Marine lieutenant Danny Meulpolder training at Santa Barbara
A notice from Marine Corps Public Relations announces Danny Meulpolder, recently promoted to lieutenant, training at Marine Corps Station Santa Barbara for combat duties in a torpedo bombing squad. He entered service January 1 and is a student formerly at Central College, son of Mr and Mrs Mealpeller of Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Meilpolte Ty
Dan Ty
Naule
Marine Corps Station
Santa Barbara
Mealpeller
Central Collegix
Mr Mealpeller
Pella
Kennett
VSS
Marine Corps
PVT JOHN VANDEN BAARD IN TARAWA BATTLE NOTE
Mr and Mrs John Vanden Baar of Otley IA received a Marine letter dated December 5 from Pvt John Vanden Baard describing his participation in the Tarawa beach assault in the Gilbert Islands. He downplayed his role, mentioned dangers and casualties, and urged family not to overeat at Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
John Vanden Baard
Gilbert Islands
John Vanden Baar
Ofte
Domn Vanden Baard
U.S
John Tal
Tarawa
John
Folles
Marine Corps
Soldiers Give to Moody Institute Mission Fund
A group of American soldiers on a South Pacific island have contributed generously to a Moody Bible Institute missions fund in recent months. Denominationally diverse, they selected Moody Bible Institute in Chicago to administer the collection, which is turned over at their chapel services and will be distributed to several mission boards. The native islanders, once cannibals before Christian missionaries began work, join the Americans in this missionary effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edo
South Pacific
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
Alfering
Marines learn fate of Bean and Stiles families in Pacific
Serjeant Peter Pavone Jr reports from a jungle island about two United States Marines Private First Class Bean and Corporal Stiles of Bagley and Jamai eh high school roots, both in the Marine Corps communications and machine gunner units. The piece notes a large family serving across services including Navy and Army, with several brothers and relatives in the South Pacific theater and a long history of military involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Pavone
Baldwin Street
Bridgeport
Conneticut
Marine Corps
United 3
Shagley
Tawa
Servise
Hey
Jean
Stiles
Marines
Bean
I Bean
Tarold Bean
U.S
South
Viygeant
Raymond Bean
Orville Beans
Kenneth Bean
Pri
Gustafson and
Caleer
U Army
Howard Hanen
U.S.N.R
Seaman
Lloyd Bailey
US. Coast Guard
Lynn Doud
U.S. Army
Marine Corpor
Dean L. Stiles
Pacific
Shipfitter
Wa Stiles
Seabee
Pacric Stiles
U.S. Air Corps
South Pacific
Corpus Tosi
Christ Toth
Hamas
Bes Fantry
Bayles
First Nn
Ered Lette
Bagley
Oval
Pr S.N
Hen Hake
Seabees
Chif Merle Donks
Mund
Pvt John Vander Waal Says Army Not Too Tough
Published letter from Pvt John Vander Waal of Co. B 4th Battalion Pittsburg Replacement Depot California reflects on Army life during 1943 44. He recalls K P duties long hours and chow lines while noting opportunities for correspondence courses and truck driving training amid veteran mail and holiday greetings. He ends with Christmas wishes for Pella area readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vander Waal
California
Warren
Plains
Wyoming
Tye
Pye
K.P
Tam
K. P
Pella
Pvt
Co. B
4Th Bn
Pittsburg
Pittsburg, Calif
November births in Page county favor boys
In Page county during November twenty five boys and seven girls were born, totaling thirty two births. The male births exceeded female births by eighteen, reflecting a strong skew toward boys in that month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page County
Soldier Addresses Otlee in brief wartime notes
A military dispatch lists a soldier at Camp Graber and Marion division units. It mentions an APO address and barracks assignments along with January pay and replacement centers. Names such as Marvin and Witzenbanr appear amid a string of unit and location abbreviations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otlee
Marvin Anior
Apoottl
Graber
Maho
Marion
Witzenbanr
Itkandin
Stramcor and Stranger Revealed in Family Twist
A man discovers the so called stranger in Marte is his brother. The scene leads to a bar dale where Rhubarb leaves are discussed as a culinary oddity. The text notes that rhubarb stalk skin is edible and that younger fresher stalks taste better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stramcor
Marte
Tr Michael
Lesters
Dale
Res
Christmas through the church and public life
A fragmented reminiscence contrasts Christmas traditions with modern behavior, noting how gift giving and Santa Claus shape expectations. The piece reflects on church duties, charity to orphans, Bible instruction, and the tension between religious observance and secular celebrations during the holiday season.
School Wherry News Brief
A compact school note reports on local education events and routine updates affecting staff and students. Details are sparse but emphasize ongoing activities and upcoming deadlines for families in the district.
Farley farm sale marks retirement after seven years
A Vacationsley of near Grinnell retires from farming and closes out the seven year operation. Mr and Mrs Farley celebrate their golden wedding on Christmas and will remain on the farm where Mr Farley was born. Their son Gordon will serve as auctioneer in charge of the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isley
Grinnel
Farley
Mr. Farley Wa
Gordon
Thomas pays five years in advance for Traer Star Clipper
Forrest Thomas near Gladbron believes in planning for future reading matter and staying posted on local news. He recently prepaid his subscription for the Traer Star Clipper for five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Thomas
Gladbronk
Thomas
Mr and Mrs Ira Peck Celebrate 7th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Ira Peck of Britt are highlighted as a model for many. They recently celebrated their seventh anniversary. The couple wed December 17, 1872, in Allamakee county. He was 24 and she was 16 at marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Peck
Britt
Mrs. Peck
Allamakee County
Mr. Peck
Town Receives 63 Percent of Normal Rain in November
The town recorded November precipitation at 63 percent of the historical average, signaling drier conditions than typical. Observers note potential impacts on water supply and agriculture as rainfall remains below normal levels for the month.
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John Vanden Baard Siver
of Otley
Monroe
Serngdon Boy
Moody Institute Fund For Missions
Prince Albert Tobacco
Farmers Union
Franklin Street
Tage Department
MHL
Ornde
Evenin
Elas
Ant Tin
Vstine
Eteet Diakdy
Jesus
Cleiche
Santa Chute
Nile
San Chagas
Christina
Hannen
Shy Tieti
Ray
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