The following tidbits of local news regarding Nemaha men who served in the U.S. Navy in 1939.
Duane Simon left last Thursday for San Diego, Calif. to begin training the in the navy. Duane enlisted early in the spring and had just received his call. His brother, James, is also in the navy.
The Courier-Tribune (Seneca, KS) August 17, 1939
Marvin Heaton returned to his work int he navy at San Diego Monday after several weeks vacation.
The Courier Tribune (Seneca, KS) November 6, 1939
Two Nemaha Boys Join the U.S. Navy
Paul Raymond Gerber, Oneida, and Grant Edward Andrick, Centralia, enlisted in the U.S. Navy, Nov. 7 in Topeka and joined 28 other at Kansas City, Mo., proceeded the same day tot he Great Lakes Naval Training Station where they will undergo a short training period before being assigned to duty afloat. A total of 120 men will be enlisted form Kansas and western Missouri during November. A like number is expected for December.
Courier Tribune (Seneca, KS) November 13, 1939
Frank Barber, four years in the U.S. Navy recently of the U.S.S. South Dakota, was at his home in Centralia.
Courier Tribune (Seneca, KS) January 2, 1939
Reuben Bieri, son of undersheriff and Mrs. Pete Bieri, surprised his parents by coming home from the U.S. Navy on furlough. He has just returned from Caribbean maneuvers.
Courier Tribune (Seneca, KS) March 27, 1939
Born to Mr. and Mrs. James Simon Sunday at the Seneca hospital, a son, seven pounds and 12 ounces, whom they have named James Ronald. Mrs. Simon is the daughter-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Simon. Her husband is in the Navy and expects to arrive in Bern sometime soon to take his family back to California.
Courier Tribune (Seneca, KS) April 13, 1939
LeRoy Adams is visiting hsi parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Adams. He is in the U.S. Navy and is home on furlough — Spectator
Courier Tribune (Seneca, KS) May 8, 1939