Estherville Area War News Highlights Veterans and Decorations
Estherville residents and families receive multiple World War II updates. Sergeant Wilbur Sunde serves in the Philippines after earlier deployments from Camp Abbott to Fort Lewis and Camp Beale. Purple Heart awarded posthumously to Gordon Griffis’s family for bravery in France. Corpl. Carl Blossy writes from Belgium about friendly locals and ice cream. Numerous soldiers record new addresses and furloughs across camps, ships, and overseas postings, with promotions and arrivals noted for Eighth Air Force units and B 17 crews.
Plan Bundle Day for Emmet County Rural Schools
All rural schools in Emmet County will join in Bundle Day in April with date to be announced later. Clothing bundles will be sent to recipients in Europe.
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Air route proposal eyed connecting Des Moines to Estherville
A Saturday filing in Des Moines listed an airline route proposal serving Estherville. The plan would start at Des Moines and follow a chain to Ames Webster City Mason City Algona Estherville Spencer Fort Dodge and Boone with stops along the way.
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