Wednesday, May 20, 2020

May 20, 1945 Dubuque as WW II was ending


This issue of the Telegraph-Herald is very interesting because it displays numerous stories of brave Dubuque area soldiers during WWII. The important local stories from page one are expanded below. 


The owner of Four Mounds, G.A. Burden died following a fall at home. And, a local man was released from service on the "point plan." 


Staff Sgt. William Buelow receives an award.

Three more fine Dubuque servicemen. 


Logs from Graf aid war production. 


More WW II news from section two 



Business News

Dubuqueland could still enjoy excellent live entertainment at the Circle nightclub in East Dubuque and in area ballrooms.


Dubuque area ballrooms and theaters provided excellent entertainment.

KDTH presented an impressive lineup of talent for "I Am An American Day"


From the "Funnies" May 20, 1945

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