St. Joseph News--Press Reviewing 1941 In St. Joseph News Pictures December 28, 1941
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AM1994.4.6
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St. Joseph News--Press Reviewing 1941 In St. Joseph News Pictures December 28, 1941
Newspaper photos:
Year's first news story. Edgewood Club destroyed by fire January 1, 1941. Later Belt Tavern and Y-Barbecue were also destroyed during the year.
Mural Painter Gustaf Dalstrom, famous Chicago painter, started a year's work on twelve murals at the post office
Baby Beef Show Reid Boothe of Knoxville and his Angus baby beef carried off top honors at the Interstate Baby Beef and Pig Club show.
Off to War--the 194th tank battalion was mobilized and sent to Camp Lewis, WA
Construction of the Western Tablet and Stationery Company's new six story building.
Road building--Work was started on construction of the super highway between St. Joseph and Savannah.
Blossom Festival--Thousands viewed the festival Mary Beth Shaffer rode on the float.
First St. Joseph killed in war were: Joseph L. Richey and Lieut. G. A. Whiteman
Golden Blood Woman--Medical authorities disagreed on the value of the transfusions which Rose McMullin of Washington, D.C. gave a Osborn, MO boy suffering from a rare blood disease.
St. Joseph Plan--The largest civic organization in the history of St. Joseph came to life. This picture shows the start of the parade.
Drouth era ends--rainfall was above normal in 1941.
Andrew County Centennial--this is part of crowd attending the celebration of Andrew County's 100th birthday.
Reaction to War--Japan's attack December 7 found an immediate response in St. Joseph, Men flocked to the navy and marine recruiting stations
Aluminum for Uncle Sam.
