This series was taken Sept 16 - 1946. The Eagle Packet wanted a picture as near like the one they considered their favorite to use for postal cards. So Bill & I visited the boat then went north of the Eads Bridge & took this series.
winter for overhauling. Normally, the screw type boats operate between St. louis and new Orleans during the winter months, but operations will be extended to Chicago this year.\" Color photo by staff photographer Jack Zehrt. November 10, 1946
"'Good Night, Ladies,' had a special significance at Jefferson Barracks Service Club No. 2 Friday as the last dance was held at the army post prior to its becoming surplus in July. The 300 soldiers and their dates attending the closing dance included military personnel stranded in the city by the train strike which interrupted their trips."