We all have one, we cherish it, we love to talk about it, we will tell you how neat it is and how much fun it is, but seldom get it out… mine, you ask? A Winchester model 94, made during WWII (not many civilian guns being made then). What’s yours? A Mosin Nagant? A…
By: Stan Jordan The above picture of the old band stand in the park was loaned to us by Alyn Bichard. He found it in an old trunk that belonged to his grandma. We are standing on the north side looking east. This picture was an old post card posted marked 1915. The cement steps…
The Lobo Tank Busters By: Stan Jordan Our P51D’s have covered many hundred of miles since I wrote the last time. Colonel Bainbridge came over a few days ago and wanted us to use our rocket on some German Radar sights in southern France down on the Mediterranean on the area of Monaco. As I…
The Lobo Tank Busters By: Stan Jordan On today’s mission we had a ball in the area of Renanange, France! We came upon a convoy of old German tanks. I think they were used Rommel in North Africa, maybe called the M10. They were in a column retreating towards Belgium. These tanks only had about…
By: Kimberly Smith Last year, around the beginning of spring, a citizen of Antwerp who goes by Ken Conkle started a community garden for himself and the community of Antwerp. I couldn’t help myself but to wonder why he spontaneously grew a garden… so why did he? Mr. Conkle has a burning passion and has…
The Lobo Tank Busters, Horse-power Holiday; Tractor-Pull at Hicksville Fairgrounds, Hotels & Boarding Houses in Old AntwerpThe Lobo Tank Busters By: Stan Jordan We took off this morning on dawn patrol and we headed over towards Germany, Ruhr Valley. That is the Pittsburgh of Germany. Many factories, foundries, and defense plants. We were up about…
Antwerp Community Development Committee President, Jim Pendergrast and ACDC Board Member Tom Derck lead a project to clear brush and trees at an important corner in Antwerp. The site is at the corner of East River St. (CR 424) and Harrmann Road where the Napoleon, Defiance and Western Railway crosses Harrmann Road. Over the years,…
Dear Miss C, It’s almost time to go back to school, and part of me is really excited about it. But there is this one girl who was new last year who has been trying to ruin my reputation and my friendships! But in school she acts all nice to the teachers and MY friends……
the Lobo Tank Busters; Paulding CountyThe Lobo Tank Busters By: Stan Jordan This is the first part of September and the war is going good for the allies. The Germans are falling back on all fronts. Col. Bainbridge drove in last night and brought us a new problem. General Patton called him and wants us…
The sun was bright, the air was dry and the cars of the Big Boy$ Toy$ Car Show were proudly on display down South Main Street in downtown Antwerp on Saturday, July 25. Cars from all over the area were brought in for car lovers to admire. Some of the vehicles were older and while…
We at the West Bend News would like to wish Stan Jordan a Happy 91st Birthday! If you see Stan, remember to wish him a happy Birthday!
This year marks the 150th Celebration of the Woodburn. Throughout the years, Woodburn has been known by several different titles including Phelps Station, Shirley City and its current name. This past weekend residents and people throughout the area came together, braving the weather, having a good time in the park. Beth Wood from Indiana Wild…
Camp Allen Muster 1861-1865 The Civil War comes alive at the Old Fort. Experience demonstrations of period cooking, military procedures, games, and more. Watch battle reenactments, visit with soldiers, and remember a time that divided our nation. General Robert E. Lee will be present for the weekend, as will members of the 7th Indiana Cavalry…
