Bronze Star for John A. Van Helten in Iwo Jima action
Corporal John A. Van Helten of Pleasantville Iowa receives the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement during the Iwo Jima campaign from February 19 to March 16 1945. He demonstrated outstanding leadership while landing troops under heavy fire and coordinated vital supplies from ships to the front lines despite rough seas.
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John A. van Helten
Pleasantville
Iowa
Pacific
United States Marine Corps
VY Amphibious Corps
Fleet Post Office
San Francisco
United States
VC Amphibious Corps
United States Marine Corps Reserve
Marine Amphibious Corps
Iwo Jima
Volcano Islands
van Helten
Meritorious Service Unit Award to Ramgarh Automotive Outfit
Advanced SOS Base China awards a Meritorious Service Unit Plaque to an Ordnance Medium Automotive Maintenance company at Ramgarh India led by First Lieutenant Russell Blessing of Emporia Kansas. The unit maintained all wheeled vehicles at Ramgarh Training Center and Camp Ramgarh and now serves in China Theater repairing trucks supplying the Chinese armies. Technician 7th Grade Carroll E Hodebrands of Pella is a member of the unit honored.
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China
Ramgarh Training Center
India
Russell, W. Blessing
Emporia
Kansas
William E.R. Covell
Services of Supply
India-Burma
Ramgarh
Camp Ramgarh
Carroll E. Hodebrands
Pella
SGT Jean Cook Reports Manila GHQ Jap Surrender News
SGT Jean Cook of General Headquarters Manila writes to his parents describing the jubilant scene in Manila after news of Japan's surrender. He details MacArthur's appearance and speech, celebrations outside the building, ack ack fire and fireworks, and a photo by a fellow soldier.
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Jean Cook
Manila
GHQ
Aif
Philippine Islands
Ed Cook
Japan
General MacArthur
Pers
Kless
S/Sgt
Powell
Cpl
Westcott
Powell and
Wescott
Battleship Alabama versus Kamikaze threat in Pacific action
Martin V. Nelson of Pella Iowa serves aboard the USS Alabama in the Pacific. The "Mighty A" raided Japanese mainland, bombarded Nip homeland targets, and survived a brutal typhoon. Kamikaze attacks were repelled with gunfire and anti aircraft fire, with Alabama credited in downing two planes and aiding in destroying another. The ship endured hours of pounding yet remained undamaged.
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Alabama
Pacific
Martin V. Nelson
USNR
Jeanne
Franklin St. Pella
Iowa
Okinawa
Brothers Meet in Philippines in Reunion Face to Face
Corporal Frank Tibboel and his brother Technical Sergeant Gerrit Tibboel recently reunited in the Philippines after an absence of about six months. The pair, part of artillery and anti aircraft artillery units respectively, are pictured with their parents Mr and Mrs Martin Tibboel near Pella.
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Frank Tibboel
Hi Brother
Gerarit Tibboel
Philippines
Eft
Martin Tibboel
Pella
Frank
Gerrit
Promotion of Howard Vander Beek to Navy Lieutenant
Mr and Mrs Vander Beek announce their son Howard has been promoted to Lieutenant in the U S Navy serving aboard the Utford. He previously served with the amphibious forces in the Handings in the Ture heater and is now assigned to active duty aboard a ship.
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Howard Vander Beek
NAVY
J. Vander Beek
Uodford
U.S
Vande
Terpstra Leaves San Diego for Sea Duty
Robert F. Terpstra, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ga Terpstra, has reported for sea duty. He was last stationed in San Diego California. His new address is Robert S 2/e B224677, Navy T.A. np Elliott, Draft 2001, Post Office, San Francisco, California.
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Robert F. Terpst
Ga ‘Terpstra
San’ Diego
Californ
Robert S
Navy
T.A. Np
Elliott
Ost
San Francisco
Marvin Van Gorp on duty at Oakland Naval Depot
Pharmacist's Mate First Class Marvin Van Gorp serves at the Navy's vast Naval Supply Depot in Oakland California the world’s largest supply base. He works in the Common Services Branch supporting Dispensary and related services under Rear Admiral Mayo with the depot housing over 10 000 civilians and 4 000 Navy personnel aiding the Pacific Fleet.
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Marvin van Gorp
Naval
Oakland
California
Marc
N Supply
Franklin Street
Pella
Towa
Naval Supply Depot
Common Services
Navy
San Francisco Bay
Pearl Harbor
Arthur H. Mayo
USN
West Coast
Start Building Crib Ventilators for Corn Harvest
Agricultural engineers at Iowa State College urge farmers to install inside crib ventilators to save high moisture corn. Ventilators, especially permanent ones, are a sound investment and may pay for themselves this year. Plans available at the college or via county extension offices. start construction soon after harvest to avoid delays.
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Agricultural Engineers
Iowa State College
Volunteer Red Cross Drivers Aid War Effort
American Red Cross Motor Corps volunteers performed 6,199,838 hours last year assisting Army and Navy operations disaster relief and community needs across multiple transportation tasks.
Duck Hunting Season Set to Open September Twenty
The federal interior and wildlife service announced a 80 day duck hunting season for 20 000 000 migratory waterfowl with limits and rules. Iowa’s State Conservation Commission will act on August 27, aligning with northern zone timing and a season extending until December 8. The season allows one wood duck and limits on geese and coots, with various possession restrictions and a post season window. Federal rules extend possession to March 8, though state law may prohibit without a special permit.
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U.S. Department of the Interior
Mish and Wildlife Service
State Conserion Commission
Iowa
Fed
State Conservation Commission
Fish and Wildlife Service
Lowa Conservation News
Thirty two year old binder still has first canvas
Herbert Linder of Vorhies, a man with a record for conserving farm machinery, uses a grain binder on his farm for 32 years without renewing the canvas. He removes it after each season and stores it away, placing the binder under cover at season's end.
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Binder
Herbert Linder
Vorhies
Form Partnership For Conservation In Lucas County
The State Conservation Commission and Lucas County soil conservation district sign a cooperative management agreement to jointly steward 3,700 acres of state forests. The pact aims to align wildlife management with sustainable land use and agriculture, offering technical assistance across the district.
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Partnership For Conservation
Lucas County
State Conseration Commission
Lucas County Soil Conservation District
United States
Soil Conservation District
Lucas County Forest
Conservation Commission
Soil District
Town Conservation News
Some Tips on Soap Saving by Home Economist
Home economist Mrs. Fruth offers soap saving tips to extend supplies. Begin by washing clothes before heavy soil, soaking very dirty items to loosen dirt for easier cleaning. Soak white garments in cool water, then use hot water to finish. Shave soap or chip soap for better suds and less waste. Use a softener after softening water to reduce soap needs.
Seniors Celebrate Birthdays At Home for the Aged
Aug 15 observances mark Albert Van Heukelem turning 78 and Mrs P Van Hemer turning 79. Local residents and relatives from Sully Kellogg Killda? Washington Peoria Eddyville New York and Michigan visited and sent greetings as neighbors noted birthday milestones and social calls.
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Albert van Heukelem
Mowe
P. van Hemer
Andrew Versendaal
Anton van Sant
Arletta and
Jennie
Sully
Evert Jansen
Kellogg
William van Sant
William van Arkel
Killda
Rey
Jaco de Koning
Washington
Dirk’ Geenen
John de Nooy
Peoria
van Gorp
Christina
Ted Ver Meer
Sioux Center
Smorenberg
Henry den Hartog
John den Martog
Arie Klein
Local social visits span multiple families and towns
Mrs Nick De Ronde of Reasner and Mrs G Bosma hosted guests while James De Jong visited Peoria. Etta Elscott of Sully and Johanna Vanden Berg visited local families including the Den Hartogs. Attendees included Dr. C B Welle of Newton and Henri Welle’s family at an Old Settlers reunion with Gosselinks from Mitchellville Hull and Ripon Calif.
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Nick de Ronde
Reasner
G. Bosma
Martin de Jong
James
Peoria
P. de Jong
Etta Elscott
Sully
Mary Brand
Joe Vanden Berg
Alvaretta
Johnnie
G. W. den Hartog
Gene
Alice Mathes
Johanna Vanden Berg
William den Hartog
C. B. Welle
Newton
Henry Welle
HL. Welle
Aville
Robert Gosselink
Hull
Iowa
Keuning
Ripon
Calif
G. Gosselink
Urban Gosselink
Mitchellville
Gosselink
Plan to remove some price controls announced
Price Administrator Chester Bowles will suspend or exempt specific items from price control under conditions set by Economic Stabilization Director William N. Davis. After such action, price movements will be monitored to decide if controls should be restored, with about 8,000,000 commodities and services under control.
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OPA
Chester Bowles
William N. Davis
Mr. Bowles
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