From Our Service Men Kenneth Henry Letters Reach Family
A wartime postcard and letters detail Pilot Officer Kenneth Roland Henry's death in India while serving with the Royal Air Force. Wing Commander Mellor letters mourn his courage and note a full military funeral. family thank The Chronicle for tributes. The notes discuss his coastal defense training and the impact of his loss on friends and colleagues.
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Conn
J. Mellor
Foren India C
Kenneth Henry
Lee M. Henry
Town Fails
Pella
Kennet
Kenneth
Matt
Royal Canadian
Cuttack
India
Mellor
Mr. Henry
Kenneth Roland Henry
Aire Draulic
REC
ALP
U.S. A
Meflor
Henry
Het Pees
Georuy
Espn
Chronicle
Ken
Jane
Insurance and savings plan ad from WM Dieleman
WM Dieleman of Sully Iowa urges readers to insure farm and city property and for crop and auto coverage. He promotes starting a savings account with life insurance, ensuring income in old age, and recommends good companies at low rates. Call 60 or write P O Box 146 for a visit.
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Sully
P. O
Dieleman
Lowa
Christmas Thanks From Paul Vander Sluis
P F C Paul Vander Sluis thanks churches Rotarians United Service Women and the Legion for a Christmas gift. He notes not being forgotten at Christmas and mentions friendly exchanges with Andy Hocksema across the road. He comments on mild early winter and ongoing Chronicle reading.
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Rotarians
United Service Women
Legion and Auxiliary
Andy Hocksema
Pfe
Paul Vander Slu
Gene Steintjes Awarded His Silver Wings
Eugene Steintjes of Pella, son of Mr and Mrs Joe Steintjes, was among the graduates receiving Silver Wings at Randolph Field Texas. The ceremony honored fighters and bombers as the Army Air Forces Training Command marked peak production of new airmen.
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Gene” Steintjes
Headquarters
Arms
Air Forces Central
Randolph Field
Texas
Army Air Forces Training Command
Axis
Moo
Vi Mission
Agle Vass
Sand Foster
Aloe
Victoria
Brooks
Lube
Eilington
Pampa
Blackland’ Fields
Altus
Frederick
Oklahoma
Eugene Steintjes
Pella
Joe Steintjes
PFC Van Weelden praises the Red Cross
Pfe Adrianus Van Weelden 87442862 APO 464 New York Postmaster quotes the Red Cross as a wonderful organization active in towns with buildings, snack bars, field support with coffee and doughnuts, clean washcloths, tobacco, and broad aid to troops in the heat of the day.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
Pfe
Adrianus van Weelden
APO
New York
Private Marvin Van Gorp Promoted at Camp Gruber
Pvt Marvin F Van Gorp of Route 3 Pella Iowa in the 42d Rainbow Infantry Division is promoted to Private First Class at Camp Gruber Oklahoma November 30 1943 He is the son of Mr and Mrs Peter Van Gorp Route 3 Pella Iowa and a former machine operator in civilian life.
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Camp Gruber
Okla
Marvin F. van Gorp
Route 3
Pella
42D
Rainbow
Pfe. van Gorp
Peter van Gorp
Iowa
van Gorp
Dr M C Schroeder Promoted to Captain at Camp Swift
Dr M C Schroeder has been promoted to captain in the Medical Corps and will wear the doubles bars. He previously practiced in Vella, Iowa, was commissioned in October 1942, and was assigned to Camp Hulen before transferring to Camp Swift in January. Additional notes mention service members and locations.
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Camp Swift
Texas
Mellegren
Schroeder
Kroeder
Vella
Iowa
Camp Hulen
Subscription payment note to The Pella Chronicle
Francis Al Cole of Washington D C remits a check to renew his long time Pella Chronicle subscription. He expresses attachment to the hometown news and recognizes many unfamiliar locals in the paper’s items.
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Pella
Francis al Cole
H S Student Council Meets in Pella
The meeting led by president Joyce Prins reviewed minutes and roll call. Committees reported on Station Day, student assembly programs, penny milk fund, lost and found, and the school paper as a lost item service began December 1 with 24 hour custody before ransom cleanout.
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Joyce Prins
Pella
Peter van Gorp
College Notes on Iowa Philosophical Society Meeting
Dr William Vander Lugt of Central College attended the Iowa Philosophical Society annual gathering at the University of Iowa in Iowa City on December 3 and 4. He spoke at the noon Saturday luncheon on The Apriori in Humanistic Education. Other speakers included H Newburn Dean Albion R King and Professor Everett W Hall.
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William Vander Lugt
Central College
Iowa Philosophical Society
University of Iowa
Iowa City
H . Newburn
School of Arts and Sciences
Iowa University
Albion R. King
Everett W. Hall
Contest Steps Up Stamp Sales In High School
The high school announces a new contest to boost stamp sales with excitement and drama. The event highlights figures and participation, inviting students and staff to engage in the fundraising effort.
Seald the Axis War Bonds Drive At Pellfish School
A wartime school bulletin assigns each class a $500 quota for the year to promote war bonds. Readings show seniors at 50 degrees, juniors at 170, sophomores at 140, with freshmen to be revealed. the piece notes future events in the drive.
Little Dutch Edge Pella In Overtime Thriller
The Little Dutch rallied to win an overtime thriller against Pella. The game featured a close, back and forth scoring battle with TL overcoming a taller, stronger opponent to clinch the victory.
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Pella
Phillips plants as chemical factories in war effort
The piece explains Phillips refinery operations extend beyond fuels to vast chemical production including butadiene for synthetic rubber and high octane aviation gasoline for military use. It notes the Phillips shield as a reminder that these refineries function as giant chemical plants aiding victory with numerous petroleum derived products. It also references a local school auction and road safety reminders from Fred Braun, The Safety Man.
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Phillips
Navy
United Nations
Rousing Pep Meeting At H S Friday
The Vella Tish School auditorium hosted a lively pep rally as the band filled the halls with music and cheerleaders Ruth Voge lant and Phyllis Ver Storss led students in chants for the upcoming basketball game against Oxkaloo. Bill Olcott interrupted the event with magic tricks, claiming the final stunt proved Pella would win. An ensuing lost and found procession followed the pep session.
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Vella Tish School
Ruth Vogelant
Phyllis Ver Storss
Oxkaloo
Bill Olcott
Pella
Los and
Drivers Should Make Turns Right
Automobile drivers are urged to make proper turns at intersections. The piece notes dangerous turns and advises entering the right-hand lane before reaching the intersection to execute a safe right turn.
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Tycet
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Carlile Barracks
Pennsylvania
Musjatal
Renninis
Ladies Home Journal
P.F.C
Paul Vander Sluis
Hoyland’s
South Market Street
Uskaloosa
Sgt
Don Cummings
Don Cannings
Dan Mackall
N.C
PFC
A. van Weelden
Marvin van Gorp
M. C. Schroeder
Arie Schakel
Desert
Kansas
Arie Schukel
Seama
Camp Phallips
Ith
Tnt
ABC Lips
Raneas
Cole M
Ninarp
Gene van
Vriexelaar
MacDill Field
Tampa
Fla
Richard Way Ward DE Awest
Schick Hosp
Clinton
Towa
James A. Bus
N.Y
Marion H. Roorda
Ord
Santa Anita
Gen
Harold de Zwarte
Mra
Ed de Zwarte
Knoxville
Maynard Smith
US. Marine Corp
Maynard D. Smith
Mario
Quantico
Virginia
Foster Smith
East Salem
Francis Cole
H. S. Student Council
College
Rao Soc Am Na
Ula
Carr
Jannertais
Pincus PetroLeum Co
Bartlesville, Okla
TVA
Keith ‘Tait Mde Sand
Osky
Pelle
Ella Towin
Sky
Stewart
Gould
Crazen
Keith Tait
Bob Poppen
Fred Braun
H. S
Ing
Wayne
Co-op
Farmers Union
Franklin Street
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