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      This newspaper article is about the family of Tommy Olmstead celebrating his visit home before departing for the East Coast for further military training.

      This newspaper clipping is about two local men who were stationed overseas during the Second World War. The first man is Stan Olmstead who distinguished himself for bravery. The second man is Signalman Bill Rothera, who wrote a letter to his parents regarding Stan Olmstead.

      Stan Olmstead

      Stanley Olmstead

      This newspaper clipping shows Corporal Ralph C. Allen of Iron Bridge receiving a Canadian Forces Decoration with the award being pinned to his uniform by Commanding Officer Group Captain R.E. McBride.

      This newspaper clipping with photo is about Machine Gunner Elwood Hernden, from Thessalon, Ontario. The brief article describes how he was part of a battle during the war that helped to bring down a German bomber over England.

      This newspaper clipping and photo are about Stan Olmstead from the Thessalon area. The clipping is a letter he wrote to the editor of the local paper while he was stationed overseas.

      This is a newspaper article regarding Corporal Stan Olmstead originally of Thessalon, Ont and details some of his military career while stationed overseas. The article includes information about the wounds he received and how he chose to return to the front lines in spite of his conditon.

      This newspaper clipping is a brief note about a Thessalon man Stan Olmstead who was injured for the second time during his time in Europe during World War II.

      A list of local boys who were receiving the local paper overseas during their service in WW II.

      A brief article about Bill Rothera and Stan Olmstead of Thessalon and how Pte. Olmstead captured a german gun during his overseas service.

      This lengthy article describes some of the experiences of Cpl. Stanley Olmstead during his overseas service and how his unit was involved in an intense firefight with the enemy.

      An account of the bravery of Cpl. Stanley Olmstead and his unit as they faced enemy fire and how they fought to reach their objective.

      This newspaper clipping describes a celebration that took place in honor of Tommy Olmstead while he was home prior to being sent to the East coast for more training. The clipping describes who attended, and how Tommy was presented with a gift.

      A small clipping about the wedding of Alta Mae Allen and William Clarence Eaket. It describes the brides attire, flowers and who the attendants for the couple were. The couple went on a short honeymoon to Soo Michigan and a reception was held upon their return at the home of …

      This short clipping is a reprint of a letter sent home from overseas to the editor of the local hometown paper The Advance. The writer Stanley Olmstead describes ho he has been receiving the local paper and who he has seen or been in contact with from his local area. …

      A brief clipping regarding Stanley Olmstead being wounded for a second time during his tour of duty overseas.