Gezel advances to watertender on USS Density
Ivan Gezel, 23, son of Mr and Mrs George Gezel of 717 Oskaloosa St Pella Iowa, has been advanced to watertender second class aboard the minesweeper USS Density engaged in the occupation of Japan. A Okinawa invasion veteran, his ship has credited 6 Japanese planes down by own action, one boat loss, and over fifty enemy mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Gezel
George Gezel
Oskaloosa St
Pella
Iowa
Density
Japan
Okinawa
Capt Wormhoudt Returns to Colorado After Pacific Service
Captain Herbert Wormhoudt, son of Lon B. Wormhoudt of Pella, arrives at Camp Carson Hospital after 18 months overseas with the 42nd General Hospital in the Pacific. He studied at Central College and the University of Iowa, interned at Kansas City General Hospital, and has a brother Ensign E. F. Wormhoudt in the USNR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Carson
Colo
Herbert
Wormhoudt
Lon B. Wormhoudt
Pella
Carson Hospital
Pacific
42Nd General Hospital
Central College
Iowa University Medical School
Kansas City General Hospital
Kansas City
E. Wormhoudt
USNR
Marines Begin Two to Four Year Enlistments Des Moines
The Marine Recruiting Office in Des Moines announces the United States Marine Corps now accepts 2 3 and 4 year enlistments. Men aged 17 to 26 inclusive may enlist without prior military training. Ages 26 to 31 with previous service who have been discharged within the last year may also enlist. Ex Marines re-enlisting within 90 days keep their former rank and begin pay from enlistment day while finishing furlough and choosing a station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Recruiting Office
Des Moines
United States Marine Corps
Marine reenlistment benefits notice in Des Moines
A notice states that Marines who reenlist for two years within 60 days after discharge will receive the same benefits. For more information write Marine Recruiting Office Room 213 Old Federal Building Des Moines 9 Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Federal Building
Des Moines 9
Iowa
Harold Y. De Geus Receives Honorable Army Discharge
Cpl. Harold Y. De Geus, after forty nine months of service, is honorably discharged from the Army at Fort George Wright Washington. He served as a supply technician with the Army Air Corps and previously worked in the woodworking department of Pella Rolscreen Company in Pella Iowa. He is the son of Mrs Emma De Geus of Monroe Iowa and husband of Jennie Van Dyke, with daughter Donna Joy, residing in Pella Iowa.
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Fort George Wright
Wash
Harold Y. de Geus
Army
Army Air Corps
de Geus
Pella
Iowa
Emma
Monroe
Jennie van Dyke
Donna Joy
N. M. Kane
Michael
D.C. Creed
Linda Beth
Newton
Maggie Brom
Katherine de Koning
Herman Swank
Roy Andeweg
Marilyn
Logan
Hubert Vander Syde
Michael Kane
Linda Beth Creed
Vernon van Ryswyk
May van der Lyde
Soldier Address Card for Private Arthur Van Weelden
Armed forces card from Treasure Island San Francisco lists Pvt Arthur Van Weelden ASN 37690913 Co G 16th Bn AFG RD 1 Camp Pickett Virginia 4th Reg. Address line includes receiving SI and unit details.
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U. S
Treasure Island
San Francisco
Calif
Arthur van Weelden
AFG
Camp Pickett
Virginia
4Th Reg
News from the Home for the Aged roundup
Residents and visitors from Oskaloosa, Al bia, Peoria, Malvern and Des Moines mingled at the Home for the Aged. Obituary notes mark the death of Anne De Bruin born 1867 and died 1945. An American Legion survey reports 166 World War II Congressional winners survived the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dirk van Sant
Oskaloosa
Dirk Geenen
Rand
Arie Klein
Albia
C. den Hartog
Peter Rus
Peoria
Andrew van Houwelins
Neal de Rondenby
Johanna Vanden
GW. Hartog
William den Hartog
Herman Plate
Malvern
Iowa
Dick Mugen
C. Brandt
Nancy Heemstra
Minnie Rillihan
Des Moines
W. Creighton
George de Boer
Anne de Bruin
Mr. de Bruin
Pella
First Reformed Church
Haverkamp
Oakwood Cemetery
American Legion
Senior Recital By Mrs Petzold Attracts Local Interest
On Saturday evening December 8 the second senior recital of the year features Mrs Melba Petzold of Pella with Miss Fran Heusinkveld assisting. The 8:00 pm program, shaped under Dr Logan and Mrs Mary Taylor Liggett, includes operatic arias and selections from Vignette of Italy. Petzold has regained much of her former voice after illness and promises a rewarding recital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melba Petzold
Pella
Fran Heusinkveld
Beethoven
Clavelitos
Valverde
Caro Nome
Verdi
Italy
Watts
Giammini
Ware
Bishop
Carel Hal
Art Work Enjoyed by Adult Homemakers
A large Indies group gathered at the high school for the second meeting of the adult homemaking class. Eighteen new names were recorded. Activities included textile painting guided by Miss Anderson with paints brushes and stencil paper. A group led by Miss Grace Franks learned to make original Christmas cards using spatter-screen techniques. Societies hosted by Sopho more homemaking girls served coffee. Next meeting on Monday December 10 promises more fun with plastics used to color ward robes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eigh
Anderson
Grace Franks
Marcia Walster
Geraldine van Haaften
Bertha Rozendaal
Miss Anderson
Craft class teaches weaving and textile painting
Be on hand Monday night to learn something new as simple weaving is added to the class that may aid in making a belt for a new dress. Miss Anderson invites attendees to come early if they wish, and a Ladies Reading Circle will meet Friday at 2 45 p m at Mrs Ver Ploeg’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading Circle
Ladies Reading Circle
W. C. Ver Ploeg
The Shape of Books to Come Program Presented by Mrs Cox
Mrs Vander Linden assists as hostess for the event. The program titled The Shape of Books to Come will be presented by Mrs Henry Cox, outlining forthcoming literary topics and discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Vander Linden
Henry Cox
Reenlistment Proposal Highlights 3 Year Term Benefits
The speaker outlines a three year reenlistment option granting choice of Air, Ground, or Service Forces, overseas theater selection, continuation of muster pay, $50 yearly per year of enlistment, full dependents’ allowances, rights and benefits on discharge, clothing and dental care, access to 200 Army trades, and extended furloughs with full pay. Retirement can begin after 20 years with increasing pay up to three-quarters after 30 years. prior active service counts toward retirement.
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Quik, de
van Gorp Hatchery
Capt. H. Wormhoudt
Colorado
THE
Marines
Co-Op Oil Association
Co-Op Tires
Co-op
Wayne
Cpl
Harold DE Geus
Dexter Washoe —As
Uaners
Ant Wistsah Vas
Dexter
Pella, Iowa
Main St
Ella
Marvin Zwank
Vander Meulen Hocksema Co
Jacob Vander Syde
F. A. Creed
Algona
P. A. van Ryswyk
Vernon
G. Vander Lyde
Max
Albert Lea
Minn
Betty Creed
Kuyper
Axminster
van Zante
Lautenbach & Ver Dught
Flying Brawn
Greda
U. S. Army
Bea
Guardian OF Victory
Old Federal
Mr. Farmer
Farm Bureau
American Farm Family
Marion County
Bureau
Iowa Farm Bureau
Iowa Bureau Farmer
American Farm Bureau
Washington
AAA
REA
Marion County Farm Bureau
Elmer Nollen
Forrest Hodgson
James Holland
Sec’y
L. S. Walker
Treas
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