July 11, 2014

Oroville Mercury Register
August 21, 1946
Oroville Colonel Is Honored

(Caption of Picture)
Col. Fred I. Gilbert, right of Oroville is shown just after he had received the Legion of Merit medal from Brig. Gen J. Kirk, left, in Washington D.C. recently. Mrs. Gilbert, center, is a sister of Misses Mattie and Irene Lund of Oroville.

Oroville Mercury Register
August 21, 1946
Former Oroville Man To Wed In Auburn
Many Oroville friends have received invitations for the wedding of Everett Jacoway of Auburn, formerly of Oroville, and Mrs. Ethel Lanstaff of Auburn. The Ceremony will be performed August 31, in the Auburn Methodist Church. Jacoway, who was employed at the Good Samaritan Hospital before entering the United States Army’s medical battalion , is now employed at the Highland General Hospital in Auburn.

Oroville Mercury Register
August 21, 1946
Service Corner Ensign Winslow Released From Navy
San Francisco- (By Mail) Ens. Lawsen T. Winslow Jr., son of Lawson T. Winslow Sr., Route 2, Oroville, has been discharged from the navy at the Personnel Separation Center here.

Robert Colony Transferred to Florida Base Grand Island Army Air Base- (By Mail) – Pfc. Robert Colony departed this station to report for duty with the McDill Army Air Base, Tampa. Fla. Colony served 18 months in the European Theater of operations, where he was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries received during enemy encounter. He re-enlisted in the regular army on Jan. 2, 1 946, for 18 months. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Colony, live at Route 1, Oroville Grandview Station.

Oroville Mercury Register
November 20, 1946
Mr. and Mrs. Hayes Honeymoon Following Wedding Here Sunday
Now honeymooning at a secret destination are Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hayes of Oroville, whose vow exchange took place Sunday morning at the Congregational Church, with the Rev. Mr. Maurice de Vries officiating. Mrs. Hayes is the former Miss Ruth Boyd. The Bride is the daughter of E. P. Boyd of Biggs. She was graduated from Oroville High School in 1943 and is employed at the State Theatre. She is a member of Job’s Daughters. Mr. Hayes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vic Hayes of Oroville, is a 1939 graduate of Oroville High School. He served with the U.S. Army for three years in the European area, and is now employed as a machinist at a local machine shop. For the occasion the bride chose a navy blue afternoon dress with matching accessories. She wore a corsage of gardenias and pink rosebuds. Her only attendant was Miss Mary Lou Hocking, attired in an aqua dress, fuchsia hat, and black accessories. Her corsage was white gardenias. Best man was Herman Rigmaiden Jr.. Members of the immediate family and close friends were present at the wedding. The couple departed immediately after the ceremony, and is expected to return the first of next week to their new home on Baldwin Avenue.

Stu’s Notes:
Come and support the Oroville Veterans Memorial for all of Butte County August 9, at the Oroville Veteran’s Hall 2374 Montgomery St., Oroville, CA. Presented by the Oroville American Legion Post 95 Music from Chuck Berry to Katy Perry, Raffles, Door Prizes, Silent Auctions, Full No Host Bar, Dinner & Dance Tickets $15 pp in advance $17 pp at the door, Dinner Only $10pp, Dinner Served 1-7pm Performance starts at 7:30pm Spaghetti and Meatballs Bread, & Salad, catered by Sons of Italy. Ticket outlets: Diamond W. 181 E. 2nd Street, Modern Dry Cleaners 730 Montgomery ST. Oroville, Marcozzi Jewelers, 1531 Myers ST. Oroville, Huntington’s Sporting Goods 601 Oro Dam Blvd. Oroville, Paradise Coin & Gift 6848 Skyway Rd. Paradise, Oroville Chamber of Commerce 1789 Montgomery St. Oroville. For more information & tickets, American Legion Oroville 534-9889 Sons of Italy in Chico 682-5641. That’s all I have to say about that.
I went to the City Council meeting last week, I spoke, others spoke, the Council spoke, Yeah a unanimous vote, The Shay will stay in Oroville. Lynn and I enjoyed the Fire Works on the Dam on 4th of July thank you Rotary Club for all the work you do. Years ago our Congress said “America should Celebrate the 4th with the rockets red glare.” It is 1946 young men are coming home from all over the world and soon the Baby Boomers will be born, including Lynn and her sisters as her Father was coming home from Europe.