Soldier in Korea thanks friends for Christmas cards
Our Men in Military Services Cpl. Abraham J. Nunnikoven thanks relatives and church groups in Pella for greeting cards letters and boxes during Christmas. He notes his ninth month near Kumsong Korea and provides his APO San Francisco address for future correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Abraham J. Nunnikoven
Kumsong
Korea
Legion Auxiliary
Pella
Abraham J
Nunnikhoven
U.S
San Francisco
California
Air Force Soldier Thanks Red Cross Gift Card
A letter from Pfe. Al Maczynski of Prov. Sq. 819 APO 239 c/o p. m. San Francisco thanks the Red Cross for a Christmas gift sent to sailors abroad. He notes the timely box arrived on Christmas morning aboard ship and expresses deep appreciation for the charity from service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force
Red Cross
al Maczynski
A. F
San Francisco
Calif
Soldiers Addresses Birthday Wishes for Private Walster Pippel Aalbers
Pvt James A Walster US 55163071 Co B 5th Bn MRTC Camp Picket Virginia Pfe Robert L Pippel US 55160692 0 161st Engr C Bn APO 301 co Postmaster Pvt Donald Aalbers US 65067959 Ha and Ha Co 7th Cav Ret APO 201 co Postmaster Birthday February 9th invites friends and relatives to write.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Walster
MRTC
Camp Picket
Virginia
Pfe
Robert L. Pippel
Engr
C” Bn
APO
c/o
San Francisco
Calif
Donald Aalbers
Ha. and
Ha. Co
Cav
Don
Ioes
Petersma Completes Navy Metalsmith School Training
Lewis G. Petersma fireman apprentice USN son of Mr and Mrs Ben Petersma of Pella Iowa recently graduated from the Navy Metalsmith School at San Diego Calif He completed the course with 87 average entered service May 28 1951 received recruit training at San Diego and serves aboard the fleet tug USS Moctobi with the Pacific Fleet Louis Gene Petersma FESA 324-13 42 USS Coctoly ATF 106 Fleet Post Office
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis G. Petersma
USN
Ben Petersma
East Second St
Pella
Iowa
Navy
U. S. Naval Training Center
San Diego
Calif
Petersma
Naval Service
Pacific Fleet
Louis Gene Petersma
Coctoly
ATF
Fleet Post
San Francisco
Chemicals for the Control of Weeds to Be in Good Supply
Iowa farmers can expect adequate weed control chemical supplies next summer, barring a bad year. Extension weed control expert E P Sylvester notes price and supply pressures may arise if ingredients like benzene and acetic acid are constrained. He urges early ordering to avoid shortages and storage tips for farm stock. Dennis Countryman, a western rancher who first carried news of Custer’s massacre, is now a Woodward resident.
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Iowa
E. P. Sylvester
Iowa State College
Sylvester
Custer
Battle of the Little Big Horn
Dennis Countryman
Countryman
Woodward
December Iowa job market shows seasonable dip
December employment figures for Iowa fall from November’s peak with a 24 percent drop in job placements. Despite the decline, December totals stay 6 percent above the year-8-ago level as severe cold delays construction and outdoor work. Manufacturing and trade add workers while government referrals rise. unemployment claims jump to 7,159, with total payments $185,250 and weeklies at $18.23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa State Employment Service
Ers
Novemer
Employment Security Commission
Indulgence Mistaken For Real Affection
A study finds that indulgence spoils children and slows emotional and physical development. Spoiled kids feel ill at ease, fear risks in play, and resist healthy exercise as they grow.
Wise Parenting Encourages Healthy Freedom and Affection
A study on child development notes overindulged children often lack confidence and eat poorly. Warm affectionate parenting fosters sociable, curious kids who engage in play and creativity. Occasional surprise gifts and forgiving limits support healthy independence and self expression.
Child Welfare Insight From Iowa Study
Acknowledges a mother’s role in providing security through warm affection. Notes that excessive indulgence harms a child’s sense of fun and safety, citing Aston Smith of the Iowa Child Welfare Research Station at the State University of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aston Smith
Iowa Child Welfare Research Station
State University of Iowa
Wrong Man: Marine Subdues Passenger in Grinnell
Ralph Brown a former combat marine in Korea quickly subdued an assailant after being struck on the head in Grinnell and turned him over to the police. The incident involved an eccentric passenger who tangled with the taxicab driver.
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Ralph Brown
Grinnell
Brown
Korea
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Ham J. Nunnikhoven
Rodney Gene Voyce
Fleet
Lewis Petersma
Navy School
Aero Willys
Schuring Garage
W.B. Rishel
Vander Linden Drug
Dodds
Wormhoudt
Kempkes
Weathercrest
Gabardine
Fairfield
Cotton Union Suits
Wormhoudt and Kempkes
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