Air Service Training For Cpl Wilbur Van Zomeren In England
Cpl. Wilbur Van Zomeren son of Mr and Mrs Dirk Van Zomeren Otley recently completed an orientation course at an Air Service Command Station in England. The program bridged U S training and combat duties against Germany and prepared him for service in the European theater.
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Cpl
Wilbur van Zomeren
England
Air Service Command
Dirk van Zomeren
Otley
States
Germany
van Zomeren
Lectures From Veterans Emphasize Chemical Defense
A series of talks by veterans covered chemical warfare defense and health tips for combat zones. The speakers stressed practical safety measures as American fighting forces advance into contested areas.
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America
Armed Guard Sailor Transferred to Treasure Island
John Hoogenakker son of Mr and Mrs Dan Hoogenakker and husband of Mrs Hetet Hoogenakker has been transferred from the Armed Guard School in San Diego to Treasure Island San Francisco California. He will be assigned to his ship and serve as an Armed Guard on a Merchant ship.
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John Hoogenakker
Dan Hoogenakker
Hetet
Hoogenakker
Armed Guard
San Diego
Cali
Treasure Island
San Francisco
Calif
Corporal Harold De Zwarte Describes War Letters From Germany
Corporal Harold De Zwarte writes to his parents from Germany about four letters received the day before and grateful for Christmas cards and packages from relatives and Pella churches. He notes quickness of time for writing and hopes to return home soon with souvenirs from multiple countries. He gives his incomplete Army address and thanks supporters.
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Cpl
Harold de Zwarte
Ed de Zowarte
Germany
Uncle Henry
de Zwarte
Pella
Italy
England
France
Sicily
Holland
Corp
New York
N. Y
Arvin Hoogenaakker Serving With 7th Army in Belgium
Arvin Hoogenakker, son of Mr. Hoogenakker, serves with the 7th Army engineering corps somewhere in Belgium. He has been in the service two years, one year overseas.
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Arvin Hoogenakker
Belgium
Arvin Hooenakker
Mr. Hoogenakker
7Th Army
Neering Corps
Musings of the Town Cricy What is he
A jumbled column recalls a man who served as a United States Army lieutenant born April 14 as a long list of school, band and piano interests. It mixes personal anecdotes with humorous observations about winter and Valentine’s Day, urging readers to support Tulip Time and send clippings to soldiers.
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Leutenant
Pella
Wounded in Philippines Jacob Schuring Awarded Purple Heart
Mr and Mrs Louis Schuring of Route 3 Knoxville received word that their son Jacob PVT Jake Schuring was wounded in action in the Philippine Islands and awarded the Purple Heart. A War Department telegram dated February 1 1945 stated he was slightly wounded December 21 1944 and hospitalized overseas.
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Louis Schuring
Philippines
Purple Heart
Route 3
Knoxville
Jacob
Philippine Islands
War Department
Jake 1. Schuring
Schuring
Keith Koopman Grateful for Pella Christmas Gift
Keith James Koopman son of Mr and Mrs Wm J Koopman has advanced to Boat Swain's Mate 2/e. He has served 24 months overseas in the South Pacific and 29 months in the Navy. He thanks the Chronicle for a nice Christmas box received in January from the ladies of Pella.
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Keith James Koopman
Wm. J. Koopman
Swain
South Pacific
Navy
Chronicle
Pella
Gordon Pahre of Newton Sent to Army Study Course
Friends learn Gordon Pahre, Newton High School graduate, has been sent to Lincoln Nebraska to join the University of Nebraska ASTA program. An honor student who enlisted October 21 1944, his active duty starts after graduation. His mother Catherine Ver Steogh links to Sully and Pella families.
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Elmer Pahre
Newton
Galesburg
Gordon
Newton High School
Lincoln
Nebraska
University of Nebraska
ASTA
Air Corps
Catherine Ver Steogh
Jonas
Dena) Ver Steegh
Sully
Carrie Ronaud
Pella
Klootwyk Entertains UK Audiences With Strong Arm Stunts
PFC Ray Klootwyk, son of Mr and Mrs Don Klootwyk of Pella, and Indians perform at a Christmas party for 500 British children and a large football game in London Tex Bowl. Ray joins Wiens of North Carolina and a Canadian Sounder in a balancing net act. the Washington Post notes his brother attended.
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Pfe
Ray Klootwyk
Don Klootwyk
Pella
Indies
Sounder Trom
Canada
Wiens
North Carolina
London
Erne Ray
Rolscreenings Welcomes June De Zwarte to Steno Graphic Dept
Rolscreenings announces June De Zwarte joins the Steno graphic Department effective February 1 as part of the car pool team from North ind. The office now lists six members. A lighthearted note mentions Gilbert and Kathy in a casual, gossipy tone about missing items and shared office banter.
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June de Zwarte
North Ind
Gilbert
Gil
Local News Bonded by Quirky Daily Happenings
A humorous recap of city events features a dramatic rescue on a bus run to Kansas City and back, a wedding anniversary shout out to Frank Van Veen, a dog bite incident involving Fred Visser, and factory chatter about Thermopane Glass. The note ends with an explainer on Thermopane’s sealed double glazing and rising interest in the material.
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Herlock Holmes
Kansas City
City
Pella
Louise “Daywood
Bruce
Gazel
Jack Boatsma
Frank van Veen
Frank
Fred Visser
Fred
Accounting — Department
Carroll
Birthdays and a funeral sermon at the Home for the Aged
On February 1 the Home for the Aged remembered Mrs. B. Van Rees turning B1 years. On February 9 at 2 PM pastor Theo Verhulst of the Second Chr. Res. church in Pella will preach. On February 8 the Home marked RL Van Dyk’s birthday.
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B. van Rees
Sermon, visits mark church week in Sully area
Age milestones for Mr and Mrs Den Ha tog are noted on a Friday afternoon as Rev Geels delivers a sermon at the Chr Rev Church of Sully. The piece lists numerous local visits including Dan Dieleman, Avie De Bruin, Josie Meyer, Dick Hagen, M Van Gorp, Peter Vos, Vanden Berg and Van Rees families plus Rev John Geels and Den Hartog relatives.
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Geels
Church of
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