This Day in History: 1942-06-27
Rita Courtney held a party in honor of LeRoy Russell’s scheduled induction into the armed services in a few days. In addition to the hostess, among the girls present were Blythe Kennedy, Jean Scherer, Irene and Gloria Sandberg, and Faith Slavin. Among the boys were Ralph Valentine, Ronald Estabrook, William Jackson, Robert Seibert, and John Beers. LeRoy was presented with a handsome wallet to keep his $21 a month in. (Bristow)