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442nd Men Enjoy A Trip To Bogalusa
From Hattiesburg American July 12, 1943
Twenty-three members of the Japanese-American Combat Team returning to Camp Shelby Sunday evening, acclaimed their weak-end in Bogalusa as guests of the YWCA a most pleasant one.
Arriving early Saturday evening, the enlisted men and officers were welcomed with a dinner at the YWCA after which the guests and their hostesses gathered in informal groups for swimming, singing and dancing. A mid-night show topped the evening’s entertainment.
Sunday morning the men attended churches of Bogalusa with their hostesses. Following dinner in the homes of the young woman, the men were invited to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Young for an afternoon of swimming in the attractive outdoor pool. A trip to the nearby Recreation Center concluded the visit.
Lt. Richard K. Betsui, Lt. George Takahashi and Lt. Alvin B. Spetz accompanied the enlisted men on their visit.
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July 12, 1943
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+ Hattiesburg American
Media Type: Newspaper
Place: Hattiesburg
State: Mississippi
Country: United States
The Hattiesburg American was founded in 1897 as a weekly newspaper, the Hattiesburg Progress.[2] In 1907, the Hattiesburg Progress was acquired by The Hattiesburg Daily News. When the U.S. entered World War I in 1917, the newspaper was renamed the Hattiesburg American.
The Hattiesburg American was purchased by the Harmon family in the 1920s and was sold to the Hederman family in 1960.[2] Gannett acquired the newspaper in 1982.
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