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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1946
Page
6
Pvt Abe A Grandi, son of Mr and Mrs John Grandi Leighton, entered the service in California. In November he was shipped to Japan and is located about 35 miles northwest of Tokyo, switching from truck driver to office work.
Marion Vander Zyl announces his change of address from the Army to 109 Pine St Salinas California after his discharge on February 8 1946 and thanks The Chronicle for three years of reading pleasure while serving.
ARM Floyd Kamerik, son of Mr and Mrs Gerrit Kamerik, received honorable discharge from the Navy on January 24 at the Separation Center Terminal Island San Pedro California after years and 3 months of service. He served three months in the South Pacific including invasions of Iaan Island Truk and the Marshall Islands. He resides in California with friends and is in business there at 383A Obispo Ave Long Beach California.
Sgt Henry Willemsen son of Mr and Mrs Willemsen returns home February 3 after discharge at Camp Grant Illinois. He served overseas one year and 22 days and earned the Purple Heart the Silver Star and the Combat Infantryman's Badge. He fought in Ardennes the Rhineland and Central Europe with Co I 331st Infantry 83rd Division.
Pvt Arnold Lee Van Haaften of Pella Iowa entered service August 28 1945. He completed basic training at Aberdeen Maryland and is in Atlanta Georgia taking an automotive course. His new address is Pvt Arnold L Van Haaften 37808724 4th School Co Barracks 418 Atlanta Ord Depot Atlanta Georgia.
Pvt Connie A Vander Hart entered service January 1 1946 and is assigned to Squadron 0 3706 AAFBTU Platoon 42 Barracks 888 Sheppard Field Texas.
A long list of visits to Mrs. De Jong and other residents records social calls from families in Peoria Monroe Tracy Sully Taintor and Monroe. Notable notes include Mrs D Geenen’s 50th birthday on Feb 11 and a brief historical reference to 1681 English import restrictions on logwood. Roost placement guidance advises keeping laying houses away from air intakes to prevent drafts and colds in hens.
From a town column by the town crier. Valentine Day customs prompt reflections on romance and recognition of wives. A brief tribute to local Boy Scouts praises the Pella unit and leader. Pipe dream musings on nylons, Tulip Time, and friendly greetings close with sentiment on kindness and knowing good in others.
A thoughtful musing on recognizing goodness in others and ourselves. The speaker urges daily praise of positive acts to brighten days and foster a kinder perspective. It encourages honest self-appraisal and mutual encouragement through appreciative thinking.
The new insecticide DDT preserves forest and shade trees but warns that emulsifying agents can burn foliage. Careful handling is advised to prevent damage while using the powerful chemical.
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