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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1945
Page
6
Raymond Newendorp Jr son of Mr and Mrs Harry Newendorp of Pella Route 2 entered the navy on March 15 1945. He is stationed in Oakland California awaiting sea duty aboard a ship and his parents can provide his address and ship name.
From Our Service Men notes Russell A Ver Ploegh, pilot commander of a B-29, describes the July 1945 raid on Japan from Guam. He recounts an 15 hour mission with little opposition over the Osaki area, brief in-flight rations, and hearing news back home via radio including San Francisco broadcasts and Bob Hope. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Ver Ploegh of Tingley Iowa, receive the letter.
Pella boys Gerald M. Van Zante and Lawrence Den Besten were pictured during a visit to the Hawaiian Islands. The piece notes their presence and hopeful future in mechanized work. Lt. Russell A. Verploegh, son of local residents, graduated from Iowa State Teachers College and served as a pilot in the Army Air Corps on Guam. Marion Van Houweling of Pella reports his son Lt. Paul A. Van Houweling received the Air Medal for meritorious flight in the South Pacific. The letter from General George C. Kenney extols his courage and duty in escort and bombing missions during 1945.
Corporal B Keith Brandt formerly a Central student and Chronicle employee faces health troubles. He writes from Ward A-1 at Regional Hospital Santa Ana California describing neuritis and a back operation on July 6. He mentions Yuma Arizona visit and Tulip Time at Pella. Sincerely, Bernard Keith Brandt.
WM DIZLEMAN of Sully Iowa offers insurance for farm and city property and hail on crops along with automobile, life, and savings accounts. He urges starting now to ensure protection and income for old age, promising to call on interested residents in frame of a local agent.
Martin V Nelson radar man third USNR aboard the USS Alabama in the Pacific has been advanced to his present rate. His wife is at 70 Franklin St Vella Towa and his mother is Mrs Marie Nelson of Scranton Towa. The Alabama is one of the newest 00 ton battleships in the Pacific.
Anna Mae Ver Beek, daughter of Mrs Anna Beek of Oskaloosa Iowa, returns to the United States aboard the first shiphome with forty six points under the redeployment plan. Her Army service included overseas postings in British New Guinea and Manila and promotion in trade. She trained at Port Oxordthorp and Motor Transport School and served as a clerk-typist at Fort Warren Wyoming.
Soldier addresses La Henry W Va Doren AT L BXTth Bomb Sqdn Sat Bomb Group APO 140 Postmaster New York Arthur Van Weelden WOT Box 168 Co D 64th Bn 13 Regt Camp Fannin Texas Albert Van Weelden 1199 Platoon 452 Sth Recruit Battalion Parris Island South Carolina.
On Aug 4 the Home for the Aged noted John Van Onmeren turning 76. Carl BR. Gosselink visited his aunt and uncle, Mrs Gosselink. Mrs Tunis Goemaat and daughter of Leighton visited Mr Dede, and Mr and Mrs Dirk Beintema with grandson. Chester Fonk of Washington DC visited Mr and Mrs Anne De Bruin and the Koopmans families.
Chicago, TIL, and William Koopmans along with daughter and granddaughter from arate Minnesota visited Mrs G Bos ma. Mr Henry Den Har tog and A Den Hartose hosted Mr and Mrs C Den Hartos. Will Van Heuke lom of Leighton and Peter Rus of Peo visited Mrs Andrew Vi How Rev J Reynen and children from Trenton Illinois joined Mr and Mrs Peter Lubberden. Dick Van Haaf ten of Oskaloosa visited Mrs Sarah Van Ryswyk. Henry Marine and two children Iola and Darlene visited Mr and Mrs Gerrit, Mrs Ni Marvin and Beth Joe Vanden Ber Johnnie, Mr and Mrs G Den Hartog and Mrs Bill Den Ta te were among the group. Walter Ver Dught called on Mr and Mrs William Den Hartog.
Twenty four divorce suits appear on the Marion County district court docket, more than usual. Most suits involve married couples, with filings concentrated in a Knoxville law firm. New actions include Key v Key, Van Houweling v Van Houweling, Ver Dught v Ver Dught, and Van Roekel v Roekel. Lorene Houser received an absolute divorce from Harold Houser with alimony of ten dollars monthly and costs to the defendant.
Don’t neglect slipping false teeth when talking eating laughing or sneezing. FASTEETH powder sprinkles on plates keeps dentures more firmly in place without gummy taste or pasty feeling. Confidence and comfort come from using FASTEETH, available at drug stores.
County Engineer B. W. Dutton began grading the Dallas Melcher road, north end off Highway 14, aiming to regrade about ten miles, correct side slopes, and lay new surfacing. Officials favor a thorough job despite cost, preserving the historic route used by farms for 13 miles rather than building a new straight line road.
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