A look back at September 1942 and what the Saucon Valley Defenders Committee wrote in the Sept. 4th V-Mail to keep our local troops in service worldwide updated on Saucon Valley’s Homefront activities. (See the complete V-Mail below.)
Here is the big picture of what the war-torn world looked like in September 1942.
- Japan was at its high point militarily, controlling much of Asia and the Pacific.
- The Allies were on the defensive almost everywhere, except for small morale-boosting actions like the Doolittle Raid.
- The real turning points were still ahead (Coral Sea, Midway, El Alamein, Stalingrad), but April 1942 was the moment when both sides were preparing for those decisive battles.
Highlights of the Saucon Valley Defenders Committee V-Mail, Sept 4, 1942
- Corn is plentiful, and Clam Bakes and Corn Roasts come into their own.
- A Donkey Ball Game was sponsored by the Junior Women and Business Men of Hellertown, with a crowd of 1,200 people.
- Borough Civil Defense Program equipped Wolf School, American Legion, and the Fire House as First Aid Stations.
- Miss Alianore Long, School Nurse, is now a nurse in the U.S. Army.
- Chas Fulmer, James Hulak, and Homer Derr enlisted in the Marines.
- Nicholas Kolinetts has been reported missing by the Navy Department.
- Sad news came to the family of Chas. Kemmerer was notified that their son, Henry, was missing.
- The following boys have passed their physical examinations and were immediately inducted into the Service: Wilson Werst, Norbert Bergstresser, Harvey Laubach, Thomas Washko, Marvin Benner, Geo. Sabo, Gilbert Kiefer, Martin Kershner, Leon Transue, Chas Wimmer, Paul Mindler, and Joseph Kardos.
Please see the V-Mail dated September 4, 1942 (below).
There is much more detail and local news in this edition.
Imagine, as you read this, what it would be like to be a service member halfway around the world (in the Pacific or Europe) receiving this Saucon Valley News.
Thank you, Saucon Valley Defenders!
Ken Bloss (and Dan Ruth)
9/11/25
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