At Masquerade Ball
Receiving more than his share of attention at masquerade ball at Naval air station at Ottumwa, Wednesday night is Howard Zook, boatswain's mate, second class, of Bloomfiled, Ia. On Zook's knee at right is Jeanne Phipps, seaman, first class, of Dallas Center, Ia.; on his other knee is Audrey Smith, seaman, first class, of Des Moines, Helen Stensrud, seaman first class, of Lake Mills, Ia, stands behind the friendly group.
Source: The Des Moines Tribune, January 5, 1945 (photo included)
Iowa Girls Fill WAVES Lineup
Iowa WAVES play key roles in the Ottumwa, Ia., Naval Air Station Skyrettes' lineup. Left to right are: Helen Dee, Des Moines; Jean Phipps, Dallas Center; Virginia Mores, Seymour; and Eunice Evarts, Dubuque, seen in a workout at the station.
Source: The Des Moines Register, January 30, 1945 (photo included)