Sam Menning in a Tight Spot in North Africa Letter
A wartime letter from Sam Menning in North Africa recounts frontline drills and combat experiences. He describes crawling under barbed wire, trenches, and a nearby tank threat, plus daily routines, meals, and the sense of danger as his unit advances toward victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Africa
Sam
Delle Moenning
Mit
Abel
Gare
Bermmel
Darth
Ad Patrel Mont
Derry
Soldier trainees report to Armored School at Fort Knox
Corporal William Vander Molen, son of Mrs. Vander Molen of Pelle, arrives at the Armored School under Major General Gillon to take a course in the Wheeled Vehicle Department. Brigadier General Holly commands the Armored School which trains thousands for mobile divisions. The school, among the world’s top technical institutions, operates two seven hour shifts six days a week to keep half the students in shops and classrooms while the other half trains on maintaining jeeps and scout cars in combat readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sort Knox
Alvan C. Gillon
Strdents
Arnot Wal
William, Vander Molen
Vander Molen
Pelle
CIA
J. A. Holly
Est
Pam
Earl Van Rees Reports for Duty at Camp Wolters Texas
Earl Van Rees son of Mr and Mrs HP Van Rees, who had gone to Charles City Iowa to await his call, reported for duty at Camp Dodge in late July and now is stationed at Camp Wolters Texas. Pvt Earl Van Rees S No 8767422 Sith Inf Pre Baty Camp Wolters 5 Co As I Platoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl van Rees
HP. van Rees
Charles City
Iowa
Camp Dodge
Camp Wolte
van Rees
Sith Inf
Baty Camp Wolters
Texas
PVT RALPH VAN RHEENEN WRITES OF MANEUVERS
Private Ralph Van Rheenen writes from Camp Hood on army maneuvers and training. He describes bivouac nights, battle conditioning courses, and reflections on military life as a mission field. He praises his Dutch hometown Pella and speaks of new friendships and the varied personalities encountered in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PVT
Ralph van Rheenen
Ruiter
Della
Cheoniel
Ministry
Army
Good Conduct Medal Awarded Sgt G Vander Leest
Gerald Vander Leest of Pella Iowa, serving with the 13th Cavalry Regiment at Camp Hood Texas, is awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal for one year of active service with the armed forces in wartime. The ribbon signifies the honor and the actual medal will be struck and presented after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Hood
Texas
Gerald Vander Leest
St. Pella
Iowa
13Th Cavalry Reiment
S. Army
William 8
An der Leest
United
D. Roosevelt
AIR CORPS RELAXES VISUAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CADETS
Iowa army recruiting officials in Des Moines announced relaxed medical rules for air corps aviation cadets. Captain Floyd R. Miller said visual acuity now acceptable at 20/20 with correction, expanding eligibility for ages 17 to 26. Veterans groups and Civil Air Patrol units will distribute applications and information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Corps
Iowa Army
Des Moines
Floyd R. Miller
Army
Iowa
Army Air
New Hospital Additions Planned for Knoxville VA Center
The Veterans Administration plans two new psychiatric buildings at the Knoxville veterans hospital adding 328 beds. Estimated cost ranges from 350000 to 400000 dollars, aimed at meeting wartime demand. The Knoxville facility will exceed 16000 beds after completion, with expert notes on potential obsolescence of old homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Adminstration
Veterans Hospital At
Knoxville
Dry cow management for calving in Iowa farms
Farmers should provide a six to ten week dry period with ample feed and pasture to dry cows before calving. Proper nutrition improves calving outcomes, milk production, and butterfat tests, while preventing flesh loss and illness. Use silage or available forage to maintain condition and reduce calving risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Porter
Iowa State College
Thank You Note From Neighbors After Accident
Cards of Thanks express deep gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness after Northean was injured by a prank. The message notes appreciation for cards hospital visits and Black River community help during threshing misfortune. Signed by Mr and Mrs Norvis Haan Anna Mae and Novae Dean Mr and Mrs Edward Ver Meer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Rive
Edward Ver Meer
Weekly Markets Prices From Local Produce Dealers
Weekly markets report shows quotes on Cream No.1 veseeees Ble Sweet Cream .5. 52e On Bae Cash Russ Trade Hogs at Chi Hogs at Pell Wheat Corn New Oats tees tHe fee BBE 008 T100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bae Cash Russ
Won't Play and Isolation in Nursery Children
An article discusses why some children avoid group play, citing fear of not measuring up, scolding at home, or difficulty with peers. It notes the rise of nursery attendance as mothers work and emphasizes encouraging happy peer interaction for healthy development. It references nutrition and waste reduction practices as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shally
Tin salvage figures warn of massive production loss
The fragment cites monthly salvage of 20,000 tons of tin cane and forecasts a year with 98,000 tons of ste and 100,000 tons of cans for cop, implying a precipitation linked drop. It states a projected loss of about 5 billion cans, highlighting a looming shortage and economic impact.
The Book Shop Offers Full Line of School Supplies
Mesa County store carries a complete selection of needed school supplies and exhibit a full line of written material for students and teachers alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesa County
Loft is Pendtry In Sum Aosta Hatte Helps
Pendry loft aids keep a cold space warm in Aosta with careful measures. Local effort boosts insulation and energy efficiency to maintain steady heat. Community members share tips and small fixes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aosta
Auction Saturday at Walnut Shop Items Old Furnishings
Public auction Saturday August 14 at 1 30 p m at the antique shop east of the Hotel listing walnut tables iron bed chairs frames frames and trunks mirrors cases sinks crates harnesses chair and stool small tables rockers lamps tools and odds and ends plus chickens MRS P DINGEMAN owner J T Van Zante auctioneer de Tyascling clerk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Dingeman
J.T. van Zante
Auc
de Tyascling
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mother Mubbard
Hernan Nallen
Siti Dingeman
Franklin
Tunis
H. Klein
Allorne
Eddyville
Clark-lewell
Bert Baron
SI Independence
Cobbiers
We van Dort
SUN East
Pella
Poland
Eed Rye
Bakker Store
Chevrolet
Fitrar Aden
Oskaloosa
Augustine
Oskaloosa, Lowa
PIALY
Idaho
California
Hekman Rusk, Pkg
Johnson
Carton
Fleischman’s Yeast
Caen
Wheaties
SAM _MENNIN
Nunition
Toa
Ti Ta
Vane Rheenen
Tne
Cpl
William Vander Molen
FT. Knox, KY
EARL VAN_REES
Tesbuly
Sgt. G. Vander Leest
Francis Hettler
Aude
Sunkist
Stokely
Stokely's
Gulf Kist
Kraft
Crystal White Soap
Kerr Mason Jor
Clorox
Sue
Aerowax
Baker's
Crisco 1
Tawa
State University of
Rural School Books
Vogelaar’s
McCormick Deering
Gary
Ben
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!