Alfred H. Howard, seaman first class in the navy, has returned to his ship at Philadelphia after spending a nine-day leave with his wife, Mrs. Mary Howard of 315 East Fourth street, and with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Howard. Seaman Howard has just returned from Casablanca, where he met a friend from home. C. S. Tyree, electrician’s mate first class, who is stationed there in a naval construction battalion.
Source: Ottumwa Daily Courier, May 3, 1943
