Mahaska County

 
Ruth McVay

 

 

Capt. E.S. Root, Chicago, Ill., officer in charge of naval officer procurement for the 9th naval district, congratulates Ruth McVay of New Sharon, Ia., after she had been sworn int the WAVES in a mass enlistment of 23 at Waterloo, Ia.

Source: The Des Moines Register, May 30, 1943 (photo included)

WAVES From Iowa on Duty in Hawaii

These nine Iowa WAVES had reported for duty in Hawaii. Form left, front row: Elsie J. Watts, aviation machinist's mate, second class, of Sac City; Bonnie J. Hubbard, specialist second class, of Logan; Doris P. Grundon, yeoman third class, of Fort Dodge. Back row -- Ruth McVay, pharmacist's mate third class, of New Sharon; Frances L. Lorraine, aviator machinist's mate third class, of Lohrville; Darlene V. Shores, aviator machinist's mate third class, of Des Moines; Lillian M. Flowers, seaman first class, of Sioux City; Bettie J. Stirts, hospital apprentice first class, of Grimes; and Loretta Crow, storekeeper, second class, of Des Moines.

Source: The DesMoines Register, July 29, 1945 (group photograph included)