Major Robert Lewis Recalls Japanese Prison Camp Ordeal
Major Robert Lewis describes a World War II imprisonment in the Philippines, detailing relief from the Red Cross in 1942 43 and 44, harsh food shortages and inflation, and the deteriorating diet. He notes Filipino loyalty, the camp’s 8000 prisoners, and the final evacuation leaving 511 at Cabanatuan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
American Red Cross
Bob
Japan
Philippines
Cabanatuan
Albany
Middle West
Sighing Major Reflects On Time Future Reference
A fragment quotes a major sighing about time and the future with a wistful tone. The brief lines hint at contemplation and a longing for what lies ahead.
Sunday Dinner Guests Reported in Chadwick Area
Mrs Sepha Stein of Clinton and multiple couples shared Sunday meals with families in Clinton Morrison and Chadwick including Mr and Mrs Boyd Handel Mr and Mrs Pete Matzen Mrs Robert Carlson Jo Ann and Alice and Mr and Mrs Fred Olson. Neal Maring and Jerry visited Mr and Mrs Carl Maring as Sunday guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sepha Stein
Clinton
H. P. Hartman
Bill Provant
Shirley
Fred Barnhart
Boyd Handel
Pete Matzen
Robert Carlson
Jo Ann
Alice
Morrison
Fred Olson
Neal Maring
Jerry
Carl Maring
Tax Bills Mailed in Carroll County for 1944 Assessments
County Treasurer Frank L. Ross sent out tax bills this week, with almost 10,000 Carroll county taxpayers receiving notices. Many bills are higher than last year, and Chadwick residents see a rise due to a $14,000 bond issue funding a new well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Ross
Carroll County
Chadwick
Wifey Similes and a Sphere of Cold Ironies
A humorous slice shows a private letter, a teacher prompting a sentence with sphere, and a business man fending off calls with a smug reply. The wife, the office boy, and a visiting lady all echo the refrain that “that’s what they all say” as social pretenses clash.
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Willie Arther Lake
Jinx Falkenburg
Dave O'Brien
Tahiti
E Miley Burnette
ARS
Paramount News
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Brad Taylor
Charles Grapewin
Jerry Colonna
Atlantic City
M. Time
Britain
Paradox
Dear Old
Switzerland
Savanna
WEB
Gene Autry
End of the
ED Norris
John Abbott
Charlie Grapewin
Paul Whiteman
Ruth Terry
George Byron
Paul Harvey
Times Theatre
Gabby Hayes
Richard Arlen
Jane Frazee
Lorette Young
Allan Ladd
Alice Faye
Fred Macmurray
New York
Splendid
Robert Lewis
Bataan
C. S. Ferguson
May’s Club
Haig
Ceremonies
Marvelle Lawrence
Jan Fredericks
Nadja Lea
P.P.M
Annie Oakley
State Farm
Paul B. Swanson
Dial 2082
State Farm Insurance Company
Chadwick News
Savanna Savings Building & Loan Assoc
Main St
Member
Federal Savings and Loan
Todd
Hicksy
Cyclone
F. A. Fleege Savanna
Clem
Conference of Alcoholic Beverage Industries, Ie
Wifey
Jimmy
Sana Dan Ee
America
the Nation
Gus A. Brumer, JR
Jeweler
Western Union
Iowa
For
Northwestern Illinois Gas
Savanna, Illinois
Cotte Lille
Monty
van Allen
Clinton, Iowa
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