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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1944
Page
6
Fragmentary wartime note mentions Walter Butt as boatswain's mate and a shipboard message. The text references a renewal request, a home paper, rewards, and Irish terms, with unclear context and historic phrasing.
Tate said Van Arkel will remain on the battleship assignment as acting pay clerk with the chief rating until further orders are issued.
From Washington comes a terse note that plans to leave the ship at once are underway and confirms the midshipman’s promotion to Netine Pay Clerk with the rating of Chief. The brief asserts immediate action and a formal rank upgrade within the pay department.
A WW II letter from PFC Hop Mitchell to his brother Carl Ro Mitchell of Liberty Street recounts bombing raids and jungle life. He remarks on hearing whistles, working with Chinese and Indian troops, and his limited language skills. He warns about possible army deployment and shares hope the recipient is well.
A terse, damaged wartime message describes harsh conditions and scarce shelter. The writer expresses hope recipients are in health and mentions a person named Anis, implying concern for others amid hardship. Only fragmentary details remain readable.
Howard Grandman has been promoted within the India China Wing of the Air Transport Command as Brigadier General Haye announces. Grandman, 25, son of Mr. ph Grandmnanco, studied locally before death in the China Burma India theatre after more than four months service. The Air Forces transport vast freight from Disha to China by air, using unarmed planes to reach the Himalaya region. Thinski was cited by President Roosevelt for exceptional performance.
Joe Strew of Mrsind Mes and John near Galesburg receive promotions to aviation ordnance duties, earning badges after training in Norman Oklahoma. Stravers and two other aircrew are noted for completing extensive sessions with a squadron servicing fighters and torpedo bombers.
A garbled OCR item lists soldiers and camps including Camp Wal Farragut Idaho and Camp in Florida. Names such as Edward Brenklander and Diekema appear with ranks and unit hints, but the text is severely corrupted and no clear event or action is described.
A notice states the candidate will run for the Clerk of District Court on the Hemocratic ticket in the June primary. The endorsement and support are urged by the author BR Carpenter.
Paul Harp announces to the people of Pella and the community that he will be a candidate for State Representative from Mason County on the Republican ticket, subject to voters in the June primary election.
Lyle Christie Twish announces candidacy for Marion County Recorder in the Republican primary to be held June 5 1944. He urges voters to support his bid and notes his role as Marion County treasurer. Bousquet listed as perhaps a sponsor or ally in this local election notice.
Paul Applegate announces he will seek the office of County Sheriff in Marion County subject to Republican primary nomination in June. Jim Van Homert states he will run for Sheriff in Marion County pending Democratic voters' June primary choice.
A compilation of scattered service members with military units and locations across the United States and overseas. Names include Maud, Van Howell, De Vries, Brower, Koopman, Van Zee, and others associated with various posts and training fields such as Dodge City Army Air Field, Fort Sam Houston, Shoemaker Hospital, and Truax Field.
John Vanden Bard of Summit Township announces candidacy for Marion County Board of Supervisors on the Democratic ticket for a term starting in 1945. He asks friends and neighbors for their support.
The Ber County Board slate seeks votes in Marion County for a 145 term on the Republican ticket. L. A. Sents urges voter support at the June primary election.
In Marion County, the Democratic ticket features the incumbent or a declared candidate for county treasurer. The primary election will determine who advances to the general race, with voters urged to review party filings and eligibility.
A candidate for Member of the Board of Supervisors in Marion County announces a June 6 primary bid. The notice outlines support and anticipated slate, with references to voters and local party alignment.
The message announces that Ko nize Hunt will be a candidate for the office of Auditor of Marion County on the Democratic ticket at the primary election to be held June 5.
All Dykstra states he will run for the office of supervisor on the Marion County Board for the 1945 term, subject to the Republican voters choice in the June primary. He asks for continued support from supporters.
Roy De Witt from Dallas Iowa asks for votes and support for the 1946 term on the Democratic ticket as a member of the Board of County Supervisors. He seeks electoral backing from local voters.
A Democratic candidate for the Marion County Board of Supervisors announces a term beginning in 1945 and requests voter backing in the June Primary. Alt. Terlouw of Pella Iowa urges Democratic Party support.
A submission from Sarah K. E. Hollingsworth of Pleasantville Iowa requests Democratic voters to support her candidacy for Marion County Recorder at the June Primary, noting approval by voters is sought and expressing appreciation.
Tosish announces run for State Senator in the Fifth District. Campaign notes emphasize commitment to reform, economy, and public safety with support from local groups. The candidate plans a June 3 rally at Keamtdiean and thanks supporters for their donations.
A draft notice proclaims Archie Vron is seeking the office of Member of the Board in Marvin County. The message urges support from Beant voters and mentions spreading campaign efforts and organizing events, though much of the text is garbled and difficult to parse.
Incomplete readable lines describe memories and names and a spring reference. The text mentions individuals and activities but lacks coherent events, dates, or places to form a complete news item.
A jumble of visits appears from Colfax to Oskaloosa and Phoenix with families and friends sharing time at homes and nursing facilities. Distinct mentions include Mrs. My Verras and Mrs. Marie Gravite, Mr. ALA De Visf dee Maine, Miss Mars Van Veen, Nick Hoksberie and son, and others visiting relatives in Sully Phoenix and Reasnor. The piece blends social greetings with a brief religious reflection on spring and renewal.
The Marion County Mutual Insurance Association organized February 7 125 under the law for mutuals and now operates in Marion County Iowa and adjacent counties with Kasville as its principal office. It defines purposes to safeguard members against property losses by fire, wind or explosion and to insure against losses as per the mutual plan, with structure and officers outlined.
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