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Kokomo Tribune (Kokomo, Indiana), February 5, 1945:
"Twenty-three registrants of Howard county selective service board No.1 who had passed physical examinations left Monday for Indianapolis toenter military service. Their leader was Clyde Glenor Golding, WestLafayette, and his assistant was Victor O'Neil McDowell, Logansportroute 4." It goes on to list the other 21 men.

August 27, 1945
A list of men discharged, lists Victor again, this time as VictorO'Neil McDowell.

Kokomo Tribune (Kokomo, Indiana), July 31, 1945:
A list of men who have received honorable discharges from the armedforces and have reported that fact to Board 1, included: Victor O.McDowell, 414 East Walnut street.

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
about Victor O McDowell
Name: Victor O McDowell
Birth Year: 1919
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Indiana
State of Residence: Indiana

Enlistment Date: 6 Feb 1945
Enlistment State: Indiana
Enlistment City: Indianapolis
Branch Code: No branch assignment
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or otheremergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the Presidentor otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life

Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Toolmakers and die sinkers and setters
Marital Status: Married
Height: 00
Weight: 609

Kokomo Tribune (Kokomo, Indiana), April 8, 1938.
Victor McDowell is named on a tentative list of graduates from KokomoHigh school.

May 26, 1938: Victor McDowell is listed among the graduating seniors.

Kokomo Tribune (Kokomo, Indiana), July 25, 1938:
"Victor McDowell, Jean R. Lucas, Hollis T. Lucas, Russell Broadlickand Jim Flynn left Saturday evening on a ten days motor trip to Mexicoand the west coast. On the return trip they will be the guests offriends in New Orleans and will visit points of interest in thesouth."

Kokomo Tribune (Kokomo, Indiana), November 7, 1940:
Lists draft numbers of local men drawn in lottery at Washington.Included is:
7200 - (4021) Victor O. McDowell

Kokomo Tribune (Kokomo, Indiana),, February 20, 1941.
An item about a guest list at a wedding shower. Included were"Mesdames Jean Black, Victor McDowell and Vassil Cross." That soundsas if Victor is already married, but no item was in the newspapersearch at ancestry.com.

Kokomo Tribune (Kokomo, Indiana); October 25, 1947:
List of Dismissals from the hospital includes: Mrs. Victor McDowelland baby, 2004 South Washington street.

Did he remarry already or was that Edna, from whom he was divorced inJuly, 1947?

Kokomo Tribune (Kokomo, Indiana), November 1, 1950
List of Dismissals from the hospital includes: Mrs. Victor McDowelland baby, 300 East Boulevard.

Kokomo Tribune (Kokomo, Indiana), November 19, 1970:
Alcoholic beverage permit issued to Victor O. and Betty McDowell andMable Lett, doing business as The Blue Room in Converse. The Boardalso approved a dance permit for The Blue Room.

Birth	30 Sep 1919	Indiana
Census	1 Jan 1920	Kokomo Ward 2, Howard Co., IN, ED 124 Sh 12B; Victor McDowell, son, 4/12 (abt Aug 1919), born IN both parents born IN.
Census	1 Apr 1930	Kokomo Ward 2, Howard Co., IN, ED 3 Sh 14B; Victor McDowell, son, 10 (1919-20), born IN both parents born IN.
Residence	11 Aug 1952	Kokomo, IN, according to father's obituary.
Death	22 Oct 1990
Burial	Aft 22 Oct 1990	Converse Cemetery, Miami Co., IN
Reference No		10855

Spouse	Living
Child	Victor O'Neal MCDOWELL (1945 - 1968)
Child	Living

Spouse	Betty Jane LETT (1927 - 2008)
Child	Living
Child	Living
Child	Living

Father	Ray John MCDOWELL (1893 - 1952)
Mother	Caddie F. WILSON (1894 - 1984)
Sibling	Catherine Pauline MCDOWELL (1915 - 2006)
Sibling	Wilson Ray MCDOWELL (1916 - 2005)
Sibling	Living