Where Our Boys Are
A listing of American servicemen and associated units stationed at bases nationwide. Names include Pvt Don Ashpole, Harold Ashpole, Arnold Hartman, Raymond Hartman, Fay Groharing, Virtus Johnson, Eugene Johnson, Kyle McGinnis, Robt Rentschler, Earl Shelly, Marvin St. Ores, Delbert Gaar, John Rice, Burrell Brown, Elwin Rice, Robert Rawlins, Paul Rice, Arlene Daehler, Lyle Carbaugh, Wallace Geisz, Lloyd Alexander, George Meyers, Arthur Zissler, Orval Rosenberry, Winsor Lott, Pyt Sherwood Queckboerner, Raymond Senneff, Deibert Lenyre, Wayne Martin, and others. Units range across infantry, signal, ordnance, artillery, and air bases at Fort Worth, Camp Forrest, Camp Polk, Fort Lewis, Camp San Luis Obispo, Pearl Harbor, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William K. Bast
Camp Forrest
Tullahoma
Inn
Lyle Carbaugh
Sheppard Field
Wichita Falls
Tex
Wallace Geisz
118 Field Artillery
Batery
Fort Jackson
South Carolina
Lioyd Alexander
Holy
E. C
Fort Lewis
Wash
George Meyers
Arthur W. Zissler
Tenn
Orval A. Rosenberry
Arizona
Fleet
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
H. F. Stoner
Idaho
New York
Winsor Philip Lott
Arkansas
Costmaster
N. Y
Pyt
Sherwood Queckboerner
115Th
Camp San Luis
Obispo
Calif
Raymond Senneff
26Th
B. N
Camp Wallace
Deibert Marie Lenyre
Camp Forreat
Tennessee
Wayne Martin
460Th Schoolquadron
Scott Field
Ilinois
Christmas program at Fair Haven Church on Sunday Eve
The Fair Haven Church presents a Sunday evening program on December 21 featuring Christmas hymns and choir pieces. Scripture readings, prayers by Rev Farley and Carol Meyers, recitations by Myrna Voeckel and Myron Voeckel, and student exercises. The play The Best Gift includes Alene Kahn and others, with carols Joy to the World and a benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Haven
Catherine Slager
Farley
Myrna Voeckel
Arlene Voeckel
Mary Janesen
Myron Voeckel
Carroll Meyers
Florence Alexander
Ruby Metz
Charles Larson
Kathryn Wagner
Lillian Wagner
Jack Janssen
Barbara Slager
Gerald
Gilbert Moothart
Alene Kahn
Betty Rick
Ruth Adolph
Lyle Dambman
Alice Adolph
Vernon Alexander
Benediction
Fund To Buy New Seeing-Eye Dog For Blind Student
Residents across several communities contribute to a fund raised on Frances Shimer college campus at Mt Carroll to purchase another seeing eye dog for Miss Helen Montague, a blind student whose dog Tom died recently. Montague has spoken in multiple cities to demonstrate the dog’s guiding abilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Shimer College
Mt. Carroll
Helen Montague
Tom
Montague
Shimer
Christmas Program at Locust Grove School
A Christmas program will be given Monday night December 22 at 8 oclock in the Locust Grove school near Wacker east of Savannah. Miss Mildred Withhart is the teacher. The program includes Christmas songs plays and recitations by the pupils. The Bristol School District is specially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locust Grove School
Wacker
Savanna
Mildred Withhart
Grange Party Set for Christmas Meeting at Grange Hall
The Black Oak Grange will hold a Christmas party Friday evening December 10 at the Grange Hall. Members are invited to attend for seasonal festivities and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Oak Grange
Grange Hall
Caring for textiles as war limits supply and prompts substitutes
Consumer spending shifts due to European and Far East conflicts with silk shortages and slower cotton and wool production. Rayon nylon and cotton blends replace silk in stockings and garments, while wool has limited substitutes. Advice covers washing, care, labeling, and mending to extend existing clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far East
Old Man Winter Do You Know How to Prevent Colds
The Illinois State Medical Society Educational Committee notes five factor groups for resisting winter infections. Emphasizes adequate rest, steady temperature about 70 degrees, sunshine, wet feet avoidance, and a balanced diet with protective foods. Recommends eliminating infection foci and vaccination as advised by a doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Illinois State Medical Society
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thomson
Correra' Elmer L. Hees
Srl
Duncan Field
Texas
Don Ashpole
70Th Air Base
76Th
Harold Ashpole
6Th Signal Corps
Fort Leonard Wood
Charles Bull
Atlanta
Brooklyn
Arnold A. Hartman
Ft. Bragg
North Carolina
Fay Groharing
33Rd Signal Co
Virtus B. Johnson
675Th Ordnance Co
Dale Mabery Field
Tallahassee
Fla
Eugene E. Johnson
Guy Libberton
Burrell Brown
C. A
Baltimore
Maryland
Elwin Rice
Camp San Luis Obispo
Fort Rosecrans
San Diego
Robert L. Rawlins
Kelly Field
C. Paul Rice
H. Q
Fort Bragg
Chadwick
Arlene Daehler
Co. E
130Th Inf
Allahoma
Vernon Imel
B. M
Morrison
EADS
Morrison, Ill
California
Ginie
Savanna, Ill
Martin Morris Co
Fifth Avenue
Clinton
Iowa
Battleship
Chippendale
Capehart- Farnsworth
ARMY
Wapfle Bakers
Firestone
Voice of Firestone
Richard Crooks
Margaret Sr
Alfred Wallenstein
Red Network
Lewis Motor Co
Thomson, Illinois
Locust Grove
Jim
Hamilton
Emerson
Federal
Hamilton MA O. Elliott Jewelry Co
Estle
Christine Ryman Pensinger
Home Economst
State OF
Illinois
Dwight H. Green
Arthur
Brown
Ballas Tavern
Schlitz Beer
Dorothy
Ocality
Ohio
Naeve
Iowa State College
Ames
Marwin
Naeve’s
E. L. Kneale
Mt. Carroll, Ill
Old Man
Ross Gregory Busserv Morrison
Fulton
Proving Grounds
A. M
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