Stop by WWII exhibit at Aurora museum

Nov. 13 is the final day to see the Aurora Historical Society's exhibit of how the Second World War affected Aurora and her citizens.

The exhibit examines the many contributions made to the war effort by the people and the businesses of Aurora, as well as how Aurorans at home coped with a world at war.

On display are facets of the era ranging from examples of the munitions made by vending and pinball machine manufacturer Stoner Corporation, to the tale of how a Beacon News pressman, Pete Petersohn, serving as a medic in the Army, helped to liberate the infamous Mauthausen death camp in Austria. At the center of the display is the Medal of Honor awarded posthumously to Second Lieutenant Walter E. Truemper who, at the age of 25, was killed while courageously attempting to save the life of a fellow officer.

Created by the Aurora Historical Society, the display is sponsored by the Dunham Fund, the City of Aurora and the Aurora Veterans Advisory Council.

The exhibit is at the Stover Visitors Center, adjacent to the Sunken Garden, in Phillips Park, 1000 Ray Moses Drive. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 11a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Visit aurorahistory.net.