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I found a couple of older Appam news updates from the Williston Herald which might interest you. In addition, I have added some air pictures of Appam. I don't know the date of the older one: it is from a picture taken by Dennis and can be seen in his photo archive (see link below). Also included are some from June of 2009. Keith and Barb Overland's son Tanner was kind enough to fly Shirley and I up over the area - I've attached his picture of Appam.
This picture of Harry Millard receiving Alamo's 3rd place trophy is interesting although the microfiche image is poor. But still more interesting is it's placement under the headline announcing that 3500 Marines were sent ashore in Vietnam. A seminal event, to say the least.
From WikiAnswers: When did the Vietnam War Start?
December 11, 1961 -- U.S. aircraft carrier "Core" arrives in Saigon with 33 helicopters and 400 air and ground crewmen assigned to operate them for the South Vietnamese Army. Also, U.S. pilots start to train & fly support missions with the South Vietnamese Air Force. This really marks the first larger scale participation of U.S. military "advisors".
August 7, 1964 -- In response to the incidents involving U.S> naval vessels U.S.S. Maddox and the U.S.S. Turner Joy, the U.S. Congress overwhelmingly passes the "Gulf of Tonkin Resolution," allowing the President "to take all necessary steps, including the use of armed force" to prevent further attacks against U.S. forces. Many people view this as the "official" start of the war, although there was never a declaration of war.
March 8, 1965 -- The first U.S. combat troops arrive in Vietnam, as 3500 Marines land at China Beach to defend the American air base at Da Nang. They join 23,000 American military advisors already in Vietnam. The arrival of combat troops is considered by some the start of the war, although American military advisors have been in Vietnam for over 10 years.
When I was back in Williston, I stopped by the Library and checked out some past editions of the Williston Herald. Unfortunately microfiche is not ideal, but you can still make out much of the original material. Since I didn't have any particular date in mind, I looked at January through March of 1960 through 1967 and ran across a number of Alamo related items. I'll add them here as I get a chance for your enjoyment.
Shirley and I attended the dance in Alamo and have a few pictures to show for it. Many people were taking pictures, so I hope you will add or send a link to your picture albums; then we all can see and enjoy! If you need help, please let me know and I'll post them for you.
Lucy Pilgrim Storbakken Appam Pictures - please identify people in the comments for future reference. She handed out a CD with these pictures during the reunion. My grandma Alma Johnson is shown in a couple.
The Appam Community Celebration is over. Thank you for coming and making it a great time. A special thank you to our host, Rich Holm, for making each and every one of us feel as if we were an important part of his family. Without his gracious hospitality this event could not have happened. Thanks Rich! We had a wonderful time and created memories to last forever. Thanks also to committee members Arlys Esterby Sovik, Beverly Johnson Sundquist, and Larry Johnson for their generous donation of time and talents as Rich and I (Donna) began planning the activities. Gary Sundquist's band provided a great evening of entertainment with our hosts the Alamo Firefighters. We are so glad that Gary is drinking from the saucer because his cup has overflowed! A special thanks also goes to a great family effort by the children of Stafford and Bertha Johnson as they served a delicious brunch after the Sunday worship service.
Some of those special moments were recorded on digital cameras by our friends and classmates. They are now ready to be shared with each of you. Almost 600 photos have been received by John Anfinson at Comtechnd. He has graciously volunteered his site to house the photos so that you can look at each of them and save or print them as you wish. (If you still have some to share - burn them on a cd and mail them to John at 2015 1st Ave E, Williston, ND 58801 or if you have just a couple to share e-mail them to him at anfinson@comtechnd.com and he will add them to the collection.) Thanks againJohn.
Click Link to see the Photo Archive You will then see each of the submitted photos in a small format. If you click on a photo it will appear in a larger format for easier viewing. Any of these photos can be saved and/or printed as you wish at no charge so have fun. Feel free to share them with any and all of your friends and family, especially those who may not have been able to attend the party.
Please find below the Contact List which contains the names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of anyone who filled out the form during the registration process at either the dance or at Rich's home on Saturday. I am sending a copy via e-mail to each person who included an e-mail address on the form. Again, please feel free to print it and share with other Appamites or forward a copy of this e-mail to classmates who may not have been included on the list. We don't ever want to lose contact with our friends and family from Appam - A small town with a BIG heart!
