Civilian Defense School Shows Washington County Patriotism
The article highlights a Civilian Defense School gathering with over 200 attendees at Washington County high school. It notes deep community interest, ongoing sessions, and pride in local patriotism as residents prepare for potential air attacks and support the war effort. It also celebrates local aviator Gene Tucker and stresses the importance of voting participation in Iowa.
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Washington County
Civilian Defense School
Norton
Washington
Gene Tucker
United States
Iowa
Love surpasses riches in Song of Solomon verse
A biblical verse proclaims that love cannot be quenched by waters or floods or by giving all wealth. It emphasizes the incomparable power of love over material goods.
Letter from a U S Navy recruit praising naval service
Ray T. Palmer writes from U S Marine Base San Diego June 18 1942 praising sailors and soldiers and urging support for aviation training. He describes meeting shipwreck survivors aboard the Lexington and notes the strong morale among crews, his wish to join the Air Corps, and his hope for rapid war victory followed by home life.
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Gene Tucker
Washington
Army
Army Air Development
Gene
U. S. Marine Base Medical Department
San Diego
California
V.O.S
Reserve Air Corps
New York City
F. ©. Sherman
Lexington
Sherman
Calif
Riverside Schools Band Concert Directed by C Birkey
Riverside schools band directed by Professor Clifford Birkey of Iowa City performed a program including National Anthem March Military Escort Overture Zenith Waltz Charma Serenade Idle Fancy March Summit Overture Little Monster March Stars and Stripes Forever Medley The Old Army Game Polka Little Brown Jug Popular The Band Played On March Men of Ohio. Mr and Mrs Joseph Linsley traveled to South Bend Indiana to visit their son Private Carl Linsley stationed at the Bendix plant after posts at Lowrie Field Denver and transfer for air corps training.
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Riverside
Riverside Schools
Clifford Birkey
Iowa City
Joseph Linsley
South Bend
Indiana
Carl Linsely
Bendix
Carl
Lowrie Field
Denver
Air Corps
Churchill Joins Washington Visit to Discuss Front
Prime Minister Winston Churchill travels to Washington with Gen Sir Alan Brooke to meet American leaders and discuss opening a second European front. Local notices include a Citizens Defense Corps meeting in Riverside and a Riverside vs Nichols baseball game scheduled for Sunday at the local diamond.
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Winston Churchill
Washington
Alan Brooke
Imperial General Staff
Alan
Edward Yeggy
Riverside
Edward Bushik
American Legion
Citizens Defense Corps
Nichols
English River
Grin Hides Ready Reporter Back From War Service
Jack Fischer, a United Press correspondent with prior Des Moines bureau experience, just returned from Europe where he spent two and a half years including five months in internment. He will lecture for the civilian defense office in the Midwest.
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Jack Fischer
Ser. 0
Fleischer
United Press
Des Moines
Europe
Germany
Office of Civilian Defense
Middle West
Iowa Daily Press
Dayton Grove News Roundup from June Visits and Travel
Mrs. Carl Oldfield and Mrs. Delmar Oldfield visited Monday evening with several locals. Mrs. J. A. Walker visits relatives in Wellsburg Virginia. The Blumstein family from Gary Indiana stayed at Charlie Thrapp's home before returning home midweek. Russell Constantine of Minnesota, newly with the stone quarry, returned home Saturday. Trena Oldfield and Iren a Oldfield visited Mrs. J. B. Moore Tuesday afternoon. Charlie Stewart attended Lexington Circle at Mrs. Herman Sch's home.
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J. B. Moore
Dayton Grove
Carl Oldfield
Delmar Oldfield
Trena Oldfield
A. C. Knotts
J. R. More
Robert Blumstein
Gary
Indiana
Charlie Thrapp
Russel Constantine
Minn
Irena Oldfield
A. E. Knotts
Charlie Stewart
Lexington Circle
Herman Sch
O. W. Club Meets With Mrs. Dawson
E. O. W. club members were entertained by Mrs. Mae Dawson with all members present and two guests, Mrs. Bess Lantry of Keota and Mrs. Dill Roilean. Refreshments were served and the next meeting will be in two weeks with Mrs. Ernest Garrett.
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E.O.W. Club
Mae Dawson
Bess Lantry
Keota
Dill Roilean
Ernest Garrett
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