Ernest Hiram Tresch

Ernest in the cockpit

Hrnest Hiram Tresch was born on a farm in Fleming Ohio in 1917. On November 9, 1941 Ernie Tresch enlisted to the Army Air Corps. In 1945 Tresch received a call from General Eisenhower’s staff and became a pilot for him.   In 1948 Ernie left the service. He married Lydia Given in 1948 and […]

1945 Volunteer Farm Workers

During the WW II years in the early forties, there was a shortage of workers here at home, especially on the farms during harvest time.

Oregon Women in WWII

American women played important roles during World War II, both at home and in uniform. Not only did they give their sons, husbands, fathers, and brothers to the war effort, they gave their time, energy, and some even gave their lives. A new display at the Oregon Area Historical Society now recognizes some of the women from the Oregon area who served their country.