Marines Share Viet Nam Service News From Cedar Rapids Area
Marine Private First Class Robert L. Carroll, son of Mrs Kathrine Carroll, serves with Lich Motor Transport Battalion in Da Nang, Viet Nam, as part of First Marine Division. The unit supports ground transport and civic action projects aiding Vietnamese communities. Separately, USS Constellation carrier crew and Marines from Camp Pendleton and Camp Pendleton trainees are described in duties and training for air ground combat teamwork and field exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Carroll
da Nang
Viet Nam
Marine Corps Reserve
Civic Action Fund
Marine In
Capa
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Marine
David R. Holliday
Carrol Holliday
Sixth St. NW
Marine Corp
Infantry
Leatherneck
Gary J. Mulholland
Harry D. Mulholland
Lth
Ave. SE
Marine Corps
Marine Airground
Be airdropped at beacon point marine landing
Navy and Coast Guard forces supported a battalion size Marine landing near Dong Ha Vietnam during operation Beacon Point aboard USS Robinson. Radarman John C. Remington and others contributed gunfire support and aviation and amphibious vehicle operations to stem enemy movement in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uss Robinson
John C. Remington
USNR
Frank A. Remington
Eighth Ave. SW
South Vietnam
Dong Ha
Beacon Point
Third Marine Regiment
Navy
Coast Guard
Marine Corps
Kernel moisture guides field shelling timing for corn
Agricultural officials advise keeping kernel moisture below 25 percent before field shelling or combining corn to reduce mechanical damage and storage issues. Extension experts note delayed harvest this season, urge gradual cylinder speed adjustments, proper grate clearance, and use of manufacturer guidelines to protect kernels. The report also mentions a 72nd wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs George Woodford of Gowrie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary M. Peterson
Poweshiek County
Dave Hull
Towa State University
Towa State
Hull
Humboldt native Bethh Anderson celebrated 98th birthday
Humboldt County resident Bethh Anderson received honors from friends and relatives on September 2 for his 98th birthday. He has lived in Humboldt County since arriving in America in 1891. Miss Myrtle Merritt of Norway reported seven walleyed catches totaling 33 pounds at Lake McBride. Her son Charles Pitman, Leon, was sworn in as a Foreign Service Officer in Washington after studies at Central Community High School, Dartmouth College, and Vanderbilt University. Joe Schieis of LeMars harvested a 2-pound tomato from his garden, measuring 15% inches in diameter. Father Edward Flynn of St Michael's Parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans J. P. Anderson
Humboldt
Frieds
Mr. Anderson
Humboldt County
America
Myrtle Merritt
Norway
Miss Merritt
Lake McBride
Charles J. Pitman
James Pitman
Leon
Foreign Service
U. S. Department of State
Washington
Mr. Pitman
Central Community High School
Dartmouth College
Vanderbilt University
Joe Schieis
LeMars
Priest Celebrates Golden Jubilee in Belle Plaine
In Belle Plaine on Sept 3 a clergyman marked his golden jubilee of ordination. Present were his brother Father Louis of Nashua and his sister Sr. Mary Pierre of Chicago, who is also celebrating 50 years in her vocation.
Fire Chief urges home fire drills for family safety
Willard Christophersen of the West-Bertram Fire Dept. Chief urges families to practice a home fire drill now to reduce danger and ensure quicker, safer responses in an emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Christophersen
West- Bertram Fire Dept
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News of
Cedar Rapids
Remington
Cpl. Carson
Jacksonville
Flat
John L. Carson
Keith E. Carson
Ely
Julie B. Heusman
19Th St. SE
Aviation Electricians
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Fla
Fry
Pleiku
Vietnam
Gerald R. Fry Jr
Ninth Ave
4Th Infantry Division
Poweshick County
Harold Gunderson
Iowa State University
Gundereson
United States
Veterans Administration
George
Andy) Woodford
Callender
Gowrie
Woodford
Bethh
Edward Flynn
St. Michael’s
Hartwick State Bank
Kenneth Benda
Hartwick
Iowa
Cain
First Avenue
40Th Street
Grant Williams
Ford
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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