Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: SIsters Erect SIgn; First Female Firefighter; Randy Maurer Named Eastern Elementary Schoool Assistant Principal; Renovation Project Will Close Track/Football Area adn Tennis...
Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: Local Fire and Ambulance Agencies Join Forces; Council Approves Personnel Changes in Wastwater Dept.
Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: Harding Funeral To Be Held Today; Rural Carriers to Hold Annual Picnic; Memorial Services Friday Afternon; $5000 Demanded In Black Mail Letter; World Mourns; Local Doings
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Apples; Home life
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, letting him know that she arrived safely home after seeing him in Logansport. She stopped to see a few family and friends before heading home. It is quite cold out and the apples are likely frozen.
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, telling her how he is spending his "idle" time out of the service. He also talks about the doings of a couple of acquaintances.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Jasper (Horse); Fourth of July celebrations--Virginia--1862; Shenandoah Valley Campaign, 1862
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, discussing their family and his lack of mail. He writes about Fremont's failed strategies and the new general taking Fremont's place. He also writes of the land of Virginia - the wheat harvest is ripe but there's...
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, writing of the family, the farm and various friends and neighbors around town. She also writes about being lonely and how the entire family misses him.
Korean War, 1950-1953--United States; Speedometer (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station (N.C.); Camp Lejeune (N.C.); United States. Marine Corps--Military life; Correspondence
Donald is in Cherry Point, North Carolina after spending time at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. He talks about forgetting his dad’s birthday but Jesse’s newsletter helped him remember. He agrees with Jesse that Indiana is the best place to be....
Korean War, 1950-1953--United States; Speedometer (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); United States. Navy--Military life; Bainbridge (Md.); Correspondence; Military training
John is very glad to be receiving letters and Speed-O-Meters from Jesse. He has been pleased with life in the Navy, except for spending 20 days in the hospital. He has been in the Navy for almost 14 weeks and should get leave to go home in May....
Korean War, 1950-1953--United States; Speedometer (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); Correspondence; United States. Navy--Military life
Lawrence writes to Jesse to thank him for sending letters and the Speed-O-Meter. They have the day off and have been spending it washing and rolling clothes for seabag inspection tomorrow. There are other local boys staying in the same area. This...
Korean War, 1950-1953--United States; Speedometer (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); United States. Navy--Military life; USS Badoeng Strait; Correspondence
It has been 15 months since Ralph has been home. He is sorry to hear the bad news about Posey Cooper. Ralph left for Korea on an escort carrier. They went to Kobe, Japan to pick up Marine pilots and planes. The ship stayed off the coast of Korea...
Korean War, 1950-1953--United States; Speedometer (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); United States. Navy--Military life; Correspondence
Ralph sends Jesse a series of postcards of Japan. He talks about riding a bicycle from Yokosuka to Yokohama. He is leaving for Okinawa soon and plans on spending a week in Hong Kong. He says he would stay in the Navy if he was not married, but he...
