Iowa
Old Press
The Grand River Local
Grand River, Decatur co. Iowa
August 6, 1942
Our Last Issue Of The Local
From every indication this will be the last issue of the
Grand River Local as I am suspending publication for the
duration of the war.
Business conditions and the possibility of being inducted into
the army has caused me to make a serious decision. I received a
war service appointment as a Mechanic Learner by taking a Civil
Service Examination. I am to report to Des Moines Monday, August
10, where I will take training in the fundamentals of
overhauling, maintenance, and inspection of Miscellaneous Signal
Corp equipment, including radio, telephone and telegraph. After
the completion of this training I will either be given advanced
training or be sent to do they type of work wherever needed.
Lucile, Mary Louise and I find it very difficult to say goodbye.
Our ten year stay here has brought us in close contact with
people of the community in which a large number of friendships
have been made. We have been well received by all of you and in
return we hope we have been an asset to the community. As to
whether we will return to operate the Local is not yet known.
One of our greatest regrets is to our subscribers in not being
able to fill out the balance of the year. My business is somewhat
different than others as we cannot have a sale and close out the
merchandise. Ours is the equipment and our ability as a
publisher. Due to conditions I have been unable to find a buyer
and it is very doubtful that one will be found, therefore we are
losing over a thousand dollars investment and ten years of work
[illegible] myself here.
We wish to take this means of saying that we wish the best to
every one.
Keith, Lucile and Mary Louise [Hall]
U. S. O. Drive For Richland Twp. Starts Today
The U. S. O. Drive for Richland township will be made
this week starting Thursday, August 6. Irwin Brennaman is
chairman and announces that a farm to farm canvass will be made.
At this writing he had not completed the list of the names of his
co-workers.
Everyone is urged to contribute as liberally as possible and any
farmer who wishes to make a contribution by mail can hand it to
the rural mail carrier and he will see that it gets in the hands
of the proper authorities.
Contributors To Sending Army Boy's Local
We wish to take this opportunity to thank Willie
Warrick, Mrs. R. C. Walters and Kenneth Jennings for their
contributions in helping send the paper to the boys in service.
It has been the policy [of] this office to sent the Grand
River Local free to the boys in service and we are now
sending over thirty-five. We have been glad that we could do this
but also appreciate this help. We are sorry to have to tell the
boys that we are suspending publication Saturday. Anyone who
wishes the address of any of the boys, we will be glad to give
it.
Men To Report For Induction August 12
Following is a list of the registrants to report for
induction August 12, 1942.
Arthur Fisher, Lamoni
Milton Phipps, Leon
Francis Githens, Van Wert
Earnest DeVore, Van Wert
Curtis Campbell, Leon Melvin Latham, Leon
Ralph Hamilton, Davis City
Carrol Rew, Lineville
Arthur Honn, Leon
Willis Palmer, Lamoni
Ernest Sellers, Davis City
Dewey Chlopek, Leon
Charles Boyce, Leon
Ray Brenizer, Davis City
Elmer Wasson, Decatur
Harold Hoag, Garden Grove
Donald Newton, Grand River
Kenneth Phipps, Leon
Roydon McDaniel, Davis City
Clell Honn, Leon
Oland Elliott, Decatur
Olin Hall, Leon
Clarence Givens, Leon
Max Adair, Lineville.
U. S. O. Drive Results in $80.75 For Grand River
The U. S. O. Drive for Grand River resulted in the
collection of $80.75. The quota for Grand River was $75.00 and
again this town went over the top. According to the county
chairman, Dr. E. J. Hines, of Leon, this is the first town to
meet its quota and turn in the money. Local chairman, Dick
Burham, wishes to thank everyone for their contributions and also
the men who helped him canvass the town.
Letters From Our Boys In Service
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Jones have received word from their
son, Raymond, that he has received the rating as Corporal. His
address is
Corp. Raymond H. Jones
A. S. N. 37109474
Hq. Btry. 75 F. A. Bn.
c/o P.M. A.P.O. 948
Seattle, Washington
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Hi Keith,
How's everything in Grand River? They put me way down here in
Austin, Texas, at a new camp and gee, is there a lot of work here
getting it fixed up? There are about one thousand boys coming in
here every day. Ralph Glazebrook is here too. He is in the same
Regiment that I am but different company. I am in Co. L. and he
is in Co. A. I would have written to you sooner but was too busy.
It sure has been plenty warm here. This camp will consist of
everything but the Air Corps. There are about 35,000 acres in the
Camp area so you see it's not such a small camp. Well that's all
I can think of at the present and I am thanking you in advance
for the paper.
Your friend,
Pvt. Woodrow Zimmerman
Co. L. 378th Inf.
A.P.O. No. 95
Camp Swift, Texas
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Dear Sir:
I received the Grand River Local today and was surely glad to get
it because I like to know how the people of my home town are
getting along. My home town may not be Grand River but I was
reared there and know all of the people so I like to get the
news. I hope it is as cool in Grand River as it is here. It puts
you in mind of being in the mountains. It gets to be 85 or 90 at
noon but soon cools off. Well, Keith, I sure hope to keep
receiving the Local and will give you my address. We are 600
miles from any big town and away from the railroad. The plane
brings in the mail twice a week when it can get here. Well I will
close.
Your friend,
Pvt. George R. Short
17038949 Co. H/S
89 Eng. Bn.
A.P.O. 999 c/o P.M.
Seattle, Washington
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Corp. Frase Havard Honored At Party
A group of neighbors and friends gathered at the home of
Mrs. Jennie Havard Friday night, July 31, in honor of Corporal
Frase C. Havard, who was home on a nine day furlough, from Fort
Bliss, Texas. Ice cream, cake and cookies were served. Those who
were present were:
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Fletcher and son, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Larson
and son, Mr. and Mrs. Jont Jones and Ruby, Mr. and Mrs. Winston
Pace and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hopkins, Marjorie, Donnie,
Arletta and Harry, Mr. and Mrs. Paul German, Max and Kay, Mrs. C.
N. Lamb, Alberta, Maxine and Clark, Marvin Busick, Mr. and Mrs.
Owen Chew, Mrs. Junior Price, Mrs. James Carrel, Mr. and Mrs.
James McGreevy, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Trumm, Mr. and Mrs. George
Pederson and son, Willie Jones, Iris and Jimmie, Duane Hill, Glen
Davis, Willene Chew, Bessie Jackson, Berle Butler, Mr. and Mrs.
Dale Chew and Howard Wilkie.
[transcribed by S.R.B., November 2015]