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Carrol and Doris Hayes
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Interviewed in the fall of 2007, Carrol and Doris Hayes
relate to us their memories of growing up in Barry County
during the Depression and World War II.
Carrol shares with us his time as a firefighter in Cedar
Rapids, Iowa, where he served 32 years, retiring as Captain
in 1990.
Daughter of Clarence and Mable (Thomas) Moore, Doris
left Barry County to live in Wichita after graduating from
Cassville High School and enjoyed several occupations before
returning to Butterfield in 1974.
After the death of their spouses, former classmates Carrol
and Doris became reacquainted, married, and returned
to Barry County where they are enjoying retirement and volunteer
service.
Carrol's
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David Looper
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A veteran of World War II, David Looper spent more
than 30 months in combat for the protection of his country.
Mr. Looper shares with us his participation in the South Pacific
military campaigns for New Georgia, New Guinea, and
Luzon.
After returning home and marrying his sweetheart,
Lalah, David settled down to the quiet life. David recounts
his experiences farming and working on the construction of
Table Rock Dam before moving to Kansas City to work for
Sears Roebuck.
David returned to Barry County after retiring in 1979.
Mr. Looper's interviews were
conducted in the fall of 2008. |
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Fred Preston
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Fred Preston comes from a family long associated with
the Roaring River and Seligman communities. Fred remembers
his childhood in Seligman and the many activities once
common there. Mr. Preston also shares with us his experiences
in military service and working for Bill Hailey. Mr.
Preston was interviewed in the fall of 2007.
Fred's father, W.W. Preston, wrote many interesting articles
pertaining to family history and related his experiences
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