Women who worked for the US Navy Civil Service Office, Manitowoc WI
Name/Title
U.S. Navy Civil Service Office Inspectors of Manitowoc
Entry/Object ID
2014.4.12
Description
Group of young women in a living room. On the back is written, "Naval Inspectors 1940s, Jeanette on back row." It has been found (with the help of the Manitowoc Maritime Museum) that these women all worked for the U.S. Navy Civil Service Office in Manitowoc, WI during World War II. Fourth from left in back row is Jeannette Rochon of Two Rivers, WI who married Edmund Babler of Maplewood WI in 1947. In 2017, three more women were identified. Front row, second from left Lauretta Bourgeios (married George Beitzel 1946); behind her in floral print dress is Lauretta's sister, Ruth Ahearn; and behind Ruth is Mabel Jakovic (maid of honor at her friend, Ruth's wedding).
