Veterans Mark 70 Years Since World War II -- August 29, 2015 -- Collinsville, OK -- www.cvilleok.com

There were four World War II veterans at the Collinsville VFW's celebration of the 70th year since the end of World War II in August 1945. (L-R) Guy Williams, Kenneth Bacon, T.L. Riggs, and Ken McCullogh. These gentlemen are all in their 80s and 90s. There was a hugh display of war equipment and items at the VFW on old HIghway 169 north of town Saturday.

70 Years Ago -- From Aug. 16, 1945
"The Collinsville News" --

Collinsville celebrated way into the night, Tuesday, as President Truman released the news that Japan had surrendered unconditionally. History's most destructive war was over except for the formalities.

A ceremony is planned here for VJ Day (the day of the signing of the formal surrender terms.) A parade and a thanksgiving meeting will be conducted at Perry Park.

On Wednesday morning the announcement came over the radio that gasoline rationing was abolished.

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