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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1944
Page
5
Excerpts from letters written by Washington County soldiers sailors and marines serving distant places reveal personal thoughts on duty hardship and longing. The pieces capture the human side of service through brief vivid lines and named individuals addressing family friends and community.
PFC Morris Beenblos Som writes from Penne Italy detailing how soldiers adapt to dug in living conditions. He contrasts shallow foxholes from the Sicily campaign with underground setups becoming home including beds a dressing table pine light fixtures and a small gas stove. He notes locals and army life blending with time and hard work creating underground spaces for two and a half beds and a tea spot.
The dated March 27 letter describes spring appearing with thorn bushes in bloom and wildflowers in full bloom while warning that some cold windy nights may still arrive. It mentions efforts to descend from mountains and a plan to visit Fox Wednesday and Thursday rack there.
In Cause No 13958, before the District Court of Washington County Iowa, the Receiver’s Final Report is on file and set for hearing at 9:00 AM on May 2 1944 in the Court Room at the Court House Washington. All plaintiffs defendants and interested in the Hayes trust are notified.
In Washington County Iowa the final report of C R McCutchen receiver in the above cause will be approved and distribution made unless objections or defense are filed.
Wayland residents Mr and Mrs Ezra Wittmer hosted a family dinner to honor their daughter Mary B Wittmer from Portland Oregon and son Pvt Duane D Wittmer home on furlough from the army air force at Lincoln Nebraska.
A cooperative luncheon was served at noon with a large decorated birthday cake as the centerpiece. Duane recalled his 19th birthday on April 25. Guests included Mrs. D. O. Davison and others from Fairfield, Havre, Des Moines, Iowa City, Crawfordsville, Nobles, Wayland, Storm Lake, and Burlinden, among many Wittmer family members and local friends. Afterward, Duane and a companion left Burlington Monday evening for their destinations.
Anti fouling finishes of a semi plastic nature will protect ship bottoms for a year or more, reducing marine growth, lowering fuel use, maintaining speed, and extending intervals between dockings.
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