Olga the Vital Cog in War Effort Socks Punched
Olga McCleery works at the quartermaster laundry and punches holes in the tops of soldiers socks. Her assistant ties socks with heavy knots that cannot be cut or untied. If promoted, she may one day punch more holes, a hard but cheerful task for the war effort.
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Moosejaw
Saskatchewan
Olga McCleery
Quartermaster Laundry
Miss MccCleery
Miss MecCleery
Miss MecCreery
Miss McCleery
The
Quartermaster
Promotion for Miss McCleery at quartermaster laundry
A town note praises Miss McCleery for her vital role at the telephone exchange and the quartermaster laundry. If she stays, she could receive a white collar promotion to lead the Element of Surprise Department, swapping drab undershirts for polo shirts bearing U S Army Fort Leonard Wood, then return to the exchange after the war.
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U. S. Army
Fort Leonard Wood
End of War Line Delays and Daily Waiting
A wartime poem by John Hay describing long lines for rations, pay, and mail. The speaker notes days stretch as the line grows longer, with the moon and sun moving through the day. It cautions that absence may signal a long wait, potentially nearing eighty nine.
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John Hay
Sign Posts Ban On Underage Officers At Club
A San Juan bar sign bars alcoholic drinks to Air Force lieutenant colonels under twenty one unless with parents. A rumor claims Lt Col X fell from a bomber and cut his head, but the tale is false. The real incident involved a soggy diaper parachute failure during a fall, causing bruises.
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San Juan
Air Force
YANK
Vladimir Schultz
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