German Prisoner Roy Rotzinger Writes Home From Germany
Brighten report notes Roy Rotzinger a German prisoner writes his parents that he is well and has received their packages in a Sept 12 letter. The column also lists multiple local visitors, family moves, and a World War II era aviation memory referencing Maj Gregory Boyington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna S. Crile
Brighton
Homer Rotzinger
Roy
Germany
Dale Bidwell
Chicago
Camp Campbell
Victor Stacy
Connie
Macyland
B. V. Garby
Leland Horton
Janet
Roberta
Horton
Harold Robb
Robb
Mt. Pleasant
Herman Egli
Swedesburg
Veda Marie Egli
Egli
Oswald
Merrimac
Hugh Cole
Davenport
Cpl
Harold Cole
Hawaii
Biloxi
Ward McGaffey
Washington
Cole
Harold Stephens
Irma Thompson
Suites
Navy
Gregory Boyington
Okanogan
Wash
Marine Corps Air Service
Joe Foss
Guadalcanal
International
Social notes from Oskaloosa and nearby towns
Community members share weekend visits and travel updates. Phyllis Woodford and Miss Woodford’s parents hosted relatives including Betty Cox and Mrs. Clarence Dayton from Oskaloosa. Other reentries noted include W. E. Zickefoos returning from Crawfordsville and James Campbell visiting from Idaho with Mrs. Campbell. extra updates on illness and parish activity follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Woodford
Betty Cox
Clarence Dayton
Oskaloosa
Miss Woodford
Anson Woodford
Lester Buzzard
Jayne
Long Beach
Calif
W. E. Zickefoos
Crawfordsville
Marion Huston
Set .E Birdell Marshall
Louisiana
C. V. Courtney
Henry Lechner
Norman
Courtney
Morgan Home
Mae Morgan
Mrs. Morgan
Henry Hinkle
Mr. Morgan
Minnie Morgan
James Morgan
Methodist Church
Ira Saunders
A. B. Clark
Allerton
Brighton
Clark
Ernest Beauchamp
Charles Bennett
Muscatine
Dorothy Bennett
Clinton
Gas transport in war cut in half and flown home
Gas becomes lifeblood of motorized warfare with tank trucks split in two for air transport, flown out of the country and welded anew at the destination to fuel campaigns in Labrador and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labrador
Richards Rhumat Vitamin B-1 Elixir Adverts
Fortified remedy promises to reach every bone tissue and joint with Vitamin B-1. Claims to remove the cause of rheumatic issues and offers money back if it fails. Credits Phillips & Hebner as the inquirer or distributor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richards
Phillips & Hebner
In Memory of Mrs N k b Lease
Obituary note and family social items reflect mourning and church faith with a list of local visits and gatherings. The piece references the John R. and Russell Williams families and other locals such as Lyle Lowe and Clarence Lowe, plus neighborly visits and weekend activities spanning several households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R
Russell Williams
Lyle Lowe
Phyllis
Mary Joann
Clarence Lowe
McArtor Attend Funeral For Mrs Annie Adams
Mr and Mrs Elmer McArtor attended the funeral of Mrs Annie Adams of the Fairview community near Wellman Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Adams was an aunt of Mr McArtor. Also noted were dinner guests with local families and birthday greetings for Bobbie Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. McArtor
Annie Adams
J. A. Raymond
East Sunset
Elmer McArtor
Fairview Community
Wellman
Adams
McArtor
Donald Stout
Ethel Stout
Bob Benson
Walter Rich
Bobbie Williams
Mrs McCall Noted Visitors From Tampa And Tulsa
Mrs McCall is mentioned as the center of attention. Mr and Mrs A Claire Dewey are in Tampa and visit often, arriving about a week ago. A niece note from Mrs Lloyd Lewis reports a joyful Christmas in Tulsa and her improved health. They plan uncertain home return after a pleasant automobile trip. Friends hear from Bernadine Grosscup in Palm Beach Florida who joined the Spars and welcomes letters. An address in Palm Springs Florida is cited for Edythe Grosecto. Mention of Washington girls in service is questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. A. Claire Dewey
Tampa
Lloyd Lewis
Tulsa
Okla
Bernadine Grosscup
Palm Beach
Florida
Spars
Edythe B. Grosecto
USC Gts
Palm Springs
Washington
Cpl Lloyd Wasson Rejoins Camp After Furlough
Cpl Lloyd Wasson son of Mr and Mrs Sam Wasson returns to Camp Weingarten Missouri after a furlough spent in Columbus Junction. His wife and son James accompany him back to Missouri. Nearby, farmers Haydn Davis Elmer Thomas and John Harold Davis cut wood for Walter Davis ill at home. R Richard McNeal visits from Wapello and Columbus Junction before resuming V 12 duties at St Thomas College. A brother W W McNeal moves from Portsmouth to Columbia University midshipman school. Mrs R W McNeal teaches second grade in Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Cpl
Lloyd Wasson
Sam Wasson
Camp Weingarten
James
Missouri
Wasson
Haydn Davis
Elmer Thomas
John Harold Davis
Cotter
Walter Davis
Columbus City
R. Richard McNeal
R. V. McNeal
Wapello
St. Thomas College
St. Paul
Minn
W. W. McNeal
Portsmouth
Columbia University
New York
Midshipman's School
R. W. McNeal
Columbus Junction School
Silver demand in arts and industry climbs through war years
The 1940 silver consumption in the United States for arts and industry totaled about 40 million ounces. By 1943 consumption is estimated near 170 million ounces, with total needs possibly rising to as high as 260 million ounces due to monetary and other requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
War Insurance Growth for National Service Life Insurance
In three years since its establishment on October 8 1940 the National Service Life Insurance program in the army has become a 65 billion dollar enterprise. It provides insurance protection to more than 95 percent of all army members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Service Life
Army
Rocking Chair Brigade notes and local house trades
The column reports Mrs Oldfield lending a book for typing and updating local property transfers. Earl Littles swap a house and warehouse on East Second Street with the McGaffeys, rent out the McGaffey house, and buy the Lemley house. A passenger from the Gripsholm writes Lloyd McCall in Shanghai about his wife and repatriation prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Little
East Second Street
Dave McGaffey
McGaffey
Don Knights
Adamy Mayer
West
Madison Street
Littles
Fred Franklins
Harry Dettwilers
Charley Lemley
Mrs. Little
Lemley
Quebec Graces Cape Diamond Promontory Landmark
Quebec rises over and around the 333 foot Cape Diamond promontory along the north bank of the St. Lawrence River, about 300 miles above the Gulf where the river narrows near St. Charles tributary and the Isle of Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Cape Diamond
St. Lawrence River
Gulf of St. Lawrence
St. Charles
Isle of Orleans
Card of Thanks from Lease Family
Words express our deep appreciation for the kind acts and sympathy shown during our recent bereavement. The nieces and nephews of Mrs. N B H Lease thank those who offered support.
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Kay Kyser and His Orchestra
Thur
Young Love
Ial
Rye A
Mabel Paige
John Craven
Robert Lowery
Marie McDonald Edwards
Brophy
Wally Vernon, Jock Lorue
William Bailey
Jack Klutas
Sheriff Sweet
Bailey
KODAK
Roy Rotzinger
Maj
John Shields
MVEL
Rodeo
Buster
Rooney Judy Garland
Gil Stratton
Rags
Ragland
Nancy Walker
Tommy Dorsey
Yolez
Thea
Bessie McCoy
Boyd Twinam
Jake Graber
P. P. Graber
Levi Blanchard
Lester Wagoner
Harry Jones
Maurice Krabill
Wayne Cline
Ainsworth
Richard Stephens
P. J. Graber
Don Miller
Howard Williams
Lee Lyon
Trenton
Joe Rich
Continental
Europe
Trafford L. Leigh-Mallory
Dwight D. Eisenhower
South Pacific
U.S. Navy
Pacific
Comdr
Willis Thomas
Pompano
U. S
Acme
Uncle Sam
E. Barr
B. Korostaff
Mrs. McCall
War Insurance
Rocking Chair
Pilotburg
Harry McCall
Gripsholm
Lloyd McCall
Shanghai
China
Lloyd
Twen
McCall
Red Cross
McCalls
Lloyd Works For
LOK
Shan
Saue
Morton
Crisco
Ige
Farmers’ Co-operative Store
North
Iowa Ave
T. W. Harwood
Westphal Jewelry Call 500
WAC
As di
U.S. Employment Service
Wacs
U. S. Army
THE
HAC
Women’s Army Corps
Adjutant General
U.S. Army Recruiting and Induction Section
Washington, D. C
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