Lt Gene Stientjes Pilots A Liberator
Eugene S Stientjes the son of Mr and Mrs Joe Stientjes of Pella Iowa has graduated as an Aviation Cadet and received his wings with the rank of Second Lieutenant He is assigned to Gowen Field Idaho for his first duties and serves as a Pilot on a B 24 Liberator bomber at the Idaho air base He left Central College in Pella in 1942 to join the Army
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Boise
Maho
Eugene S.ientjes
Joe Stientjes
Jefferson
Pella
Iowa
Gowen Field
Idaho
Tt. Stientjes
Army
Central College
Towa
Idaho Air Base
Has Grand Christmas Dinner in So. Pacific
Pe. Donald J. Van Gorp sent his father an engraved menu card showing the Marines Christmas dinner with roast turkey dressing potatoes cranberry sauce pumpkin pie corn pineapple ice cream lemonade cheese pickles peanut butter jam coffee cake and candy. His parents will be glad to share his latest address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald J. van Gorp
D. W. van Gorp
East Washington Street
Donald
Fleet Post Office
San Francisco
Seabee Ben Terlouw Sends Christmas Thanks From Navy
In a V-Mail letter from the Mediterranean, Seabee Ben Terlouw thanks his father Henry Terlouw of Pella and friends for Christmas gifts. He names The Chronicle church groups United Service Women and others who sent sifts and cards while he stays busy and hopeful for home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Terlouw
Pella
Ben Telouw
Ballion
Mediterranean
the Chronicle
United Service Women
Tle
Koder Begins Army Air Corps Training at Davidson College
Pvt. Fredric Wayne Koder aged 18 from Pella Iowa arrives at Davidson College Training Detachment in Davidson North Carolina on January 4 1944 for about five months of instruction before entering Aviation Cadet program in the Army Air Forces Flying Training Command He will study academics and elementary flying training and upon completion may be classified as navigator pilot or bombardier and proceed to specialized schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson, N.C
Fredric Wayne Koder
Pella
Iowa
Davidson College
Davidson
N. C
Army Air Forces Flying Training Command
Flying Training Command
Christmas in the jungle aboard Island X Seabee unit
Seabee Everett Klein recounts a Christmas spent in jungle huts on Island X. Five services were held in a new chapel slated for dedication, followed by a festive Christmas dinner with key chocolate pies. An Amabrine hour show entertained the men, climaxing with a Santa Claus appearance amid a jungle setting.
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Island X
Santa Claus
Christmas Cheer Aboard the Rally Scene
Christmas pieces by the band capped a concert as gifts were handed from a Christmas tree. The scene honored American Red Cross generosity and recalled loved ones at home spending the holiday apart. The writer prays for Allied victory and global peace in the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Met
Grassiask
Oll
Memorial note for Pfc. Bernice Ver Ploeg at Camp Elliott
Pfc. Bernice Ver Ploeg daughter of Mr and Mrs Con Ver Ploeg of Leighton serves in the Marine Corps Women's Reserves at Camp Elliott San Diego California She worked as an accountant in the Disbursing office in San Diego before duty assignment to New River North Carolina where she completed basic training She is listed as an accountant with ties to Kentucky and California awaiting further orders from Eliott Camp San Diego California.
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Pfc
Bernice Ver Ploeg
Con Ver Ploeg
Leighton
Marine Corps, Women's Reserves
Camp Elliott
San Diego
Calif
New River
North
Kentucky
Camplifornia
Eliott
Christmas Thanks From PFC Roorda
PFC R W Roorda thanks relatives and friends for gifts and greetings during the holidays. He notes a different Christmas away from home, enjoyed a good dinner, and expresses appreciation for the Chronicle and all readers. GPM New York.
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Chronicle
Soldier Addresses A S Robert Van Rookel 17181 to Sqdn 1 PILC
Fragmentary military posting lists several personnel with unit and station details. Notable entries include Lt Dudok B Langcom Bn 402 Fort Bragg NC, Daniel Klein MPEU 7 Jefferson Barracks St Louis MO, Chester Ree Station USS Newport News VA, Kenneth Van Brosen Troop F 80th Cav Camp White OR, plus postal and postmaster mentions.
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Robert van Rookel
PILC
Boxthe College Two
College Station
Tex
Dudok
Langcom Bn
Fort Bragg
North Carolina
Daniel Klein
MPEU
Jefferson Barracks St. Louis
Missour
Chester
Zylstr Ree
Uss Newport, News
Cav
Camp White
Oregon
Aanklin
Paulify Vande Tune
Fleet Post Office
New “City
New York
Leonard Apo. York
Booy
Kerosene Fire Sparks Casualty and Property Loss
A house fire killed three child cats and damaged property. Firemen found a kerosene can near the stove, suggesting arson by kerosene. The piece notes kerosene accidents and tolls, quoting tragic figures and risks.
Safety guidance on kerosene and flammable liquids from The Safety Man
Pred Braun warns readers about dangers of improper kerosene and jet liquid handling. He urges careful use of inflammable liquids to prevent burns and scarred victims. David Brier Smith notes Marion visit after 1890 departure. observes aged friends, abandoned Daniels hotel since years ago.
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Pred Braun
David Brier Smith
Marion
Kansas
Daniels Hotel
County Board Proceedings Readdated 1943 Minutes Summary
The document records a long county board session noting adjournments and lists of paid rolls for numerous workers, including names like Arlene Jon, GOW ares, Marion Cony, and Wayne Aniave, with various pay amounts. It also mentions transfers between funds, adoption of resolutions, and election of Welfare Board and precinct clerks across multiple townships.
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Degear
Sugwrstsella
Onl
Carpenter
Juin Carroll
Bay
Gullion
Minscin
Harriwen
Ares
Marron
Gerald Marriwan
Rell
Henew Hegenels
Mistrove
Ray
Pall
Hellack
Hid Stevens
Glenn
Bas Rel
Zick Sloesm
Co Stuesma
LT Kuchar Vriegetane
Tay Toll
Mert Waser
Breit
Earn
Florence Kissinger
Senirk
Fees Opvilte
Mnidasurth
Norland
Ourawn
Helles ‘Iin
Tinterial
Collin Mote Goi
Vane
Hunter
Vivre
Alla
Marion
Komen
Gener
Bard
Shire Comptroller
Dytatra
Vere
Avex
Russ Weharts
Loch Wesley Dardan
Measanty
Extension Schmidt
Hand Draper
Trea
Ouch
Tream
Mable Jones
Katherine Johnaan
Lorraine Pateh
A.T. Stewart
Winters
A.M. Core
Bailift
Repalra
Brann
Belli
Dyke App
Toard
Ee Route Hunter
Clark
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Gene Stientjes
Pacific
Seabee
Ben Terlouw
Fred Koder
Army Air Corps
Everett Klein
U. S. Marine Corps
R. W. Roorda
GPM
Lasschuit’s Grocery
Proceedings OF County Board
Collenreata
Marion Cour
Dekites
Hanter
J.P. Cink
Supervisnes
Trecaster
Chineman
Sohn
Ea Chasemass
Sugervinet
Luna
Schmidt
Mawensen
Marton
Bose
Baltiwse
Communite Natioonal
Communite Natioonal Work Vena. Kae Vill Vella Nationa Tagh
Fey
Clerk
Wella Hha
Bank of Nunsey
Ituwney
County Sheriff Community National
Hank & ‘Runt
Knoxville
Pella National
Hank
Marion County State Ank
Palla
Town’ State Savings Bank
Plennantville
R Vieeees
Naya
Archie” Vernon
Vite Schmidt
Dykett Vernon
Dyke T. Schmidt
Asen
Vernon
Dykutra
Jebamidi
Schmidt Uhat
Thee Howe
Clay Township
Harvey Precinct
Vd. Obawman
Turley Vietor Clerkit
Joxter
Ballas Town
Juihens Teank
Jade
Welaon Mee
Panter
Vinisnae
Artie
Franklin
Jules Ven Campbell
Radek Chath
Mirman Warts
Merrit Retanck
Bewwnie
Mirndeen
Indiana Township
Attlea Precinct
Aoodawa
Dace Piston Victor Whitiatch
Katin Smith
Pershing Precinct
Onyx
Dads
Mockenshaupt
Cee Wrntgre Sal Roberts Verke
Do. Teel Wataen Rankin
Knoxville Township
Precinet
Alta
Stewart
Tananer
Carter
Adare
Lara
Anna Demat
Ed Ward
Lake Prairie
Brecinet
Judie Tt
van Tunis
Pita Tite
Mevron van Tery Jodi Tyvek, H. Menvets
Cosiesta Delia’ Ath Ward
D Ad
Alfred Gigdens
Suduen
Heney Marrivon
Owen Ghat
Tadton Y Allivan
Davita
Marysville
Perry
Udves Ernest Kul
Merwe
Taylor
Meedesalt
Cowman
Ul Pleasant Ghove
Dlennantville
Judgea Hay Cray
Merritt Pett Veh
FT. Metenlt
Ray Dyer
Polk Townsii
Folle
Duulgen Te
W. Listnaestun
Ieee Nen
Bbs
Gaiman Wie
Tsoya
Summit
Townsiti
Utes
Kaltenbone
Swan Precinct
Way Horneman
Don Dyer
Washington Township
Washington Townsall
Moin Coffman
Todd
Ha Vande Ploeg
Wander Teyite
Eeport
Faul Apple
Netition
Ules Wales
Antonin
Meee
Nati
Hinchiet
Trewne
Bourithes
Leeks
Aveeete Reynnehian
Whe
Tres
Sviare Tivndriviwin
Eft Rewelee
Soutwiek
Eels
Telat Co. Trent
Ward
Bison Applegate
Harish Che Orrible Mobleworthy
Albert Jukusutts
Itiyek
Map
Mettiing
Telephen Hiwektiante
Catlin Atutor
Oxnn
Repaten Standard Oil Co
Lubercanta
Shadle & Sons
A. Wilson
Serivels ‘Avery
Heard
Cave
Mr Metterton
Ifohn “Carroll
Worrall
Roy Worrall
Wayne Aniove
Hi Hnevey
Vernon C. Rtein
Pete Miedema
Tl Weyerse
Fom Coliert
Ton Duffy
Warkin
Miller
Tru Hie Hooper
Iteaning
Mendrix
Traat Yeanke Iterweh
Tru Coi
Muyhew
Fi King
Ernest Kain
W. A. Wing
Knoxville Expressb
Moniver
Triste D. Rees
Wy. Lowe
John Price
Et al
Fet Meard Coal ‘Co
Clyde_ Kirkwood
Abe
Peldis
Tucker
Wi Vanderwilt
van van
Gorp
Welch van
Wachter, Lumber Co
Busin
Rouze Hunter
Dykatra
Shop, Weld Repairs
Trman
Judie Mursin
Ay Doe
van Tan
Clerks Meyer
Ari
Kiya
Red Rokk
Red Rock
Ll the Old Ege
Acevery
Phillips 66
Suton
America
Paul W. Harp
Republican
Marion County
Tracy
Oskaloosa
Jersey
Guernsey
John Deere
Mr. Whitten
Highway No. 92
W. J. Tandy
G. C. Whitten
Owners
Harold H. Lisk
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