Gunfire Support by Swift Boat in Marine Battle
The report describes a Marine operation where a small craft provided five inch gunfire support for the second Battalion of the Sixth Marines. An enemy artillery battery was silenced after initial spotting by Lieutenant Piya. The Swift Boat endured about six rounds of enemy fire from twenty yards away but neither ship suffered casualties. ISBELL is homeported in Long Beach, California with Destroyer Division 132.
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Aliaites
Coli
Wag Sussom
Diy
We Pneimy Sixth Marines
Prev Heute
Vine Porte
Pune
SBEI1
Piya
Coastal Division II
Coastal Squadron 6B
Isbell
Long Bevel
California
Destroyer Division 132
Swift Boat PCF 1 Engaged Under Fire Near DMZ
A Vietnam era report notes PCF 1 commanded by Lt. Elynn of Radford, VA, near the DMZ on August 19 at 929 am, came under fire from two North Vietnamese artillery positions and small arms while conducting a reconnaissance mission off the northern border. USS Arnold Isbell, commanded by G. D. Walker of Los Angeles, was involved in operations nearby.
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PCF -1
Lieutenat Ela
Elynn
Radford
Vic
Dmz
Arnold
Isbell
G.D. Walkew
Los
Local families share Sunday visits across South Dakota and Iowa
Mr. and Mrs. Raym Miller and sons enjoyed a pleasant day at Oak Grove near Hawarden with relatives including Robert Miller and family. Many neighbors like Fred Dierks, Love of Mer, Hans Wessels, and John Vande Keilt's family visited various homes in Sioux Falls, Hudson, and Rock Rapids. Belated birthday celebrations honored Van Berkel and Bomgaars family members. one son is serving in the military.
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Kiss
Raym and
Milter
Oak Grove
Hawarden
Robert Biller
Mrs. Sail Winterfeld
Rene
Mr. and
Kirs
Hans Wessels ii
Sioux Falls
John Vande Keilt
Martin van Wyke
Severt Vail Berkel
Bernard Bomgaars
Rock Rapids
Brs
van Berkel
Mr. Bomgaars
Bors
Bomgaars
Iowa Highway Commission Auction Schedules Used Buses and Cars
The Iowa State Highway Commission announces a public auction of 18 966 Plymouth Fury sedans, buses, pickups, and trucks plus damaged units and fleet vehicles. The sale opens Sept 7 in Building 5 with inspections Sept 6 and ends Sept 13. deposits required and tax rules apply. contact C H Kles for details.
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Iowa State Highway
Commission
Ais
Plymouth Fury
Iowa State Highway Commission
Highway Commission
C.H. Kles
Autres
Veterans Admin to Aid Police On the Job Training
The Veterans Administration authorizes on the job training for policemen with 181 days of service after January 3 1955 and up to 24 months of monetary benefits. Payments start at 80 monthly for single veterans, 90 with one dependent, or 109 with no or more dependents, reduced by 20 every six months. Eligible veterans should contact the nearest VA office or the Des Moines VA Center Iowa 50308. State Approving Agency of Iowa oversees program approvals. Police departments seeking approval should write to Doyle R. Cowell Chief State Dept. of Public Instruction Grimes Building Des Moines 50319 or call 515 281 3917 Extension 22.
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Veterans Administration
Veterans Administrations
Veterans Administration Center
Des Moines
Iowa
Hunters urged to check vision before hunting season
The Iowa Society For the Prevention of Blindness urges individual hunters to have their eyes checked each year before taking to the woods, stressing annual eye examinations for safety.
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Iowa Society For the Prevention of Blindness
Forney Lake Blind Reservations Open
Blind reservations for the Forney Lake hunting area are now accepted at the State Conservation Commission office in Des Moines. Twenty six blinds are available and reservations must be sent by September 15 to the commission office at 606 Fourth St Des Moines Iowa 50319. After that date send to the Forney Lake office Thusman Iowa on a first come first served basis. Each reservation requires a certified payment.
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Forney Lake
State Conservation Commission
Des Moines
Commission
State
Fourth St
Iowa
Thusman
Goose Hunting Draw and Reservation Rules Planned
Hunters pay a one dollar money order per hunter and attend a drawing for blinds. They must list first second and third date choices and be present at reservation HQ one hour before legal shooting. Reservation fees are nonrefundable and blinds are first come first served if available. Blind sites at Forney Lake are assigned by drawing and hunted from the signed blind. Goose season runs September 24 to December 6.
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Ctitek
Poiney Lake
Forney Lake
Obituary for Kolenbraner in Richland Cemetery records
Burial followed at Richland Cemetery under Portal Funeral Home. Born May 19 1906 in Pecking he served Marl Van. Survived by widow two daughters Mrs Teun fic Young and Miss Comelia Middlé barh Indiana a son Marvin Lincoln Nebr a sister Miss Nellia Roch Valley and four grandchildren.
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Kolenbraner
Richland
Portal Funeral Home
Iddle
Wes
Marl van
Teun
Comelia
Middlé
Trout Stocking Plans Altered by Warm Weekends
Field notes from the Iowa Conservation indicate Labor Day anglers faced lower water temperatures that curtailed stocking efforts. Cooler weather signals a pre fall opening as rockings continue through next week, while a separate report notes a call to a highway incident near Corning where a large toadstool was weighed at two miles north of town.
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Fisher iv Cérbon
Dale Gan
Collinis
Corning
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Fred C. Thesks
OF Rock Valley Schools
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Rick) Richter
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Rock Valley, Iowa
Towa Hiway
Doyle R. Cowell
Veterans Education & Train
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