Marine Private First Class Herman G. Esquibel, son of Mr. & Mrs. Paul Esquibel of 4765 S. Galapago St, took part in "Operaton Strongback" in the Philippine Islands.
J.C. Penney women employees' take over operation of the store for a day. From left to right: Mrs. Eathel Higginson, Mrs. Ellen Douglas (store manager), Mrs. Dorthie Boling, Mrs. Helen Bowlby, Mrs. Wilma Boles, Mrs. Adline Robbe,