Local youths depart for army training at Fort Sheridan
En route to Fort Sheridan for final examinations nine local boys prepare to serve three years in various branches. From left to right in the standing row: Richard Fracaro, Lloyd Meredith, Raymond Mossberger, Francis Gordon, Richard Peterson. Seated: Richard Larson, Joseph Wolf, John Weatherbee, James Buss with in charge manager. Spectator Photo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sheridan
Army
Richard Fracaro
Lloyd Meredith
Raymond Mossberger
Francis Gordon
Richard Peterson
Richard Larson
Joseph Wolf
John Weatherbee
James Buss
Old English Ballads and Global Rubber Pricing
The text discusses Old English ballads as oral traditions with unknown authors and origins, noting 305 ballads with many versions across centuries. It then shifts to the American role in rubber consumption, stating high per capita use and that rubber prices are determined in the United States.
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J. M. Ross
H. C. Schweikert
New York
Harcourt, Brace
Local boys leave for service in forthcoming army groups
Nine local youths depart for three years of service in various army units and overseas postings. Richard E. Larson, 22, leads the group from 501 May Street after four years in the Navy. Five will join airborne units including the 82nd at Fort Bragg and the 11th in Japan. The remaining four enter the United States Air Forces, infantry, and medical corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Richard E. Larson
501
May Street
Navy
Larson
Fort Sheridan
Okinawa
Airborne
82Nd Airborne Division
Fort Bragg
N. C
11Th Airborne Division
Japan
Joseph Wolf
Hickory Street
Rich
Ard Fracaro
Washington Street
Lockport
James Buss
Lloyd Meredith
Braceville, Jr
Raymond Mossberger
Lehman Street
Mossberger
11Th Airborne
John Wetherbee
Benton Street
United States Air Forces
Richard Pedersen
W. Jackson Street
Infantry
Francis Gordon
Grandview Avenue
Medical Corps
Richard Larson
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Spectator Photo
Oestreich
Joliet
Lincoln Petroleum Co
Frank J. Carnaghi
Fourth Ave
Crandall Motor Co
Joliet St
Buick
Ford
Chevrolet
Studebaker
Cor. Chicago and
Webster Sts
Flannelette
Union
Joliet’s
Gabardine
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