T/Sgt. Wayne Ventling of Fort Snelling, Minnesota, and his brother, Pfc. Doyle Ventling of Dodge City, Kansas, were in Leon Monday visiting friends. They visited Sunday with their parents at Corydon. Both are former Leon residents.
~ ~ ~ ~
WITH OUR YANKS
Master Sergeant Wayne Ventling, who is stationed at Fort Snelling, Minnesota, his wife and their little son are enjoying a furlough visit at Corydon, with his relatives in Davis City and Leon. Before returning to Fort Snelling they will visit his wife’s parents at Eagle Grove.
Source: Leon Journal-Reporter, (unknown dates--2 news items)
Source: Decatur County Women's Auxilary WWII Scrapbook; Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Leon IA, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June of 2016