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Manning Monitor articles ------ 1943
Amos Misselhorn Back in USA
"I had a nice voyage. I was in Africa and saw some wonderful things. The things I admired
most was the way the natives acted and dressed. We also had to exchange our money
for francs and can imagine our trouble when we wanted to buy anything.
"The American cigarettes and chewing gum are very popular. Every native we saw asked
us for "Smoke" or "Bumba" which meant cigarettes and gum. I smoked a French cigarette
and I can readily see why our brands are so popular with them. Amos Misselhorn at Sea Somewhere at Sea Dear Friends: How is everyone back in good old Manning? I sincerely hope they are all fine. I am still O. K. Will write a few lines to let you know I am still looking forward to receiving the Monitor for which I want to thank the American Legion and the Monitor Office and all those connected with sending the boys in the service the paper.
"I also want to take this opportunity to thank Mr. F. B. Valentine for teaching me something
about the bakers trade. I have taken my examinations and passed them both to become a
Baker 3rd Class. I passed my 1st exam with a score of 3.7 out of a possible 4.0 and my
score on my second exam was 3.6 out of 4.0. "Messy" Sends Greetings Mrs. Wm. Misselhorn received a telegram of greetings on her birthday, from her son Amos who is somewhere at sea with the U. S. Navy. It read: "Loving greetings, fondest love and kisses. Keep Smiling." "Messy" Amos Misselhorn At Sea Amos Misselhorn of the USS Hermitage, writes by V-Mail from some where at sea. Dear friends----How is everyone in Manning? I sincerely hope they are all well and getting along fine. I am still O. K. and feeling swell. "Due to censorship, I can't say where I am or what I am doing but I am doing my utmost to help in this war.
I haven't received my mail for quite some time but am looking forward to some soon.
Hope all the folks keep writing to me. Will close by wishing everyone health and happiness and lots of good luck. As always, A. W. Misselhorn. May 12, 1943 Amos Misselhorn Visits India Amos Misselhorn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Misselhorn wrote as follows to his parents, this week Dearest Mother and Dad. -How are you today? I sincerely hope you are fine. I am still O. K. and am indeed very happy. I am back in the states again and boy it sure seems swell. "Had a wonderful trip again. I have been to New Zealand and India. New Zealand is very much like Australia and the people were swell to us. India is very much different than I expected. "We hit India and it was really warm at the time. I was very interested in the natives or Indians as they are called. They are a very dark brown or black and dress rather odd. They all wear turbans; and several of them wear cloth wrapped around their bodies similar to a dress. I was shocked to I see the loads of things and weights they carry on their heads. "I was traveling in a horse-drawn cart and went sight seeing. I saw several interesting places, such as' beautiful parks, museums, old attractive buildings and many more things too numerous to mention here. The best means of transportation for food, lumber and such things was by Ox drawn carts. I was certainly astonished at the loads these carts will carry. You will also see two men pulling and pushing heavily loaded cars. About the best I saw was a snake and a mongoose fight. The snake was a cobra and the mongoose really made short work of killing the snake. To see a mongoose alone he appears a slow-moving and lazy animal, but with a snake he moves with lightning speed. I have some India money and also have a few pieces of Japanese money which I will send home as soon as our things are censored and can be sent. So much for India. I had a wonderful surprise this trip. I was standing on top side one day when a soldier called, "Hi Messy!" I looked at several faces before I finally recognized a fellow by the name of Arnold Smith who used to drive a truck for Brady transfer. I loaded his truck many times at Dultmeiers. He and I went pheasant hunting one time while he was in Manning. I guess this is all for this time so will close. P. S. Good news! Just received mail and it is really swell. Only received 2 letters in 88 days, and now have 56 more letters and several copies of the Manning Monitor so will have lots of news to read. Say hello to all the Manning folks for me. Saw Phyllis Stahl and Helen Hoover. Amos Misselhorn Writes Amos "Messy" Misselhorn Bkr. 2c, writes to his parents that he is enjoying his stay in the states but will not be able to get home this trip. He has received many letters and all the copies of the Monitor and extends his thanks to his Manning friends for their thoughtfulness.
Amos has been following the Manning football team and hopes the basketball team can do
as well.
He has made another advancement in rating and thanks the Valentine Bakery for the
experience gained there He has passed all examinations for a second class petty officer
and now has the rank of Baker 2c, which give him a salary of $114.00 a month. Manning Monitor articles ------ 1944
Amos Misselhorn Back in States "Messy" Writes Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Misselhorn received a letter from their son, Amos, who is back in the Atlantic after serving 17 months in the Pacific. He states he is well and happy. Who's Who On The U-No-Who The following appears in the Scuttlebutt, published on the "Unowho" and received by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Misselhorn of Manning. Introducing A. W. Misselhorn, Bkr. 2/c, U.S.N.R., one of the boys, that helps supply those delicious baked goods that we eat every day. If size was an indication of ability to produce goods, this fellow, would be tops because he is probably the largest member of the ship's company. Manning, Iowa, is the birthplace and hometown of Misselhorn and he claims that it is the best city in the country. He was very active in sports in high school. Misselhorn will celebrate two years of service on board of the Unowho next month and this constitutes most of his naval career, having enlisted on June 7. 1942.
Prior to this time he worked in one of the city's bakeries and as, a shipping clerk for the
Dultmeier Manufacturing company, manufacturers of all types of farm supplies.
He has been with this company for two and half years and is planning to return to them
after the war. Amos Misselhorn, Baker 2-c, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Misselhorn, is now in New York, having just completed a trip to England. Manning Monitor articles ------ 1945
A. W. Misselhorn Home With Discharge
He enlisted at Carroll and was sworn in six months after Pearl Harbor to become a
member of the "Avengers Squadron. PASSES CIGARS AS RANK IS RAISED Amos (Messy) Misselhorn, who rated baker first class July 1, wrote the following letter to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Misselhorn of Manning recently: Dear Mom and Dad: I am once more back in the states, only for a short time. Had another fast and swell trip this time. How are you two today? I sincerely hope and pray that you are both well and happy. I am O. K. and as always getting along swell. I have some good news for you two: will get another rating July 1, I will be baker first class as I passed my examinations with a perfect score. This will increase my pay some again.
This has been quite a month for me as I now also draw five per cent more pay for three
years in the navy. I also have another ribbon to wear as I have three years of good
conduct. This ribbon is all red and now I have four ribbons to wear.
Had a letter from "Bud" Asmus land Albert Claussen recently. Am i glad that you got the
picture in good shape. Will send a package tomorrow and hope you get it in good shape.
Am glad to hear that Russ was up to see you. I suppose Rockley is home by now. Sees 14 of 16 Major League Teams In Action Dear Sirs: I am taking this opportunity to send you my thanks for receiving The Monitor on schedule again. Really is great to read the old home town news.
At the present I am still in New York and will be here for another couple weeks. Have been
seeing several major league baseball games since I returned from leave. I have been
fortunate enough to have seen 14 out of the 16 league teams in action.
I am certainly trying to take in every possible bit of New York life as I am planning on
having my discharge before too much longer. |