FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Mark Sundlov
April 28, 2008
(701) 572-9034

 WILLISTON AUTHOR, WORLD WAR II VETERAN LESTER LOHSE TO
SPEAK AT FORT BUFORD HISTORY BOOK CLUB MEETING MAY 11

WILLISTON – Williston author and World War II veteran Lester J. Lohse (Lt. Col. Air Force Reserves) will deliver a special presentation on his book, Now It Can Be Told, at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center on Sunday, May 11, at 2 p.m.  Following Lohse’s presentation, guests are encouraged to partake in a question and answer session with the author and veteran.  Additionally, Lohse will be available to sign books following his presentation.  The meeting is free and free refreshments will be served.

The presentation is part of the Fort Buford History Book Club’s monthly meeting.  In recognition of the opening of the Confluence Center’s new exhibit North Dakota Remembers World War II, the book club has chosen this story of courage and bravery.  Although it is not necessary to read the book to enjoy the presentation, it is encouraged.  The book can be purchased at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center and Books on Broadway in Williston.

Lester Lohse attended law school at the University of North Dakota before his acceptance as an Army Air Corps Cadet in 1939.  Lohse went on to flying school in 1940 and flew fighters in the States and then in North Africa during World War II.  Lohse spent time in Tunisia where the extremes of the war forced him and his men into a situation that only Now It Can Be Told.

The Fort Buford History Book Club was organized by the Fort Buford State Historic Site in cooperation and assistance from Books on Broadway.  Each month the club reads a different book dealing with the history of the region and then meets at the Fort Buford State Historic Site to discuss the book.  Along with the book discussions, there will occasionally be presentations by scholars in the chosen book’s field of study.  These scholars will provide additional insight and help readers understand the historical context of the book.

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