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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1945
Page
6
A letter from Bruce, now in a Paris hospital, says he is doing well and hopes to return home soon. He and brother William were missing for months and reported as prisoners before liberation. A Mother's Day cablegram arrived yesterday from Bruce.
Warrant Officer Fred Minden U.S.M.C airline mechanic with a marine torpedo bombing squadron spends a 30 day furlough with his mother Mrs Emilie Simmmering and brother after 15 months active duty in the South Pacific including Iwo Jima and New Hebrides Lt Hal J Nelson formerly of Washington on a rotation furlough at Wellston Iowa after 13 months overseas in Europe He served as a B 17 pilot with the 8th AAF and was missing in action 642 days In the 70th Division final drive for the Saar basin the 700th Recon Troop logged 70 miles of road net and captured over 250 prisoners and an arsenal In Great Lakes Navy indoctrination Everette Wayne Meeks 24 begins seaman training at the U S Naval Training Center Other service notes cover Lt Paul A Dodder in Europe Lt Kephart promoted to technical sergeant with the 12th AAF in Italy and overseas service over 30 months Numerous updates describe infantry units in Germany and the Philippines including plans for future demobilization and homecomings.
Kalona notes report a baccalaureate service at the old school auditorium with Rev. M O McKenzie delivering the address. Commencement exercises are set for May 19 in the high school auditorium. senior class graduates listed include Eula Jean Figei Wilma Pitlick Virginia Hochster Helen Ayers and others.
The article notes broomcorn thrives in the nonirrigated Southwest with Oklahoma leading 1944 production at over 20,000 tons, about a third of the crop. Colorado grows 17,700 tons mainly in the southeast corner near Baca, with Mexico, Texas, Kansas and Isles as other producers.
Attractive garnish orange cups with mints create color for roast lamb. Orange rind and grapefruit rind are cut into small shapes to add contrast and visual appeal to a served dish.
A report indicates army shoes use more leather than civilian models with higher production costs and potential impact on military leather supplies.
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