From the MSR Legacy Archives
As part of our celebration over the next several months of our 80 years of continuous publication, the MSR will be republishing notable stories from our extensive archives of more than 4,000 weekly issues of African American news in Minnesota. Many of our readers will be sure to recognize friends, family and neighbors from the distant and not-so-distant past — such as from among the military personnel featured below in the April 13, 1945 edition of the Minneapolis Spokesman.
Motor Pool WAC’s Win Driver Badges
Six WACs assigned to the QM Motor Pool were recently awarded qualification badges for excellence in driving and maintaining motor vehicles. The names of the five pictured above are, from left to right, bottom row: Pfc. Mildred Johnson, T/5 Inez Clayton, and Pfc. Tinsie Brazil; top row, T/5 Priscilla Taylor and Pvt. Frances G. Barnes. The other recipient of the Driver’s Badges, Pfc. Johnnie Mae Irvin, was on furlough when the group’s picture was taken.
Brothers In France
Sgt. Humphrey Alexander, left, and Cpl. Richard Travis, right, sons of Mr. and Mrs. James Wooten, 457 St. Anthony, are serving in France. Sgt. Alexander has been overseas 14 months.The boy’s sister, Mrs. Myrtle Ross lives at 459 St. Anthony. Cpl. Travis’ wife, Mrs. Ann Travis, resides at the same address.Support Black local news
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