Our Men in Military Service Tainter Girl's Husband Gets Air Medal
Second Lt. Rudolph D. Cassens of Ft. Pierce Florida received the Air Medal from Brig. Gen. Kenneth S. Sweany at a Korea ceremony. An air observer with Battery B 780th Field Artillery, he arrived in Korea last May after studying at Iowa State University and earning a Florida University degree. His wife Arlene lives in Tainter Iowa. his parents reside in Ft. Pierce.
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Rudolph D. Cassens
Ft. Pierce
Fla
X Corps
Kenneth S. Sweany
Korea
Cassens
780Th Field Artillery
University of Florida
Iowa State University
Arlene
Tainter
Iowa
R. F. Cassens
Delaware Ave
Ft. Pierce, Fla
Maj Dudok Langerak Named Treasurer For Korean School Fund
Maj Dudok B Langerak, son of Mrs Emma J Langerak of Pella Iowa, has been named treasurer for a fund drive in Korea. The 3rd Infantry Division under Gen George W Smythe sponsors the drive to fund new school buildings, supplies, and equipment for Korean children.
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3Rd Infantry
Korea
Dudok B. Langerak
Emma J. Langerak
First St. Pella
Iowa
George W. Smythe
Smythe
Radar operator Vander Werff aids 400,000th shell in Korea
PFC Marvin L. Vander Werff of the 8th Field Artillery Battalion with the 25th Infantry Division has served in Korea since May and fired the unit’s 400,000th round. His wife Betty lives in Pella Iowa and his parents in Baxter. Dispatch mailed from Korea November 30. Also notes other soldiers at Camp Chaffee and Ft. Riley. In calf-raising guidance, groups should house at least 30 square feet per calf with no more than 10 calves per group.
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25Th Infantry Divisorea
Marvin L. Vander Werff
Betty
E. Third St
Pella
Iowa
H. D. Vander Werf
Baxter
Korea
Pedestrians Observe Stop and Go Rules in Knoxville
Knoxville Journal reports city council adopted an ordinance aligning pedestrian rules with motorist signals at Main Street intersections. Pedestrians may cross only on green, must not cross on yellow or red, with fines up to 100 dollars or 30 days imprisonment for violations.
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Knoxville
Knoxville Journal
Jolly Old St. Nicholas Song Text Selection
Christmas eve is coming soon and a child asks Santa to bring items. Johnny wants skates Susie a dolly Tommy a story book the narrator asks for a thoughtful gift. The piece features a nostalgic Yuletide carol snippet titled Jolly Old St. Nicholas.
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Johnny
Susie
Tommy
Specialist Advises Toy Choices for Children Safety First
A specialist weighs toy options for kids urging safety over flash. The guide notes that cheap paint, splinters, sharp edges, and small parts pose risks for toddlers. It advises sturdy construction, and cautions about fragile furniture and fragile plastics while recognizing evolving toy styles.
Christmas Tragedy Behind The Number Of Iowa Traffic Deaths
The piece reflects on Iowa traffic deaths this year with more than 600 killed, noting the personal toll on widows children and families. It urges motorists to decide to drive more safely to spare others and their own families future heartbreak this Christmas season.
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Bob Hullihan
Iowa
Poe
Safe Toy Advice From Iowa U Research Station
Afton Smith of the Iowa University Child Welfare Research Station urges choosing a single high quality toy over two flimsy unsafe options. Focus is on safety, durability, and developmental benefit to children.
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Ely
Afton Smith
Iowa
U. Child Welfare Research Station
Coffee as safer option for holiday goodbyes
Safety Education Director Frank B. Ulish urged Iowans to serve coffee at holiday parties to cut traffic deaths. He cited 20 killed and 582 injured in Iowa crashes from December 24 to January 1 last year and asked hosts, hotels, and taverns to offer coffee on the house for departing guests to curb alcohol related dangers. The inter city driver and after party motoring were highlighted as major risk factors.
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State Safety Department
Iowa
Ulish
Quote on driving safely over speed in holiday travel
Ulish warns drivers that the goal is arriving safely rather than fastest time, urging patience on holiday travel. The speaker says it is better to eat turkey that has cooled a bit from slow, safe driving than to risk missing the meal altogether.
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Ulish
Early Start Recommended for Long Distant Travel
Advice urges an early start for long trips and recommends a rest stop at least every two hours. Staying refreshed helps drivers handle 20 to 60 decisions per hour that modern driving demands.
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Sweany
R. D. Cassens
Maj
Dudok Langerak
Korean School Fund
Pfc
Marvin Vander Werff
BIG Gun Outfit
Robert W. van Hal
U.S
Army Band
Camp Chaffee, Arkansas
David L. Hiemstra
35Th F.A. Bn
Ft. Riley
Kansas
David
Clerk‘typist
Seasor
van Dyk
Een
Yuletide
Jolly Old ST. Nick
St. Nicholas
Santa Claus
Pella Supply Co
Ford Farming Headquarters
Garden Square Cafe
Beauty Salon
Nellie
Pella National Bank
Koffee Kletz
Mae
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Klyn’s Tractor Service
Jim Klyn
Wilson Jewelry Co
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