Guadalcanal Veteran Relates Fierce Japanese Defense
Corporal Eugene A. McKichan of Bonilla describes Japanese soldiers as stealthy ferocious and fearless of death. He witnessed heavy combat during nearly four and a half months in Guadalcanal and says at least 100 enemies fell before his machine gun. He was wounded and malaria treated and will return for more care after furlough. He trained and fought alongside Corp. Glenn Van Winkle of Huron beginning in 1941.
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Kingdom Come
Corp
Eugene A. McKichan
Bonilla
Huron
Corporal McKichan
Guadalcanal
McKichan
Army
Glenn van Winkle
Camp Claiborne
Australia
Marriages Listed in Huron Area Notices
A batch of wedding announcements from Huron and nearby towns names brides and grooms, their home towns, and likely ceremony dates in June. Couples include Martha Hunter with Dr M W Smith, Gladys Bosma with Daniel Douma, Dorothy Knouse with Herman Koepke, Ann Erickson with Rich, G Katherine Stimson with Moyne Kirby, Genevieve Jungemann with Edward Kahre, Marian Chamberlin with Lt Elmer L Bert, Elewise St Claire with Roy Hanson, Martha Kleinsasser with Paul Kleinsasser, Anne Yretch with Jess Pithan, Vera Kopplin with Morris Lawson, Evelyn Roeber with Willis Wagner, Ida Josewski with Albert Swaney. The notices reference multiple locales such as Huron, Rapid City, Tacoma, Wolsey, Camp Maxcy, Coeur d Alene, Bancroft, Crandon, and Tulare.
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Martha Hunter
Pierre
MW. Smith
Huron
Miller
Wayne
N. J
Gladys Jeannie Bosma
Daniel Douma
Preakness
Dorothy Jone Knouse
Herman Koepke
Hoskins
Neb
Ann Erickson
Lane
N. J. Rich
Rapid City
G. Katherine Stimson
Highmore
H. Moyne Kirby
Newell
Tacoma
Wash
Genevieve Jungemann
Edward Kahre
Wolsey
Camp Maxcy
Texas
Marian Chamberlin
Flandreau
Elmer L
Chally) Chalbert
Humboldt
Elewise St. Claire
Seattle
Roy Vernon Hanson
Seaman 2-c
Coeur d'Arena
Ida
Candietight
Martha Kleinsasser
Frankfort
Paul Kleinsasser
Anne Yretch
Jess Pithan
Bancroft
Vera Ann Kopplin
Hitchcork
Morris W. Lawson
Dalton
Wis
Crandon
Evelyn Roeber
Corp
Willis Wagner
Bath
Tulare
Salem
Ida Josewski
Blbert Swaney
Cayuga
N. D
Phyllis Welch Installed as Honored Queen in Bethel No 9
Miss Phyllis Welch was installed as honored queen at the regular Bethel No 9 meeting of Huron Job's Daughters on June 21. Miss Gayle Bowers, retiring honored queen, served as installing honored queen.
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Phyllis Welch
Bethel No. 9
Huron
Job
Gayle Bowers
Servicemen Interned, Killed, and Promoted Listed
The list catalogs service members across several towns including Huron Spearfish Winner Sturgis and Vermillion. Interned by Germany and by Japan are noted for Pvt Robert L Shockley Cpl Richard M Behrens Homer Brook ins and others. Killed in action are Pfc Walter O Sahmel Lt Virgil Edmund Flynn. Promotions include Wendell W Andrews Clyde Ford Robert Oddy Jann Pink and Robert Snider with aviation cadet Orrin Tatchie assigned to Banbridge Army Air Field.
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Germany
Robert L. Shockley
Huron
Richard M. Behrens
Spearfish
Homer L. Brookins
Theodore M. Jolney
Webster
Owen N. Forman
Sturgis
Kenneth P. Sourley
Selmer A. Lilehaug
Lana
Robert J. Lodge
Lester L. Russel
Vermillion
Japan
Edsel D. Bartle
Parker
Maynard B. Booth
Ridgeview
Charles H. Graff
Hecla
Herbert R. Owens
Owanka
Joseph QO. Stensland
Madison
John R. Dempsey
Keldron
Gerald D. Staudenraus
Rosholt
Armold S. Johnson
Roslyn
Pic
Harold L. Porath
Summit
John D. Tracy
Carthage
Walter O. Sahmel
Hurley
Virgil Edmund Flynn
Milbank
Wendell W. Andrews
Miler
Clyde FP. Ford
Gregory
Robert J. Oddy
Woonsocket
Jann A. Pink
Tyndall
Robert
War stamp drive aims to buy Shangri La carrier
Huron residents join national effort urging every man woman and child to buy war stamps in July. Local stores theaters and paperboys back the campaign to raise about 10 843 for Huron to aid the war effort and avenge the Hornet sinking. Promoted and reassigned servicemen listed include Raymond E Schrode r Walter L Lassen Herman Kean Huesgen Marl Shanahan John In Kotas Hilred Balzer Kenneth Tobin Harry A Daum John Geyerman Paul Kotlman Leo McGinty Albert L Bell Earl F Munion Don Hanley and others with update requests for additional home front news.
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Jimmy Doolittle
Huron
Memphis
Tenn
John Geyerman
Navy
Farragut
Ida
Paul Kotlman
T. B
Sheppard Field
Tex
Leo McGinty
Oxford
Ohio
Miami College
Albert L. Bell
Navy Submarine Chaser Training Center
Miami
Fla
Earl F. Munion
South Pacific
U.S
Don Hanley
Sasaab
Santa Ana
Scouts Canoe On James River Pioneer Trip
Six Boy Scouts and leader Sig Johnson canoe James River surveying long term trips for camp program. They left Huron Sunday afternoon and returned Friday night. James River praised for calm gradient and wildlife with high banks for protection. Starting July 3 the council will run a Webster start canoe trip across lakes in Day County.
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Sig Johnson
Pheasant Council
James River
Huron
America
Webster
Day County
Osborn’s Jarman Shoes Promising Long Wear and Style
Shoes rationing makes durable wear crucial and Osborn’s Jarman Shoes are advertised as offering lasting comfort for work or dress. The copy urges trying these famous shoes, claiming reliable wear and current style.
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Osborn
Jarman
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