Viking Division Emerges From Minnesota and North Dakota Roots
The 47th Viking Division draws its heritage from Minnesota and North Dakota units with roots tracing to the War Between the States. Its shoulder insignia features a white Viking helmet on blue, encircled by white and red borders, symbolizing infantry and artillery ties and a Viking martial tradition.
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Minnessota
North Dakota
Gonnel
States
Minnesota
Thor
135Th Infantry
235Th Infantry
135Th
Algiers
North Africa
Kasserine Pass
Italy
Ex-Warden Resumes Duties At Draper Prison Post
Story traces former Minnesota and North Dakota National Guard units, including the 151st, 178th, and 125th Field Artillery, with links to Draper Prison and wartime service in World War I and II. It highlights long service, campaigns from the Mexican Border to Guadalcanal, Monte Cassino, and Luzon, and notes the reappointment of Prison Director John Reece.
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Ecu
Bataan
Pearl Herhor
Minn
Reeves
Minnesota
Ketona
Jetergon County
North Dakota
James
National Guard
Lewis
Wash
Fen
New Guinea
Morota
Min
John Gxrea
Gulf
Luzon
Reece
Draper
Arehcan Rey
American National Redl Philippines
Guadalcanal
Rosa
151St
125Th
Third
Minnesota Infantry
125Th Field Artilery Regiment
S4th Diivision
125Th Field Artillery Battalion
North Africa
Italy
Monte Cansino Intaly
Court Of Isabella Mardi Gras Parade Opens Season
The Court Of Isabella will follow the Order Of Polka Dots parade opening Mobile Mardi Gras. Thousands watched a lively parade with towering floats, candy tosses, and Mystic Society members amid a festive crowd. King Felix and Queen Feb are slated to arrive February 3 for the reviews.
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Isabella
Mystic Society
Spain
Felix
Vastyaight
Mobile
Brookley Air Force Bage
Yoshitels
Mobile National G
Welcome to Alabama for Viking Division at Camp Rucker
Governor Gordon Persons extends a formal Alabama welcome to the 47th Viking Division upon its Camp Rucker arrival for training. He assures General Norman B Hendrickson and command of friendly support, access to state facilities, and a readiness to help resolve any issues during their stay.
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Gordon Persons
Alabarma
Camp Rucker
Ft. Fackson
5. C
Asth
Fnth
Gith Infantry
Alabama
Listing Radio Pro Arms Information Offer
A dubious OCR fragment mentions listing favorite radio programs with details like station and program, plus a claim of a chemical compound produced in the states far exceeding a rival. The text is garbled and lacks clear events or individuals.
47th's Commander Veteran In Service Dating From 1916
Mnj Gen Norman E Mandehehe, commanding general of the 47th Infantry Division, enlisted in the Minnesota National Guard in 1916, served in Mexico and France during World War I, later led staff duties with the 42nd and 34th divisions, and was federally recognized as major general in 1940. He postwar led the 47th, served on the War Department staff, and worked as an industrial engineer for Bethlehem Steel in Minneapolis.
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Mnj
Norman E. Mandeheheson
47Th Infantry Division
Minnesota National Guard
France
42Nd
Und
34Th Infantry
United States
Pacific
47Th
War Department General Staff National Guard
Bethlehem ‘ Steel Company
Mol 10Th Avenue South
Minnespolis
Educational Leader Addresses Rotarians in Geneva
State Superintendent of Education W. J. Terry spoke to Geneva Rotarians this week on current educational problems. His address covered building needs teacher training racial segregation and teacher retirement introduced by Principal Moore of Geneva High.
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Geneva
Educ
W. J. Terry
Terty
Princinal
Moore
Geneva High
Patch of 47th Infantry Division A Viking Shield Emblem
The 47th Infantry Division shoulder patch features a circle background symbolizing Thor and a Viking helmet signifying Viking warriors. Units hail from Minnesota and North Dakota, representingMidwestern roots with descendants of Vikings.
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47Th Infantry Division
Thor
Minnesota
North Dakota
Vikings Activation Impacts Minnesota and Nearby States
The 47th Mac mobilizes Minnesota and North Dakota units affecting about 59 communities. University of Minnesota and Gustavus Adolphus College students join the war effort, while local leaders and families adjust to shortages and long separations. Some soldiers’ spouses weigh returning home or moving to new lodging as guardsmen depart with strong local support.
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Benn
Sauk
Gereenoen Iba
Grickson
Mies Délares Spielmann
Thomas B. Palmer
St. i Weaving
Minnesota
North Dakota
Weir
Midwest
Donalsonville Records Over $500000 in 1950 Construction
Dowalsonville special report notes more than 500000 spent on new buildings in 1950. Five residences rise in the southwest. some homes reach 20000 and beyond. New parsonage for the Methodist Church and Baptist Church. major permits issued for State Farmers Market Davis Canning Plant two sawmills planing mill and REA warehouse. Seminole County schools add sericulture building gymnasium and renovations.
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Dowalsonville
Donalsonville
Tecorde
New Baptist Church
Davis
REA
Yulldere
Seminole County
Seminole Kalaing
Council Curbs Cate Additions in Donalsonville
Riverside report: Donalsonville passes ordinance to curb cate additions and fire plugs. The measure targets households harboring 58 cate and details limits for merchants bank and farmerstown owners with more than two growa. Local officials aim to improve water service and neighborhood safety.
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Donalsonville
Riverside
Maine
Donsisonville Rae
Merchants Bank and
Farmerston
Artillery Officer Chosen Leader of 47th Infantry Division
Brig. Gen. Frits A. Peterson, artillery commander, was enlisted in the National Guard in 1915, served in World War I, and rose to commanding officer of the 47th Infantry Division. In 1924 he joined the 5th Field Artillery Regiment and was inducted to active service, later serving as division staff officer and commander of the newly formed division unit.
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Japan
Aizen
47Th
Iith
151St
Minnesota Field Artillery
Frits A. Peterson
Artillery Cormander
Netonal Guard
Zorvier
La 6
Fanfield Agillery Regiment
Ford
Mae
Briza
Former Council Advisor and Army Officer Dies in Minnesota
A 47th Infantry Division veteran and former assistant division commander, who served as a private in the Minnesota National Guard in 1919 and rose to brigadier general, has died. He later held a role with the U.S. Group Control Council in Germany after World War II. He resided at 4 South Cleveland Avenue, Pav, Minn.
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Asaintamander
Min Pedota National Guard
Beaese
Lievenant
Gene Ifantry
Europe
Eratjer Ha
Germany
Treanty
Sevgent Guerd
47Th Infantry Division
Cleveland Avenue
Pavi, Minn
Legislators Propose Probe Of Paroles and Special Work Inds
A battered AP text notes legislators introduce resolutions to urge a formal investigation by the Legislature into paroles and related special work indices. The fragmented report references potential votes and aims to spur oversight despite garbled wording.
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Schaefer
186Th Infantry
St. Cloud
Gen. Hendrickson
Fritz A
Peertong
Soroanses 47Th Infantry Divisio
Norman E. Hendrickson
Haa
Court of Isabella
Mac
Dakota
Federal Service
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Austin
George Oope
Ron
Madison
Thecailhun
William M. Nusegodes
Fairmont
Martin County
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Mave
Milara
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