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“Ranks thinning but spirit undimmed” from the November 13, 1975 Door County Advocate
Sixteen World War I Veterans, their colors borne by veterans of later wars, marched down the aisle of the Sturgeon Bay junior high school gymnasium…
Nov 11, 2025
“Veterans Day reminded him of Grand Ole Opry” from the November 20, 1975 Door County Advocate
I found myself at a training center near Little Rock, Arkansas. Since I was given a “limited service” classification I was assigned to the medical…
Nov 11, 2024
“Our Mayor Says . . . . A Change” from the November 11, 1954 Door County Advocate
Nov. 11, for many years cele­brated as “Armistice Day,” has now become “Veterans Day.” There is much merit and a deep significance expressed in this…
Nov 9, 2024
"November, Thanksgiving bring memories both happy and sad" from the November 20, 1978 Door County Advocate
By GRACE SAMUELSON
Nov 12, 2023
"Old soldier memories stirred on Veteran's, Armistice Days" from the October 28, 1976 Door County Advocate
Old soldier memories stirred on Veteran’s, Armistice Days
Nov 11, 2023
"City had wild celebration At end of 'War to End Wars'" from the November 12, 1968 Door County Advocate
Stanley Greene describes how Sturgeon Bay celebrated the end of World War I; the day of the Armistice is now celebrated as Veterans Day.
Nov 10, 2023
"Two Celebrations" from the November 15, 1918 Door County Advocate
Two Celebrations
Nov 9, 2023
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