Monthly Archives: September 2011

“Many local girls found husbands at the base. A group was organized called the Military Maids. We all joined, but I never did go much to any of the USO or Base Functions. The Military Maids were carried on buses … Continue reading →

“Some of the boys were so young and had never been away from home. They were here so briefly, and you wonder what happened to all of them. I am sure many were killed because most of them went overseas … Continue reading →

“The town immediately began making plans for entertainment for the many men stationed at the Air Base and at Camp McCain in Grenada. The USO opened in a building on Howard Street, and the American Legion Hut opened on weekends. … Continue reading →

“There were scrap drives all the time with everyone collecting metal and paper and other scarce items. The Boy and Girl scouts and other organizations were always having drives and contests to see who could collect the most. Patriotism was … Continue reading →

“On the home front there was rationing of shoes, sugar, meat and other items. I think we got coupons for three pairs of shoes a year, but canvas shoes with rope soles were not rationed so we filled in with … Continue reading →

“Most of the secretaries in town were giving up their low paying jobs and heading to the more glamorous Air Base jobs with higher government pay, starting out at $125 a month. I was making $75 at the Chamber of … Continue reading →

“Places to live [in wartime Greenwood] were so scarce. One afternoon a good-looking lieutenant came in the office looking for an apartment or a room. We did not have anything so I just took him home with me since Big … Continue reading →

“While I was home [in Greenwood, 1942] I learned that there was going to be an opening at the Chamber of Commerce since Mary Hayes Crow, the secretary, was going to marry my old friend Joe George [Saunders]. I applied … Continue reading →

“In April [1942] a tornado hit near Itta Bena and Greenwood. A friend who was working at the Farm Security office in Greenville and I rode over to look at the damage. We spent the night at home, and when … Continue reading →

On this day of national remembrance and reflection, daughterofthedelta also pauses to remember Sara, who would have never left this world on a slow news day. -30-