Blanding promoted; Majorettes recognized; Drifters rock Sumter

BY SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item Archivist
Posted 5/20/18

75 Years Ago - 1943

Dec 11-Dec 17

- "Leon M. Blanding, 25, son of Mrs. Georgia L. Blanding, has been promoted from the rank of first lieutenant to that of captain. On a recent mission the plane of Captain Blanding, who is credited with …

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