Warrant Officer William Bode was born in St. Joseph, Missouri in 1923. After high school, he worked as a salesman for a surgical supply company, which made him a perfect candidate as a medic when he was drafted in the US Army. He was assigned to the 311th medical battalion as part of the 86th Infantry, the Blackhawks. The Medical Battalion always accompanied a Division in the field, with its primary mission to care for the Allied casualties. The medics found themselves caring for German prisoners as well as our own soldiers. Bill’s battery of medics also vaccinated children in a local village for measles which had reached epidemic proportions. At the conclusion of the War in Europe, Bill’s unit was redeployed to Luzon. Subsequently, Bill joined the reserves and married Margaret Clark. After completing his college years, he returned to sell medical supplies in the south, making Louisiana their home in 1945, where they raised their 5 children. Bill passed away in Mandeville on March 31, 2019.

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W.O. William Frances Bode

US AIR FORCE, 11th Combat Cargo Squadron, 3rd Combat Cargo Group, ASIATIC/PACIFIC THEATER.  LEO BURTIS HOOVER was born in Independence, Louisiana on August 23, 1923. He was drafted in his sophomore year, January 1943. He began with the Army.  After basic training, he went to Iowa, where he trained in engineering, and how to camouflage tanks and artillery with backdrops…However, he transferred to the Air Force, where he learned to shoot a gun from the back seat of a 2 seater plane, as well as training to be a radio operator. He joined a crew of C-47, the ‘workhorse of the Air Force’, where he would later deliver to the troops' fuel, ammunition, food…all over the world,  The Japanese were getting a stronghold in Burma and China, so he and the crew took cargo and medical supplies to the allied troops there, and traveled over the Himalayas.

E-3 GNR Leo Burtis Hoover

Private First Class Sebastian John Guzzardo was drafted in the US Army and served as a military police officer from 1943 until 1945. Born in Louisiana, Guzzardo participated in operations in Naples, Rome-Arno, Southern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe with Company B, 759th Military Police Battalion, 5th Army; 295th Engineer Combat Battalion, 7th Army; SS Argentina. 

PV1 Sebastian Buster Guzzardo

A Louisiana native, Lee Bubrig was born in Boothville in 1926. His grandparents had migrated from Croatia and Yugoslavia, and with hard work became successful.  Growing up near the river, hunting and fishing was a major part of Lee’s life, and his natural love of the terrain prepared him for the Army’s training in communications, where he immediately went into the wire squad as a private. Battery B,  the 749th field artillery battalion.  He served in Okinawa where he was promoted to Corporal. After the War had ended, Lee helped in the criminal investigation squad of Japanese prisoners in South Korea. When he returned home, Lee started a successful business, using his skills with electricity and communications.  Today, Lee is married to Nina Bubrig, and they reside in Covington. Lee has published his biography, and is donating a copy to the St. Tammany Library.

CPL Leander Nicholas Bubrig

(Posted 6/9/2020) Listen to this episode for the latest information on the Phase 2 re-opening of the St. Tammany Parish Library.  Further information can be found on our website at sttammanylibrary.org

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Born in 1926, Emmet Charles Guderian, Jr. was raised in the heart of New Orleans, carrying a legacy of early Louisiana history with his ancestors arriving from Alsace-Lorraine in 1751. Emmet was one of nine children and attended the local Catholic schools through his high school years. Upon learning that Pearl Harbor had been attacked, Emmet, at seventeen years of age, signed up with the Navy. Through Basic Training, he was assigned to be a Radar Operator, with the Controlled Information Center, on the USS Independence. They were involved in several battles in the Asian Theater, including the Battle of Leyte and in Okinawa, where many American lives were lost by the Japanese Kamikaze pilots. Emmet left the service having achieved the title of Petty Officer, Third Class, Radar Man After the War, Emmet married Gwendolyn Marie Bourg, returned to Louisiana and had successful business experience in oil and gas. Emmet has lived on the Northshore for many years with his wife, now deceased.

E4 RD3 Emmett Charles Guderian

T5 CPL Anthony Stephen Orlando

PFC Amedee Joseph Nelson

The library is now open for curbside service at six branches. Listen to this episode for complete details. (Runtime 6:01)

Episode 118: Library Re-Opening Details (Phase 1)

Library News: As of 5/4/2020, Library closure information, Online Services, Summer Reading information and more. (Runtime 15:01)

Episode 117 - Library News: Summer Reading, Online Services, Upcoming Events

Due to the COVID-19 national emergency, all St. Tammany Parish Library branches will remain closed to slow the spread of the virus. We will reopen when we can serve our patrons safely. Library fines will not be charged for the next 30 days. During the time that the library is closed, we ask that patrons do not return any library items that are checked out. Our staff will be available between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday to help you.

St. Tammany Parish Library COVID-19 Update (3/18/2020)

On this episode, we pay tribute to the late Frank Levy who brought joy and laughter to the children of St. Tammany Parish though his frequent "Stories in Motion" programs.

Episode 116

Dr. Jerry Ballanco, A Louisiana Master Gardener, poses the questions: "What is the scientific evidence? Should we worry? Do we need to do anything?" during this presentation recorded recently at the Folsom Branch Libray. (Runtime 1:03:14)

Episode 115: Climate Change: One Man's Perspective

Calling fans of all fandoms and interests. Find out all the details of this annual library event for all ages. Also, hear about upcoming programs all over the parish including a 4 part series called "America in World War II". (Runtime 18:09)

STPL Podcast Episode 114 - Library Con 2020 All Fandom Convention

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing with this countdown of "10 Things You May Not Know About the Apollo Program" including actual audio of when lightning struck a rocket during liftoff! (Runtime 24:06)

Episode 113: 10 Things You May Not Know About the Apollo Program

Join host Benny Bruce on this entertaining podcast for St. Tammany Parish Library news, discussion, special guests, local history, and coverage of library events that you might have missed. Have fun with library staff on this family friendly podcast and explore the many tools that the library provides to you. For over a decade, the St. Tammany Parish Library Podcast has offered information and entertainment for all age groups in our Louisiana community. Learn more at http://sttammanylibrary.org

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