Mount Carmel Veteran Recounts Korea War Service
Mount Carmel resident Dwight Mobley recalls his Korea War service from late 1951 to 1953. He joined basic training at Camp Breckenridge Kentucky and later trained recruits in signal communications before serving on the West Coast of South Korea and in the Kuhmwa Valley near Seoul. Mobley describes guard duty on Hill 1082, dangerous pioneer scouting for firewood, a napalm mishap, a tungsten mine assignment, and an eight month silent color guard. He joined the Eighth Army Honor Guard in Seoul and later returned to the United States in 1953 to work as a finance clerk in Chicago.
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Mount Carmel
Dwight Mobley
William Weigel
Camp Breckenridge
Kentucky
Mobley
Korea
Seattle
Washington
South Korea
Kuhmwa
Seoul
Japan
Landong
Tichtey
States
Eighth Army
Eisenhower
America
Chicago
ECKCO Opens World for Special Olympic Athletes
Linda Whitten of the Eugene C Kieffer Charitable Organization says ECKCO’s work lets developmentally disabled athletes travel and compete beyond their county. The group raises funds for training, transport, lodging, and other needs, sending four athletes to national games and networks with international events including Ireland and Japan via partner programs. The 17th annual auction is Nov 14 at Mount Carmel with silent and live auctions, soup dinner, and a Partioke party, featuring local merchants’ support.
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Mount Carmel
Linda Whitten
Eugene C Kieffer
ECKCO
Whitten
Ireland
Japan
Torch Run
VFW
Local Oil Price Edges Up to 3.96 Feet as of Nov 10
The local oil price stood at 3.96 feet on November 10, reflecting a slight rise from prior levels. Market observers cited steady demand and regional supply factors contributing to the uptick.
Mount Carmel Council Eyes Ordinance 1068 On Mobile Homes
Mount Carmel city council will revisit ordinance 1068 to set a 15 year age limit on mobile homes entering the community and require inspections for new permits. The rule excludes mobile homes in parks and those already in the city. bids were received for 206 W 11th St with Dorothy Bishop submitting the winning $1,551 bid.
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Mount Carmel
Joe Judge
Finance and Senior Citizens
Rudy Witsman
11Th St
Dorothy Bishop
Witsman
Robin Irvine
Blue Sky Fitness
Bill Hudson
Lisa Fisher
Public Library Board
Hudson
Karin Hodgson
Twilla Coon
Justin Dulgar
Water and Sewer
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Jack Ambraw
Decker’s Dilemma
Steven Williams
Mount Carmel Public Library
Travis Dunn
Justin Kieffer
Tristan Berberich
Blake Baker
Aaron Ankenbrand
Josh James
tHelose
Cesies
Drs. Or & Rowen
Wabash County Museum
Wabash County
N. Market Street
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