Local servicemen honored and visiting family across towns
Uniform Erwin Sgt Robert Wolkow spent several days with his mother Mrs Theo Johnson and hosted a party for about 75 guests. Duran Anderson son of the navy is home on furlough visiting his parents Alvin Anderson. Alvin Bechtold arrived from Brooklyn for a furlough with his parents and relatives. Esmond notes Mrs Oscar Felt former Esmond residents now in Meridian Ida have five sons in service including Clayton Rolland Eugene Set Russell Glen with details of their service. Manchester Amherst supper for William Bowes home on navy furlough. Mrs Esther Rye learns her brother Sherman Johnson of Roslyn is a prisoner of the Jap lane. Tech Sgt Harold C Fuller returns to Lakeland Fla after visiting Bonilla family. he is met in Chicago by sister Vera. Lake Preston reports water temperature 32 degrees Fahrenheit with expansion details.
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South Dakota Lieutenant Key in Guadalcanal Supply Runs
First Lieutenant Robert G. Howie of Belvidere, S D, praised by his commanding officer for keeping an aerial Burma Road open to Wenderson Field during the Guadalcanal campaign. From September to November he served as co pilot on a U S Navy cargo plane delivering gasoline, bombs and explosives under fire and assisting with unloading.
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Howie Awarded For Courage In Guadalcanal Air Operations
Admiral Halsey praised Lieutenant Howie for operating naval transport aircraft in the Solomon Islands area. His squadron ferried supplies to Marines under continuous enemy fire, often after 48 hours without rest, and despite scarce ammunition. Howie consistently completed each mission with exceptional skill and devotion to duty.
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Farm Labor Office To Help Relieve Shortage In County
Beadle County opens a farm labor office in the county agents office to ease harvest season shortages. Leonard L. Ladd and J. J. Hichert urge farmers to file requests promptly for farm work and for custom combining services.
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Leonard L. Ladd
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Walsey
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