Army as a School of Skills and Democracy
Private Macon Reed recalls joining the Army after Pearl Harbor, witnessing rapid growth, skilled training in radio and gunnery, and the Army’s unromantic drive. He notes diverse camaraderie, hard work, and belief that victory will come from countless unsung Franzes and practical discipline rather than talk of freedom.
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Macon Reed
Washington
Pearl Harbor
White House
Army
Navy
Capitol
Army of the United States
America
John Foreman
Virginia
United States
Vin Franz
Franz
Franzes
Hitler
Joe Doaks
Joe
Keep Dairy Cows Comfortable in Shelter for Winter
College Station report from FE R Eudaly of the A and M College Extension Service says a well designed shed keeps cows dry and warm for higher milk yield. Elevate floors, slope outward, use sand or gravel, keep gutters open, and provide 30 to 45 square feet per cow. Emphasizes roughage like silage and hay and notes Texas milk shortfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. R. Eudaly
A. and M. College Extension Service
Eudaly
Texas
Faith in the Army Reinforced in Bar Racks Training
A recruiter style call to soldiers urges men in uniform to renew faith and commitment. It emphasizes daily demonstrations of dedication and readiness to fight and win for the United States Army, inviting reaffirmation for anyone who doubts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Ozarks
Farm Machinery Rationing Change in Texas
Texas USDA War Board lifts restrictions on many farm tools, thawing items from Schedule II while leaving thirteen specific implements restricted. Distributors and manufacturers may transfer released items and restock within WPB CPA and L-170 quotas. A second quote recalls Ozark resident noting goods are often undrinkable.
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Endgate
Divorce Petition in Grayson County Texas
Citation issued in case No 49363 commands Harold C Roy to appear and answer the plaintiff Avis Lois Roy in a divorce action grounded on cruel treatment filed Nov 18 1942 before the Grayson County District Court at Sherman Texas. The 1943 summons sets appearance for the first Monday after 42 days, January 4 1943, by 10 am.
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State OF Texas
Harold C. Roy
A. D
District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
W. R. Henderson
Nancy Hatfield
War Alert and Washington Morale Amid War Labor Strain
The piece reflects on President Roosevelt’s praise for ordinary Americans while noting Washington’s morale gaps. It cites Harry Hopkins on wartime shortages, tire limits, and rising civilian war work, while questioning efficiency in Washington bureaus and the potential impact of renegotiation law on jobs.
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Roosevelt
America
Washington, D. C
Washington
Hopkins
Howard Brubaker
WPA
Harry F. Byrd
Wesley E. Disney
Congress
Husband Fails, Wife Seeks WAAC Post After Navy Rejection
Clarence Creel, a 290 pound deputy sheriff and WWI Navy veteran, tried to rejoin after Pearl Harbor but was rejected for weight. After losing the weight, his papers were lost and the Navy refused again. He returns home to find his wife Violet filling out a WAAC application, urging patriotism.
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Oakland
Calif
Clarence Creel
Navy
Pearl Harbor
Creel
Army
Coast Guard
Marines
Clarence
Violet
WAAC
She
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Palace Theatre
Roy Rogers
West
George
Laser) Hayes
Sally Payne
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Captain Midnight
VTC
Ene
Ilona Massey
Jon Hall
Peter Lorre
Phantom Commando
PMC
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Sir Cedric Hardwicke
J. Edward Bromberg
Roe
A. G. Wells
John Litel
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Jean
Arthur
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