May 2 1942 with 20 slots, opening May 4 1942 and ending August 4 1942. Class No 7 reports May 25 1942 with 20 slots, opening May 27 1942 and ending August 29 1942.
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West Coast Training Center
Santa Ana
Calif
Camp Lee
Virginia
San Francisco Plans Largest Colorful Patriotic Parade
San Francisco schedules its biggest and most colorful patriotic parade for Sunday May 10. Organizers expect large crowds and notable civic and military participants to march through downtown, celebrating national pride with festive floats and displays.
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San Francisco
Major Barnum Transferred to Stockton Air Depot
Major Frank L. Barnum aviation school secretary is relieved of duties and assigned to the Air Corps Intransit Storage Depot at Stockton California. A World War I veteran, he earned his commission as an enlisted man. If canning supplies grow scarce, housewives may dry fruits meats and vegetables in the sun or with artificial heat for dehydration.
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Army
Navy
Air Corps
Red Cross
America
George
Eva Newson
Boy Scouts
Frank L. Barnum
Aviation School
Stockton
Calif
Barnum
W. V. Cruess
E. M. Mark
University of California College of Agriculture
California 1941 income rises sharply from 1940
California's 1941 income showed a gain of 1.27 billion dollars over 1940, up 22 percent. This reflects broader postwar revenue growth and government revenue expansion during the period.
San Francisco Monthly Buying Income Estimated
The effective buying income in San Francisco is estimated between 65 and 70 million dollars each month, reflecting the city’s consumer spending strength. This figure highlights steady purchasing power for local markets and businesses operating in the area.
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San Francisco
Detroit Girls Offer Letters Inc War Writeups to Soldiers
Detroit girls through Letters Incorporated invite service members to write for free from their Detroit headquarters. They promise topics from Shakespeare to swing bands and seek personal details. an adopted mothers division offers mailed motherly letters and surprise packages. Milk delivery plan eyed for San Francisco to cut California prices.
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Letters, Incorporated
Sam
San Francisco
California
Traffic Rise 17 Percent on Golden Gate and Bay Bridges
Traffic on the Golden Gate and Bay bridges increased by 17 percent in January. The rise reflects higher vehicle use across the two crossing points and signals improved commuter movement.
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Golden Gate
Bay Bridges
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Winona
Michigan
Wieshirg
Riay Wreal
Pry
Dustesen
S&w
Best Foods Mayonnaise
Fisher’s
Fruits and Vegetables
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Aru
Catsup
del Monte
He Peuares
Chocolate Ghirardellis
Morton
Sunshine Hydrox
Hershey
Moss Stars
Argo
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Mery Lee Taylors
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