War maneuvers report from Company K at Camp Robinson
Private A C Edmiston reports on Arkansas maneuvers by Company K of the Missouri National Guard during late August. The 140th and 35th Division units engaged Reds in night battles near Prescott and Washington Arkansas, then moved toward Louisiana for later war games. The piece notes field life, new equipment, grooming, a minor injury, a horse rescue, and several discharges.
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A. C. Edmiston
Sikeston
Company K
Missouri National Guard
Camp Robinson
Ark
Herald
Arkansas
Sabine Valley
Louisiana
Edmiston
Prescott
140Th
Dee Ann
Washington
Blevins
Laurence Adams
C. Wilkinson
Luke Reed
van Dyke
Clyde Barnes
Barnes
K Company
Keasler
Bob Stallings
Bob Atkinson
John Gilbert
Jake Rhodes
Hbivouac
Carl Campbell
Oval Cato
Everett Masters
Sidney Hunt
Amateur Soldier Reflects On Army Life At Fort Jackson
Private Homer Fansler writes from Fort Jackson S C on eight months of service among 15 000 Selective Service men and 41 000 in training. He notes bonds with fellow soldiers, duties endured, morale tied to letters from home, and a mix of gripe and gratitude for Army life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Fansler
Fort Jackson
S. C
America
U S predicts sharp fall in U8 attendance for 1941-42
The United States Office of Education forecast the 1941-42 school term will see a record drop in student numbers due to the low birth rate from the late 1930s. Total enrollment may fall to 31,566,000, with elementary attendance down 210,000 and kindergarten down 15,000, while high schools rise by 100,000 and colleges by 25,000.
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Washington, D. C
America
United States Office of Education
John W. Studebaker
United States
Education Office
Lucas Honored by Insurance Groups in Jefferson City
Ray B. Lucas of Benton Missouri State Insurance Superintendent will leave office after a successor is named by Gov Donnell. He was honored with a testimonial luncheon last Wednesday night in Jefferson City by twenty Missouri insurance associations. A brochure praised his record as a public official and his understanding of insurance producers' problems.
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Ray B. Lucas
Benton
Donnell
Missouri
Jefferson City
Lucas
State aid payments issued to New Madrid county schools
The New Madrid county schools received the first state aid payment on August 30 after an August 15 apportionment in Jefferson City. Amounts to districts include Par m a $8608.69, New Madrid $11732.99, Risco $14088.47, Canalea $5368.69, and Matthews $10205.00, among others. Building Aid went to Risco $419.20. Three payments will be made this year under a new law, with the midterm funding moved from March. House Bill No 146 requires districts with six directors to file a financial statement of receipts and expenditures before state aid is released.
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New Madrid County
Jefferson City
Point Pleasant
Linda
O’bannon
la Font
Barnes Ridge
Cade
Higgerson
Dawson
LaForge
Fairview
Scott
Bockerton
Walnut Grove
York
Sugar Tree
Bowman
Wilburn
Phillips
St. Mary
Tinsley
Broadwater
Matthews
Canalea
Conran
Kewanee
Parma
Risco
Portageville
New Madrid
Marston
Lilbourn
Morehouse
Gideon
Vogue Shop Interior Redecorated in Pastel Colors
The Vogue Shop owned by Mrs. Ruby Hitt Marshall is being redecorated in pastel pinks and blues. The ladies ready to wear shop attracts customers with the latest dress models for all occasions, hose, handbags, lingerie, and accessories.
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Vogue
Ruby Hitt Marshall
Maple Avenue Methodist Church to Dedicate New Building
The Maple Avenue Methodist church in Cape Girardeau will dedicate its new church building on October 1. The ceremony will mark the completion of a long planned expansion and will be attended by church members and local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Avenue Methodist Church
Cape Girradeau
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U. 8 S
Miles R. Davis
Pleasant Valley
Hough
Kendall
Union Grove
Oak Island
Sikes Avenue
Wey
Nix
Senia
Club Lyons
Avondale
Nun
Krogol Arts
Uae
Pitas
Kroger
Country Club
Embassy Country Club
Dacon
Windsor
Fancy Spinach
Avalon
Packer
Crackers
Wesco Country Club
Lipton’s Tea
Franks, Pound
Swift’s
Brookfield
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