Source: Moravia Union, Thu, July 12, 1945, pg 1

Articles:

In The Fight 

Pfc. Karl Lahue and Family Visit Here Pfc. And Mrs. Karl R. Lahue and son Karl Lee came from Davenport Sunday to visit a few says with Mrs. Lahue's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Atkins. Pfc. Lahue has been back in the States about two months after serving overseas nine months. He was in the front line fighting two months in France, Belgium and Germany and was with the first unit to crack the Siegfried line. It was really touch going for 60 days without a rest period. However Pfc. Lahue established a good record as testified by the following citations: Presidential Citation, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal and three battle stars. Since the battle action he has been hospitalized nine months. 

T/4 ROSCOE DAY SENDS CABLEGRAM FROM PARIS 

After not hearing from Roscoe Day for about four months, relatives and friends here were happy Monday to learn that he is safe and well. He sent a cablegram from Paris, France where he is waiting for his honorable discharge orders. Roscoe entered the service before Pearl Harbor and has been overseas since February, 1942. His father, J.T. Day, also received some pictures and other souvenirs from him this week. The pictures were taken inside an army printing shop, and although not accompanied by any explanation they did show that he was among familiar surroundings – printer's ink and type. 

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hiatt have received word that their son, Charles, has been transferred from New Guinea to Luzon Island. This was the first they had heard from him for a month. He is serving in an anti-aircraft unit. It is easy for his parents to remember his APO number because it's the same as the telephone number at home – 74. 

Donal Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Johnson has arrived at the hospital in Okmulgee, Okla. He flew from New York in a C-47, was in the service two years and spent nine months overseas. 

Sgt. Edwin Spencer left Wednesday to report to Jefferson Barracks, Mo. From there he expects to go to Manilla. 

John D. (Don) Kaster writes in a postscript to his mother: “Have been receiving The Union, as a rule, in good shape, and in good time, and since you mentioned that my subscription has expired, I would appreciate it very much if you would make the renewal for me. I'm realizing that there are getting to be a lot of people around the old home town that I don't know, but the Union does keep me up-to-date on the doings of everyone I do know, and if you think I'm not interested in it, you should see me study it sometime.” Which reminds us that requests similar to the above must be filed with publisher for all new subscriptions to army personnel, as well as for both new and renewal to navy personnel, if the receiver has an APO or Fleet Post Office number. No person in the service should be without the hometown newspaper! 

Corp. Bill Luse, who has been in the European theater for eight months, arrived Sunday to spend a 30-day furlough with his mother, Mrs. Raymond Ashby, and sister, Lela Luse. He will then report to Camp Grant in Illinois for reassignment. 

Floyd Purvis, who was recently discharged after 88 months of service overseaas, accumulated a total of 127 points. 

Staff Sgt. Henry B. Surber arrived home from England Sunday morning for a 30 day furlough with his wife, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Surber. 

RDM 2/c Max Gollaher arrived Tuesday from overseas. He has spent two years in the southwest Pacific and has been reassigned to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 

Roy Adams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Adams of the Iconium vicinity has been promoted to Sergeant according to word to relatives here. He is stationed at Grand Island, Nebraska. 

Dale G. Beaty S 2/c, Division X, U.S.S. Petrof Bay, C.V. E-80, Care Fleet Post Office, San Francisco, California. 

Source: Moravia Union, Thu, July 12, 1945, pg 1