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1946
W. C Navy Vet Given Silver Star
“For conspicuous gallantry and Intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as a gun captain aboard a U S. aircraft carrier In western Pacific waters off Okinawa Jima,” Floyd M. Brlngolf of Webster City has been awarded the silver star medal.
Brlngolf, discharged from the navy after five years, has received the high award and accompanying citation from Vice Admiral Frederick C. Sherman, commander of the First carrier task force in which Bringolf was serving as a coxswain aboard the U.S.S. Hancock at the time the aircraft carrier was hit by an enemy bomb April 7, 1945.
“The bomb burst less than 20 feet from his gun mount,” the citation reads. “He then directed the surviving members of his crew in jettisoning ammunition in ready service racks and on the deck which was drenched with gasoline. During this time he received shrapnel wounds from bursting ammunition.
“He then climbed through a scuttle leading into a ready service magazine and turned on the sprinkling system to prevent quantities of ammunition from exploding. While doing this, he burned both hands badly from flames coming through the scuttle and further burned them when he turned on the valves of the sprinkling system. As he left this magazine, burning gasoline dropped on him from a broken gasoline pipe.
“In complete disregard for his own safety he then proceeded to another magazine to turn on the sprinkling system but was forced back by flaming gasoline. Returning to his gun mount he found engulfed in flames and was forced to abandon the scene.
He hung over the side of the ship, clinging to a chock cover, where he noticed one of his gun crew clinging. Later when things subsided, he returned, to find a shipmate suspended by the ankle on a monkey line, head down. In spite of great pain from his wounds and burns, with the help of another man proceeded to bring his shipmate safely aboard.”
As a result of his wounds and burns, Brlngolf was transferred to a hospital ship and taken to a naval base hospital where he received treatment for nearly a month.
Bringolf, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Bringolf, served for three years aboard the U.S.S. Saratoga, now a “guinea pig” carrier in the Bikini atom bomb tests. His last two years of service were aboard the Hancock. He was released from the navy with a rating of boatswain mate, 2nd class.
15 named to attend event
Webster City Post 191 of the American Legion has named 15 delegates to the first postwar convention of the Iowa Department. The 1946 "Victory" convention will be held in Des Moines, August 19-21.
H.M . Nichols was named chairman of the local post's delegation. Members of the delegation include: Fred Wood, Frank Talcott, M.Y. Kinne, Neil Scoles, Chelsea Wilson, James Johnston, M.E. Neesen, A.M. Oosterhuis, Paul Black, Don Kingsley, Tom Blakey, Ralph Dickason, Stewart Lund, Lloyd Karr. Alternates are B.R. Markwardt, D. V. McEwen, H.D. Wold, Leonard Albert, Floyd Wood, Mil Foster, Leroy Zeiger, Harold Koerner, W.C Fastenow, Reed Thompson, Harold Smith, Howard Vulgamott, Wm. F. Vance, Morris Westervelt, Russel Foley.
1971
Ridiculous Day Kiddie Parade
Nearly 200 youngsters were entered in the Ridiculous day parade yesterday to compete for gift certificates awarded for best bike and pet entries.
Winners of the 10 gift certificates in the eight-year-old and under judging were Kimberly Hogan, Jan and Denny Sturges, Mary Beth Leytham and Sarah Telstaff.
Winners ages nine to 14 division were Jeff McCollough, Mike Stephenson, Cindy Housberg and Donna March.
All entrants in the 2:30 parade were given free hot dogs and Pepsi afterwards. The refreshments were served by members of the sponsoring retail trade division of the local Chamber of Commerce. Many merchants downtown said that Wednesday had been one of the most successful Ridiculous Days ever. Shoppers crowded around open-air bargain tables and into city stores throughout the entire day.
Fifty 4-Hers camp near Madrid
Fifty campers returned this week from the Hamilton county junior girls 4-H camp held July 14-17 at the Iowa State 4-H camping center near Madrid.
The camp centered around a Hillbilly idea with evening programs including a get-acquainted party, a hootenanny and skits. Afternoon craft time was spent making “funny people” and collages. Other activities included hikes, matins and vespers, flag ceremonies, swimming, sports, “Rescue-Ann,” and educational topic on grooming, a water carnival and a camp-fire. One cookout meal prepared by the girls was also enjoyed.
Counselors for the camp were: Jane Curtis, Jocelyn Stearns and Kathy Greufe of Webster City; Clara Baldus of Jewell; and Jackie Frederick of Stanhope. The group was accompanied by Mrs. Henry Tapper, Mrs. Arnie Odland and Mrs. Paul Woodward as adult supervisors.
Campers were: Cynthia Ubben, Lori Carlson, Delisa Woodward, Terri Fardal, Monica Coleman, Holly Hughes, and Kim Blomgren of Stanhope; Roxann Hoversten, Kim Cady, Cindy Baumann, Patty Nerland, Kim Hamilton, Kathy Hansen, Kim Scott and Christy Harreld of Williams; Karen North, Peggy Wilcox, Sharon Carlson and Brenda Carlson of Stratford; Linda Halleland of Randall; and Peggy Grandgeorge, Michelle Monroe, Sheila Grandgeorge, Kim Kantak, Greta Yungclas, Janice Koolhof, Beth Van Dlest, Twila Ploeger, Beth Cheyne, Nancy Pelz, Debbie Shupe, Lori Haggard, Nancy Raines, Diane Lehman, Shelley Blue, Julie Scholten, Nancy Meade, Cardinal Gillette, LuAnn Walker, Laurie Olmstead, Lori Rockow, Susan Janes, Shirley Olson, Cheryl Janes, Rolanda Carlson, Kathy Volkmer, Kathy Adams, Denise Rouse and Joyce Stearns all of Webster City.