Polk County

 
Pvt. Maxine Ryser

 

 

A year's outfit in 13 minutes at the clothing warehouse appears pretty snappy business to Pvt. Maxine Ryser, 1131 Thirty-ninth st. Des Moines, who reported for active duty at Fort Des Moines, June 28. Clothing issues is included in the "processing" week preceding basic training for AC recruits.

Source: The Des Moines Register, July 9, 1944 (photo included)