This year, the family of Maynard Schneider was honored. Maynard enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps on August 5, 1942. He was stationed at Fort Sumner, New Mexico and worked as glider maintenance. He had a medical exemption for overseas duty due to his eyes. He was discharged August 20, 1943, to come back to the Johnson area to help with the family farm because of his father's health.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Patriotic Sunday
Martin Luther Church hosted a Patriotic Service Sunday, May 20th for
area veterans. Speaker for the event was Commander Carol Hinger who served 20 years with the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps from 1973 - 1993. A noon meal was
served for those attending. Undesignated offerings were divided equally among the Disabled Veterans of America, Nemaha County Avenue of Flags, and the Johnson County Avenue of Flags. Members of the Patriotic Committee, Ron
Meyer, Ginny Baack and Mary Findeis are assisted by many of members
of MLC for this event.
This year, the family of Maynard Schneider was honored. Maynard enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps on August 5, 1942. He was stationed at Fort Sumner, New Mexico and worked as glider maintenance. He had a medical exemption for overseas duty due to his eyes. He was discharged August 20, 1943, to come back to the Johnson area to help with the family farm because of his father's health.
This year, the family of Maynard Schneider was honored. Maynard enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps on August 5, 1942. He was stationed at Fort Sumner, New Mexico and worked as glider maintenance. He had a medical exemption for overseas duty due to his eyes. He was discharged August 20, 1943, to come back to the Johnson area to help with the family farm because of his father's health.
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