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Volume 8, Issue 7 - Feature #1489

Termination of WWII POW Camps...

Rhonda, as to the photo of the Ronal McMurtrey home, you can send the photo to Linda (mcwagner.lk@gmail.com). Thanks!

Linda McGill Wagner - 2011-08-22 19:47:53

The Ronal McMurtrey home was the hospital unit at the POW camp. It was purchased at auction by Wentz & Inis McMurtrey, Ronal's parents, and moved to their farm 5 miles east of the Dacoma Road on 5th Street & 1/2 mile north. It was placed over a full basement and completely remodeled. The family moved into the home in 1947. Ronal and his wife, Marguerite (Gower), moved into it in 1959 and Wentz and Inis moved to Cherokee. Ronal & Marguerite raised their 3 children there and still live there. (Note the correct spelling of Ronal McMurtrey.)

Marguerite McMurtrey - 2011-08-22 01:09:03

I have a photo to send you of the Ronal McMurtrey home (Ronal & Marguerite McMurtrey, my parents; where I grew up). To what email address would you like for me to send the photo? Thanks!

Rhonda J McMurtrey - 2011-08-21 21:01:19

Regarding the McMurtrey property, correct speeling is "Ronal.". Great article!!

Rhonda J McMurtrey - 2011-08-21 17:51:20

As Golda Lyon is a friend of mine and has no computer. I took her the article about the Hilltop Gas & Grocery. She wanted to know if you could make a couple of corretions. Lyon has no "s". They operated it from 1946 to 1970. I think I have a barracks/house here in Cherokee but have to confirm it before I reveal where it is. I will also get a picture. Will try to find more. Thanks.

Marty Myers - 2006-02-22 18:34:53

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