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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1944
Page
6
Pvt Ernest Klootwyk is assigned to Camp Blanding Florida for airborne training and will be transferred to Fort Benning Georgia for paratroop duty. The notice lists his address as Pvt Klootwyk Co Ay IRTC Camp Blanding Florida and references his basic training status.
Gene Wormhoudt son of Mr and Mrs Alone Wormhoudt of Gen KE was commissioned as an ensign in the U S Navy on June 29 at the New York ceremony aboard the Prairie State. The event marked completion of nearly four years of training at the U S Navy Midshipmen School with the oath of office administered by John K Richards USN.
A long letter from Everett Klein of Pella describing a year in the jungle near New Guinea and Australia. He and his brother Marvin met in New Guinea while both served, noting hard conditions, shifting plans, and a hope for rest in the U.S. soon.
Nicholas Bragfhart left for service in March and began boot training, aiming for duty aboard a destroyer in the Pacific theater. He is slated to join a crew with a clear wartime mission and readiness expectations.
Nicholas Branthis was on furlough May 13 and is now stationed at Treasure Island. He will be assigned to a destroyer before Jong. Address listed as Nicholas Branthis dr Barracks C Treasure Island San Francisco California.
Robert J. Van Roekel is among 87 cadets at the San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center Texas beginning a 10 week preflight program. Cadets receive group training in maps charts aircraft identification small arms and physical conditioning before division into specialized tracks for bombardier navigator and pilot duties. Robert J. Van Roekel, son of Mr and Mrs Louis A Van Roekel 935 North Main Street, is listed among the class.
Pvt William N Vander Beek writes to his parents about his experiences in Italy. He mentions Mt Vesuvius Mt Etna and the Isle of Capri and notes rumors of a war nearby. He encloses a 10 lire note worth about ten cents in U S money.
The General Synod of the Re formed Church in America in its 18th regular session affirmed fellowship and membership in the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America. The preamble was highlighted to emphasize oneness of Churches of Jesus Christ and divine Lord, ruler, and savior, urging the Council to preserve this emphasis.
Estherville Iowa reports a tornado near Orange City last week blew through, nearly one hundred miles of track. Nine year old Maurice Oleson found the rich in a field near his father, with mud-splattered clothing and torn hedges.
Community notes from the factory and local Des Moines area describe staff changes and holiday closings. Appearances by Rozendaal, Van Gorkume Lokerse, and others are noted amid travel, outings, and a marriage at the Second Christian Reformed Church.
A jumble of names shows residents and visitors at the Home for the Age. Families from Otley Renin Grand Rapids Sully and nearby areas spend a day with residents and friends, including Miss Josie Meyer and Mrs. Henry Vander Wilt, with varied visits among Den Hartogs Gosselink Van Baalen and Lubber enport households.
An overview of wills and probate. It explains how estates are handled after death, prior claims by tax collectors and creditors, and the roles of receivers, guardians, and executors. It contrasts intestacy with wills and notes benefits of naming a trust company as executor for valid wills.
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